Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home. Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion.
A note to those looking at CPR. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. Our job is to find those someone's. Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog. They come to us because they want to give a dog a home. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.
Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today. We'll update as more information is known.
Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days? If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application. You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side. You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.
Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes? Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email. We'll add you to our mailing list.
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the CPR Adoption team
Date into Rescue: 1/14/2024
Reason for being in rescue: breeder release
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Sadie is spayed and up to date on vaccines. Sadie arrived in rescue with heartworms and was treated on 04/25/2024. The protocol we use is two-fold. We do a pre-treat people where the dog takes doxycycline (an antibiotic) for at least 30 days. During this time the dog is also on regular heartworm prevention. The drug doxycycline weakens the adult heartworms. We then used a drug called diroban (a generic immiticide) to kill the adult heartworms. The dogs are given 2 injections of diroban 24 hours apart. They are then under strict rest protocols for 5 weeks - mostly cage rest with limited leash walks each day. They go in for a follow-up vet visit after their resting period. Sadie is also Addisonian. She REQUIRES ongoing medication. Sadie is currently on a daily dose of Predisone. The average cost for her lifesaving medicine is $100/month.
Weight: 38 lbs
Height: 24 in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Adoption Fee: $599
Fence needed? Yes, Sadie requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller
What kind of home would be best for me? Sadie is a young adult dog whose early years were shaped by life in a breeding facility. She loves people and loves love and is happiest with other dogs that have a similar energy. Sadie is first and foremost looking for a home with an experienced owner that understands rehabilitating dogs and will continue to work with Sadie on her confidence in a home. Sadie would be happy with another dog with similar energy in her home, though she could thrive as an only dog. Finally, Sadie is Addisonian as noted. She needs a home that is committed to her ongoing medical care; this is non-negotiable.
What is my personality like? 'Sadie Mamas' has been a nickname for Sadie for a while now and it explains Sadie perfectly. She acts just like a mama dog, loving, caring, observant, but also ready to correct silly behaviors from unmannered 'children.' As a dog raised in a breeding facility, this is not a surprise. She's managing the way she knows. With similarly mannered dogs, Sadie is a delight. She is playful and happy and eager to engage. With dogs that have more demanding personalities, that are too much untamed energy or that want to dominate, Sadie reacts by showing them that she's boss.
Sadie spent a few months in a foster home after arriving in rescue. Her foster found that Sadie is a very loving girl who bonds hard and fast to her humans. On the positive, Sadie is going to give you her heart completely and unconditionally. For the less positive, this can lead to guarding behaviors if she feels her humans are threatened or that someone or something is threatening her relationship with her human. Some of this behavior could have been related to an unknown and untreated medical condition, which is now managed through medicine. Like humans, dogs can sometimes act differently when they don't feel good or something is wrong. Sadie needs a strong, experienced owner that understands how to redirect behaviors and establish boundaries using positive reinforcement.
Sadie is a well-mannered lady and prefers her companions the same. She wants nothing more than to give you all of the love in her heart, and trust us, there is a lot of love in there!
How do I act when I first meet new people? Sadie is a loving and sweet girl and meets new people with a resounding kindness. However, we have seen Sadie exhibit a mild amount of nervousness around men. She will still approach, sniff and greet men happily, she simply is cautious if abrupt movements are made. Sadie much prefers if pets are even under the chin rather than immediately trying to pet her top knot! Once her initial vibe check is finished all pets are free game. Sadie loves a good treat, and this is a phenomenal way to gain that smidge of trust she needs.
Other tips and tidbits: Sadie is estimated at 3.5 years old. We celebrate her birthday 1/14/2021.
House trained? Sadie's previous foster said she did not mess in the house. Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.
Please note - we do not ship dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip. Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.
To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application.
Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc. Others here may be a better fit for you. It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description. Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a dog not in our listings yet. We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you.
Thank you for considering CPR.
September 17, 2024, 3:02 pm
