Meet An Adoptable Dog

Name: Kenny Sep 24
Sex: Male
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Breed: Poodle (Standard) / Labrador Retriever (long coat)
Weight: 50 lbs est
Height: 24 in
Estimated Birthdate: 6/11/2023
Fence Needed: Yes Kenny requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller.
Location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Adoption Fee:$599
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Date into Rescue:  09/04/24

Reason for being in rescue:  Transferred in from a local humane society. He was found in May as a stray very matted and uncared for

Special Needs: Kenny is neutered, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Kenny is a doodle. His non poodle side is a guess.  He could be any number of the doodle breeds.  He is mostly poodle and he is very, very low shedding.  He will need regular grooming just like a poodle.  We cannot guarantee that he is hypoallergenic.

What kind of home would be best for me: One with experience. One with patience and kindness as fast movements scare Kenny. One with other very gentle dogs, preferably poodles or doodles. A fenced in yard for sure.  Someone home would be great but as long as there is a check-in mid day and another dog to hang out with, he would be ok with someone who works. No very young children under 10 please.  He is nervous and little humans are often loud and boisterous.  Kenny likes life serene.  

What is my personality like: Kenny is a sweet and gentle boy. Spending some of his life on the streets has taught Kenny a reserved determination. Preferring to take things slow and gage his next move with cautiously sure-footed steps Kenny takes his days through life seeking the guidance of a strong-willed family. He plays well with other dogs and loves interacting with them. Big or small, canine or feline, he loves them all. 

Kenny looks at the world with the best intentions in mind and he holds hope that there is a little bit of good in everything. Kenny needs some help building a stronger line of confidence, his determination will get him far in life, but he does need some help building resolve. Kenny is a smart boy and ready to learn all of his basic queues, he is ready for life as someone pet and would love a soft guiding hand there.

Kenny is calm in a crate, though does get excited when he knows it is time to go outside. Kenny walks well on a leash but needs encouragement when it comes to confidence on the lead. He follows much better than he leads and requires another dog in the home to find his safe space and fortitude. Kenny would love children but would first need to get used to the excitement of them. Once he understood this, we could see Kenny right there beside them ready to go to the baseball game and get ice cream after. He would just need time to work up to this, but Kenny's resilience is beautiful.

How do I act when I first meet new people: Kenny greets people with a sparing kindness. He will offer himself slowly, with a small hunkering wag of his tail. Approaching him with a softness is key. Once you have broken through his hesitation he is glued to you. Kenny craves a family that will love him always and deeply.

Tips and Tidbits: Kenny was found as a stray, so we have absolutely no history on him. He is young.  We are estimating his birthday as 6/11/23. 

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as 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 or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. 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, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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