hopefully in southern part of rhode island
2006-11-11 13:05:05 · 12 answers · asked by arthur g 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Please don't get her a dog without asking her first. She may no longer want the responsibility of a dog but wouldn't know how to tell you "no" if you brought one to her. I know she loved her poodle, but please, please ask her before doing this. Something similar happened to a friend of mine with very unhappy results.
2006-11-11 13:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by clarity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.poodlerescuene.org/rescue_me.htm
This is a link to the Poodle Rescue of New England website- I strongly urge you to adopt an adult or senior dog for her. It would be senseless to buy a puppy that will live 20 years when (sadly) your mother in law will probably not. There are some older dogs for adoption on that website, so take a look, and good luck.
2006-11-11 22:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.poodlerescuene.org/
This is the link for NE Poodle Rescue. I would highly suggest you get an older poodle for your mother in law since a puppy or younger dog will be difficult for her to train and require alot of exercise. Also when the mother-in-law passes someone will need to be prearranged as the new owner. Sorry to be morbid about that but it is important to think about considering her age.
2006-11-11 22:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only get a dog for her if
1) she wants one and
2) if you can check on her and the dog every day
Yup.. the pound is the place to go. I personally would choose a pound that has a "we don't put animals to sleep" policy. I like supporting places that keep them critters alive :) Lucky we have a shelter that we can get pets from that doesn't put them out.
2006-11-11 21:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by game buddee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With her age, I would not get a puppy. I would take her to the shelters and look at the dogs there. Maybe get one a few years old. Good luck.
2006-11-11 21:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelters or Rescues. Is someone in the family willing to take care of the dog if your mother-in-law is unable to? Considering her age.
2006-11-11 21:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelters are good places to look and I agree that she would probably benefit with an older, already house trained dog that she won't have to deal with all the puppy woes for.
2006-11-11 21:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the local shelter in your area, or try watching the newspaper, sometimes folks will list little puppies that need a good home. I know our local humane society lists some of the puppies they get in and need a good home.
2006-11-11 21:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her grieve for the lost of her poodle before you run out and replace it.
It could take her years to get over the loss of her pet, when I lost my dog it took me 15 years to replace her.
2006-11-11 21:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by Lori 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should look at the shelter or maybe a poodle rescue league
2006-11-11 21:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by poochiesmoochie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋