Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dudley's ideal home: Someone who is home most of the time, fenced yard, another small dog to play with, and NO CATS. Health issues: Mild hearing loss. Dudley is a senior poodle mix who weighs 15 pounds. We do not know his exact age, but he is at least 10. He had a senior blood panel and no problems were found. His teeth were terrible, but he had a dental November 11th. We did an X-ray of his back and found he has severe arthritis on his spine. He doesn't really act like he has problems other than having difficulty jumping up on the furniture. We got him a little step stool and he uses that. I do think he has a slight hearing problem. He responds better to high pitched noises than voices, and when he hears a noise, he usually turns his head in the opposite direction of the noise. We don't know much about Dudley's past other than we know he was with a homeless person for at least 3 years, living in a tent. He has adjusted perfectly to life in a foster home. He is housebroken, but he also uses pee pads we have in the basement for our other senior dogs. When he wants to go out, he paces the house. We are on a schedule for going out and he has been doing just fine for the time we've had him. He loves our 2 dogs, but he does chase the cats, so a home without cats is important. I also want Dudley to go to a home with a fenced yard and another small dog for him to play with. He loves to play with my dogs, and his main obsession is stuffed animals. Dudley can play fetch or tug-of-war for an hour before he gets tired. He loves to run around the yard sniffing everything and barking at squirrels. This really makes him happy, which is why I want to find him a home with a fenced yard for him to explore. I don't want his only time outside to be on a leash or tie-out. He deserves to be able to run around freely. Dudley sleeps in bed with me and lets me know if he needs to get up by standing on me. Most nights he sleeps fine with our last trip outside around 10:30 and we get up around 5amHe is a very smart boy, loves to go on walks and walks very well other than frequently stopping to sniff things. I don't think he's used to going to the groomer because he doesn't seem to enjoy it. Hopefully that will change as he goes more often. The groomer said that his hair is extra curly, so he will need someone to groom him regularly to avoid matting, and be willing to take him to the groomer every 5 weeks or so. Dudley doesn't require a special diet, but I do have him on senior canned food. He also loves chew bones and often chews on the Nylabone style bones we have for our big dogs. He loves treats of all kinds and happily chews on dental bones. Dudley's adoption fee is $250. Please contact BEAGMOM1@YAHOO.COM with questions and to request an application. A home visit is required prior to adoption. **All Shelter to Home animals are fully vetted per their age. We believe in pediatric spay and neuter. All animals will be spayed or neutered, tested for FIV/FeLV or heartworm, given age-appropriate boosters and rabies, dewormed, flea treated, and anything extra that is needed to give this animal a wonderful forever life in a permanent home. Adoption fees are usually $50 for cats and between $150-$250 for dogs, unless the pet is sponsored or we are running a promotion. Please visit our website at sheltertohome.com for information on our adoption process.**March 31, 2025, 9:37 am
