Lake Hiawatha, NJ - Miniature Poodle. Meet Rufio a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Miniature Poodle

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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Due to factors beyond our control, transport costs for our Puppy Mill survivors are much higher than what we have been accustomed to - costs for health certificates and medical + transport for each dog with no allowances for shared crates. With these factors taken into account, as well as the care needs for all of the animals in our adoption program, we need to request a donation above our normal request. Depending which dog you are applying for, we are looking for adopters to support our program with a donation in the range of $450- $850 from each adopter. $250 of that donation will be used toward the cost of transport. We appreciate the understanding of our potential adopters. Please keep this in mind prior to applying.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website www.wiseanimalrescue.org/adoption-application!

Name: Rufio

Breed: Miniature Poodle

Weight: Approx 7 lbs

Age: Approx 10.5 years old

Home recommendation: Rufio's ideal home is one where he can get all of the love and attention he did not receive living in a cage his entire life. He is very social and would do great in a home where he can go out and about with his family throughout the day.

Personality: Rufio had a very tough life before coming to WISE but he doesn't let that affect his sunny peresonality! Rufio's foster mom says he is, "super sweet, absolutely LOVES meeting new friends while he is on walks." He also will happily ask anyone he meets for pets and attention. He's a social butterfly looking for his forever friends!

Kids: 13+ due to his impaired vision, advanced age, and smaller size

Dogs: Yes

Cats: Unknown, can cat-test for an approved adopter

Crate Trained: Yes!

House Trained: Working on it!

Leash Manners: Working on it! Rufio had never been on a leash before coming to WISE but is learning quickly

Why did he come to WISE? Rufio was rescued from a horrible puppy mill situation where he was used for breeding most of his life. When he was determined "unfit" to be used in their 'breeding program', they were going to euthanize him. WISE wasn't going to let that happen and saved this cute guy!