Poodle puppies and dogs in Bothell, Washington

  Animal Profile: Meet Barnaby, one cool Pood who's looking for a new leash on life. Barnaby came into the Caddo Parish shelter with an interesting hairdo...it was more like a hair don't. Poor Barnaby was matted to the skin on the bottom and shaved on top. It looks like someone gave up halfway after months of neglecting his coat. He's an estimated 2-year-old larger boy around 50lbs (we think he is a Sheepadoodle) and this guy is friendly, chill, and testing well with other dogs. He is going to fit in great here in Seattle!  Foster Update: Barnaby is a loving dog, who enjoys spending time with his people. He appears to be a very smart guy, is treat motivated, and has already learned sit and stay. He is generally calm and quite. Barnaby is crate trained and sleeps through the night. He enjoys walks outside and doesn’t pull other than some excitement and barking when he sees squirrels and other dogs. We think Barnaby will benefit from ongoing leash training to help him work on this exuberance. So far Barnaby has been a pleasure to have around!  Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, and microchip with registration. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History:  This dog is arriving from Caddo Parish Animal Shelter in Shreveport Louisiana via Tail Lights Rescue Project to Seattle area foster care on 10/13/24. He will be available for adoption in the Seattle area. November 8, 2024, 12:24 am

Animal Profile: Daphne, Evie and Pixie were surrendered in San Bernardino when their owner was cited for having too many dogs. They are 1-year-old, 35-40 lb poodle mixes that are friendly with people and other dogs. With those sweet eyes and scruffy faces, we know they’ll get scooped up fast in the PNW! Foster Update: It took a few days, but Pixie is coming out of her shell. She loves running and playing with the resident dogs in her foster home and would prefer to join a family with at least one other dog. She is a little shy when first meeting new people, but she does warm up and show her playful side. Pixie does not travel well in the car yet, but her foster mom is dedicated to working on her fearfulness. As a poodle mix, Pixie is going to need regular grooming to prevent matting, so that should be taken into consideration prior to adoption. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, andhealth certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was rescued from euthanasia in California, arriving to foster care in Seattle on 11/03. This dog will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.November 15, 2024, 11:17 pm

No longer accepting applications for Evie as of 11/16 Animal Profile: Daphne, Evie and Pixie were surrendered in San Bernardino when their owner was sited for having too many dogs. They are 1-year-old, 35-45lb poodle mixes that are friendly with people and other dogs. With those sweet eyes and scruffy faces, we know they’ll get scooped up fast in the PNW! Foster Update: Evie weighs a perfect 45lbs. She has settled into foster care quickly, and easily warmed up to her foster mom and dad. She is currently in a an apartment and doing well. She is curious about the world, and loves to go on sniffari adventures. Evie is affectionate and loves a good belly rub. She tolerates bathing, grooming (even tooth brushing!) and general coat maintenance well. Evie is non reactive to other dogs on walks, and could do well with or without a fellow canine companion in her forever home. She is working on her leash manners and will need continued training on basic obedience. Evie sleeps soundly in her crate at night, and is doing great potty training. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, andhealth certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was rescued from euthanasia in California, arriving to foster care in Seattle on 11/03. This dog will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.November 16, 2024, 6:34 pm

ADOPTION PENDING, NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 11/16 Animal Profile: Mocha, Daphne, Evie and Pixie were surrendered in San Bernardino when their owner was sited for having too many dogs. They are 1-year-old, 35-40lb poodle mixes that are friendly with people and other dogs. With those sweet eyes and scruffy faces, we know they’ll get scooped up fast in the PNW! Foster Update: Stay tuned for details Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, andhealth certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: This dog was rescued from euthanasia in California, arriving to foster care in Seattle on 11/03. This dog will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.November 16, 2024, 6:34 pm

To know Buddy is to love Buddy! We picked Buddy, a bordercollie poodle (bordoodle), up from a farm in Snohomisn 4 years ago when he was just 8 weeks old. He is the best companion dog and he loves his owners. He is skeptical of new people, but once he knows them he loves them! He just needs an introduction first. Buddy needs a home with a big yard and an owner that is looking for companionship and time for fetch! Buddy passion is life is catching & chasing a tennis ball! We never thought the day would come where we would have to find a new home for our adorable pup. Once we had our son, we realized it was too much to keep up with Buddy’s energetic self. We would love to find buddy a home that he can get the exercise and love he truly deserves. Buddy is one of the smartest dogs you’ll ever come across which has its ups and its downs. He picks up new tricks very easily but also over thinks a little to much. His overthinking has caused his to be reactive and weary of new people.

Get to know Wilma: Wilma's a simple gal, a southern belle, and currently recovering from a bad injury- she was found outside a "car repair" place.... they didn't know how to repair a puppy so she was taken to the rescue after she was found. It was a really scary and sad situation but for Wilma, it started her REAL life- one of love and eating regularly and having HOPE! She's an absolute cutie with her scruffy ears and few spots on her white coat. She has a pretty smile and loves to wag her tail. The rescue people think Wilma is a Standard Poodle/Sheepdog mix... she has such a wonderful and outgoing personality. She is great with all people she meets and the smile she shares will melt everyone's heart, so be prepared!!! She'll be living a bit more laid back right now as her recovery process progresses. No high energy play or crazy activities. But that won't be for long!!! She is still a pup and now that she is fixed up and fed well and LOVED by the rescue people, she has LOTS OF FUN and LOTS OF ENERGY :) Local adoption fee is $400 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $600 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)

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Oh … be still our hearts! Say hello to Kodi, an absolutely charming 9-year-old doodle girl with striking curls and a personality that's sure to warm your heart. Kodi is eager to be your loyal companion, ready to share both joyful adventures and cozy moments with you.Kodi absolutely adores people and thrives on human connection. Her friendly nature ensures she quickly becomes a favorite among family and friends. She's also great with other dogs and enjoys immersing herself in fun play sessions. She is also a master at Zoomies - showing a spirited love for life.When the adventures wind down, the dear one is the perfect snuggle buddy. Picture relaxing evenings with her curled up beside you, offering the treasure of a true friend. Kodi is also an excellent travel buddy. She's fantastic in the car and thrilled to accompany you on road trips or even just errands around town, and her enthusiasm adds a dose of joy to every trip, transforming everyday routines into delightful experiences.Kodi is searching for a forever home where she can share her love for people, playful spirit, and steadfast companionship. If you're ready to welcome a devoted friend into your life, Kodi is excited to meet you.Kodi's HaikuFriendly eyes, warm heart,Kodi seeks a loving homeJoyful days ahead.The first step in our adoption process is to fill out our interested party application at www.havenrescue.org/dogapplication

Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue is a registered 501(c)3 Web Site: www.aberdeenstr.com ***MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION before we will respond to email or phone inquiries. Thank You for your cooperation*** Please read listings fully to the end before applying for one of our beloved rescues. WE ARE NOT A SHELTER; WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER RESCUE WITH FULL-TIME JOBS. Please do not contact us to look at a dog. We will contact you once we have reviewed your completed application if we think your home might be a good fit. A reference check, phone interview, and home visit will be completed before meeting an adoptable dog. We work quickly. Please do not submit an application until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. Expect your references to be contacted shortly after submitting your application. We adopt out to homes around the US and Canada, but require that you are present for the meet and greet in Newcastle, WA. Our adoption fee is non-negotiable. The adoption fee is due on the day of adoption in the form of a check, Zelle, or cash. We no longer accept PayPal due to the fees & charges but if the potential adopter is willing to pay them we will accept PayPal. The big personality of this so dedicated to life & to be adored & loved girl Miss GuiNiu, ended up in a meat market in Mudanjiang & yes you read that correctly. This beautiful girl ended up in a meat market for human consumption after a breeder had used her & then was rescued from there & ended up in another shelter. What we do know is, she was pulled out of there on deaths door with pneumonia so severe it almost took her beautiful precious life. It’s absolutely soul destroying to think about the horrific situation she ended up in. Working with one of our truly devoted, dedicated & absolutely outstanding Chinese rescuers she rescued GuiNiu & many others for us. Without this beloved rescuer going in & getting GuiNiu out, her fate was death alone just from the pneumonia. She transferred GuiNiu to her own rescue & covid had hit & the waiting began. Along with GuiNiu & many other sweet souls she got well & brought back to health which took a very long time as their immunity was so severely compromised from the condition she had been living in & waited to come to the US. This became a very extremely expensive situation with covid. We were finally able to bring everyone back through cargo which is an astronomical expense per dog, but we believe every sweet soul such as GuiNiu & her & friends deserves to be loved & cherished & given the chance to have a wonderful life. Now GuiNiu is looking for a special family to cherish her & be patient with her & remember what this beautiful soul has been through & a family that meets all her needs. GuiNiu was rescued by our truly amazing Chinese rescue friends & just as always we are beyond grateful to the Chinese rescue who we are so extremely grateful for what they do day in & day out for these babies, we cannot thank them enough. GuiNiu was bought back to the USA where she is now a US citizen & is so happy to be here & can’t wait to find her new loving devoted forever home. Considering how deathly ill GuiNiu was in China & on deaths door it’s a miracle she survived along with her friends. To the adventurous big personality, oh so fun & bounds of bouncy energy to the girl she is now. Look out world here comes the ready to go on a hike, run, play beautiful spirited GuiNiu. GuiNiu is looking for a forever home who will walk her, run with her & have lots of adventures. It’s unbelievable to think she survived pneumonia & being in hell at a meat market for humane consumption to who this girl is now, a healthy loving girl who just wants you to give her lots of love, cuddles & affection. She is nothing but so very sweet & affectionate. She has enjoyed eating since she has been here in the US, but let’s face it, being fed the way we are feeding her is all new to her & just being fed all the time is new to her. She has put on weight instantly since being in the rescue. GuiNiu is learning to walk on a harness & leash & done so well with us so far but would still need continued work, as she is so excited when going on her walks, she will pull & is quite strong but is really good. She also does not care about dogs or react to them when at the park. GuiNiu adores being pampered & doesn’t want you to stop when brushing her, cleaning her eyes, grooming her, she loves it all. She also does extremely well being touched in general. GuiNiu is so good with being bathed. We have had her with many breeds of dogs & she has done well with different size dogs & adores dogs so we are only looking for a home for her with another dog in the home she can play with. GuiNiu also did so well with our vets when she went & had her dental. Having toys & a warm bed is all new to GuiNiu & we have been excited to change her world with the introduction of toys & lots of love & affection & a loving environment. This little stunning lady has energy galore, bounds of fun loving energy. She is making up for lost time & who could blame her. She is good with other dogs & we have her with other dogs, in her new forever home there must be a young dog or young dogs for her to play with. GuiNiu has learnt to ride in the car & does well in the car but we always have her with other dogs when in the car. She is such an amazing soul, she will try to stick her head out of the window if you are on the outside as if to say, “why am I not out there with you, let me out, I want to be with you”. She just sits back & enjoys the journey. With GuiNiu we are only looking for a crate free home for this lovely little lady only. We are also looking for a forever home for GuiNiu where someone is home during the day or she can go with her people wherever possibly she can go with them. GuiNiu is looking for a forever home who will cherish her & love her as she should be loved & be very patient with her & understanding. GuiNiu has been around many breeds of dogs all shapes & sizes & she is currently with other dogs & enjoys their company so we are looking for a home where she can be with another dog or other dogs in the home in the home as she loves playing with dogs. We currently have her with other dogs. A fully fenced backyard is mandatory for GuiNiu’s new forever home. GuiNiu is now roughly 40 lbs & has put on quite a bit of weight since coming to the US with us, she is 4 years old & perhaps a standard poodle. She is spayed & female, she had a dental/scale & polish, she is microchipped, up to date on her shots, had her shots including DHLPP, Bordatella, CIV, rabies & dewormed. We have spent far more on GuiNiu with bringing her to the US with her travel airfare costs alone bringing her through cargo was over $3000, without anything else then on top of that paying for her medical care & boarding fees, including a dental/ scale & polish, spay, shots, microchip, etc & then bringing her to WA with her transport fees than her adoption fee comes close to covering. GuiNiu has not been around cats since being in the rescue, but it’s always up to the new family to be responsible with their animals. We have not had her around small children so we do not recommend small children nor cats & it’s always up to the family to be responsible with their children & cats. We were not there when GuiNiu was conceived so we do not know who her parents were or her exact birthday & it’s always up to the new potential family to look at the pictures & decide what they think her breed is. As with all of our rescues & GuiNiu’s friends she will need work on potty training & training, so this should be something the new family would be willing to work on & commit to. Please do not submit an application if you are not willing to commit to one of our rescues care for their whole life & that includes if they need training. Please do not email us asking is GuiNiu potty trained or available, nor do we ship dogs anywhere as we will not respond. We would never say anyone of our rescues are potty trained. Our rescues need homes where the people are understanding of their past & what they have been through & what they will need in their daily lives & not willing to give up on them & if they do need training in their new home will in fact take them to training & not just say they will when applying. Please only submit an application if you are truly interested in adopting GuiNiu & going through our process and have read her listing fully to the end & are wanting to adopt. If you are not responsive to our calls, emails or your references do not respond we will move on & remove your application from our system. You must be willing to go through our screening process which includes your references being checked, a phone interview & a virtual home visit using Webex due to covid & followed by a meet and greet & if it’s a good fit, up to our discretion. We will only be accepting applications for GuiNiu who understands her needs & that meet all the requirements for this lovely sweet girl. Once we find the right home for each little soul we work fast, within days so the dogs can go to their forever homes in quite a timely manner. We do not hold onto dogs for people as our goal is to save lives & please do not submit an application if you are not ready to adopt. We also cannot respond to every application unfortunately. GuiNiu has an adoption fee of $1250 & is ready for her truly loving forever home & compassion & understanding of what she has been through.

Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue is a registered 501(c)3 Web Site: www.aberdeenstr.com ***MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION before we will respond to email or phone inquiries. Thank You for your cooperation*** Please read listings fully to the end before applying for one of our beloved rescues. WE ARE NOT A SHELTER; WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER RESCUE WITH FULL-TIME JOBS. Please do not contact us to look at a dog. We will contact you once we have reviewed your completed application if we think your home might be a good fit. A reference check, phone interview, and home visit will be completed before meeting an adoptable dog. We work quickly. Please do not submit an application until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. Expect your references to be contacted shortly after submitting your application. We adopt out to homes around the US and Canada, but require that you are present for the meet and greet in Newcastle, WA. Our adoption fee is non-negotiable. The adoption fee is due on the day of adoption in the form of a check, Zelle, or cash. We no longer accept PayPal because of their fees & charges but if the potential adopter is willing to pay them we will accept PayPal. Another one of the biggest gentlest boys is our BeiBei. The most beautiful, loving soul you will ever have the pleasure of meeting & our love who deserves the most amazing forever home. The hell BeiBei witnessed & heard when he was at the slaughterhouse is soul destroying to think about what he endured. How BeiBei ended up in a slaughterhouse for human consumption & yes you did read that correctly, we will never know? What we do know is, he was pulled out of there by our outstanding Chinese rescuer just in time. It’s absolutely soul destroying to think about the horrific situation he ended up in. Working with one of our truly devoted, dedicated & absolutely outstanding Chinese rescuers she rescued BeiBei & many others for us. Without this beloved rescuer going in & getting BeiBei out, his fate was a torturous death. She transferred BeiBei to her own rescue & covid had hit & the waiting began. Along with BeiBei & many other sweet souls he got well & they waited to come to the US. This became a very extremely expensive situation with covid. We were finally able to bring everyone back through cargo which is an astronomical expense per dog, but we believe every sweet soul such as BeiBei & his friends deserves to be loved & cherished & given the chance to have a wonderful life. Now BeiBei is looking for a special family to cherish him& be patient with him & remember what this beautiful soul has been through & a family that meets all his needs. BeiBei was rescued by our truly amazing Chinese rescue friends & just as always we are beyond grateful to the Chinese rescue who we are so extremely thankful for what they do day in & day out for these babies, we cannot thank them enough. BeiBei was bought back to the USA where he is now a US citizen & is so happy to be here & can’t wait to find his new loving devoted forever home. BeiBei such a softe gentle soul & so forgiving of our standards. This boy will love you & trust you once he knows you. He has truly been to hell & back. It appears in China a dog ripped off half of one of his ears & of course it was never treated & just healed naturally. He now knows no difference, it’s on ascetics. Poor him. He is a joy for us in this rescue & we love him dearly. This beautiful boy has seen & lived an absolute horror show. His past is so vile & now he his joy & zest for life pours into everything he does. He is such a sweetheart, who just wants you to love him & he is so easy to love, that’s BeiBei. He is slow to warm up to some people & others he adores immediately. It’s beyond brutal to think what came so close to happening to him as he is the sweetest, lad & loves to be held & cuddled & those eyes look straight into your soul. He has energy though when he sees his friend HeiDou but can have energy so in his new home he would need to be played with or taken on walks & needs another dog friend in the home to play with. With us though he will also lay around. He will stand on his hind legs & hug you to show you how much he loves you. He loves both men & women but we would say women more & he gets attached pretty quickly to you. He has enjoyed eating since he has been here in the US with all the new tasty food he gets but let’s face it, being fed the way we are feeding him is all new to him & just being fed all the time is new to him. He also enjoys a good treat & that would be many treats. When BeiBei arrived he was so skinny, it was extremely sad how very thin this boy was. He has put on weight instantly since being in the rescue. He knows now what love & happiness is. It’s as if when he looks at you he is constantly saying, thank you for loving me. He still needs to put on continued weight though in his new forever home. BeiBei is still being taught to walk on his harness & leash considering we believe we are the first people to teach him he does really well but would need continued work. BeiBei is a rescue & will need patience, time & understanding. BeiBei adores being pampered & doesn’t want you to stop when brushing him, cleaning his eyes, grooming him, he loves it all. He also does extremely well being touched in general & adores receiving love & cuddled. BeiBei is wonderful when it comes to being groomed & given a bath. We don’t believe he had hardly had many baths before us. With BeiBei we had him with many breeds of dogs & he has done well with different size dogs & loves to play, play play with other dogs & loves humans company to. Having toys & a warm bed is all new to BeiBei & we have been excited to change his world with the introduction of toys & lots of love & affection & a loving environment. He is making up for lost time & who could blame him. In his new forever be prepared as he may want to sleep in bed with you. BeiBei has learnt to ride in the car & does well in the car & enjoys a good car ride. He is such a sweet soul. He just sits back & enjoys the journey. With BeiBei we are only looking for a crate free home for this lovely little lad only because of hid horrible past. We are also looking for a forever home for BeiBei where someone is home during the day or he can go with his people wherever possibly he can go with them. BeiBei is looking for a forever home who will cherish him & love him as he should be loved & be very patient with him & understanding. BeiBei has been around many breeds of dogs all shapes & sizes & he is currently with other dogs & enjoys their company so we are looking for a home where he can be with another dog or dogs as he adores them. We currently have him with other dogs so in his new home it’s mandatory to have another dog for him. A fully fenced backyard is mandatory for BeiBei’s new forever home. BeiBei is now roughly 40 lbs & has put on a extraordinary amount of weight since coming to the US with us, but would still need continued weight put on in his new forever home. He is 3 years old & perhaps a standard poodle & what he is mixed with we are not sure? He is neutered & male, he had a dental/scale & polish. He is heart worm negative, he is microchipped, up to date on his shots, had his shots including DHLPP, Bordatella, CIV, rabies & dewormed. We have spent far more on BeiBei with bringing him to the US with his travel airfare costs, alone bringing him through cargo, without anything else then on top of that paying for his medical care & boarding fees, including a dental/scale & polish, along with, neuter, shots, microchip, feeding him etc, than his adoption fee comes close to covering. BeiBei has not been around cats since being in the rescue but it’s always up to the new family to be responsible with their animals. We have not had him around small children so we do not recommend children nor cats, but it’s always up to the family to be responsible with their children & cats. We were not there when BeiBei was conceived so we do not know who her parents were & it’s always up to the new potential family to look at the pictures & decide what they think his breed is. As with all of our rescues & BeiBei’s friends he will need work on potty training & training, so this should be something the new family would be willing to work on & commit to. Please do not submit an application if you are not willing to commit to one of our rescues care for their whole life & that includes if they need training. Please do not email us asking is BeiBei potty trained or available, nor do we ship dogs anywhere as we will not respond. We would never say anyone of our rescues are potty trained. Our rescues need homes where the people are understanding of their past & what they have been through & what they will need in their daily lives & not willing to give up on them & if they do need training in their new home will in fact take them to training & not just say they will when applying. Please only submit an application if you are truly interested in adopting BeiBei & going through our process and have read his listing fully to the end & are wanting to adopt. If you are not responsive to our calls, emails or your references do not respond we will move on & remove your application from our system. You must be willing to go through our screening process which includes your references being checked, a phone interview & a virtual home visit using Webex due to covid & followed by a meet and greet & if it’s a good fit, up to our discretion. We will only be accepting applications for BeiBei who understands his needs & that meet all the requirements for this lovely sweet little lad. Once we find the right home for each little soul we work fast, within days so the dogs can go to their forever homes in quite a timely manner. We do not hold onto dogs for people as our goal is to save lives & please do not submit an application if you are not ready to adopt. We also cannot respond to every application unfortunately. BeiBei has an adoption fee of $1250 & is ready for his truly loving forever home & compassion & understanding of what she has been through.

Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue is a registered 501(c)3 Web Site: www.aberdeenstr.com ***MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION before we will respond to email or phone inquiries. Thank You for your cooperation*** Please read listings fully to the end before applying for one of our beloved rescues. WE ARE NOT A SHELTER; WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER RESCUE WITH FULL-TIME JOBS. Please do not contact us to look at a dog. We will contact you once we have reviewed your completed application if we think your home might be a good fit. A reference check, phone interview, and home visit will be completed before meeting an adoptable dog. We work quickly. Please do not submit an application until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. Expect your references to be contacted shortly after submitting your application. We adopt out to homes around WA & OR, but require that you are present for the meet and greet in Newcastle, WA. Our adoption fee is non-negotiable. The adoption fee is due on the day of adoption in the form of a check, Zelle, or cash. We no longer accept PayPal due to their fees they charge the rescue but if the potential adopter wants to pay the fees we will accept PayPal. The cruelty that John endured is just soul destroying. He spent his life used as a breeding machine for a breeder to live off him. She ended up lending him out to another breeder who beat him to breed for 2 years & left him outside in a cage. We believe some form of stick was used as he gets worried when he sees a broom or mop & this was experienced in his first foster home. The original breeder ended up getting him back & continued to breed him & could no longer care for him or the other standard poodles she had & was keeping 3 to a crate & was not feeding them. We were asked could we help John & 6 other standard poodle puppies & we have to say that each of these dogs are the most lovely dogs you would ever meet. John is the biggest sweetheart. It’s so damn sad to think about his previous life & the lack of care. John who is now looking for his very own forever home & who will never give up on him & love him just as we do. John is a very soft gentle soul & at the same time so full of life love. He likes to lay with you & can't be happier being petted & touched. He gets very attached to his people & they become his everything. He does not like to be left alone & in both foster homes he would & does howl if left alone. Let’s face it, both foster homes loved him deeply & he now gets to experience what love, devotion & and safe environment is. He is so content to rest his head on you & nap. He just started enjoying toys for the very first time his foster mum said so this is so wonderful for us & for him to enjoy himself. He loves everyone he meets & enjoys being cuddled to & given love. He enjoys sleeping on the bed with you or a pile of blankets with his foster siblings. He currently sleeps with his foster family & he did in his other foster home too. This boy loves a good couch & so enjoys sitting on a chair & looking out the window. He ate a clean diet in his first foster home with raw proteins, vegetables, fruits, cooked grains & supplements. He did wonderful on this diet. In his current loving foster home he is on kibble. John’s new forever home must have a fully fenced secured backyard for his safety. He enjoys going out into the backyard & sunning himself only if you are out there with him. He adores both his foster mums & dads in both of his foster homes. John was so matted the skin that we did not know where his tail started & ended because the matting was absolutely horrendous & severe. John has been great with his baths because he started having them with us the moment he was rescued so he is used to them. He is used to being dried with a hairdryer. He will just let you dry him. He is wonderful with being groomed. His foster mum cleans his ears out regularly & he does really well having his ear cleaned considering we don’t know if they were ever previously done. He has put on weight since being in the rescue. John rides beautifully in the car & enjoys a good journey & will sit next to you with his dog’s friends. He gets very excited when he thinks he is going to go on a walk. He walks well on his lead now & did good considering he had never been taught. We are looking for a forever home for John where someone is home during the day or he can go with his people wherever possibly he can go with them. He will absolutely not do well being left alone so that will not work. We are also looking for a crate free home for the little lad only. He was left in a cage in the shelter until we rescued him. John is looking for a forever home who will cherish him & love him as he should be loved & be patient with him. John has been around many breeds of dogs all shapes & sizes & was fostered with other dogs in his foster home & does well with them & enjoys their company. We think some dogs would annoy him & be too much for him. In his current foster home he is with a cat only. But could be the only dog in the home if he was going to get all the attention. John is roughly 7 years old 42 lbs & is a standard poodle & what he is mixed with we are not sure at all. He had a dental scale & polish & had 10 teeth removed including a fractured canine. He had bloodwork done & that came back good. He was treated with antibiotics & pain meds for his neuter & dental. He previously had an enlarged prostate which was causing him horrible pain but once neutered that helped the situation. He had 2 forms of yeast in his ears that were cleaned out & treated for but will be retreated again as his ears were so full of fur. He is male, neutered, microchipped, up to date on his shots, including DHLPP, Bordatella, rabies & being dewormed. John has been around cats since being in the rescue & the cat is blind in his foster home & has been indifferent with the cat. But it’s always up to the new family to be responsible with their animals together. We have not had him around small children. But we do not recommend small children nor cats & it’s always up to the family to be responsible with their children. We were not there when John was conceived so we do not know who his parents were & it’s always up to the new potential family to look at the pictures & decide what they think his breed is. As with all of our rescues & John’s friends he will need work on potty training & training, so this should be something the new family would be willing to work on & commit to. Please do not submit an application if you are not willing to commit to one of our rescues care for their whole life & that includes if they need training. Please do not email us asking is John potty trained or available, nor do we ship dogs anywhere as we will not respond. We would never say anyone of our rescues are potty trained. Our rescues need homes where the people are understanding of their past & what they have been through & what they will need in their daily lives & not willing to give up on them & if they do need training in their new home will in fact take them to training & not just say they will when applying. John has been through many traumas in his short time on this earth so when applying this needs to be kept in mind & for his care. Please only submit an application if you are truly interested in adopting John & going through our process and have read his listing fully to the end & are wanting to adopt. If you are not responsive to our calls, emails or your references do not respond we will move on & remove your application from our system. You must be willing to go through our screening process which includes your references being checked, a phone interview & a virtual home visit due to covid & followed by a meet and greet & if it’s a good fit, up to our discretion. We will only be accepting applications for John who understands his needs & that meet all the requirements for this spirited little lad. Once we find the right home for each little soul we work fast, within days so the dogs can go to their forever homes in quite a timely manner. We do not hold onto dogs for people as our goal is to save lives & please do not submit an application if you are not ready to adopt. John has an adoption fee of $995 & is ready for his truly loving forever home & compassion & understanding of what he has been through.