In our search for the perfect dog for our family, we came across a wonderful rescue organization for “doodles”: poodle mixes. The International Doodle Owner’s Group (IDOG) Rescues and Rehome Resources is run entirely by unpaid volunteers! IDOG works to inform potential owners about the ins and outs of becoming a “doodle” parent. They work with shelters around the country through a network of transportation and foster voluteers. IDOG has an excellent application and screening process to pair up families with their perfect match!
I immediately signed up as a transportation volunteer and soon after as a foster. Memorial Day 2007 weekend came our first opportunity to be foster parents. I received a call late in the evening from IDOG’s tireless adoption coordinator. Most volunteers were out of town for the holidays and they had an owner who needed to rehome THAT night! An hour later we had a 50lb 6 month old bundle of furry love in our living room. Oberon’s (later to become Bogart) owner had recently rescued him from a abusive situation but was unable to give him the time and attention a young dog needs. Oberon stayed with us for less than 24 hours before going on to his forever home. To be honest- before that experience, my husband wasn’t entirely convinced our family needed a dog. But when he came home that night to find Oberon gone he was an easy convert. Three months later we had the opportunity to be the forever home and find our forever dog :).
Next time- Finding Barley
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