Question from my sister regarding the dogs in BC that were surrendered to a shelter

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

My sister just contacted me and asked me this question.  My BIL and her are considering taking one of the dogs from the BC shelter and this is what she wrote: 

Just spoke with the SPCA.  It was an irresponsible breeder.  Dogs came to them matted and with ear infections, very shy and nervous.  Very undersocialized.  They had not even seen a car.  We would be interested in Rikki or Cassiopia.  Is a 9 month old who is not fully house-trained a bad sign?

I am hoping that some of you who foster doodles can chime in and offer advice here.  My sister is home all the time and they have an older well behaved doodle who is used to other dogs.  She is willing to put the time and effort in but needs direction.

[Adina P]

I remember IDOG also would recommend a martingale collar so rescued dogs wouldn't slip their collar.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

The first thing Clancy did when I took him to the vet the day after I got him was slip his flat collar.  Luckily, we were in the building.  I highly recommend using a martingale on a rescue.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Nicky, did your family end up adopting one of the doodles?

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I was wondering the same thing.  I hope if they wanted one they were able to get it.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

me too. so curious and hopeful!