Crossing posting from DnP.

He looks the dead spit of my Jack and I'm sure he's a Doodle.

Does anyone know of someone looking for a lovely but terrified Doodle boy? He's in Durham.

'Do have a look at this photo of this boy needing a home

Am I imagining it or is he possibly a scared doodle? '

http://www.strayaid.co.uk/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=21

I think you are right he looks terrified! I hope he finds a nice safe home!

No you are right - the poor boy looks absolutely terrified His whole body stance shows fear - tail between his legs, his eyes - I could cry. I hope someone is giving him the hug he deserves.

I do hope he finds a loving home - looks like he hasn't had much luck so far.

He's one very petrified boy!!! Really hope he finds his forever home soon x

Is there anyone from Durham area on here?

Perhaps they could just go and check on him and give him a cuddle, even if they couldn't take him on or foster him.

Maybe he needs to meet up with a fellow Doodle, or at least a friendly face with the patience to just love him and bring him out of his shell. Doesn't bear thinking what his back story might be if he's that scared

I've rang Strayaid in Durham and spoke to a girl called Vicky who was really nice and helpful. Unfortunately Alfie is as nervous as he looks in his photo. He's a stray and been with them for approx 1 week. Vicky says he's a lovely dog but lacking in confidence and nervous around people, although he's getting better. It's a case of waiting for him to come to you as opposed to going up to him to stroke. Needs to be encouraged to walk and is ok with other dogs.

If interested Vicky advised, as they all do, of visiting with children and pets to see how all got on. One lady has shown interest already but said they would ring back.

I don't know if the Labradoodle Trust want to get involved but I would certainly act as transport for Alfie.

Aww poor boy!! His body language says it all doesn't it??
makes you wonder what's happened to the poor little sod??
Hopefully a new loving mummy will work wonders on his confidence and he will grow into a happy and bouncy boy!!
Daise xxx

It's so sad to see this dog so traumatized by life at such a young age
I hope someone from the Doodle forums can offer him a loving home, at least then he will be with people who understand Doods.
Is there anyone out there that can help this boy??
£100 pounds donation will be money well spent

Poor boy - I hope someone wants him soon.

Oh look at him... bless his little heart - he looks so much like my Jessie too Cecilia
I wish he was closer - I'd pay to give him a cuddle

Thanks for doing that Norwood. I've just phoned too and spoken to Vicky and need to phone back to speak to John, the Manager.

We could perhaps offer to foster him and help him regain his bounce, which would be a much better option for him than being in a kennel. We've got two Doodles and no children, so got the time and patience for him to come out of his shell. Often unhappy dogs can settle better with other dogs than with humans.

We'll see what they say later this afternoon.

As we are in South Devon, it will certainly need a good transport chain from Durham

Mrs A - I don't know whether I'm just having an emotional day, but your post has made me have a little cry, a good little cry.

It often breaks my heart to see so many dogs in need, and Alfie is no exception, I don't even want to begin to imagine what happened to him to make him so scared. But what made me cry is your kindness and drive to so desperately want to help him. I so often wish I could help (like I'm sure so many others on here do too) but I can't, which means I often go to sleep wondering about all the dogs that need our help.

I just wanted to say that I truly hope they let you foster him, and I admire you for offering up your time, energy, home and love.

Fingers crossed for the poor little man.

Gemma

I just wanted to say well done to Mrs Admin and Norwood for taking action. Somehow I get the feeling this one's going to have a happy ending.

If only it was the same for all rescue dogs. For every one saved there are a hundred more left behind.

poor dog he doesnt look happy at all ,i hope the staff are treating him ok ,looked very fritend and underweight ,just hope he gets the help he is needed .

Phoned the kennels back but the Manager had finished his meeting and gone home, so got to try again tomorrow

Not had any reply to my post on DT from the Trust yet so will see if they have space or a nearer suitable foster or can liaise with these kennels.

Fingers crossed things will look up for this poor boy very soon.