Category Archives: Adopted

Daisy – Arizona – ADOPTED

(Phoenix, Arizona)

6-1-2023. ADOPTED

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Daisy is a people loving Airedale. She has not lived with children, but loves everyone.  She is 4.5 years old (5 on August 18), 65#, house trained, can be left alone in the house, loves walks (pulls, especially when she sees people to greet) and has some basic obedience.  She loves playing fetch in her back yard with balls and toys. Daisy was surrendered because she was aggressive with the small dogs in the home. She would love to be your only pet, but might be okay with a non-jealous large dog of similar temperament. Introductions would be necessary. Daisy is in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. 

If you are interested in Daisy, please complete an application and then contact swat.rescue@gmail.com
www.swairedalerescue.org/adoption-procedure/

Daisy has been adopted.

Trigger – Arizona – ADOPTED

Trigger Is a 3 year old neutered male.  He was a “Covid baby” very much loved and spoiled by his working-at-home parents, but not trained at all.

When the human baby arrived, the parents no longer had the time to pay attention to Trigger.  When the baby started toddling around, Trigger growled at it.  He was very thin when he arrived in rescue, which might have had something to do with his behavior, besides the lack of training.  He is very food motivated and needs to learn to take treats gently.

Trigger lived with another dog and a cat, with no apparent problems.

Here is our trainer’s evaluation of Trigger:

Energy level:  Hyper, no self-control:

Meeting new people: Trigger’s initial approach was happy excited, vocal and at the end of leash only on back two feet. Would’ve jumped on me if I let him. Vocalization stopped once he reached me. It only took him a couple minutes to lose interest in me and start pulling to check out his next adventure.

His approach to the two children (5 and 7 yrs old) was allowed after spending 5 minutes with me. He saw them the entire time and wanted to approach them. I allowed him to approach the boys and he was happy, didn’t jump. Didn’t show any issues while they were petting him, the boys ran past him, his body language stayed happy Airedale during this session.

Handling:  Allows full body contact, mostly affectionate: I pulled on his tail with no reaction. Gently touched his ears, tech mentioned he may have ear infection, he gave me eye contact and moved away.

While rubbing him down he got wiggly and excited.

Treats and Food: Needs work on taking treats. Seems to be very food motivate. Should be fed with a slow feeder. Did not test any items of high value.

Obedience: Basic obedience would be recommended. He seems to know Sit/Stay and shake. He has no focus and didn’t respond to his name. Typical Airedale without training.

Trigger needs a family with a fenced yard and a family committed to teaching him to be the great Airedale he should be.   No small children.

If you are interested in adopting, please read through the Adoption Procedure and complete an Adoption Application.

ANDY – AZ – ADOPTED

** PUPDATE: THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO EXPRESSED INTEREST IN ANDY…WE HAVE RECEIVED A GREAT RESPONSE AND WILL NOT ACCEPT FURTHER APPLICATIONS FOR ANDY AT THIS TIME TO GIVE US TIME TO CHECK OUT THE POTENTIAL HOMES. **

Andy is living in a Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue foster home in Phoenix, Arizona. Only families in the Phoenix metro area will be considered. Please read entire listing before contacting us.

Andy is a four month old puppy. As with all puppies, he has loads of energy but has a fairly mild temperament. He gets along with other dogs, walks fairly well on a leash and is partially house trained.

We don’t know the puppy’s parentage. His adult size could be anything from 55 lbs. to 100 lbs.

Our puppies are family pets that live inside of the family home.

Puppies are only placed in homes with a youthful, adult resident dog of at least medium size that will play gently, but actively, with the puppy. This gives the puppy a mentor and a solid foundation for becoming part of the family.

Puppies are only adopted to a family where the applicant is at home at least part of the day. If no adult is home for 6-8 hours at a time, please do not apply.

Puppies will not be placed where there are small children in the home. Older children who are respectful of a dog’s boundaries will be considered, but please remember that Airedale puppies have very sharp teeth and nothing within reach is off limits from play or chewing.

The family will need to start basic training immediately.

Preference is always given to those with Airedale experience.

Applicants must have secure, visible fencing and a socialization and training plan in place.

Applicant’s current pets must be up to date on vaccines & heartworm/flea prevention and be altered.

The puppy will be placed under a foster-to-adopt contract until he is old enough to be neutered, which will be done at Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue’s expense, by their vet.

To be considered for this puppy, fill out an application. Adoption is not first come, first served. Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue and its fosters work diligently to find the right fit for each and every unique dog and puppy.

Adoption fee: $450

Winnie ADOPTED

(Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Winnie at the Shelter

This is Winnie.  Winnie is a very friendly and loving Airedale. She loves everyone.  She is 4years old, house trained, can be left alone in the house, walks on the lead and has some basic obedience.  Winnie was surrendered because she was aggressive with the other dog in the home, so we feel she will do best being the only dog. Winnie is also overweight and will need a home that will help her get the weight off. Winnie is in the  Albuquerque NM area.  If you are interested in giving her a forever home please contact SWAT and fill out an application.

Winnie is not a fan of cats.

If you are interested and have already submitted an application, please contact us to let us know you are interested in Winnie. UPDATE. WINNIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED

If you are interested in Winnie, please complete an application.
www.swairedalerescue.org/adoption-procedure/

If you receive an error after submitting the form, check to be sure your email address has been entered exactly the same in both email fields. Also, be sure to click on the box at the bottom (left of "I'm not a robot") to prove you are a human, then click on the green Submit button. Thank you!

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Benny – Utah ADOPTED

Update. Benny is ADOPTED

Meet Benny, he’s a sweet and loving 6-year-old neutered male Airedale, with a natural tail, who loves adventures and going on walks. He likes most dogs, loves chasing squirrels, chickens and small animals and thinks that cats are squeaky toys. He really enjoys going for rides in cars and sticking his head out the window. Benny would do best in a home with a family that is home with him most of the time and won’t leave him out in the yard unattended (he is Houdini in disguise). He loves being with people and prefers adults and kids over 12. Benny is being fostered in Utah and is up to date on all vaccinations.

Adoption Procedure


MOOSE – UT – ADOPTED

Photo of Moose

ADOPTED! Moose is an energetic, 1-2 year old Airedale mix that weighs about 59 lbs. He loves going for rides in the car and for walks. He is super sweet and loves to cuddle. He is crate trained and house trained. He enjoys being wherever his people are and loves chasing and playing with toys, leaves, sticks, and more.

He would do best in an active home without small children. He cannot be in a home with cats, small dogs or other small animals. He is still learning how to walk nicely on a leash and gets very excited to see other dogs. He does have some food guarding and toy sharing struggles.

Moose came into rescue because his first family abandoned him, and the family that found him at a warehouse couldn’t handle his energy and didn’t have time to train him.

Moose is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped.

ADOPTED!!

Moose is being fostered in Salt Lake City, UT.

If you are interested in adopting, please click on the following link to complete an application form.

SWAT Adoption Procedure

If you have already completed an application, please use the form below to contact Nicole.

MURPHY – UT – adopted

ADOPTED! We are so happy for sweet Murphy.

Murphy in his new home
Murphy in his new bed. He looks comfortable already.



Murphy is a 10 year neutered male who is looking for his forever retirement home.  He has the energy of an 8 year old and loves going for walks.   He really likes other dogs that aren’t dominant.  He would do best in a home where his people are home most of the time.  He enjoys going on car rides, comfy beds and cool fall sunsets.

Murphy is being fostered in Salt Lake City, Utah ADOPTED!

If you are interested in adopting, please click on the following link to read our policies and procedures and complete an application form.

SWAT Adoption Procedure

If you have already completed an application, please use the form below to let us know you are interested.

If you receive an error after submitting the form, check to be sure your email address has been entered exactly the same in both email fields. Also, be sure to click on the box at the bottom (left of "I'm not a robot") to prove you are a human, then click on the green Submit button. Thank you!

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Photo of Murphy

AJAX UT – ADOPTED

Photo of AjaxUPDATE: ADOPTED
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Ajax is a smaller Airedale, approximately 1 year old, neutered, and a happy, energetic boy puppy.   He loves going on walks and chasing any ball that is thrown or moving.  He is excited about everything all of the time and wants to be loved and petted.  We don’t know much about Ajax as he came to rescue as a stray.  Ajax would do best in a home without small children or small pets as he is very mouthy and loves to chase small things (cats and squirrels especially).  He would be great with an active family who enjoys keeping Ajax’s mind and body engaged in fun and rewarding activities.

Ajax is being fostered in Salt Lake City, UT.  ADOPTED

Photo of Ajax

If you are interested in adopting, please click on the following link to read our policies and procedures and complete an application form.

SWAT Adoption Procedure

If you have already completed an application, please use the form below to let us know you are interested.

Photo of Ajax

DARBY – AZ – ADOPTED

UPDATE: ADOPTED!
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We are currently discussing Darby with one of our approved applicants to see if they might be the perfect home for Darby. If you might be interested, please let us know. If you don’t have an application on file, that is the first step in the adoption process. Darby is currently in the Phoenix area and we prefer to place in the Phoenix or Tucson areas, if possible.

Darby is 4 years old, is 67 lbs. (should be closer to 60 lbs). She has been well taken care of all her life. Her mom had to have serious surgery and made the sad decision that Darby needed a new family.

Darby is sweet with people .. a typical energetic rambunctious youngster. She appears to be non-reactive to other dogs, so hopefully not too hard to walk. She was an only dog, but frequently visited a family member with a male dog her size and was fine with him. She showed a little too much unhealthy interest in the kitty at the vet and has not lived with cats.

Darby has not lived with children, but is reported to be fine with the visiting grandchildren.

Darby is spayed and microchipped, does not have heartworm, tick fever or Valley Fever and is up to date on all her vaccinations.


MURPHY – AZ – ADOPTED

UPDATE: ADOPTED

Name:  Murphy

Murphy 1 year old
Murphy in Arizona

Age: 1 year

Weight: 66 pounds

Location:  Phoenix, Arizona

Contact: Rose McAuliffe  623-362-1141
Please leave a message.  Rose returns calls in the evenings or on the weekends.  If you have not yet filled out an application, please click on the following link to read our policies and procedures and complete an application form:  Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue Adoption Procedure

Murphy has a very high energy level, as all 1 year old Airedales do. He needs a lot of exercise,  at least 1 to 2 hours a day.

Murphy is very sweet, and has had some obedience training,  which , for the most part he considers an academic subject rather than a skill for practical application .

Murphy likes to play rough with other dogs and would not be a suitable companion for small or old dogs or other small animals. Murphy has not lived with children.  He would probably be fine with older well trained children, but would not be suitable for a family with young children living in the home.

Murphy belonged to an Airedale-experienced man who thought that he had the time for a young Airedale.  Unfortunately, due to his job and travel, he had to leave Murphy far too often and realized that it was not fair to Murphy.

Murphy is a great young Airedale who will need a fenced yard to run in, people who are home most of the time,  have Airedale experience, will be firm and consistent and have the time to continue his training.

If you have already completed an application and are interested in learning more about Murphy, contact Rose and let her know that you have submitted an application. 623-362-1141
Please leave a message.  Rose returns calls in the evenings or on the weekends.

If you have not yet filled out an application, please click on the following link to read our policies and procedures and complete an application form:  Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue Adoption Procedure

Murphy from the side
Murphy side view