Dottie Apr 24

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 [email protected] with your name, address and phone # and email. We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team Date into Rescue: 4/22/2024 Reason for being in rescue: Dottie was part of a large group of dogs seized from a breeder/hoarder Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Dottie is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Dottie had heartworms and was treated on 06/19/2024. The protocol we use is two-fold. We do a pre-treat people where the dog takes doxycycline (an antibiotic) for at least 30 days. During this time the dog is also on regular heartworm prevention. The drug doxycycline weakens the adult heartworms. We then used a drug called diroban (a generic immiticide) to kill the adult heartworms. The dogs are given 2 injections of diroban 24 hours apart. They are then under strict rest protocols for 5 weeks - mostly cage rest with limited leash walks each day. They go in for a follow-up vet visit after their resting period. Dottie MUST be on regular heartworm and flea & tick prevention for the rest of her life. Weight: 35 lbs Height: 20 in est at the shoulder Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $399 Fence needed? Yes, Dottie requires a physically fenced yard with fencing four (4) feet tall or taller. What kind of home would be best for me? Dottie is an estimated four-year-old Labrador Retriever that loves being alive and enjoys all the world has to offer her, especially playing with other dogs. Dottie is a more reserved and shyer when it comes to people. She would like her adopter to be someone who is home more than they're away so they can teach her how to become the best girl she can be. They will need to understand Dottie will need some time to adjust and come out of her shell. Given that time she will blend into her adopter's life perfectly whether they are single, a couple or a family. Overly active toddlers are not her thing so families with children 10 years old and above are more her style. Dottie is a good sized girl that has energy to burn. We do not thing she would do well in an apartment. She needs a place to run, romp and play and a fenced in yard would give her that. Dottie is full of energy and loves being outside. She would love her adopters to have another dog for her to play with and learn from. Dottie is a toy lover and will play with most any type of toy you want to give her. This girl needs a lot of exercise so a fenced in backyard where she can play with your other dog is required. Dottie is not hypoallergenic and will shed. What is my personality like? Dottie is a four-year-old girl that acts like a puppy. Dottie loves other dogs, is getting better with people. and simply loves being alive and enjoying all the world has to offer her. She loves other dogs; we don't know how she does with cats. We expect if you cat is ok with Dottie in the house Dottie will be ok with your cat. Once she has been in your home and adapted to it, Dottie will also enjoy trips to the dog park, walks, and hikes with you. She needs to learn to walk on a leash and also needs to learn her basic commands such as sit, stay, down, come, and the like. The time Dottie spends learning with her adopter will allow you to form a strong bond and build her confidence. Come see Dottie, a lovely girl who is filled with a ton love and joy to offer to her adopter that works patiently with her. How do I act when I first meet new people? With most people Dottie will take a few minutes to warm up to them, she can be a tad shy. Once she does, she is happy to be loved on by one and all. Other tips and tidbits: Dottie is estimated at 4 years old based on information her owners provided the shelter. We celebrate her birthday 4/16/2020. Arriving at an animal shelter may not have seemed like a good thing, but for Dottie, it was her lucky day. Dottie was a sick girl when she arrived in rescue - highly heartworm positive. Her heartworms have been treated, she has successfully recovered from the treatment, and now it's time for a forever home of her own! House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if 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.