When four goldendoodle puppies were found abandoned by the side of an Ellis County road in early November, Jennifer Hecker saw a perfect opportunity.
Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, of which Hecker is executive director, had recently retired Sunny, an 11-year-old golden retriever, as its service dog and was looking for another.
“We’ve been looking specifically for a goldendoodle because of the breed — they’re low allergen, low shedding, and they’re really, really great with kids and adults,” she said. “But of course, they’re very expensive.”
By Juno Ogle 