I just "rescued" a Doodle, now what?

[Camilla and Darwin]

I was browsing through the ad listings on KSL and saw that a Goldendoodle puppy was listed for free. The man said he had bred a litter, but one of the pups has seizures so he can't sell him. Apparently he should grow out of these seizures, but nobody was interested in him anyways. He said he would have to put him in a shelter or kennel somewhere because they are leaving town on Dec. 26th. I was a little bit afraid that someone would see "FREE" and jump right into it before they realized how much responsibility a puppy, especially one with seizures was. I contacted him and told him about the DRC, and told him I would pick him up on the 26th until he could be taken to the Doodle Rescue collective. He sounded relieved and quickly agreed, so I gave him my information...

So, what is the proper course of action now? I looked on the Doodle Rescue Collective site and didn't find a number to call or anything... The problem is that I work and live in an apartment, and I can't really keep him for an extended amount of time, although I am willing to transport anywhere to get him to a representative. Is there someone I can contact that I could possibly transport him to? I hope I didn't overstep my bounds... but I was truly worried he wouldn't go to a home that was prepared for the responsibility... help?

[Carol Brand]

Please don't feel bad. I think you may have been spared further heartache. It is VERY unusual for a puppy to have seizures this early. It is not epilepsy as we know it, but rather usually evidence of a serious neurological disorder or something like Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis. Puppies don't outgrow these conditions and they are usually fatal.

[Debbie and Thomas]

Just read this entire discussion and I cannot believe the outcome. I am so sorry Camilla. You must be devastated. I know I am just by reading your story. The breeder of this pup sounds very scetchy to me. I would trust Karen's instinct on this. I don't suppose you know the name of the vet?? I guess if his story is true and the puppy was very ill, he could have taken him to an emergency clinic tht could have been open on Christmas. But tests would have taken time to diagnose what was wrong and if euthenasia was the humane choice for the puppy. Also, why didn't this man call you to let you know what had happened as he knew you were coming to get him. No matter what happened, you were amazing in trying to take care of "Newton".

[Frannie & Callie]

Camillia - I am so sorry that you had to go through all of this. I hope there is a special and terrible corner in hell for that breeder.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Camilla, I think what you attempted to do is what counts. You have the right to feel devastated. Your motivation and efforts matter. The whole story is very fishy and I have lots of possible scenarios in my head about the true situation, but I think I will keep them to myself.

[Karen & Lucy]

I agree with Karen and you Nancy. I also have a lot of unsaid scenarios about what happened to this unfortunate pup. I really have my doubts that there was ever a vet. And Joanne, I will TRY and think positive besides my doubts that a nice person has him. Months ago I received 2 phone calls from people that did not want their doodles and wanted them out of their homes that night or next day. I contacted IDOG and didn't hear anything about them for a few days. Worried the whole time about them until I finally found out that IDOG did get them and they were in foster homes. So I do have a small feeling of how you feel Camilla, how devastating though in your case. My heart goes out to you and love you for attempting to save this little guy.

[Azure & Muppet]

I'm so sorry. It's difficult not being sure what to believe, not knowing what really happened, or understanding why. It seems so senseless, which makes it really hard to accept. Again, I'm very sorry.