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TUCKER

Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult
Elk River, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
“TUCKER” IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! Tucker’s adoption had been placed on hold 4 months ago when we were outside watching Tucker and the other Poodles run, jump and play. Suddenly we heard Tucker give out a loud “YIP!!” and clearly saw him limping. The other Poodles wouldn’t tell us what happened. But some squirrels were chattering about how Tucker was chasing them, and he took a quick turn to the right. Not sure if the squirrels were telling us the truth, so we quickly got Tucker into our Vet where X-rays were taken. We then learned that he had torn (ruptured) his right rear leg “Cruciate Ligament”. Humans have a similar experience, but it’s called a torn “ACL”. Maybe the squirrels were correct? Well, a Specialist was called in and a surgery was done to fix his torn ACL and meniscus. This surgery is very expensive (thousands), but Tucker was in pain, and he needed our help. And for those of you who asked or questioned our decision: We will not euthanize any healthy Poodle when a highly successful surgery is available! After the surgery, Tucker had his own living space in our entry way to limit his access to steps and activity. He had to remain confined and quiet. Sadly, he really missed going for walks, playing outside and going to the grandchildren’s baseball games. BUT NOW WE CELEBRATE that Tucker’s last x-ray on Wednesday, November 27th showed he had completely recovered from his surgery with no problems!! He now is completely able to use all 4 of his legs and greatly enjoys going for his daily 2-mile walk with Mike and the other Standard Poodles. He also continues to love greeting people who come to visit. He is completely housetrained and has full access to our entire home all day, at night and when we are gone. Such a good boy! TUCKER’S INFORMATION: He is a beutiful creamy white AKC Standard Poodle who was born June 23, 2015. He weighs a healthy 71 pounds and measures 25 inches from the floor to his withers. Eight months ago, this pretty boy came to us from a Minnesota breeder who was retiring. Special thank you to this breeder as she was willing to wait until the recent tax season ended (April) so we could start accepting some of her adult Poodles. She also wanted the best homes for her Poodles as they enter their “retirement” years. Tucker was scared out of his mind the first few days with us. But he quickly learned all about being a family dog. He follows us around our home while being a part of our family, knows how to come when called, will sit upon command and is always ready for hugs and attention. We took him to various public events, including several softball games that our grandchildren were playing in. While there, he had a good time enjoying the noise, commotion, and people all around him. He also received and enjoyed a lot of love, attention and hugs from many of the children at the games. Tucker is a quiet, soft, gentle, easy going big boy, a real cream puff. Going for his morning walk with Mike when he listens to the birds sing, watching the squirrels running around and meeting people is on the TOP of his list of fun things he loves to do. I would also like to stress that he is a very smart boy and has quickly figured out what to do and when. Example, rattle the Cheerios bag and he knows it’s time for breakfast as Mike sneaks Tucker a few Cheerios from the bag. Did I tell you that he is such a very smart and a very good boy?! While Tucker has been around other dogs all his life, he completely ignores small dogs but is just fine with other easy-going large dogs, like our Standard Poodle Lola. Yet, Tucker would be the perfect boy all by himself as he considers himself a member of a family and NOT a dog. *A SECURLY FENCED YARD will be recommended as he has been a kennel dog and not trained to relieve himself on a leash. *You must be physically able to handle a large Standard Poodle. *Preference will be given to a quiet family with past Standard Poodle experience. *Large, easy going dogs are fine. BUT PLEASE: *NO puppies or cats. *NO aggressive or assertive dogs (they scare him and me). *NO young children. *Like most all rescue groups, we do NOT adopt our Poodles to homes more than 1 day’s drive (round trip) from our location here in central Minnesota. Yes. This is a very rare opportunity for the right family as we all know that a good Standard Poodle is hard to find. With the introduction of Doodles, sadly the Standard Poodles are becoming harder to find. Why Doodle when you can Poodle? He has been neutered, and at his dental appointment, he had many of his rotting teeth removed. Our Vet also removed a few small non-cancerous cysts from Tuckers back and side. Ouch. It was a difficult and long surgery, but he did just fine and now he is feeling a LOT better. He is eating a hard kibble, so there is no need for soften or canned dog food. Yes, all his Vet work was very expensive. But Tucker is such an amazing loving, smart and good boy that we want the best for him. Everyone loves him, including the staff at our Vet’s office as they all wanted to take him home! He has been Vet checked healthy, is up to date on vaccinations, worming, heartworm/lymes/Ehrlich/ Anaplasmosis (4DX) tested negative, placed on a heartworm preventative, and Home Again microchipped. As with all the other Standard Poodles we have adopted, Tucker’s adoption fee is 1 million, trillion, zillion dollars. However, for the right family his adoption fee is $450.00 which includes $31.00 for our 7.375% Minnesota state sales tax and helps pay for just some of his extensive vet work. Also included is his leash, collar, a bag of quality dog food, a 10-gallon dog food container, treats, a cute toy box, along with a new blanket, a dog bed and lots of good information to help your Poodle adoption move forward on the right paw! Again, Tucker is a very nice Standard Poodle boy who wants and truly deserves a loving home for his “retirement”. For more pictures, information and our required “Adoption Application”, please visit our website: https://picketspoodles.com/
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Periwinkle

Husky Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Elk River, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Peri is about 5 1/2 years old, and we rescued her 4 years ago. She and our other pup got along immediately and became fast friends. Our favorite Peri story is from when we were visiting our parents retirement community and she ran onto a nearby golf course. She decided to help out a few of the golfers and move their balls slightly closer to the hole. Peri is full of love and energy, and we hope she finds another home that can give her the love she wants and deserves. She’s been having a hard time adjusting to life with our newborn, and the amount of training suggested by a trainer would not be realistic for us to maintain. We are heartbroken to say goodbye, but she’s not getting the attention she needs and the stress she’s facing is unfair to her. Beyond that Peri is a wonderful dog and with the right family will thrive. She’s a little scared of loud noises and every once in a while will get protective over a special treat but beyond that she is full of love.
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Frankie

Australian Cattle Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Elk River, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
With heavy hearts, we are looking for a new home for our beloved Frankie. We found her 1.5 years ago underneath a 4-wheeler at our cabin frightened, covered in ticks, and limping. After a vet visit, we learned her limp was due to Lyme disease, which we treated, and she has since recovered well. Unfortunately, we believe Frankie was previously bullied by a pack of feral dogs near our cabin, making her reactive toward other dogs. While she does well with submissive dogs after proper introductions and time, she struggles with dogs that challenge her. We recently rescued another dog, hoping they would adjust with time and training, but despite our efforts, tensions remain high. They have had two fights. Frankie has been working with a trainer for the past two weeks and is making wonderful progress with her basic commands. She is a sweet, loving girl, who loves to play fetch, swim and hike. She can go to breweries without a problem as well. She has a lot of love to give.
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Ronan "Ro"

American Staffordshire Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Ramsey, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted sweet Ronan "Ro" from the Humane Society in Coon Rapids in October 2024. He is a very affectionate boy. He loves to be active and play outside! He is absolutely wonderful with all children, but seems to get anxious around little ones, and can be very protective, so he would do best in a home with older children. He also does not do well around cats. He has never shown aggression towards them, more playful, but after 4 months is still chasing them, and they are not getting used to him unfortunately. He deserves to be in a home that doesn't make him so anxious with little ones and cats. We love Ronan and this has been very hard for us, but he needs to be rehomed.
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Kai

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Coon Rapids, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Ruby

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Coon Rapids, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Ruby in April of 2023. A family friend had to get rid of her due to a busy household and work schedule. She was about 6 months old when we adopted her and is now about a year and half. She is a very, very sweet dog and loves people, including children, whom she is quite gentle with. She is half lab, half pit. She loves long walks, chew toys and napping with her pet family. She is a very affectionate dog and loves being petted and cuddling. We had her fixed last May, and she is in excellent health. We want to keep her, but our HOA started to crack down on the number of pets home owners can have. We have another dog that is older and in declining health and we wouldn't feel right trying to find a home for her. We love Ruby but we know that she has many good years ahead for the right family. She is healthy, happy, and loves people of all ages. Truly a great dog for any home.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Ramsey, Minnesota

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Angel of Hope Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 581, Anoka, MN 55303

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Minnesota Mixed-Breed Rescue

Anoka, MN 55303

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PICKET FENCE POODLE RESCUE

Elk River, MN 55330

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Paddywack Pooches - A Mary T. Inc. Enliven the Spirit Program (formerly MTI-CARES)

1555 118th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption

11247 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Humane Society, Coon Rapids

1411 Main Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Pet Types: dogs

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Good Karma Animal Rescue of MN

Maple Grove, MN 55369

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Happy Hound Rescue

Osseo, MN 55369

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Forever Loved

PO Box 588, Osseo, MN 55369

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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