Could These Goldendoodles Be the Obama Dogs?
January 21, 2009 by Paris and John
Filed under News
Could two Goldendoodles in Missouri be the perfect first pups for the Obama family? These puppies, a mix of standard poodle and golden retriever, were rescued from a puppy mill. Not only would their adoption signal an important message to Americans about the importance shelter adoptions and the truth behind puppy mills, but the two puppies are just as cute as cute can be.
“Our two Golden Doodle Girls — Stella and Susie — are only four months old and waiting for a loving home — and The White House would be just fine with them,” said Theresa Strader of National Mill Dog Rescue. “They were not in very good shape when we got them; they had various infections including pneumonia, which is common with dogs rescued from puppy mills. But now they are in perfect health and are ready to get on with the rest of their lives”
National Mill Dog Rescue often partners with Best Friends in helping to find homes for dogs–usually purebred animals–rescued from puppy mills, mass breeding operations that supply pet shops across the U.
“Puppy mills are out-of-sight, out-of-mind with the general public,” says Julie Castle, director of community programs for Best Friends Animal Society. “If the Obamas were to adopt Stella or Susie, it would go a long way toward educating Americans about the conditions in puppy mills, which will decrease the demand for these dogs in pet shops.”
Like many shelter and rescue dogs, Stella and Susie come with some skills. “After helping Stella and Susie to become healthy, their foster family here in Colorado Springs has taught them so many new things,” said Strader. “They are both really smart, in just one week they have already learned the basic commands; come, sit, lie down and stay.” The puppies are already housetrained (wouldn’t that be a bonus!)
“Stella is more laid back with a very sweet and outgoing temperament but happy to have several naps a day,” Strader added. “Susie is a bit more of a wild child – very energetic and a bit nosy, but also very loving and sweet.”
“We truly believe that adopting either of these darling girls would be a great choice for the First Family,” Strader added. “They definitely had a very difficult beginning but are perfect models for what can be achieved when tender, loving care is given to animals in need.”
For More Information:
- visit www.bestfriends.org
- visit www.milldogrescue.org
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