Labradoodle & Goldendoodle Forum
Hi,
I have a friend who has a beautiful male Goldendoodle, I think about 3 years old. She loves him but has had to go back to work full time and is not able to give him the attention he needs. Is there anyone who may be looking for a cute doodle boy in Southern CA? She is hoping to stay in touch with him, when he does go to a new home.
Please email me at julieconrad@roadrunner.com if you have any suggestions for her.
Thank youi,
Julie Conrad
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Lynne, I'm so glad you are a reputable breeder, although I must say I've really gotten into the rescue scene. SOooo many pups and dogs out there of every breed, mixed, ages, etc, it breaks my heart how many have to be killed (I don't say euthanized because often it is not humane). I long for the day when there are more homes than dogs for them. I hope there is a doodle in my future, though I know it will be a rescue, despite any history or issues he or she may have. I completely agree with you, people really can talk the talk sometimes and dogs end up in the wrong home. A lot of people shouldn't even have a pet at all. Definitely, the online thing is just disgusting, on either end of it.
I will ensure Easton gets a great home, it just can't be soon enough for me!
Thanks for writing and for being a responsible breeder and animal person :)
I think a dog will adjust to the new home quickly if the new home is a better environment. We got Bodi when he was 2. His life changed dramatically. He went on his first walk and began having regular exercise every day. He was neutered - maybe not fun for him, but right after that he became my lap dog. We take him on family vacations and if that is not possible, he stays with a good, dog-loving friend. This is heaven when compared to his original home. He was in a crate or tied on outside most of the time. He was a nipper - and just needed some correction for that to stop. He has moved on from "dog", to "my baby" and I'm sure he is much happier. =)
I hope you find this doodle boy a wonderful home soon!
I too have a dog adopted as an adult, and there is no doubt that he is living a happy life and much better off than he was in his old home. He now also gets exercise, vet care (which he desperately needed), grooming, etc. But he did have a very rough time with the transition. He was lost, bewildered, confused, and frightened. In 13 years of fostering and being involved in rescue, I have to say that losing a home is the worst thing a dog can go through. I would rather see a dog lose a leg or his eyesight than lose a home. For strays, shelter pulls, breeder dumps, etc., it's a different story. The minute they enter rescue, their lives change for the better. But it's different for dogs who had a home where they were bonded to someone. They sometimes grieve. Yes, eventually they adjust, but just like children who are living in abusive homes, they don't know the home is abusive, and they love their parents anyway. They don't know they need more exercise or training or treatment for their allergies. They just want to be with their person, in a place that's familiar to them. That's a dog's nature. They don;t really think about their needs. And the older the dog, the harder it can be for them.
When someone rehomes a dog, they are rarely really doing it for the dog's sake.
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