Frustrated

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Can someone please explain why there are so many beautiful doodles with wonderful temperaments that are turned over to IDOG and the DRC?  How is it that people "finally" realize after 3 or 4 years that their doodles are too energetic or require too much attention?  Are most of these dogs relinquished by first-time dog owners?

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16250140 

She sounds like an absolute angel as do all of the dogs listed.  Don't people realize that golden retrievers, lab (and poodles) are sporting dogs that have high-energy needs?  Sometimes I think people buy doodles because they want a dog that looks like a teddy bear, that doesn't shed and that does whatever you tell it to do... maybe they should buy a stuffed animal instead.  Sorry to rant, but it is so frustrating to see all of these wonderful dogs thrown out by their families.  Thank goodness for the DRC and all of the wonderful volunteers that can give these wonderful dogs a second chance.

[Carolyn Robbin]

I applied to adopt her. That face! I just can't stop looking at it. I want her.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good luck, Carolyn!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh I so hope you get her. We got Clancy because I couldn't bear to think of him in the shelter (at least he was out of the kill one) one more day or going to 'nondoodle' people who might not appreciate his wonderfulness.

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Right on, Jane. Sad to say that these stories are just too numerous. The folks from IDOG, DRC, and other rescue groups are angels, in my eyes. I know I'm going to succumb to one of these rescue dogs one of these days...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I did and Clancy is the sweetest dog. He is so affectionate I can't believe he was abandoned, turned in to a kill shelter or .....? I will also say that I don't need for dogs, but what could I do when I saw those eyes?

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I absolutely DO NOT get it either. This beauty sounds like someone's dream dog. My guess is that she either isn't such a dream dog and the new owners will be blindsided and then probably re-home her again, or the owners do not want to admit that they are unable economically to take care of her.
I will say that people get doodles with NO NO NO idea of the high maintenance coat many of them have (think Ned) or the 'non-shedding' part turns out to be lots of shedding (think Clancy) and these people are 'fair weather' friends and were not raised to take the bad with the good.
I am very thankful for rescue organizations like the DRC and IDOG.

[Debbie and Thomas]

When i look at her face it just breaks my heart that a family with children could possibly give her up. It says she is NOT hyper and is content just to be near her family. Honestly...they just don't deserve her!!! I have come to realize Jane that not everyone is like "us"> By that I mean we are the type that are "devoted" to our animals and have made them as much a psrt of our family as if they were children. I have met many people who treat their dog like a dog...it sleeps in a crate in the basement, gets put away when company comes, rarely goes in the car with them. etc etc...you know what I mean. Why these people purchase or adopt animals in the first place I have no idea but honestly they just don't dersrve them. I pray that the wonderful dog you posted about gets picked up today by a wonderful family. Sounds like they have a goodle handle on her personality and will match her up with someone great!!

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

Anyone know who adopted Sasha?? I am so happy she found a good home!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

How's this for frustrating?
Take a look at this homeless goldendoodle puppy. He's the same age as Jane's Murphy.
Brian is currently in a foster home. Brian was born around 12/09. He was turned in because the family had "too much going on". He is a very happy puppy.

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16338991

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I can barely stand this. This breaks my heart.

[Leslie and Halas]

Born in December, which means he probably went to his new home in February. So in 3 months they've gone from "ready for a puppy" to "too much going on." If too much going on means some health problem or emergency in the family, that's one thing, but it doesn't sound like that's the case. If that was it, I think that would be mentioned in the reason for giving him up. "Too much going on" can probably just be translated to "a puppy is too much work." I hope he finds a great new home quickly. My cousin lives in St. Louis. They already have a doodle (who isn't always great with other dogs), but maybe they know someone who would be interested.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This is a new listing, but I'm sure the reason he hasn't been grabbed is because they're asking a $575 adoption fee, which includes all vetting including neuter. I hope they're asking that because they want to make sure whoever adopts him is serious & committed to caring for him.
I think you're right, Leslie. It would say "he was turned in due to illness in the family" or something if that were the case.
Apropos of nothing, I think about all the litters of puppies we see posted everywhere. This guy was once in one of those photos. His brothers and sisters all went to a home like yours, or mine, or Allyson's, or any of the good people here, and this one ended up in a cage in a shelter. I don't know why that thought haunts me so much, but it does.