Chiefland, FL - Standard Poodle. Meet Dusty a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Standard Poodle

Color

White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

1 year 9 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

39 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Microchipped

My personality

My story

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

Dusty came to us as an owner surrender. Dusty came in with 4 other standard poodles that we will be getting ready in the coming weeks. The pups were surrendered because the owner became overwhelmed and could no longer care for them. All of the dogs were living in an RV with a child and the owner. It just became too much and they decided it would be in the dog's best interest to find them new homes. Since the dogs just arrived at the rescue, we do not have a lot of specific info on them as we are just starting to get to know them ourselves. Dusty, as the first to see the vet, has shown us nothing but a very sweet boy who we would describe as a velcro boy. Dusty just wants to be right beside you and will follow you everywhere. He seems to love everyone and has just made himself right at home with us and the other dogs. He seems to do well in the house and has not tried getting on the counters or in the trash (so far). He seems to be housetrained but that has yet to be determined fully since he just arrived. He seems to be crate trained also. Dusty does walk well on a leash and rode well to the vet. He seemed to enjoy his outing. Dusty had quite a few mats so we did have the vet shave him down. He is also underweight so we will be working on fattening him up. He is a really nice, gentle boy and we think he would do well in pretty much any household. He would probably prefer someone who could be home most of the time since he does seem to want to stick to you like glue but he doesn't appear to have separation anxiety if you can't be with him every minute. We think he will be a wonderful companion!
Dusty saw the vet on 8/28/24 and was found to have an ear infection , was underweight and matted on his exam. He also tested negative on his heartworm test but was positive for hookworms on his fecal so we have given him a Drontal for the hookworms. He may need a follow up in 3 weeks. He has been started on Simparica Trio monthly also for flea control and heartworm prevention. Dusty weighed 39.8 pounds as of 8/28/24.
If interested in giving Dusty his forever home, please submit your interest and your adoption application via email or text ONLY to 352-215-3260 (phone calls will not be answered or returned from this number). Dusty's adoption fee will be $400 to help cover the cost of his vetting and daily care while with us. We will only consider applicants who complete the adoption application and will determine whether the applicant would be a good fit for Dusty based on the info provided in the application. If we feel that you will be a good match for him, we will set up a meet and greet appointment with you.