Poodle and Pooch Rescue

Meet Pierre! This 10-lb Shih Tzu is just 1 year old. Pierre is a quirky guy who is looking for a family who will love him as much as he will love them.

• General Behavior: Pierre is the cutest little tripod. He has a non-functional front leg does not slow him down one bit. This affectionate fellow will greet you with an enthusiastic wiggle when you come home before settling in for snuggles and playtime.
• Likes & Dislikes: Pierre loves toys: the more, the merrier! He also loves food, perhaps a little too much. He is very food-motivated.  
• Training: Pierre is practicing his manners and has the makings of a little gentleman. He is working on his housetraining. He walks well on a leash and tolerates car rides. He also sleeps in the people bed at night. 
• Medical: Pierre is a healthy boy! He is currently taking PetTinic for iron, but long term he will probably only need his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives.
• Other Animals:  A home where Pierre would be the only dog is needed. He mostly ignores his fosters’ cat, although he gave a half-attempted chase it one time.
• Children:   This boy would do best in a home with older and respectful kids.
• Home: Pierre can be rather anxious if left alone and will bark and howl. Therefore, he needs to be in a single family home where someone is around more often than not. He would also be safer in a home without stairs, and if there is a pool he needs to be protected from it.
• Grooming: As a Shih Tzu, Pierre will need regular grooming (about every 6-8 weeks) to keep him looking and feeling his best.  
• Overall: Pierre is a sweet little guy who needs a family who will accept his quirks and love him just the way he is.

Could Pierre bring the “ooh la la” factor your life has been missing? Then visit our website www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered, and he has just had his teeth cleaned. His adoption donation is $300.

***Local Adoption Only: Pilaf needs a forever family in the central Florida region (Orlando area) who can commit to taking him to his final puppy vetting appointments. These have already been scheduled at one of Poodle and Pooch Rescue's vetting partners and the cost is covered by the adoption donation.***

Meet Pilaf! This 4-month-old American Eskimo dog currently weighs 18 lbs. This cute fellow shines like the brightest star in the sky

• General Behavior: ​Pilaf is a nervous pup at first but he is quick to warm up to his person. He follows his foster mom around the house 90% of the time but if he hears any sound, he goes immediately to investigate what is going on. If anyone walks in the house or makes an unexpected move or sound, he will bark at them. Once Pilaf is comfortable, though, he will win your heart with his joyful expressions, hugs, and kisses. He is very smart and active and will need vigorous exercise several times a day and frequent mental challenges. , 
• Likes & Dislikes ​Pilaf loves lots of physical exercise and mental stimulation. He is an expert-level runner, jumper, and climber. He would play 24/7 if he could; he is always ready for a new adventure and for constant attention. He likes squeaky toys. If you throw the toy(s) far out, he fetches them. He also likes to chew on his bone toy. If he doesn’t have toys around, he becomes very creative and will invent his own game: if you have a party coming up, he can make confetti out of any paper of any size or color. He can’t stay still unless he is tired out. Then, he loves belly rubs and snacks! Pilaf likes a treat like a couple of organic cookies late afternoon, or edamames.
• Training​: Pilaf is a smart cookie! He dis doing well with his housetraining. While he needs to be taken out frequently, he will let you know when he needs to go out. He is a good passenger in the car, He has learned that not all food is his and respects other’s dogs’ bowls. He knows a few commands: sit, no, out, let’s go outside. He acquired leash skills and some socialization.
• Medical ​Pilaf is a healthy boy! He just needs his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. He also needs a forever family in the central Florida region (Orlando area) who can commit to taking him to his final puppy vetting appointments. These have already been scheduled at one of Poodle and Pooch Rescue's vetting partners and the cost is covered by the adoption donation.
• Other Animals: ​Pilaf is okay with other dogs He would like to play with them, however he can be rough at times and he can overwhelm calmer and smaller dogs with his attempts to play. Having other mid-size dogs at home that like playing rough would be ideal or he'd be just fine as the only canine king in his castle too. He has not been observed around cats.
• Children​: Pilaf can be very energetic, so he needs a home with active adults only.. 
• Home: ​Pilaf would do best in a single-family home with a fenced in yard because he likes to be in the yard often and likes to run around. He'd do best in a home where someone is at home - he wouldn't be good home alone for more than a couple hours a few times a week.
• Grooming: Pilaf's coat is coat is soft, elegant, majestic. ​He requires a fair amount of combing and brushing at home, but not too much elaborate grooming.
• Overall: ​Pilaf is an outstanding pup who wants an active family to enjoy life.

Are you are a loving, compassionate, patient person who lives in the Central Florida region? Do you want to spoil a precious pup who will adore you? Then visit our website at www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org where you will find the application to adopt. Pilaf must be adopted locally to finish his puppy boosters and be neutered. Pilaf’s adoption donation is $650.

Meet Sadie Mae! This 9-lb Chihuahua blend is 13 years old. This sweetheart is looking for a loving forever family who have a spot for her on the sofa and infinite snuggles.

• General Behavior:  Sadie is the cuddler-in-chief! She loves pets, giving kisses and even gently paws at you if she isn’t getting enough love. She will also go and nap in her cozy bed or on the couch during the day. After a long day of attention, love and napping, she sleeps under a blanket all night with no issues. She only has one tooth but is eating canned food with no problem. It just takes her longer to eat than other dogs.
• Likes & Dislikes: Sadie loves pats and attention. You won’t win her heart with a toy, but with lots of scratches and snuggles!
• Training: Sadie is a little lady! She is housetrained if let out very frequently. She seems to walk well on a leash, and has been a good passenger in the car.
• Medical: Although she is a one-tooth wonder, Sadie Mae is a healthy girl! She just needs her monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.
• Other Animals:  Sadie doesn’t mind other dogs, big or small. She can be protective if she is snuggling with her people and another dog comes too close, but this can be corrected. She hasn’t been observed around cats, but her foster thinks she’d be OK with them.
• Children: Sadie Mae hasn’t been observed around children yet.  
• Home: Sadie initially barked when her fosters left the house. She has gotten a lot better and is more comfortable (and doesn't bark as much) when they leave.  However, she would prefer someone home more often than not.
• Grooming: As a short-haired dog, Sadie Mae should not require too much elaborate grooming, although she does need to have her nails trimmed regularly.
• Overall: Sadie Mae will make a wonderful companion for a laid-back family who have an extra spot on their couch (and in their hearts) for this sweetie.

Do you have some spare snuggles for Sadie Mae?  Visit our website www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. She is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and spayed, and she has just had her teeth cleaned.  Her adoption donation is $200.