My "pre-owned" doodle

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

I am reading about the "rescue" doodle Molly...and I love the term "pre-owned"  I just became the proud owner of a "pre-owned" 6 year old golden doodle.  She has been with us one week today!  So far I have had 2 trainers come to my house $220, doggie day care 2 days for socialization $36, heart guard pills for 3 months until we go to the vet $50, frontline $150?, new collar $30.  Training collar $239.  Bed $50. So when the previous owner wanted $50 for what they considered a re-homing fee  (which I thought was reasonable) I assured her the dog was going to be very well taken care of and she actually waived the fee.  I guess she had some empathy for the dog...or just really really wanted the dog gone.

She told me she was pregnant and had just married her "best friend" last month and it was HIS dog.  She has a pit bull and a 7 year old daughter.  So guess who got to leave..yep you guessed it...her new husband's dog. I think I rescued the dog from the "wicked" step-mother"    So without further ado, I am proud to introduce our new addition, our "pre-owned" gorgeous...and might I add priceless                                                                         Miss Elli

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Yes, I believe Elli is better off too, even tho I know she will miss her owner for some time.  Hard to tell what Elli is thinking right now, but with time she will move on and accept her new "pack" for the rest of her.  Our last rescue which was back in 1992 at the age of 2?...was no where near as sweet and easy to work with as Elli has been in just one short week...so we are extremely relieved that Elli does not seem to have any major behavior issues.  We are working on keeping her calm and consistent with her training.  She is responding like a "true" dood...so smart. 

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

What a sweet girl! Poor guy got neutered right after his nuptials. ;) jk! jk! Sorry I have a dry sense of humor.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Heh heh...love it.  

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

LOL

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Elli is settling in...She is in intense training for the next 11 days...we have already gone through 3 days...and she is coming along splendidly.  I was hesitant about two girls, but Elli is super sweet and willing to get out of Skadi's face.  I have been stepping back when I need to let them figure out the pecking order.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So glad things are coming together so well with them.

[Diane and Alma]

Congratulations!  I believe things happen for a reason and now Miss Elli is with your family.

On a side note: Years ago I worked with a guy who owned a very large snake.  His girlfriend moved in with 2 cats.  The snake bit her - they think she had just been holding one of the cats and then held the snake who smelled the scent on her.  Anyway, they got rid of the cats and kept the snake!  I've never understood it.  But just like Elli, those cats found a wonderful new home.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Awww poor kitties...over a large snake...what a choice.  You are right, the cats are better off somewhere where they are actually wanted and taken care of.