anyone hear of...

[Carolyn Robbin]

Hawkswood Farm, Carole Franco, Rehobothe, MA.

There was an add for Labradoodle pups in Hartford Courtant today.

Thanks

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

It doesn't appear that they have a website yet, so it's pretty hard to tell. Did you look at the "What To Look For In A Breeder" information? I would call them with those questions. The key, of course, is what health testing was done on the parents, although there are many other important factors that must also be considered.

[Carolyn Robbin]

Thanks Jane, Did you rescue Murphy? If so, through which organization? Tks....

[Liz Syring]

Hi Carolyn,
I'm in Hartford and am a director with Doodle Rescue Collective. DRC is a foster and volunteer based doodle rescue group that has been rescuing labradoodles and goldendoodles for one year. We take in doodles with health and behavioral problems and with the assistance of our wonderful volunteers (over 1200 nationally) provide nurturing and rehabilitation for these dogs who may be survivors of abuse or neglect. We have a special mission of targeting the "high kill" animal shelters to get the doodles safe as soon as possible. We can do that only because we have some awesome core volunteers. Pls email me at [e-mail] and we can talk further. We are always looking for good dog savvy homes that can take a homeless doodle foster "at the drop of a hat"...... Our site is currently offline this weekend, however NING is working on it and hopefully it will be back online shortly. But anyone who needs to discuss an urgent doodle rescue situation can call me at 860-796-8666 or email at [e-mail].
Liz Syring
DRC Vice-President
New England Director

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Yes, he was a rehome through DRC. I was very clear in my mind that I wanted to rescue. Guinness (our one year old Doodle) came from Grandview in VT, and he is an amazing dog. This time though I knew I wanted to help a dog who needed a loving home. We were totally open about sex, age, appearance, and had decided that we were willing to work with a dog even if there were problems to overcome. By this time I had gained lots of experience from Guinness, so I was confident that we could do whatever it took with a rescue. As it turns out, we tried to rescue locally through another organization, and it wasn't a very good experience. There was a poodle mix who really needed a home, and we applied. We were told that they felt we would be a good home, but then they never followed through, and they didn't answer any of my attempts to contact them. We had also filled out an application with DRC, and they called us to say they had Murphy and asked if we were interested. Of course, I fell in love with him immediately and two days later we were in NJ adopting him. It was a wonderful experience....DRC is just amazing. So, I think you just have to search your heart about what you really want. There are some great breeders out there - you just need to do your homework. Since you haven't had a dog in quite a while that may be the way to go for you. That certainly was the best thing for us when we got our first Doodle. Once I gained the experience, rescue was the right option for us the second time. Good luck!