[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

Things all do work out! Why on earth would someone give up such a good boy?? How old is he?

 

[Chesterpal]

He's only 4 1/2 months. His owners gave him up because he was getting too big and they wanted a miniature. I can't imagine they had him long enough to get attached to him.

 

[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

I thought the guy looked young. Poor baby! He's not on petfinder anymore, so that's a good sign. At least no more people will call on him.

 

[Chesterpal]

The shelter is closed on Mondays so I doubt we will hear anything today. I hope they let us know if they pick someone else. I know they will also do the Snip and Chip before we can take him home (if we get selected), also does anyone have opinons about changing his name (if we get selected). Is it too late or too confusing for a pup?
I think we do have a good shot at getting him. Our ace in the hole is that my husband works out of our house so he's home all day...(at least I think that's a selling point). :lol:

 

[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

Changing a name at that age is very easy!! Just change it, and treat him when he comes. I have changed names at a much older age. Sounds like you do have a good chance with your husband working out of the home. I am sure that is a good selling point for any rescue. I would call the shelter tomorrow to see if they made a decision on him. I think they took him off petfinder because they were getting too many calls. The doodles in Illinois never last in the shelter. Don't you just love the neutering already being done?

 

[Chesterpal]

That they send him home neutered is great. I'm happy to not have to go through the waiting on that.
I'm trying to be positive so I've decided if another home else gets selected at least he'll be somewhere other than the shelter and someone else will be lucky to have a doodle in their home.

Its still hard for me to believe the previous owners couldn't find someone else to take him.

 

[Chesterpal]

Unitedrn, where in Illinois are you? Did you see the post about getting a romp together?

 

[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

You know, some people just don't even bother to try and find a home for any of their pets. They would rather have someone else do their work for them, and to get rid of them because they are too big, is just crazy!!!

 

[Chesterpal]

I was amazed at that reasoning too. I guess they didn't do their research and see there is no guarantee on these guys sizes. He's a pretty energetic guy. He was barking in Chester's face and also trying to mount him. Kind of gutsy considering Chester is about 70 lbs bigger. He has a lot of personality.

 

[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

That is just too funny! Poor Chester probably had no idea what to make of the whole thing. I am sure they would make a great team. I know my boys love eachother! I am not surprised at any of the reasoning anymore. There is a LD in a shelter in CA and he is there because the owners could not keep him in his yard, and now this time they did not want to pay to get him out of the shelter.

 

[Chesterpal]

UGH! He's better off with a family that will care enough to train him and watch him to stay in the yard. Don't these people even consider CARS!

 

[Shannon(Phantom-Star)]

No, apparently they don't, and they just let him run outside unsupervised. Not sure if they had an invisible fence or anything, but if they have no boundaries, they will run. I am sure they just did not care, and he is a real cutie too.

http://www.barconline.com/animals/detai ... alID=27983

 

[Unitedrn]

Chesterpal,

We live in Poplar Grove. It's about 10 minutes north of Belvidere and we are east of Rockford! I am definitely interested in doing a romp! We get Belle on Saturday and I hope the adjustment goes well. We are very excited and nervous.

Kim

 

[Chesterpal]

I know just where you are. We're looking at Lakewood which is a Lake County Dog Park in Wauconda, April 29.

 

[Chesterpal]

We just got the call...Midnight went to another family. I guess as long as he's got someone that's all that really matters.

 

[Unitedrn]

Chesterpal,

It is a great thing that there was another family as good as yours to take her in!! We now know that there is another doodle lover in Illinois!!! I'm sure another one will come along that will be just as great if not better. Keep looking on the poo rescue site. We found Belle from an ad in the local paper. We just called and low and behold we are now doodle owners!! I'll keep an eye out for you in our paper as well! Where do you live?

Kim

 

[Chesterpal]

As long as he has a good place to live and we have Chester it would be selfish to complain. I am a bit disappointed of course.

 

[K9Summer]

I'm so sorry. It's so hard not to get excited- I had my hopes up for you. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. I'm glad Midnight found a good home, but I'm sorry it wasn't you

Bridget, Summer, and Duke

 

[Jac]

Oh, I am sorry that it didn't work out for you with Midnight. I know how disappointed you must feel.
Maybe you will be able to get to know the new owners and Chester and Midnight can play together! I hope so.
You have a good heart...it is nice that you were ready to open your home to Midnight.