The status of Dudley was

last posted on 11/11/24 by

Shelter to Home

Male Dog, Poodle (Miniature)

Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed

Description:

Dudley's ideal home: Someone who is home most of the time, fenced yard, no cats. Health issues: Arthritis. Dudley is a senior poodle mix who weighs 14 pounds. We do not know his exact age, but our vet believes 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. We also started him on Librela, a once a month injection for arthritis. I do think he has a 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. We do crate him when we aren't home, mostly for the sake of our cats. I can't say he's 100% housebroken because he has had 2 accidents in the house. We are learning his behavior and what his signals are that he wants to go out, and also treating him like he is a puppy and taking him out after meals and naps. I can't guarantee he's housebroken if he were left to roam for long periods of time. 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 hopefully 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. He is a very smart boy, loves to go on walks and walks very well other than frequently stopping to sniff things. He has a nose more like a beagle than a poodle, and his new family should understand that. I don't think he's used to going to the groomer because he didn'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 brush him regularly to avoid matting, and be willing to take him to the groomer every 6-8 weeks. Dudley doesn't require a special diet, but I do have him on senior dog food. He gets a mix of pate Blue Buffalo and Science Diet senior dry kibble. 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 [email protected] 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.**