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Dog Care

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Program

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& Medical Care
Adopt a Dog in Need
Meet our beautiful dogs. Thank you for your interest in adopting!
Bow Wow
Cairn Terrier, ,***Bonded – Bow Wow & Lil Bit are bonded and must be adopted together.***
Meet Bow Wow and Lil Bit! Hi, we are Bow Wow and Lil Bit. We’ve been together for many years and can’t bear to be parted. We’re both curious, gentle and a little shy and we’re searching for a family that has LOVE enough for two.
Bow Wow – I’m a 10-year-old Cairn terrier blend boy who weighs 12.6 lbs. I happily follow my best-friend-furever’s lead but I’m also fond of human cuddles. My enthusiastic wiggle when I see my people will tell them all they need to know.
Lil Bit – I’m a three-legged Chihuahua who is 13.5 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. I take the lead in our dynamic duo, like any self-respecting Chihuahua, but Bow Wow is my best friend in the world and we get along like two peas in a pod. I’m also in charge of surveillance in my home and neighborhood, so you can rest easy.
Favorite Things: This pair eats, plays, and sleeps together and are very relaxed in each other’s company. Bow Wow loves to snuggle with his human and be scratched behind his ears. Lil Bit likes to sit on her human’s lap when it’s time to chill. They can take or leave toys, preferring to enjoy time with their people and their soulmates over playing with the squeaky stuff.
Training & Manners: Bow Wow and Lil Bit are house trained when kept on a regular schedule. They have good basic manners, walk well on their leashes and tolerate a car ride. Both sleep in their own cozy beds at night in their foster home.
Health & Care: This is a healthy pair who are up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and recently had dental cleanings. They just need their monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. Bow Wow will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to look and feel his best while Lil Bit will need regular baths and nail trims that can be done at home.
Other Animals: Bow Wow and Lil Bit have experience with other small dogs as well as cats and get along with both but need slow introductions.
Children: These two sweethearts would do best in a home with kind, understanding, older children (ages 12+), or a home with no kids and quiet senior living would be great too!
Ideal Home: This pair will need a home without stairs or a pool given Lil Bit’s three-legged physique. And they’ll do best in a single-family home because Lil Bit will bark to alert you to both strangers and visitors (she has a strong resume as security director). They can be left alone in the home for a few hours in a secure space. This duo would do best in a fenced-yard where they can sniff, explore and wander together safely in nature.
Overall: If you’re looking for a cuddly couple who make wonderful companions for their people as well as each other, Bow Wow and Lil Bit might be the ones for you. If you think they might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, their foster family will reach out with more information. The adoption donation for the pair is $350.
show lessLil Bit
Chihuahua, ,***Bonded – Lil Bit & Bow Wow are bonded and must be adopted together.***
Meet Lil Bit and Bow Wow! Hi, we are Lil Bit and Bow Wow. We’ve been together for many years and can’t bear to be parted. We’re both curious, gentle, and a little shy and we’re searching for a family that has LOVE enough for two.
Lil Bit – I’m a three-legged Chihuahua who is 13.5 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. I take the lead for this dynamic duo, like any self-respecting Chihuahua, but Bow Wow is my best friend in the world and we get along like two peas in a pod. I’m also in charge of surveillance in my home and neighborhood, so you can rest easy.
Bow Wow – I’m a 10-year-old Cairn terrier blend boy who weighs 12.6 lbs. I happily follow my best-friend-furever’s lead but I’m also fond of human cuddles. My enthusiastic wiggle when I see my people will tell them all they need to know.
Favorite Things: This pair eats, plays, and sleeps together and are very relaxed in each other’s company. Lil Bit likes to sit on her human’s lap when it’s time to chill. Bow Wow also loves to snuggle with his human and be scratched behind his ears. They can take or leave toys, preferring to enjoy time with their people and their soulmates over playing with the squeaky stuff.
Training & Manners: Lil Bit and Bow Wow are house trained when kept on a regular schedule. They have good basic manners, walk well on their leashes and tolerate a car ride. Both sleep in their own cozy beds at night in their foster home.
Health & Care: This is a healthy pair who are up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and recently had dental cleanings. They just need their monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. Lil Bit will need regular baths and nail trims while Bow Wow will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to look and feel his best.
Other Animals: Lil Bit and Bow Wow have experience with other small dogs as well as cats and get along with both but need slow introductions.
Children: These two sweethearts would do best in a home with kind, understanding, older children (ages 12+), or a home with no kids and quiet senior living would be great too!
Ideal Home: This pair will need a home without stairs or a pool given Lil Bit’s three-legged physique. And they’ll do best in a single-family home because Lil Bit will bark to alert you to both strangers and visitors (she has a strong resume as security director). They can be left alone in the home for a few hours in a secure space. This duo would do best in a fenced-yard where they can sniff, explore and wander together safely in nature.
Overall: If you’re looking for a cuddly couple who make wonderful companions for their people as well as each other, Lil Bit and Bow Wow might be the ones for you. If you think they might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, their foster family will reach out with more information. The adoption donation for the pair is $350.
show lessCash
Hounds (All Types), ,***Local adoption only: Cash needs to be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who will commit to taking him to his follow-up vet appointments with PPR's vetting partner. The cost of these appointments is covered in the adoption donation.***
Hi, I’m Cash, a handsome one-year-old Hound blend! I’m a shy boy who is still learning to trust people, but when I do (and I don’t rush it), I’m affectionate in my own quiet way. I tend to be more anxious around men than women. My 35-pound frame is perfect for walks and adventures!
Favorite Things: Cash is a lover of cheese and peanut butter and well, food in general! He also enjoys leash walks and exploring the yard. He can take or leave toys, much preferring to hang out with his people. He’s a bit of an introvert but loves having his trusted people nearby.
Training & Manners: Cash is house trained when let out regularly but will need a consistent schedule. He walks well on a leash, but continued training and practice will help him shine in his new neighborhood. His new family will also need to continue his training on basic commands and house manners but he’s a smart boy and food motivated. He sleeps soundly in a secure space at night.
Health & Care: Cash still needs to have his neuter surgery and follow up vet appointments and his adopters must commit to taking him to the appointments and helping him through the surgery recovery process. The cost is covered in his adoption donation. Cash is heartworm negative, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. He’ll need monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog and a simple routine of regular baths and nail trims will help this handsome guy continue to look and feel his best.
Other Animals: Cash does not yet have experience with other dogs or cats.
Children: This sweet but timid boy must be in an adult-only home.
Ideal Home: Cash will do best in a single-family home because he still has some separation anxiety and can be vocal when left alone. A home where someone is home more often than not is ideal for Cash but he can be left alone in the home for a few hours in a secure space.
Overall: If you’re looking for a sweet companion and are willing to give him time to adjust to life in a safe environment, Cash might be the one for you. If you think he might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, his foster family will reach out with more information. His adoption donation is $350.
show lessChloe Anne
Beagle, ,Hi, I'm Chloe! I'm a 6-year-old, 24-pound Beagle. My ideal family would be the family from the Sound of Music, but with more dogs and cats. I'm a social butterfly who absolutely loves kids and four-legged friends. And I'm ready to climb every mountain until I can find my forever family!
Favorite Things: Although Chloe is a quiet, calm girl at home, she has lots of energy and loves to run on 'walks'. For her, the only thing better than a walk is seeing kids while out and about: she starts wagging and wiggling when she spots any human on walks and wants to meet them. She is very confident and wants to be everyone's friend. She's not big on toys, but she loves snacks, treats, faux bones, and Publix frozen marrow bones.
Training & Manners: Chloe is a little lady! She is housetrained when let out frequently. She is generally well behaved on car rides and can sleep in the people bed or in a dog bed at night. She just needs more practice walking (rather than sprinting) while on the leash.
Health & Care: Chloe is spayed, heartworm negative and up to date on vaccinations. She is currently on prescription food, and the cost of that food is equivalent to other quality dog food. Of course, she'll also need her monthly flea and heart preventatives, like any dog. As a Beagle, she should not need much elaborate grooming.
Other Animals: Chloe adores other animals. She loves other dogs, from Great Danes to small bulldogs, and she is currently in a foster home with six cats. She seems to be comforted by having other pets around.
Children: Chloe loves children of all ages.
Ideal Home: Due to her energy levels and ability to run quickly, Chloe would do well in a single-family home with a securely fenced yard. She has a powerful beagle bark, too, although she does not use it much.
Overall: Chloe is a treasure for someone with other pets and a lot of love to give. Is Chloe the cuddly cutie you've been looking for? Then visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, her foster family will reach out with more information. Her adoption donation is $375.
show lessApply To Adopt
Thank you for interest in adopting a dog. There are lots of dogs that need your help. By adopting a dog from Poodle and Pooch Rescue, you are not only rescuing that dog, but part of your adoption donation helps us save other dogs. Adopting a dog helps us pay for the costs associated with rescuing your new friend, but it can also help our special needs dogs get the medical care they deserve. When your rescued dog comes from Poodle and Pooch Rescue, you save more than just one life! All dogs from Poodle and Pooch Rescue are fully vetted, groomed, spayed or neutered.
It’s really easy to adopt all you have to do is:
- Check to see if you meet the requirements
- Fill out the dog Adoption Application
- Select A Pet
- Fill out the questionnaire
- We’ll call you to help find the right match for your family.
Foster a Dog
Care for a dog until they’re ready for adoption
Permanent Residents
Some of our dogs will stay in our care forever. Some have been through so much change and trauma in their lives that putting them through more change isn’t in their best interest, others may have medical needs or need hospice care – these dogs will remain in PPR foster care for the rest of their lives as Permanent Residents.
Apply To foster
When you become a foster parent, you are playing a significant role in our rescue program. When you invite a dog into your home, you provide the love, patience, and guidance to a little dog in need, and Poodle and Pooch Rescue provides the rest! We are responsible for all vetting, grooming, and medical needs the dog may have, all you have to do is treat the dog as if it’s your own. A typical fostering lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and you are never stuck with a dog. You choose the dogs you want to foster, and you are free to foster at your own convenience. If for whatever reason the dog you choose doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, we will simply place the dog into a new foster family. You get to enjoy the companionship of a dog without the lifelong commitment.
It’s really easy to foster all you have to do is:
- Check to see if you meet the requirements
- Fill out the dog Foster Application
- Select A Pet
- Fill out the questionnaire
- We’ll call you to help find the right match for your family.
Volunteer
Our dogs need you and you can make a difference in their lives
Volunteer Now!
Did you know that Poodle and Pooch Rescue is 100% volunteer-based? That means we need an army of volunteers to help support our rescue efforts.
Here is how you can help:
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