Airedale Rescue Annual Report for 2023
Airedale Rescue is a charity that specialises in helping Airedale Terriers find a suitable home long term as unfortunately their present owner(s) are unable to provide the best care for their dog long term due to many reasons.
Airedale Rescue was started by its founder, Lynda McCarthy, in 2013. It became a charity in 2017. It has four trustees who are all volunteers.
Fortunately because the Airedale Terrier breed is relatively small we do not need kennels for the dogs. We have a list of very experienced people who have had the breed in the past and are looking for another Airedale Terrier. Therefore we are able to move the dog from its present home to a new home without the need to have the dog put into kennels.
We have found that in the last 12 months or so the number of Airedale Terriers requiring a new home has been on the increase. This we believe could be a result of Covid.
In 2023 we re homed 43 Airedales which was the highest since Airedale Rescue was started in 2013.
As a comparison in 2020 we re homed 10, in 2021 it was 24 and in 2022 it was 28.
In addition to finding new homes for the Airedale, we support the dog and their new owners not only with their veterinary support such as neutering but also behavioural support. The trustees also give their time speaking to people who are looking for support in managing their Airedale where they are not necessarily looking to give their dog up to be re homed.
We are hoping that the number of Airedale Terriers needing a new home in 2024 will reduce but we are ready with a list of experienced people waiting to have an Airedale.
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