Looking for a goldendoodle rescue

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

My son and his girlfriend gave birth to our first grandchild, a
beautiful baby boy, this week, but unfortunately we only had 5 precious
hours with him.  Needless to say, we are all grief stricken, but they
are devastated.
She is a vet tech assistant who grooms dogs on the side and they are
both animal lovers.  A few months back she chose to rehome her golden
pup because they realized they could not give her the attention once the
baby arrived.....they already have a very active 18 month old.  It was a
very hard decision for them, but the right thing at the time.
They regularly take my two doodles on "overnighters" because they adore
them.  When this happened on Wednesday, they took my two pals home with
them for a couple of days and found much comfort.
After talking it over, they have reached out to me to help them find a
goldendoodle rescue for themselves.  I'm actively seeking out leads on
petfinder, etc, but thought I might additionally reach out to you all,
as well.
We are located in Massachusetts, but I know they would travel for pick up if it was the right match.
Please feel free to email me directly at [e-mail] or send a private message on the forum.
Thanks

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss and pain you are having. So sad to loose a child.

Why though, would you be seeking a dog for them at this time, after they just gave a dog up? Shouldn't they be seeking one when the time is right for them? May I gently say, I do not agree with getting them a dog. Let that be their decision. Let them cuddle with your wonderful dogs. You may feel helpless and are just trying to help but since they already surrendered one a few months ago ( a difficult decision I am sure) another dog will not fix the grief of loosing a child. :( What if they decide to have another in a year or so? Would they give up this dog also?

Please keep in mind that dogs also feel so much grief LOOSING their families. Some never get over this sadness but stoically continue on :( Rehomes have a very hard time

I am so sorry and I hope you all find some peace

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

If you read my post you would have understood the situation at the time of the surrender. You would also know that they have asked for my help in looking for a dog.

I did not post this to be lectured on the reasons why or why not to get a dog at this time. I have been wanting to close this discussion since last night, but I will be happy to be criticized for whatever others feel I'm doing wrong if it means I can find a dog for my family sooner that I can find one myself. There are some out there that understand and have supported me. I can even appreciate those who do not and your reasons for being against this. Each family is unique and what is right for one, may not be right for another.

My dogs are a very important part of my life. If you knew me you would not question this decision and not assume that I made it alone . You would also not assume I am trying to replace the child that we have lost. You would most definitely know that I would never acquire an animal without much thought and would never take the surrender of an animal lightly.

I do not expect anyone to agree with our choices.
I thank you for trying to understand and for your sympathy. It is appreciated.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Since no dog is going to be adopted from a post in a discussion forum, I would suggest that all concerned parties relax.
I can't speak for other rescues, but both IDOG and the DRC have very strict adoption requirements and screen applicants carefully.

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

I am going to close this discussion but first wanted to say something. If you do not agree with someone in any of their decisions, why not just pass by the post? I wasn't looking for anyone to tell me whether it was right or wrong. I chose not to share every detail of our lives, but if you were close, you may see things differently.
I just ask you, as much as you mean well in regard to rescue and whatnot, please stop and think before posting. We are not careless pet owners, nor do we take animal ownership lightly. I would never consider helping to acquire a dog if I thought that it would be pushed aside in the future. I was not looking to get them a replacement child, a diversion or thinking that it would take any pain away. I was not doing this without their consent. I was simply helping out where asked to. We are a close family and have thoroughly discussed this and I am confident it is appropriate.
Thank you all for the kind words of sympathy. If you understood me, thank you....if you did not, that's okay too.
Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend.