If you're lucky enough to find a Goldendoodle at a rescue center, by all means, give it a home. But realize that your selection is going to be very slim to nothing. I looked in Houston, Texas for a few months and finally came to the conclusion that I would have to go to a Goldendoodle breeder to get what I was looking for. Some dog lovers frown on obtaining a dog from a breeder because of the many various dogs that are abandoned every day and left to die. I had fallen in love with a friend's Goldendoodle and that was what I wanted, so my choice was to find a reputable breeder and buy one. Is it morally wrong? NO! You are looking for a companion. You know what you want and you will only be happy with the kind of dog you really desire. When we want a human companion we don't take in every homeless person to fill the void - we look for that special person. I think the same principle applies to finding the perfect pet to love and care for.

Unfortunately, the world is full of all kinds of castaways and helping those less fortunate is a moral tenant we should practice, but we can't do it for every living thing out there. My wife and I have rescued and cared for multiple stray cats that have taken up residence on our property and expect a bowl of food and water daily. Our Goldendoodle gets along with them and they live in harmony.

I am very glad we went and found the Goldendoodle we really wanted. He has been a blessing in our life and I hope we are his blessing.