I have an Aussiedoodle who is one year old and have to give her to a new home

[Jack Bisikirski]

Our little girl has been with us for a year.  We just discovered that she has Diabetes and since we have two small active children and we both work I just don't think we will be able to give her the care she would need.  She is black and white. She is 30 LBS. I have one month of medication and food I could give.  She cost us $1000 but I would be willing to give her to a good home for free. We live in Suwanee GA, Just north of Atlanta.

Please let me know if you would like to know more about her.

Thank you,

Jack

[Donna K & Quincy]

Martha, I am sure the dog will be better off, unless the next person that takes her on decides it is too much work for them as well. I have two friends who have dogs that have Diabetes and while not simple, it is a lot easier to deal with the condition in a dog than a human. They both have two people that are at work during the day and kids and activities to keep up with, not once did they ever consider looking for new homes for their dogs. One of them actually cancelled a planned vacation because they wouldn't leave the dog to be cared for by someone else. One of these dogs was an "I bought this dog for my kids but they don't take care of it so it has to go". When my friend went to pick up the dog, who was a year old at the time, he was handed over with not even a backward glance by the owner.  I really hope she does find a good home where she will be loved and cared for. I just wish anyone who had a dog loved them as much as we love ours. Everyday on numerous sites there are people looking for homes for their dogs because they don't have time for them and it just makes me angry and breaks my heart.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I agree Martha.  I feel the same way when members start bashing ALD's.  Makes me want to leave.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Why? I have 2 ALDs and I love my dogs and some one else's opinions are not relevant to us. Yes, there have been horror stories about some of the breeders but we have wonderful dogs we wouldn't trade for all the world, right. In a site this size we are going to have myriads of opinions but as long as people are respectful I think they should be able to express their opinions.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I would be upset if someone bashed my dog, too. There have been some comments made over the years about shelter dogs and rescue dogs that have hurt me quite a bit. But it's usually ignorance or thoughtlessness and I certainly am not going to leave because of stupidity.

I have not noticed anyone bashing ALDs, though. I have seen the horror stories about certain breeders that F mentions, but I have not seen anyone actually making mean comments about the dogs themselves. That would be unacceptable.

[F, Calla & Luca]

But even if they do they don't know our dogs who are unbeatable : ) Some people have questioned parentage and breed types in the mix etc. I do not give a doodle. After we human beings come from untested lines of diverse types etc. I don't watch the show "who do you think you are?", I think it is but I have seen parts of an episode or trailers. These celebs are constantly surprised by the good and bad ancestral unknowns.

[Jack Bisikirski]

Thanks to everyone who has tried to HELP me in this venture. I know others have requested more information but given the conversations I have read I would rather not share.  I did not post this to either try to sell my dog or have people question my motives.  I wanted to see if anyone could be a better home for my dog then my family could give in our situation.  She is registered and has papers and I have her medical records. That really should have been enough.  Thanks to someone in you group who wanted to remain anonymous "and I don't blame them" I have found a nice lady to take my dog.  Hopefully all will go well tomorrow when I deliver my dog to her.  To those of you who just wanted to question my motives and the type of dog I had.  GET A LIFE.  Sincerely, Jack

[Donna K & Quincy]

Jack, since you are new and joined to find a home for your dog, you have no way of knowing just how many people  have been joining DK lately  just to find homes for dogs they no longer wanted. If you had been around awhile I think you would understand why it bothers me so much. I am truly happy that you have found a home for your dog and I wish you all the best. This was not directed at you personally and was the result of a culmination of many such posts.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Absolutely, you explained it well. And I too hope this all works out well.

[L.M.]

I agree, Donna.  Jack, I assure you, every member on here "has a life" that revolves not only around the well-being of their dog as a member of their family, but also around reaching out to other members on DK to share stories and advice about our special doodles.  Unfortunately, we have been seeing sooooo many people lately trying to get rid of their dogs for reasons that simply don't add up.  I'm glad things worked out for you and your pup.  Best of luck.  

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Well said, Donna! I hope your dog finds a great home.

[GBK]

I hope everything works out well for your doodle Jack in her new home!  All the best to you all. 

[Koilaf Friesen]

Jack, Very late to this conversation, but so glad things worked out for you and the dog you loved.  Hope the lady who adopted your one-year-old dog has a long and happy relationship with her.  There have been many interesting comments to your situation, and it's certain that you've raised the passion in everyone who loves doodles, some very kind.  I agree there are too many unloved and 'discarded' animals and people in this world, but you aren't part of that group.  In your situation you didn't drop your dog off at a shelter, but actively sought out a better situation for her.  I hope you've found peace with your choice as you obviously screened potential dog owners in order to find someone who would offer care and love, and be the best alternative to your family.  I know first-hand that dogs can have happy and rewarding lives in new situations.  The people who choose to adopt a dog with a chronic illness can afford to devote the extraordinary time, energy and money that this may demand, and do it gratefully knowing that their investment will result in a relationship worth the effort. As someone who has had the wonderful opportunity to rescue several 'broken' dogs from shelters, there is a hope and a happy ending for those who are adopted.  Finally, and sadly, I'm also someone who has once had to re-home a rescue dog, so I understand the grieving that comes with this choice.  In my case, she  could not remain with us as she was a six-year-old we adopted who became dangerous (hadn't been aware of this in her sketchy past info - puppy mill bitch, sweet yet cautious initially).  Once she was placed in an all adult, otherwise pet-free home, she became less anxious and content - a loving companion to a previously lonely widow.  It was a much better life for her than in my home, despite the fact she was loved, it was too overwhelming with two other dogs, birds, children and many visitors.  I suspect rehoming your beloved aussiedoodle was a last resort, and likely resulted in grieving and sense of aching loss, despite knowing you did what was best for your family and your dog.  I wish you all well.   I hope your circumstances are changing for the better.  Perhaps one day, you too will have the opportunity to extend a helping hand to someone else down the road, and maybe even adopt a dog who will thrive with you and your family.