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    Furious!

    My DD and family have wanted a dog for a long time and have carefully thought about it,weighed up the pros and cons and discussed it as a family. A few weeks ago they answered an advert. from a legitimate breeder who was offering Cavapoo puppies for sale. This is the breed the family had researched and decided on as this breed are less likely to cause allergies and my DD is inclined that way. Anyway all went well,the pups were born,a little bitch chosen and paid a deposit on. Last week the family visited the pup and obviously fell head over heels in love with their little one.My GD was beside herself with excitement.
    Then it all went wrong. The breeder contacted DD and basically said they couldn't have the pup as GS has ASD! She said she couldn't let a boisterous pup go to a child with Autism.Absolute Rubbish. Finn is a gentle ,caring boy and most authorities agree often a special bond develops between these children and the dog,beneficial to all concerned.
    The whole family was most upset and my GD was devastated and cried all evening.I realise the breeder has the best interests of her dogs at heart,but to let things get so far before pulling out for what we think is not a legitimate reason was grossly unfair.

    #2
    This is disgraceful. I suspect she may be in breach of the Equality Act

    Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.


    It might be worth getting advice from the CAB.

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      #3
      Disgraceful is the word I would use too Clover! How mean, insensitive and wrong.
      No wonder you are furious.
      Your poor little GD
      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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        #4
        That is a disgrace , maybe she has another reason like someone else she knows wants it and she's using this as an excuse , The poor children my heart goes out to them ,what a wicked woman she should never have let them see the pup if this is what she thought
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          #5
          Clover - I would be devastated too! I know from personal experience how much a dog and a child with ASD give to each other. This breeder might know a lot about dogs but she obviously knows nothing about ASD. My ASD GS is gentle and kind to Eva, as he has been with out other dogs. Sum1Ls has a good point, but quite honestly I'd look for another breeder anyway.

          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

          (Marianne Williamson)

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            #6
            I have read articles in my magazines about how dogs are very good for children with autism. She ought to have done her research.
            I also think she could be using it as an excuse. Hopefully they will have a chance to get another one.
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              #7
              The woman needs educating, she clearly has no idea about children with autism.
              If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together

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                #8
                This is unforgivable Clover and I agree it might well be considered to be discrimination of the worst kind. To let a family grow attached to a puppy and then withdraw it is cruel in the extreme. I run a cat rescue and we always make sure the people are totally suitable to take a kitten in the first instance and we certainly wouldn't allow people to come along and view the kittens and get attached if they were not going to get a kitten at the end of the process.
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                  #9
                  The breeder certainly is wrong this time and I would certainly take this further,but then no-one can force her to sell your family the puppy I know from my friends DGS also has autism that his dog is his very best friend and they have some wonderful times together.I also would be furious and would certainly not take it lying down.
                  Keep Calm,You're Fabulous

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                    #10
                    Aww, how sad that she should feel this way. GS & puppy would have been such good, best friends.
                    "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

                    (Doe Zantamata.)

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                      #11
                      Sad that people have stereo type images in their minds. All autistic people are geniuses! Can't bear to be touched! My brother's 5 yr old foster son was either cuddling up to him or his wife throughout our visit and from his expression thoroughly enjoying it. Ignorant to label any group of people and sad that the family were treated this way. Hope they find a more enlightened breeder before too long.
                      xx

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                        #12
                        How upsetting - I hope they find a new breeder with a suitable puppy real soon.
                        Grandmothers are just antique little girls - author unknown

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                          #13
                          Clover, would you like me to start a new thread and move the posts about Luna to it, rather than leaving them here in your Furious thread?
                          If so,what would you like the title of the new thread to be?
                          “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                            #14
                            Thanks Gem. Yes "Furious" isn't really appropriate any more. Perhaps "Puppy" would be better.

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                              #15
                              The posts about the lovely new puppy are here:





                              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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