I just wanted to thank you all for the great advice! I know I shouldn't surprise her with a new dog though it has been tempting!!

I go on the animatch, rosie animal adoption, luck and FCC websites atleast once a week! I've spoken to my mother just this morning and she's much better about the idea!
Lucky, do you know why the Golden is being dumped? Does it have behavioural problems?

I think we would be very interested to see it!!!
Thanks again!!
Joelle