Family Looking for an Older Doodle Puppy

[Shari Becker]

An old friend of mine just had a tragic loss when her six-month-old, male mini labradoodle was killed in a fire while being boarded over Christmas vacation.

The family is distraught, but they adored that puppy, and they would like to get another.

If anyone knows of a similar aged puppy that might be available, will you let me know? They live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but they are willing to travel somewhat.

I know their dog was quite mellow, and both spouses work full time, so they wouldn't be looking for a dog who is being given up due to energy issues if that makes sense...

Thanks so much! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It just breaks my heart to think of those poor dogs trapped in cages in a burning building with no one around to help them. 

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I lost a poodle cross puppy many many years ago in exactly the same way. We came home to find a letter on the mat saying the boarding facility had burnt down during the holidays. I was very young but I will never forget that and the awful sadness but worse for me as a child, no body to bury. His name was Jet.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

What a terrible thing for anyone to go through, let alone a child. 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Oh Nicky....what a horrible experience for a child to suffer through.  I am so very sorry for the loss of Jet and the painful memories of his death.

[Shari Becker]

That is so sad, Nicky. I can't even imagine. I'm so sorry. I wish my friend was on this board so she could appreciate all this outpouring of love. 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

I know Karen.....The thought of those poor dogs trapped and the pain they must have gone through....Just makes me sick to my stomach.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I like to believe that it was smoke inhalation that killed them, and they "went to sleep" and did not suffer for long. My brother is a retired firefighter and he shared with me that most people who are trapped in burning buildings die from the toxic smoke.  That's what I want to believe.  You know me, Karen. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yep, and I had the exact same thought. I'm sure it's true. 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I can't believe this.  Terrible.

[Diane & Scooby]

What a tragedy! I have 2 friends in Montreal who recently purchased goldendoodle puppies. I will get the names of their breeders and check to see if there are any older puppies available. It's a long shot, but worth a try.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Diane, you might persuade them to go back to square one and take a young puppy. Sometimes if older puppies are still at the breeders they have missed out on that all important socialization which can make a huge difference. 

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

So very sad for the puppies and the owners. I hope they find a new puppy to love when they are ready.
I know we would be heartbroken to know that our puppy had suffered so.