Several years ago I met a miniature golden doodle and fell in love. It was so cuddly and sweet. I knew that when Rex died, I wanted one. They are incredibly hard to find.
Several months ago, I met Obi.
Obi is a Golden Retriever who belongs to my friend Olivia. He has the perfect disposition to be a therapy dog and she has him in training.
So I started the hunt for a Golden. I ran into scams and probably less than reputable breeders. I checked into rescues all over the country.
Just about giving up, I decided to check into KSDS. Apparently I can request a Golden. So I applied, was accepted, and was told the wait is at least 3 years.
A week ago, I saw a post from a friend who has chocolate labradoodle puppies. Thor comes available Dec 20. Labradoodles are big but cute. I talked with her and she said the parents are calm and Thor is a runt. I put a deposit down on him.
Hannah was envious. She said she and Kent are ready for a puppy and are wanting a labradoodle. The price was amazing. I told her I would meet him and decide.
Meanwhile, I made a pro and con list and decided that if it isn’t a Golden, I don’t want to work that hard. I called Hannah and said the dog is hers. She was thrilled.
That night I ran across a Golden for sale about an hour away. I messaged them and they wanted a deposit. I didn’t put a deposit down but said I’d check back when I’m free from covid isolation.
Yesterday morning I woke up to a text saying the puppies had all been placed. I cried a little. I guessed it wasn’t to be.
Later yesterday, someone posted looking for retriever or lab pups. ONe gal responded with this pic:
I messaged her immediately and she messaged back. Its a boy. He lives 30 minutes away and she wants only $900. I gave her my number.
When we spoke, I knew this is the one. He is a golden doodle. His mom is a calm, sweet golden and his dad is a golden doodle. He is available to go home Dec 20. She said that her daughter has seizures and the mama golden can sense them without any training. I put the deposit down right away.
I’m going to potty train him and then we will enroll in puppy kindergarten in Mutt school. It won’t be cheap or easy.
I’ve started listing possible names. Dexter. Wilson. Theo and call him Ted. Joe. Bear. Alfred. Oliver. Griff. Wally.
The time is going so slowly to meet him. I already love him so much.
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