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

[Jennifer and Jack]

Nancy, I would like to send your mom a present for her new baby, Can you PM me your address or her address if you feel comfortable with that.. Also some ideas of what the puppy has so when I go to the store I can get something she does not have... I am so excited for you guys!!!! I am just as excited for your mom because I know the power of love that a dog has, they are magic and healing... I hope she helps your mom heal from losing her other dog.

[Rose]

Congratulations to all three of you!

[Lindsey]

What a pretty doodle!!! matts and all!! You can def. see that he has gorgeous doodle potential!!
Congrats to your mom!!!!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Before congratulations for your Mom on her new compnaion, congratulations to your mom for being such a strong and caring senior!  She rocks!  Now, congrats on the precious pup.  He is adorable despite the somewhat unruly coat at the moment.  May he bring her joy and much happiness and may she be the forever companion he so deserves.  What a great pair.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

This is just wonderful!  Your Mom must be amazing.  So, here's the question....will your Mom now join us on Doodle Kisses?  How fun would that be?????

[Nina Vantschip]

Sunny is one lucky little dood....I feel warm and fuzzy all over...a happy ending :)

[Dreamydoodles Northwest]

Oh poor guy looks so matted.. how do people let this happen? Grr! Thank god for people like you and your Mom. She obviously has a big heart and raised a very sweet daughter too. How beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this story.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Wow what a cutie he is going to be once he gets a little buff and puff!  Tell your mom that we thinks she is awesome for giving Sunny a home!!!  It surely is the "rescue" season - lol.!!!! 

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Hey, are you bringing Sunny to the romp  coming up???  How cool...another Doodle in the family!

[Adina P]

Very cool!