Disappointing Day

Digger 3 · 05-21-2008, 07:07 PM

Well, I finally thought I had a shot at adopting a doodle today! Last night on petfinder I found the perfect doodle!! She was close to home (kind of) just added to the website so I filled out the application and faxed it in. I then emailed the organization to let them know I was interested and fill out and faxed in an application. I called at 9:00 this morning to find out if they had received my application, which they had and mine was the first. YEAH!! I am so excited at this point, didn't sleep a wink last night. I let them know I was leaving right then and I was several hours away about 3.5 to be exact. They told me it's first come first serve, so they have my application as first right!!! WRONG - I arrive five minutes after they open. Three people in front of me, not regaurds given to the fact that I had faxed in an application, emailed them and spoken to them on the phone twice. So at 1:20 the they posted an "I'm Adopted" sticker on the kennel door. First man in the door got the doodle.

Well, in my world of animal loving I would have thought since there were other waiting that maybe they would have interviewed everyone to see if who was the best for the dog. I mean really isn't that what it's about, what's best for the dog not who's first in the door. Is my thinking wrong on this?

Well needless to say I'm very sad tonight!!!

05-21-2008, 07:32 PM

I am very sorry!!! Your perfect doodle is out there!!! Keep lookin you will find him/her

blueteal · 05-21-2008, 07:53 PM

I too am sorry.............

sdrudge · 05-21-2008, 08:18 PM

So sorry to hear that. Don't worry just take it easy and you doodle is out there. You will find them.

gene · 05-21-2008, 08:38 PM

I feel for you. Your forever doodle is out there waiting for you. I know that doesn't help right now, but happier times are a head of you.

KingstonTodd · 05-21-2008, 08:42 PM

i feel for you too. we had a few ups and downs when we were searching for our rescue Gus. it will work out in the end.

annabelles mom · 05-21-2008, 08:43 PM

awwww, I'm sorry for the disappointment, I thought prospective owners were interviewed, but I guess all shelters/rescues work different.

Your perfect doodle is out there waiting and when you find him/her you will know why this one was not meant to be with you

hugs
M

Digger 3 · 05-21-2008, 08:52 PM

Thanks everyone!!!

I know this one just wasn't ment to be and I will find he/she one day!! I just want to do the right thing with trying to adopt and I know there will be many ups and downs and today is a down.

It's not like I don't already have the most perfect lab on earth, I just want him to have a brother or sister.

annabelles mom · 05-21-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger 3

Thanks everyone!!!

I know this one just wasn't ment to be and I will find he/she one day!! I just want to do the right thing with trying to adopt and I know there will be many ups and downs and today is a down.

It's not like I don't already have the most perfect lab on earth, I just want him to have a brother or sister.

Your positive attitude will carry you thru the down days !

Miley's Mom · 05-21-2008, 09:30 PM

That's awful! Something very similar happened to us. There was a LD up for adoption through BARK. It was a unique situation - the owner still had custody. We met her and she met our family. She was a single, working, senior who lived alone and the dog was crated 10 hrs per day. I thought she'd be impressed with what we had to offer - a family of 5, big yard, teacher hours (MUCH less crate time). The dog seemed to have some socialization issues, was a barker, and a big leash puller. I was determined to have an LD and I considered this an omen that here was one at our local BARK adoption fair. We filled out the app immed. on Sat., and I immediately starting making doggy purchases. Monday, I found we were denied with no explanation! I requested an explanation from BARK and they said the owner wanted a family w/other dogs and older kids (mine are 6, 7, 10). I said, "well good luck" and was so insulted. We felt we had so much to offer the dog. Anyway, we were not going to go through that again so decided to get a puppy and now I have my dream dog, and did not have to deal with all that lady's mistakes. My kids are all great little pack leaders. Everyone told me things happen for a reason, I believe this!

05-21-2008, 09:35 PM

awww Digger, I'm sorry!
Was he in PA?

**lindamarie** · 05-21-2008, 10:29 PM

I'm so sorry! How disappointing!!! there WILL be another doodle for you!! How sad though....

Jac · 05-22-2008, 01:57 AM

Digger, that is really disappointing...and I agree that it is wrong of the shelter to take the first application. What about finding the right family for the dog? They just wanted him out the door! Ugh!

You might want to contact the IDOG rescue, they try to rescue most doodles that they find in shelters and they put people on waiting lists...after interviewing them! And, if the situation is right they will transport doodles to families.

Look at the rescue part of www.idog.biz

Best wishes.

Jac · 05-22-2008, 02:00 AM

Hey, Digger, what about this boy? http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8172
You may need to transport...

05-22-2008, 09:42 AM

Digger, Scruffy has been listed for a while. I think he is beautiful and not too far from you. Looks like he is in foster care, so those rescues typically look for the BEST home, not the first person:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=10824770

05-21-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Digger 3 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 77	Disappointing Day Well, I finally thought I had a shot at adopting a doodle today! Last night on petfinder I found the perfect doodle!! She was close to home (kind of) just added to the website so I filled out the application and faxed it in. I then emailed the organization to let them know I was interested and fill out and faxed in an application. I called at 9:00 this morning to find out if they had received my application, which they had and mine was the first. YEAH!! I am so excited at this point, didn't sleep a wink last night. I let them know I was leaving right then and I was several hours away about 3.5 to be exact. They told me it's first come first serve, so they have my application as first right!!! WRONG - I arrive five minutes after they open. Three people in front of me, not regaurds given to the fact that I had faxed in an application, emailed them and spoken to them on the phone twice. So at 1:20 the they posted an "I'm Adopted" sticker on the kennel door. First man in the door got the doodle. Well, in my world of animal loving I would have thought since there were other waiting that maybe they would have interviewed everyone to see if who was the best for the dog. I mean really isn't that what it's about, what's best for the dog not who's first in the door. Is my thinking wrong on this? Well needless to say I'm very sad tonight!!! __________________ No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich. Margaret Madison & Duke

05-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
sdrudge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,196	So sorry to hear that. Don't worry just take it easy and you doodle is out there. You will find them. __________________ Samantha, Cacao and Beau (AKA:Romeo and Juliet)

05-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	I feel for you. Your forever doodle is out there waiting for you. I know that doesn't help right now, but happier times are a head of you. __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

05-21-2008, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Digger 3 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 77	Thanks everyone!!! I know this one just wasn't ment to be and I will find he/she one day!! I just want to do the right thing with trying to adopt and I know there will be many ups and downs and today is a down. It's not like I don't already have the most perfect lab on earth, I just want him to have a brother or sister. __________________ No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich. Margaret Madison & Duke

05-21-2008, 10:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	I'm so sorry! How disappointing!!! there WILL be another doodle for you!! How sad though.... __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

05-21-2008, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	I am very sorry!!! Your perfect doodle is out there!!! Keep lookin you will find him/her

05-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	I too am sorry.............

05-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	i feel for you too. we had a few ups and downs when we were searching for our rescue Gus. it will work out in the end.

05-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	awwww, I'm sorry for the disappointment, I thought prospective owners were interviewed, but I guess all shelters/rescues work different. Your perfect doodle is out there waiting and when you find him/her you will know why this one was not meant to be with you hugs M

05-21-2008, 09:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Miley's Mom Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	That's awful! Something very similar happened to us. There was a LD up for adoption through BARK. It was a unique situation - the owner still had custody. We met her and she met our family. She was a single, working, senior who lived alone and the dog was crated 10 hrs per day. I thought she'd be impressed with what we had to offer - a family of 5, big yard, teacher hours (MUCH less crate time). The dog seemed to have some socialization issues, was a barker, and a big leash puller. I was determined to have an LD and I considered this an omen that here was one at our local BARK adoption fair. We filled out the app immed. on Sat., and I immediately starting making doggy purchases. Monday, I found we were denied with no explanation! I requested an explanation from BARK and they said the owner wanted a family w/other dogs and older kids (mine are 6, 7, 10). I said, "well good luck" and was so insulted. We felt we had so much to offer the dog. Anyway, we were not going to go through that again so decided to get a puppy and now I have my dream dog, and did not have to deal with all that lady's mistakes. My kids are all great little pack leaders. Everyone told me things happen for a reason, I believe this!

05-21-2008, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	awww Digger, I'm sorry! Was he in PA?

05-22-2008, 01:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Digger, that is really disappointing...and I agree that it is wrong of the shelter to take the first application. What about finding the right family for the dog? They just wanted him out the door! Ugh! You might want to contact the IDOG rescue, they try to rescue most doodles that they find in shelters and they put people on waiting lists...after interviewing them! And, if the situation is right they will transport doodles to families. Look at the rescue part of www.idog.biz Best wishes.

05-22-2008, 02:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Hey, Digger, what about this boy? http://labradoodle-dogs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8172 You may need to transport...

05-22-2008, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Digger, Scruffy has been listed for a while. I think he is beautiful and not too far from you. Looks like he is in foster care, so those rescues typically look for the BEST home, not the first person: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=10824770

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