New Doodle

[Julie Radloff]

We had to put our beautiful 9 year old Golden Retriever, Ginger to sleep on Wednesday. She was an amazing dog and Sophie's best friend and companion. Sophie's only 2 and has never been without her "big sister", Ginger. She is lonely and needs a playmate. She doesn't even want to go off the deck to pottie.  We want another Goldendoodle but think we should try to adopt a "rescue dog".

Is there any place to look for a homeless Goldendoodle? Any information would be appreciated. I feel so sad for her.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Ginger. That must be really hard on you and the rest of the family, including Sophie.

If you are on the main page of DK and scroll all the way down, you will see available doodles through Doodle Rescue Collective (http://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/) and IDOG. Good luck in your search.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Jarka, the website address for the DRC is http://www.doodlerescue.org/

The one you posted is no longer correct, it's for an independent rescue site.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Oops, thanks for the correction, Karen.

[Julie Radloff]

Thank you, Jarka and Monty!

[Amy and Lily]

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss.  I am thinking of you during these tough times.

[Julie Radloff]

Thank You!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so terribly hard on your family and other pets and I am sorry you are going through all this. You should be able to see Doodles needing homes on the front page.  Sometimes, they turn up at your local shelters, too. My only advice would be to not rush into anything and take the time to find the right dog for your family. I feel so badly for Sophie and all of you. Good luck in your search!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Good advice. In order to be fair to yourself and to the rescue dog, you have to allow yourself time to grieve, and make sure you are in a place where you yourself deeply want to begin a new journey with a new dog. The new dog must be wanted for him or herself, and not as a replacement for a dog who has died or or as a playmate for another dog. Expectations of any kind are a set-up for failure when you adopt an adult dog. Sophie is missing Ginger, who has been a part of her family since she first arrived. She will not feel the same way about just any strange new dog who comes along. So make sure you are adopting for yourself, and then it will work out for everyone in your household.

I am very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved companion.

[Julie Radloff]

I appreciate that.....thank you. I know you and my hubby are right. We will move slowly.

[Julie Radloff]

Thank you! I am ready to adopt Harper, the 14 week old little girl. My DH is having a fit telling me to slow down. We are going on vacay in a few weeks so I know he's right. I just feel so bad for Sophie. She will be staying here in her own home with a live in babysitter who works in our office. Sophie will be able to go to work with her everyday.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The DRC does not allow adoptions if you're planning a trip within 2-3 months of adopting, so your husband is right. :)

Sophie will be fine. You're very lucky to have a sitter who will take her to work with her.

When the time is right, you'll know, and the right dog will come into your life for the right reasons.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Ha!   I was tempted on that cutie  too.  Nothing like holding a puppy to try and heal our broken hearts.   I had to look into my heart, the new puppy, my Spud, my husband, all of that.  I've looked at her a thousand times but I know, I can not for reasons I will not get into in your discussion.

Knowing her foster Mom, she will be in the absolute best place EVER. The best life she can ever have.

There are so many dogs out there needing homes. So many.  I know, when the time comes, you will get the perfect sibling for your other dog.