Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Destiny Sibert (DestinyS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Pint-Sized Poodle Seeking His Very First Family TOBY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Toby Best Guess for Breed: Poodle mix Best Guess for Age: 7 years as of August 2024 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 6 lbs Gets Along With: Toby does well with other dogs. We haven't seen him with kids or cats but he can be tested. Currently Living at: DC area foster home Special adoption considerations: Toby comes from a commercial breeding operation and has never lived in a home before. The breeding operation has been shut down, and this adorable pup now has the chance to learn what its like to be a real dog. Toby is shy so MUST go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog. We would be cautious placing Toby in a home with children under 12 years old because young kids can often scare shy dogs with their level of energy or noise. Children would need to be supervised closely to not leave doors open and should never walk the dog without an adult holding the leash. We would be happy to discuss this more in depth with any applicant. About Toby: Toby hasn't had a great start to life but he hopes his luck is about to change. Toby has spent his whole life as part of a commercial breeding operation that has now been shut down. Just imagine being in a tiny cage 24 hours a day with little care, no human companionship and only brought out when it was time to be bred. The Lucky Dog staff have been telling this sweet boy all about what's in store for him - warm beds, gentle cuddles, romps through grassy parks, belly rubs, long walks with his forever family and someone to return his unconditional love. Toby can’t wait to experience all of those things for the very first time! Toby has never lived in a house before, but if you can be a patient teacher, Toby promises to be a very good boy and learn household manners as quickly as he can. What My Foster Says About Me: I am in awe of Toby’s resilience! 7 years is a lot to overcome, but I’m witnessing him every day gearing up for the challenge, determined to take advantage of all this new life has to offer. Toby is scared of most things, the saddest of which is human contact. We’re taking baby steps using positive reinforcement and he's slowly making progress, accepting attention from his foster family more and more. He likes the freedom of my fenced yard and does his business there usually. He is still working on his house training but is doing well with routine, frequent potty breaks. Leashes are new to him but he's doing well on pack walks in quiet neighborhoods with the other dogs acting as role models. He loves meeting other dogs when out and about, though he's still wary of their owners. Toby is very quiet and calm. He’s great in his crate and takes comfort there so it stays open for him throughout the day. He’s not sure about toys, but lights up with tail wag's when my rescues are nearby. He pays close attention to them and is slowly, but surely learning how to be his best dog self. With continued patience, he will learn to trust his people. Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog . Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. CONNECT WITH US: Please visit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org or follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/LuckyDogAnimalRescue and https://www.instagram.com/luckydoganimalrescue/ BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! August 20, 2024, 9:44 am