Looking to adopt an Airedale?  Unsure where to start?

Please READ this document prior to sending money or personal information!

Airedale lovers should be aware of an increasing number of Facebook groups, websites, and social media accounts presenting themselves as Airedale rescues or rehoming organizations. Some of these groups may look very convincing. They may have professional-looking websites, adoption applications, contracts, testimonials, photographs of available dogs, and active Facebook communities. Unfortunately, photographs and stories of Airedales belonging to legitimate rescue organizations have been copied and reused by groups with no connection to those dogs. AI-generated photographs may also be used.

Before paying an adoption fee, deposit, transportation charge, or reservation fee to anyone claiming to be an Airedale rescue, VERIFY THE ORGANIZATION FIRST.

A good place to start is the National Airedale Rescue website and its directory of recognized Airedale rescue contacts: www.airedalerescue.net 

Seeing a dog's photograph on a Facebook rescue group does not establish that the group actually has that dog.  If a Facebook group, website, or organization claiming to rescue Airedales is not listed there, please do additional research before sending money or providing personal information.

If you recognize a dog from the website or Facebook page of an established Airedale rescue, contact that rescue directly through its known website or Facebook page before sending anyone money.

Legitimate Airedale rescue organizations want adopters to ask questions. We would much rather help you verify a dog or organization before money changes hands than learn afterward that an Airedale lover has been deceived.

For more information, please visit the Federal Trade Commission website:  https://www.ftc.gov/2026/06/animal-lovers-learn-spot-and-avoid-breed-pet-scams 

Please share this warning in Airedale groups and with anyone looking to adopt!