Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home. Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion.
A note to those looking at CPR. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. Our job is to find those someone's. Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog. They come to us because they want to give a dog a home. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.
Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today. We'll update as more information is known.
Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days? If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application. You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side. You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.
Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes? Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email. We'll add you to our mailing list.
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the CPR Adoption team
Date into Rescue: 12/28/24
Reason for being in rescue: Hoarder seizure/owner overdosed on scene
Foster location: Foster Home in Raleigh, NC
Special Needs? Dolly is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Our best guess is that Dolly is a chihuahua / dachshund mix (she is long and lean). Only a DNA test will confirm. She is 100% adorable. She is not hypoallergenic and definitely sheds.
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Height: 12 in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Adoption Fee: $399
Fence needed? Yes. Dolly loves to do zoomies and simply is not confident on a leash. She is a flight risk so the safety of a physically fenced yard is for her protection and yours.
What kind of home would be best for me? We're looking for a very specific home for Dolly. Our first preference is for a family with experience rehabilitating a dog that as had very little life experience. Though she came out of a home, it was not a normal home. Dolly requires another young, small, active dog in the home that will play with her and model confident behaviors. She can be timid about larger dogs. Cats are fine. If you have children, they need to be over 10 and have grown up with dogs. Dolly is small and does not like unexpected movements. Dolly must have a physically fenced yard. She knows nothing about walking on leashes and will bolt if she gets out. She LOVES to run zoomies and a physically fenced yard gives her this flexibility. Sorry, but this means no apartments for our girl. And finally, no doggie doors - Dolly is WAY too small and easy prey!
What is my personality like? Beautiful, sweet Dolly was one of dozens of small dogs seized in a hoarding case. Raised in a filthy home by 2 drug addicts, her life has been sheltered at best. While she was technically a pet, pet meant something entirely different than what we know and appreciate. Now in foster for 2 months, Dolly has really learned what being cherished and clean and well cared for means and she thinks she likes it!
Once Dolly knows you, she loves you completely. She is a dog that enjoys playing with toys, playing with other dogs, ALL the lap time and snuggles and kisses galore. Dolly rides confidently in a car. Dolly is a sleep in the bed, cuddle in your lap, eager to be a pampered princess sort of girl.
How do I act when I first meet new people? Dolly is a sweet and gentle girl. She will not enthusiastically approach you; in fact, she will likely shy away. But allow someone that she knows and trusts to pick her up and hand her to you and she will melt into your arms.
Other tips and tidbits: There was no information or records found on the scene when Keira was seized by animal control. Our staff and the shelter vet have estimated her birthdate to be 12/27/23 based on teeth and overall behavior.
House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.
Please note - we do not ship dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip. Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.
To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application.
Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc. Others here may be a better fit for you. It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description. Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a dog not in our listings yet. We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you.
Thank you for considering CPR.
March 9, 2025, 9:18 am
