2.5 yr old Goldendoodle on the Boston Craigslist Pets Section

[Margot]

Hi - I just happened to be looking in the "pets" section of the Boston Craigslist, and noticed that someone is looking to re-home their 2 1/2 yr old Goldendoodle. I e-mailed them and told them about DoodleKisses in hopes that someone who has room for another Doodle, knows someone who wants one, etc can help, but I just fear that someone on Craigslist will see the ad and just say "oh, a cute dog... I'll take it" not really knowing anything about a Doodle! You can find the ad at www.boston.craigslist.org

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

I voted, but I think it would be a great idea to start a discussion about it just to remind people to vote

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I search CL for Doodles and if I write them as a Director for the Doodle Rescue Collective - I get no response.

If I write them as a lover of Doodles who has 2 and would love to add theirs as my 3rd - response almost immediately. They usually want over $350 for their 'rehome' - oh, right, their Doodle has never been heart worm tested, no record of vaccines, needless to say has not been spayed/neutered and needs to be shaved due to a 'few mats. So when I tell Mr. Rehomer that it will cost me upwards of $700 and I just can't afford that in addition to $350 'rehome' fee and ask them to waive their fee so their doodle can get a great home with me, they say no and do not respond to any emails anymore.

So anyone who tries to get a 'cheap' Doodle from someone on CL - buyer beware!! Sad but true!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

This is sad, I thought you were not allowed to sell dogs on Craigslist. Yuck.

Anyway, I will start a new discussion or try to renew the one about voting for the DRC. We need some new DK folks voting.

And one more thing, through my trying to find Taquito a good new food, I have lots of high quality food that has been barely touched. Remember your local humane shelters will usually take food. They need it! So, in addition to crates, blankets, toys, old collars, remember food!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You're not supposed to post dogs fro sale on CL...that's why the ads so often get flagged. People try to get around it by calling it a "rehome".
In defense of some of these people, a lot of folks are in dire financial straits these days, losing their jobs, homes, etc., and are just trying to do their best for their pets. They are unaware of any alternative other than the pound, and just want to find a good home for their dog. It helps to just contact them and give them information as to their alternatives. You don't have to say you're with any rescue group or pretend to be interested in adopting them; just give them the info that there are safe rescues and/or shelters who will help them find a home. Then it's up to them what they want to do.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I agree - I can understand how people need to find new homes for their dogs. I just think it is scary to post it on Craigslist.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It is. I would almost rather see them ask a high adoption fee like $350 than $50...for fifty dollars, a lab or puppy mill will take them. :-(

[Richard Crowe]

Judy and I belong to the American Maltese Association and are heavily involved in Maltese rescue and usually have at least one foster Maltese awaiting a forever home. American Maltese Rescue heavily frowns on listing any Maltese on Craigslist and tells the members that this is totally against the policy of the AMA Rescue to so list the dogs. We also do not use the local newspapers to list dogs up for adoption. Instead, we heavily rely on www.petfinder.com and require any prospective adopters to submit an application which is screened carefully. We then do a home visit by an AMA member, sometimes we will rely on another breed rescue group to do the home visit when the adopter lives in an area in which there are no AMA members. We have certain criteria for the home such as no big and aggressive dogs, a safe area for potty (Maltese are easy in this respect, often they are trained to potty Pee Pee pads) and generally an environment conducive to a Maltese living a safe and healthy life. The fortunate thing for Maltese is that their size allows them to fit in smaller environments which increases the chances of finding that forever home. We have a darling Maltese going to her new home today. Holly will really miss her because they have played constantly since the Maltese arrived a month or two ago. I will miss her also but, she is a dog that will bond easily in any environment.