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Originally Posted by Optimist
Perhaps some of you dog owners can help. Just put down my Lab of 13 years due to bone cancer , looking for a new Lab I thought I would go through http://www.labradorrescue.net/ & look for a young pup of 3 months or less. My concern is since history is unknown do you think this is wise and is what should I look for in choosing a new lab? I have E-mailed about Jon-Jon located near Orlando but I haven’t found the time for the drive just yet. |
I am sorry for your loss. Loosing a dog is very similar to loosing a member of the family for many that love them like children.
It had been my recent experience that a dog just may choose you. Keep an open heart and an open mind, and you may find a rescue animal in a situation that the dog needs your home as much as you need a new dog. I have had great success with obviously abused and "un-addoptable" dogs over the years. Time, love and patience will reward you with the best possible companon dog if you have the time to invest. I recently went out looking for a lab puppy - and came home with an American Bulldog rescue out of Atlanta GA. My new "Dawg" Chance (named for his second chance at life) is doing great after the initial $1700 2 week stay at the vet hospital to fix all his "owwies". When I got him he was skin and bones, (39 pounds) had heartworm, and was covered in sores and ticks. Now he is a magnificent animal that draws compliments everywhere we go in our Titan LE (Dog loves the truck!) Just my experience, I hope it helps you.
Roy