My name is Sprout!

If you're searching for the most devoted and loving best friend ever....Sprout is the guy you want to have around!

Sweet Sprout, at approximately 8ish years old and 15 lbs is just naturally a lover. When he looks at you with those gorgeous dark eyes and sweet smile, your heart just has to melt.

Sprout is a sweet as can be Miniature Poodle / Bichon Frise mix (as identified by Texas veterinarians. All we know for certain is that this guy is irresistible!) with all the traits that make these super- smart and personality-plus dogs very popular and beloved breed mixes.

Farfel's Rescue received a plea from a small Texas shelter to save Sprout's life. He was at risk of euthanasia due to a lack of space. They described this gorgeous dog as wonderful with a very sweet and loving temperament once he's comfortable in his environment.

Sprout's story is a heartbreaking one as per his rescuer: This little guy is a perfect lap dog with a kind and loving nature! My favorite time of day is when Mr Sprout jumps up on the office couch and cuddles in my arms. He just makes me feel so calm and happy! I couldn't recommend this little guy enough for anyone who is searching for a hypoallergenic pup (some say this breed mix is the greatest for those with allergy concerns) who will be their best friend and full-time best friend.

Sweet Sprout's owner went to a nursing home and he was left alone in the world. Animal Control picked this scared guy up and dropped him off at a terrifying shelter where only minutes later, Sprout was recognized for an excellent temperament. He's now safe and sound preparing for his freedom ride to Colorado and a brand new life.

His foster reports that Sprout loves to cuddle close on the couch for TV watching.. or just hanging out with his favorite people anywhere is just about perfect for this loyal best friend. An occasional kiss from Sprout, once comfortable in his new environment, is inevitable. He's a sensitive and very kind dog who derives so much joy from his time spent with his favorite people and doggy friends.

Sprout will have so much fun exploring and taking long walks along Colorado's gorgeous paths and trails. Meeting other walkers and hikers is right down this friendly guy's alley. He is always open to new activities...just say the word and up Sprout jumps for a car ride, a fun backyard game or just a sociable walk around the neighborhood.

Sprout's rescuer had the following to brag about this sweet guy:

Sprout is a very gentle and sweet guy who has had a very tough couple of weeks . But through it all, he's maintained his smile and positive attitude. He's great with gentle dogs and kind humans, likes to play and is working on his bravery (and making great progress) after being abandoned and relinquished to an overcrowded shelter.

Sprout's foster bragged the following about Blaze: This gorgeous and sweet as can be Bichon / Poodle is an affectionate and loving dog that is working on leaving his sad past behind. We would love to see Sprout in a home with active dog-loving retirees who can provide this sweetie with all the love and kindness he's missed in this life.

A younger family (older kids preferred so there's no tail-pulling or awkward handling) that works from a home-based office would also be great for Sprout. He'd be ecstatic with the periodic hugs and attention that this lifestyle offers. We'd hate to see Sprout left alone all day while his family works full-time outside of the home. He seems too sensitive for that type of arrangement.

Farfel's Rescue would like to see Sprout in a home where he'll get consistent stimulation, exercise and tons of loving hugs. A virtual or in-person positive reinforcement training class promotes great behavior, bonding and confidence for a tiny guy whose self-esteem will fly high while he masters his skills. Training is so important to the future behaviors of every dog and it's for this reason that we're unwilling to adopt Sprout out to a family that doesn't make this loving choice. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of both in-person and virtual positive reinforcement / force- free trainers in your area.

Sprout will require a lifelong commitment to periodic grooming (approximately every 8 - 10 weeks or so) as well as excellent nutrition (5 star food and a daily salmon oil supplement are great lifelong protocols for coat care and general health) to keep his hair cottony-soft, super-healthy and matte-free.

Sprout has been fully vetted (passed with flying colors), vaccinated and neutered to fulfill Farfel's commitment to only adopting out healthy dogs that won't contribute to the overpopulation crisis in the canine population.

Sprout is available for adoption now! Applications are currently being accepted for this very sweet, loving and loyal best friend. An application can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/. If interested, please fill out completely and submit.

**PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Sprout please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.