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A breeder in Michigan delivered a puppy to a family in Florida, only to get a heartbreaking call days later from the person wishing to return him because of dog allergies.
In a November 7 video, Allie Mahoski, who is known on Instagram as @allieslildoods, held a 10-week-old mini goldendoodle puppy, Goldie, in her arms as she explained how she needed a new home for him. Mahoski flew Goldie to Florida on October 31 to meet his new family. But his new owner contacted Mahoski, saying she was experiencing "severe allergies."
Agreeing to take Goldie back rather than him ending up in an animal shelter, a flight nanny flew with him back to Michigan. The video caption explained that Mahoski brought him to the vet for a wellness check, where they screened for parasites and parvovirus. Goldie also received his booster vaccines. Once he was cleared and out of quarantine, the process for finding him a new home began again.
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But Goldie's return became new territory for Mahoski. She told Newsweek via Instagram that families rarely return the puppies she breeds.
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"Actually, first time happening to me about the allergy thing," she said.
Allergies to cats and dogs affect about 10 to 20 percent of the world's population, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. People with pet allergies aren’t reacting to fur, but to proteins in dander, saliva and urine, which can get into the air and trigger symptoms. Pet hair can also carry other allergens, including dust mites, mold and pollen.
Despite the reason given, many Instagram users believed the person used allergies as an "excuse," claiming mini goldendoodles are hypoallergenic dogs.
No dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic, but some breeds shed less dander, making them better for those with mild to moderate allergies, a vet-reviewed article from Dogster stated. If a mini goldendoodle inherits the curly coat of its poodle parent, it is less likely to irritate allergies, while the dog with a wavy, golden retriever coat could shed more.
With over 74,000 views and 472 likes, viewers felt horrible that the dog went through the back-and-forth travel. Many couldn't understand, as Goldie showed off his fun, lovable personality in the video.
"Dammit Man…. Why people gotta be so dang mean! Anywho, prob better for the pup in the end when it’s at a loving home," wrote one person.
Another added: "They always claim allergies when they don’t want the dog, so sad."
A third said: "So unfortunate and unfair to that puppy."
Thankfully, Mahoski said she has since found a new home for Goldie, which turned out to be a perfect match. She wrote in the comment section that she "learned a lot" from this experience and heavily screened the new family.
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