I think that the assessments made by "buckhead12" from the information you gave is right on the money. Sorry, I don't mean to be rude either, but it does seem as though unless the situation is exactly what you want it to be, you will give up. I applaud your desire to find out more info about the breeder and that you have realized that a smaller dog might be better for you and your family, but please keep in mind that there are no guarantees, and one never really knows what the personality traits, health issues, etc of any animal will be. No offense intended, but if I were a breeder I would screen my potential puppy owners very thoroughly, and sorry, but I would never let someone who gave up a dog in this manner have one of my pups. I unquestionably believe that a pet is an equal member of the family and since one normally doesn't give up a child, or an elderly parent or whomever, nor should one give up an animal who certainly sees you as his permanent family even when you don't see him that way. In my humble opinion,
Adrienne and my forever girl Scout
From: "mlchenette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 03:10:47 -0000
To: [email protected]
Subject: [labradoodles] Re: Labradoodle Breeders-joceanddan
first and foremost, i do not think you are rude, but i
do think that you are very persumptious in your
assessments of my ability or lack there of to care
for something larger than a rabbit. however, i do
think you made several sweeping generalizations that
you have no business in making. i understand the
committment as well as the dedication it takes to have
a dog. i am married and truthfully, a husband is just
as much work as a dog. judge me if you want, but i am
thinking of divorcing my husband so i only have to
deal with one animal in the house rather than two.
what do you think of me now?!
--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Mary,
> It breaks my heart to read your email, and I hope this does not
come across as rude, but maybe you should consider not getting
another dog. The poor dog was a rescue to begin with, and then
because you didn't feel like you had the tools to deal with his
anxiety issue, the poor dog became a rescue again. I'm assuming
he'll have the same anxiety issues in his new home, and I just hope
and pray the new owners will fulfill their commitment to him by
dealing with it instead of shirking it.
> How can you be sure your next dog does not have anxiety issues?
The truth is you can't be sure, and if you were not able to handle
it before, what makes you think you'll handle it now? Please
reconsider getting a dog. Dogs are way too dependent on us
emotionally to be tossed away, by the ones they love and count on. A
dog is a lifetime commitment, no ifs, ands, or butts and you need to
be committed to seeing any and all issues through to the bitter end,
no matter how difficult or expensive.
>
> Maybe you should look into something lower maintenance, like a
rabbit, or a hamster.
>
> Again, I know this sounds mean, but there are way too many dogs
put to death everyday because the owners didn't know what they were
getting into to begin with. Is that really fair to the dog or
yourself, your family, your children? I think not.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: 29 Mar 2005 19:45:51 -0000
> Subject: [labradoodles] Digest Number 400
>
> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Labradoodle Breeders
> From: "mlchenette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
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> Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:09:00 -0000
> From: "mlchenette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Labradoodle Breeders
>
>
> Hi All! I'm new to the group. I have been a labradoodle owner
before
> unfortunately we had to find him a new home. He had severe
separation
> anxiety and it was under the vets recommendation that we do that.
Any
> way, he was a rescue so I've never had to deal with a breeder
before.
> My husband and I are currently looking into mini-labradoodles
now.
> Our first doodle was 65 lbs. and a little bit too big for us. Has
> anyone got a doodle from poosrus before? Was it a good/bad
> experience? Any info would be great. Thanks! Mary
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