Looking for a home for our 2 year old Labradoodle

[Andy Caldwell]

We have a two year old Labradoodle with some special needs and we feel like we are unable to meet her needs. We are looking for a good home for her in the Las Vegas area. She is full-sized and white. She has an allergy to wheat. We feed her twice a day and she is still to thin. She is full of energy and plays with our other dog but when she gets into anything she is allergic to her ears flame up and she starts scratching.  We feed her an antihistamine every night that seems to help but it also makes her energy level go up.  If you are interested please feel free to call me at 702-767-9616 or email me at [e-mail] I can send pictures if you are interested.  We are not looking for money just want to make sure she will get the care and love she deserves.       

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you for your honesty.

 

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I agree-just be honest and then people won't think there's more to the story. It's just sad that the dog has to be an outside dog for no fault of their own, teaching the children is all that needs to be done.

[Joyce & Wilson]

Sometimes it takes more love to give up something than to keep it.  Everyone has circumstances we dont know.  I try not to judge others and commend Andy for trying to find a loving home.  Just saying..

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Joyce, the problem is that in order for someone else to take responsiblity for this dog, those circumstances we don't know need to be made clear. Nobody here is judging simply for the sake of judging, but it just doesn't make any sense that someone would give up a dog they supposedly care about because she can't eat wheat. Those of us who have dogs with real "special needs" that we are struggling to care for are very insulted and hurt by this attitude. 

[Andy Caldwell]

Karen,

Again I am sorry if I have offended anyone.  It is only an allergy, there is no conspiracy.  I know there are changes we can make but I am not willing to make those changes right now.  I am just looking for someone to care for her.

 

Andy

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Joyce I can tell you with 100% certainty that it takes a lot more love to do what Karen and I do for our doodles than it does to abandon them. By all intents and purposes it made no sense that I took in Winston. It was a huge financial mistake for me. But rather than shrug my shoulders and post a plea on DK for someone to take him off my hands I am owning up to my committment and making a whole lot of personal sacrafices to do so. That is love.

[Adina P]

Andy, I'd like to further clarify the whole 'rescue' thing.  Both IDOG and Doodle Rescue Inc are established organizations who have placed hundreds and hundreds of doodles in good homes.  My youngest doodle was a DRC rescue.  Neither is a kennel situation or hoarding situation.   They are an organization with a huge network of approved foster homes across the USA.  You likely would meet the foster parents and the dog would live in the foster home until the right forever home was approved.  Both love dogs and doodles especially and it isn't like you are sending your dog to some shelter with a 'rescue' title.  They fully review long applications and take great care in placing their dogs.

Thank you for owning up to making a mistake.  I just wish I could understand what part of keeping wheat out of your dog's diet this hangs on because it seems really easy to me to do and I'm a frazzled mom of 2 kid

[Adina P]

(phone cut off my response...so cont..) two kids 2 and under.  I don't even have time to walk my dogs right now and they are spending 'too much' time confined.  More than I like and I'm a big fan of using a crate.  Now...given all of this, it just seems easy peasy to just feed both dogs wheat free food and make sure treats are all wheat free.  It isn't even extra vet care or meds or anything time consuming.  My hunch is that it is more than a wheat allergy that has not been diagnosed, but that is a hunch.

[Adina P]

I'm sorry if we have made you feel pounced on.  I think our natural response is to help solve problems when we see simple solutions in order to help dogs keep their homes.  

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I agree 100% with Adina's responses here.  I am pregnant and have a special needs chihuahua - I have to homecook for him for the rest of his life.  I certainly don't plan on stopping this care when the baby comes, even though I know things will be out of control and beyond HECTIC.  I wish you and your sweet labradoodle the best in whatever you decide. 

[Adina P]

Allyson:  Start freezing those home cooked meals in advance :)  Or at least freeze some for you.  Unless someone is helping you through the day, you can hardly get food into your own mouth let alone cook for a family + dog.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I am up to a month frozen in individual bags :)  I need to buy a deep freezer for the basement - REALLY, we have discussed that before :)