Adoption Meet & Greet

Congratulations – You have been approved to adopt from Carolina Poodle Rescue.

We are excited to meet you and look forward to introducing you to some of the wonderful dogs that are part of our rescue. Please review the information on this page in its entirety to ensure you are fully prepared for your upcoming Meet & Greet with Carolina Poodle Rescue.

How does meeting the dogs work? Do I get to pick my dog?

When you arrive at our poodle farm, we roll out the red carpet for you. With over 200 dogs on the property at any time and with our free range environment, we do not invite visitors into the kennel to browse the aisles and pick out dogs – our setup is far different from what you are used to. We are not a traditional kennel We more closely resemble a boarding school. Instead, our matchmakers have carefully selected 1 to 3 dogs that we feel fit most closely with your family, your schedule and your environment. We have also reviewed your wish list and if we feel these dogs will be a fit, and if they have not been adopted, we’ll happily introduce you to them. Often our list and your list jives. Some people are happy with the very first dog they meet. Others meet more than one. Each adoption is different and unique.

Dogs are brought to meet you in our adoption center, a part office / part living room set up that we hope allows you to see dogs as they will be acting in your home. If you would like to see our farm property, we’ll happily take you on a tour, but our experience has been that the living and play areas for the dogs are most of the time too noisy for true meet and
greet experiences.

What if I have cats? Am I expected to bring my cat to the Meet & Greet?

If you have cats, we have resident cats at the farm that will sit in on the adoption and let you know if your new family member is cat friendly. We understand most cats don’t travel well and prefer to stay home.

Am I going to be asked to sign anything as part of the adoption?

YES. Please review the attached contract – you will be asked to sign this. You do not need to print it out or bring it with you. It is for your review to make sure you can agree with our legal requirements for care of your new dog and, if ever needed, return of your dog to CPR. We take canine lives seriously.

Do you have any additional resources to help me prepare for my new pet?

We are happy to be a resource for you. Please visit our Resources for Adopters page.