Adopt an Adorable Airedale Terrier
Adoption Process
Please read about the Adoption Process before clicking on the "Adoption Application" button at the bottom of this page. Thank you.
Pet ownership is a serious commitment that the entire household needs to consider and agree to before the animal is adopted. We want to ensure that each adoptive household is aware of and willing and able to accept the physical and financial responsibilities of pet ownership. Not everyone who desires to own a pet is ready to properly care for one. The Adoption Application and approval process will assist both you and us in determining if your household is prepared to assume the role of a responsible caretaker for a rescued animal. Thank you for filling it out!
Once you submit the Adoption Application, we will call your reference and a volunteer will call you for a telephone interview. If there are no problems that arise from the telephone interview, we will have a volunteer do a home visit with you. They will bring an Airedale with them (one of their own usually).
By submitting this Application, you agree that we can proceed with these next two steps in the Adoption Application process. In addition, by submitting this Application, you agree that Starting Over Airedale Rescue, Inc. may call the reference that you have provided and that we may call you for a telephone interview. You understand that proceeding with this application does not guarantee that SOAR will approve you for adopting one of our dogs. You also understand that if you are approved, you may have to wait until a dog enters rescue that SOAR believes is a good match for you and your family. Once a match is made, you understand that you will be asked to make a suggested adoption donation of $300 to $450. If the placement does not work out, you will be required to return the dog to SOAR.
Once you have been approved, please be sure to work closely with your state coordinator about any dog you might be interested in. If the dog is out-of-state, we will need to coordinate an adoption with that state coordinator.
Click Here to download a pdf version of the Adoption Application which you may mail in or fax.
Airedales for Adoption
| Senior Airedales | Special Needs Airedales |
|---|---|
| None at this time | None at this time |
| Airedales for Adoption by State | Airedales for Adoption by Age |
|---|---|
| - |
GROVER - 24-033-MI
Sex: Male - neutered
Age: 1-2 years
Weight: 55 pounds
State: Michigan
Contact: Diane Mazaitis at [email protected] or 734-558-1845
Grover is looking for a family to love him! Grover was found wandering on his own in a state park eating from a deer carcass. No one came forward to claim him. He deserves better than this! Grover is currently in Michigan.
Here is what we know about Grover:
- He is adventurous
- He has mad survival skills
- He is estimated to be between 1 to 2 years old
- He weighs 55 pounds
- He would benefit from a home that is calm with someone who is around most of the day.
- He does well in the house when left for a few hours
- He loves his walks
- He is a big cuddle buddy (very affectionate )
- He has some anxiety with new people and situations, but will settle down after he gets to know them.
- He will require some continued training
- He is up-to-date on vaccinations and will be neutered before adoption.
If you are interested in giving Grover the home of his dreams, please go to the SOAR website and fill out an application. Tell us you are interested in Grover.
BENTLEY - 24-015-OH
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year, 9 months
Weight: 87 pounds
State: Ohio
Contact: Heather Estlow at [email protected] or 814-327-5657 (text only), or Diane Mazaitis at [email protected] or 734-558-1845
Bentley is still looking for nis new forever family and is hoping you can help him kick off the new year with a place of his own. The best possible scenario is if you were a perfect fit for him and wanted to welcome him in. If not, can you please share this with anyone you think might be? He is currently in Ohio.
Bentley’s good points
Bentley weighs about 90 pounds and is only a year and a half old. He gets along well with other dogs and loves people. In fact, we would want him to go to another home with a social doggie friend. We don’t know about cats. He walks well on a leash with a harness and loves car rides. He loves his toys, although the trainer does not leave toys around to avoid any potential problems.
Bentley’s health issue
Bentley has hip dysplasia and at some time in the future, he may need surgery. As of right now, even though the x-rays definitely show his hip dysplasia, Bentley runs and plays as if there is no problem at all and has no mobility issues. SOAR will cover the cost for an FHO when it is determined he will need it.
Bentley’s challenges
Bentley is a resource guarder. The trainer he is with is working on this issue and his new family will need to continue the work.
Bentley’s ideal home
There should be no young kids in the family or who frequently visit. Teens are fine. His new mom and/or dad should be Airedale/dog experienced and know how to be a good leader. They should also follow the advice of the trainer for his resource guarding. We recommend no cats as we are unsure how he is with them.
Bentley hopes you want to be his new family…he is so ready to meet you! Please fill out an application here on this website. Include that you are interested in Bentley.
MOXIE - 24-032-MI
Sex: Female - spayed 
Age: 4 years
Weight: 57 pounds
State: Michigan
Contact: Diane Mazaitis at [email protected] or 734-558-1845
Moxie is looking for her new best friend and family. She is very affectionate and people friendly, which makes her perfect to love on. But she will need an owner who will give her structure, set boundaries, and continue with her training. She needs to be the Princess of her castle and would do best as an only.
Moxie has lots of good traits including that she loves car rides, is housebroken and crate trained. And as with all of our Airedales, she is up to date on shots and spayed.
Moxie is hoping that if you are reading this, you are her perfect family. Come on…what are you waiting for? Go to the SOAR website and fill out an application. Tell us you are interested in Moxie.
Mixes for Adoption
No Mixes at This time
This page is offered as a service to our supporters to help them with the placement of some of the wonderful Airedale mixes that need a home.
SOAR is not responsible in any way for the temperament or placement of the Airedale mixes listed on this page. If you are interested in adopting any of them, you will need to contact the person listed directly. Do not apply through SOAR.