Miniature Poodle puppies and dogs in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Missy Jo's owner was terminally ill and went into hospice. There were no family members to take her. She was living alone in her home for two weeks. A family friend was letting her out and feeding her twice a day. Meet Missy Jo! Nickname: Misdemeanor Breed: Poodle/ Shih Tzu, maybe? Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge Age: senior Weight: 13 lbs Fun fact: I am a talker. You can have conversations with me all day long and I will respond! Did you know: My Foster Mommy says I am the most loving, bestest girl ever Foster home: Elkhorn, WI Home state: Wisconsin Activity level: Medium. I love a good snuggle sesh, but I also love to be outside exploring Friendly with: dogs and cats Sleep style: On your bed by your feet, but I don't settle until you turn the lights out Meals: Stella and Chewy's Freeze dried beef patties. 2 and 1/2 per meal with water twice a day, 9am and 6pm. I love dried chicken hearts. And basically anything that is food! Snore-o-meter: 2 Bark-o-meter: 4 (I can be a bit of a chatterbox) Shedding meter: 0 Fart-o-meter: 0 Fashion: a tutu, and quite possibly a tiara Signature color: Purple Walk out song: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper Favorite season: Spring (let’s watch the flowers start to bloom together) Personality: Sweet, curious, loving Best feature: My soulful eyes Signature move: Following Foster Mommy to the kitchen to see what snacks are available Loves: Chicken, getting her face kissed, car rides, sunbathing, SNIFFari in the yard, Lazy Sunday, hanging out on the couch, napping in front of the fireplace, bird watching & being a fashionista Bucket list: Beating Joey Chestnut in a hotdog eating contest Missy is housebroken. However, while living alone, she had pee pads. She is re-learning a schedule to go outside. First thing in the morning, she will need to go out and pee and poop. After that, she is going out every 3 hours until bedtime. She will sleep through the night with no problems. It is important to stick to a schedule or she will have an accident. Over time, her schedule will probably be able to be adjusted. She does not like to be outside alone. If you have a fenced yard, you will need to go out with her until she is done. Again, this may change over time. Spayed Microchipped Housebroken Takes treats gently Walks gently on a leash Excellent recall/off-leash trained Excellent in car (requires help getting in/out) Roams freely when home alone UTD on vaccinations UTD on preventatives Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs. Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org. Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs. Puppy - Under 6 months Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years Adult - 2 years to 8 years Senior - 8 years to 12 years Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Banjo is being fostered in VA. Banjo is progressing with housebreaking skills. In January 2025, Banjo came to his Virginia foster home from Texas. His Texas family (who breed toy poodles) gave him to BDRA to rehome because an elderly person was worried she may trip over him. Banjo is a sweet 6 pound, 20-month-old poodle. Banjo’s coat is black except for a touch of grey on his back and then about two-thirds of his tail is grey too. Very distinctive and beautiful! He recently went to the groomers and she said he behaved very well! Banjo is very loving with his foster parents. He follows his foster mom around the house and loves to get attention. He especially loves ear rubs and is starting to enjoy “sofatime” in the evening with his foster mom and the other dogs. When he is going to be picked up, it helps him when his foster parents first let him smell their hands and also to hear their voices so he does not get startled by a touch he is not expecting. Once he knows who it is, he is excited and happy! Banjo likes the three other dogs in the foster home and enjoys sharing a bed with them - when they will allow it! When Banjo is out in the yard first, he immediately walks up to the other dogs when it is their turn to be outside. There is a cat in the foster home too. Banjo was very alert to the cat when he first arrived (he did not have cats in his former home) but now does not seem to notice her. Banjo lost his vision around the time of his birth but his hearing is good and so is his sense of smell. Within a couple weeks of being in his foster home, he learned his way around. He can be a high energy little guy, and anyone interested in adopting Banjo needs to be prepared for some activity! Remember, he is still a young dog and, while he is full-grown, he still some has puppy energy and can get so excited! At times, he will walk in circles; his foster mom guesses he has energy to burn so finds a safe circle to move around in (a safe circle since he has no vision) and then starts moving. But when he wants to, he can walk carefully in any direction he chooses. And, as he continues to settle into his foster home, he spends more time relaxing and less time on the go. When he is moving, he does a very good job at avoiding obstacles, including the other dogs, only occasionally gently bumping into them. He is even doing a bit of climbing (for example, from a dog bed to the top of a low dog crate that’s next to the bed). He is smart and is figuring things out! He has just started showing interest in playing with toys too. Banjo is very alert to sounds, especially new sounds, and he may growl or bark at times when he hears something new or unexpected. He also may join in the chorus of barking with the other three dogs who live in his foster home. Generally, though, he is quiet, including when he sleeps in his indoor pen at night. However, when he hears his foster parents getting up in the morning, he may bark a bit as if to say “come get me!” Banjo enjoys being outside. Like many dogs, he prefers mild, dry weather and, when the weather is good, he may walk all over the yard. There are times, though, when he is not interested in walking around (regardless of the weather) and so will stand still, waiting to be carried inside. While Banjo could likely learn to go up and down a step or two, Banjo would not be safe at this time going up and down a flight of steps on his own. Anyone interested in adopting Banjo needs to be prepared to carry him up and down steps. When Banjo arrived at his foster home, he was not housetrained so his foster parents have been working hard on this. He is making nice progress but still will have accidents. Anyone interested in adopting Banjo must be ready and willing to continue to work on housetraining with Banjo. Banjo loves to eat! When he first arrived at his foster home, he did not finish his food and turned his head at treats. Not anymore! He is thrilled at mealtime and cleans his bowl, and he loves to get a treat! Banjo was wonderful at his first vet visit, charming all the vet staff. The vet enjoyed holding Banjo in his lap while examining him. While Banjo was nervous when his blood was drawn, he never got snappy (nor has he ever been snappy at his foster home). He is a healthy dog and is on no medication. He is scheduled for a dental at the end of February to clean some tarter off his teeth and to investigate his eyes/eye sockets as there is some drainage. Once he is under anesthesia, the vet will be able to thoroughly check his eyes/eye sockets and make a decision about what needs to be done. After this surgery, it is expected Banjo will be ready to be adopted! :) Banjo is looking for a very special home. A home where his family understands he is still learning and where his family is willing to work with him as he continues to mature. Banjo is a sweet boy but would not be a good fit in a home with young children because young children tend to move quickly and unpredictably, and this would likely be startling for Banjo. If you believe you can provide Banjo with the loving, supportive, nurturing environment he deserves and can give Banjo the time he needs as he continues to learn and develop, please fill out an adoption application. More information will be provided to potential adopters after he has his surgery at the end of February. And remember the Blind Dog Rescue can work out a transport to get Banjo to you (within a reasonable distance). BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

About Me: Name: Aaliyah Breed (or best guess): Poodle Mix (possibly with Schnauzer) Approximate Age: 7 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 21 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Fenced yard, patient adopter Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor Profile:   Aaliyah came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Aaliyah is a friendly gal who is progressing nicely past her puppy mill days.  She will need work on walking on a leash, so a fenced yard or potty area is best.  She will need help with housetraining.  While she would love to live with other dogs she can be placed as an only dog.  If interested please fill out the adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS February 26, 2025, 2:46 pm

About Me: Name: Facet Diamond Dee Breed (or best guess): Poodle Approximate Age: 6 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 11 lbs Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard best, another dog Why In Rescue: Breeder surrender Profile:   Facet Diamond Dee came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  She is quite the happy little girl, always bouncing around and wagging her tail.  She seems to like other dogs.  Her hair was very matted when she came in, so she got a short haircut.  She is now ready to learn about life as a loved pet! Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS April 4, 2025, 6:06 pm

Peaches is the sweetest dog and has endured a lot! She came into animal control not once, but twice in her short 5 years. The first time she was a healthy weight, but already had ear issues. The second time she was emaciated with black debris coming out of her ears (sorry for that yucky visual). She was put on puppy food for 6 weeks and has 10 more days to go until she gets back to the weight the vet desires. After that she will get to eat adult food on a regular schedule. She is silly and snuggly and thinks she's a lap dog! We believe she's a Poodle mixed with ? Peaches may always have ear issues due to them being left untreated for so long. She currently gets her ears rinsed (solution and gauze wipe out) and is also on medicated drops. Through it all she has been a trooper and loves everyone she meets! She walks nicely on leash, sleeps on the fosters bed with the cats and loves the 2 boxers she lives with, especially the male (silly girl). Peaches has all her age appropriate vaccines: rabies, bordatella, DHPP, is microchipped and was heartworm tested (negative). *Note: we do not adopt out beyond a 100 mile radius from zip code 53046. If you have any questions please contact: seniorsrocksdr@gmail.com

Cinder is a 3 year old Bichon Poodle mix. She is a retired breeder from a puppy mill. She has come a long way from when I first got her. She was petrified to be touched but now loves attention once she gets to know you. She loves other dogs and needs another dog in her new home so she has someone to play with. She is very playful. She also needs a fenced in yard in her new home. She is potty trained to go outside and on wee wee pads but also has a doggie door at her disposal. If you would like to learn more about Cinder contact her foster mom at 224-688-9782 or dogcrazy623@comcast.net An adoption fee of $500 is required. Cinder will be fully vaccinated, microchipped and spayed.