(Mans best) Friend in need....

Hi,

I have already posted this on pets but need lots of people to read in the hope they may know someone or someone who knows someone etc etc.....

A friend of mine bought a puppy from a pet shop on Wed in Jumeirah and was told it was over 12 weeks old. When she took it to the vets to get checked etc the vet said it must only be about 8 weeks old. Anyway, the puppy was very malnourished and shaking in the corner in the petshop so this is the reason she ended up taking him home.
Two nights ago her Father in law died suddenly and she has had a terrible time struggling with this news, without her husband here (as he jumped straight on a plane) and trying to cope with this little dog and children. She also has a baby and toddler and is now petrified that the dog will bite the baby (not because it has shown any aggression but more that the reality of a playful puppy and a crawling exploring baby just don't necessarily mix!). The pet shop has agreeed she can return it and give her money back (which was a fairly sizeable amount!!) due to the age being incorrect on it's pedigree certificate, however she is totally devestated at the thought of taking the puppy back to such a terrible place again. She has decided she is not able to cope with the puppy and children and is really beating herself up that she made a rash decision which has now affected her family dynamics. She has a wonderful caring nature and her intentions were all right, but the time, commitment and love that a puppy needs are what she just can't give right now.
If there is anyone who would be interested in taking this beautiful puppy that has already had such a rough time please post and I will pass on details. Or, if anyone has any advice on what she should do or how K9 friends etc work....?? She would love to get all if not some of her money back, but her main concern is about finding a loving kind family for this puppy (who I have to say is sooooo sweet, gentle and quiet that if I didn't have a stresshead poorly cat in my house then I would take him like a shot!!). She has all the stuff for him too which she will hand over with him.

Thanks for reading and here's hoping some amazing person comes forward...... x