RESCUING a DOODLE-of-some-sort

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

On Friday, Michele of the DRC sent my DH and I to check out a doodle at the San Bernardino City Animal Control Shelter.  It was to be the dog's last day but the DRC had gotten a hold put on him (Yay!).  He was supposed to be a large white male doodle, but when Michele spoke with a worker there, she was told that the dog was small.   Michele was trying to find a foster home or get the poodle rescue to take him, but there was a problem with this if he was a small guy.  When we got there, the shelter worker was pretty abrupt because she was locking up,  but  she let us go to the kennel we thought he was in to check his size out. NO doodle  :-(   Even though we had the dog's ID number, she said we would have to wait until Saturday because it would cause someone to work overtime and they just could not do that.

My 88-year-old mom had to put her beloved dog down on Tuesday and could not stand having no one to keep her company so she agreed to go with us on Saturday.  We got there when they opened and, thank goodness, the dog  had not been put down as we all feared, but had been moved.  When we got to the kennel, he stood back a moment, then greeted us and let us pet him through the fence.  Then he went to the back of the kennel and lay down to watch us. He was calm but not afraid.  He was just darling, but too small for the rescue organizations to take. 

A kennel worker brought him out for us to check out closer.  It was love at first sight for my mom and Sunny (yep, she had a name ready, just in case!) He is a mess - kennel cough, a stinky coat, matted to the skin,  dewclaws so long they are digging into his legs and evidence of a previous broken bone in his front leg.  Animal Control strongly suggested that we wait until Monday to pick him up so that their contracted vet could check him out, neuter him (if he is well enough) and the groomer could bath him and shave him down. So tomorrow is our big day or Sunny's big day - however you want to look at it. We are soooooo excited. My mom is so proud of herself for rescuing a dog and I am proud of her for attempting to do so.  With our help, I hope she is up for the task and that Sunny is the perfect companion for her. Thank you DRC

Cross posted with the DRC

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

No training, His eyes are really amazing - you kind of think they should be blue but they aren't.  He is a pretty sick little guy with his runny nose, cough and temperature.  He should be flooking better in about 4 days, and if not we need to look for other illnesses like distemper....

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Wow!  Talk about lookin' good!  Sunny is looking handsome and chipper.  Those eyes are just beautiful.  Hope all goes well with the cough.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

he certainly has a handsome poodle body - I can't believe that is the same dog! That groomer has magical scissors!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Wow Nancy...I love his eyes!  He does look like there is some Terrier in him though.  Hard to tell.  Maybe when the hair grows out a bit other traits will show up.  Do you know how old he is?  Do you think he has had any training at all?  Bring him to the romp!!!!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Wow, Sunny, you cleaned up nicely. What a handsome boy!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

We picked Sunny up late this afternoon and for being a pretty sick boy he was full of curiosity about his new home. He marked outside everywhere and inside we are restricting his movement.  The groomer who cut Sunny's hair did a great job. Knowing how matted he was, I was really impressed that he wasn't shaved bald!  Do you think perhaps he has terrier in him - look at his ears or is it just the no-fur look? He is really soft with light amber eyes.

[F, Calla & Luca]

We really do need after pictures, please.

[Carol and Banjo]

Sending a BIG HUG to your Mom!!!!!   So glad Sunny has a loving home, a happy your Mom has a special purpose!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I am sure this boy is going to adore his new life with your mom. Looking at his picture, this is truly a rescue, poor baby is going to think he won the lottery.

[GBK]

I could add a lot of black and gray to some subtle pink and he can be a fifty's boy :o  My dad still wears pink shirts lol  I am soooo happy for you guys, I really believe the day does so draw on when you are waiting for something GOOD!  Nancy, if you are concerned about Parvo take him you YOUR vet and get him tested.  It is scary and this has happened to others here too. 

I am now the best friend to the kook across the street....  She is fostering for the first time, I'm sure I will get a call tonight.  She has a good heart, but ay yay yay !  His name is Herbie and he is all terrier, so cute.  We'll have to talk :)