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#1 ·
I have these friends that I have known for 14 years. We have kind of lost touch except for facebook. They have always been kind of selfish people. I was with them when they got their golden retriever/cocker spaniel mix 12 years ago. He was supposed to be a companion to their lab mix. The golden mix has always been slightly snappy, but it was never anything dangerous, just kind of a "leave him be and he will be ok" situation. Otherwise, he has always been a sweet dog. A few months ago, they announced on facebook that they were adopting two children. When I saw this, I mentioned to my husband that adopting kids probably wasn't wise because of this dog. Tonight, on facebook, I see an announcement that, after 12 years, they were taking their 13 year old golden mix to the pound because "he's not good with kids." I am so sad. It would be different if they found themselves with a baby and were raising it, but they went through a lengthy adoption process filled with home inspections, etc. And, this dog is 13, he doesn't have a very long time left...I don't understand why they couldn't wait until he passed away before adopting kids, but, now this poor dog is going back to the shelter at 13 years old, being separated from his companion of 12 years and the only home he has ever know to probably be put down because of his age. Its not like its a surprise to anyone that this dog isn't good with kids. It just feels like they have moved on to the next plaything, tossing this dog aside now that they are bored with him. I wonder what happens when these kids are no longer fun.
 
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#4 ·
Why don't they try to find him good home? I believe that those children deserve a home, but dumping this poor guy at the pound kinda defeats the purpose of doing something good for the children.

I doubt these are bad people, but so sadly some people were raised to think "it's just a dog." My parents took my very first dog to the pound when I was 2 because she jumped on me and knocked me down. I was 2 and i'll never forget how bad I felt when they took Kiki away from me. I didn't care that she knocked me down.

I hope that they rethink this and at least find someone who will love this guy.
 
#5 ·
This is so sad, people just don't think. Surely if they were in the process of all that happening they could of at least found a friend or relative that could look after the dog instead of taking it to the pound, that would have been a better option if they had no other choice. I could never do that to my dogs...ever.
 
#7 ·
maggiesmommy-have they already taken this dog to the shelter? Where are they located?

Here is the National GR Rescue listings, click on the state, a list of groups will come up with contact info.


National Rescue Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of America

They can contact the Group close to them and see if the GR Rescue can take their dog into their program.

A very sad situation.
 
#11 ·
Absolutely heartless. How in the world can someone share their home and care for another being for 12 years - and then cast him out in his final part of life? I can only hope he is rescued by someone with a huge heart.

I think this says a lot - and none of it good - about these people.
 
#16 · (Edited)
Please keep us updated. I cannot image how people could be so heartless. At least they could have attempted to find that senior dog a loving home to go to. When I was fourteen, my father took me on a visit he was making ....it was to an orchard, where he was visiting some man I didn't know. The guy had a lovely cocker spaniel of five years old. I spent time playing with it then, as we were leaving, the guy asked me if I wanted the dog, because it was useless at retrieving when he went duck shooting, & he was getting another dog & was going to shoot this poor dog that evening. It was perfectly healthy & well behaved. I was absolutely horrified & dreadfully upset. I begged my father to let me have it, but my pleas fell on deaf ears ...we had never had a dog. When I got back home, I got on my bike & dashed around to the young teacher who taught me French at school, as I knew she had two cocker spaniels & might possibly take this poor spaniel in, to save its life. Unfortunately, no-one was home & a neighbour told me they were away for the weekend. I was truly heartbroken at the thought of this dog being shot in a few hours & cried a lot about it, but my parents would not take it. Forty-six years later, I still remember sitting in the long grass on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon, surrounded by fruit trees, playing with that beautiful spaniel. I do hope these people will be willing to wait for you to organise a new place for this pet.
 
#17 ·
Please keep us updated. I cannot image how people could be so heartless. At least they could have attempted to find that senior dog a loving home to go to. When I was fourteen, my father took me on a visit he was making ....it was to an orchard, where he was visiting some man I didn't know. The guy had a lovely cocker spaniel of five years old. I spent time playing with it then as we were leaving, the guy asked me if I wanted the dog, because it was useless at retrieving when he went duck shooting, & he was getting another dog & was going to shoot this poor dog that evening. It was perfectly healthy & well behaved. I was absolutely horrified & dreadfully upset. I begged my father to let me have it, but my pleas fell on deaf ears ...we had never had a dog. When I got back home, I got on my bike & dashed around to the young teacher who taught me French at school, as I knew she had two cocker spaniels & might possibly take this poor spaniel in, to save its life. Unfortunately, no-one was home & a neighbour told me they were away for the weekend. I was truly heartbroken at the thought of this dog being shot in a few hours & cried a lot about it, but my parents would not take it. Forty-six years later, I still remember sitting in the long grass on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon, surrounded by fruit trees, playing with that beautiful spaniel.
That is such a sad story. How can anyone be that cruel? Still waiting to hear from my mom and brother, but, in the mean time, here is the handsome boy.

 
#19 · (Edited)
The dog gave them the best years of his life and now the family should take care of him now during his last remaining time when he needs them most, not give him up. He obviously was "only a dog" to this family and not a family member.

We adopted our Rhett at age 7 from a family who didn't want him anymore either because of a new child in their family and he gave us the most wonderful last 7 1/2 years of his life, so this family doesn't realize what they are missing.

I really hope he gets another home soon to a family that will love him for the time he has left.
 
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