Meet An Adoptable Dog

Date into Rescue: 07/27/2025

Reason for being in rescue: Surrendered by owners

Special Needs: Mars is neutered, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. On 08/09/25 he had a dental polishing. Mars is on cyclosporine eye drops. He receives one drop in each eye once a day. We do not have any documentation that confirms Mars as a purebred poodle. Given this, we will not guarantee that he is hypoallergenic or that he may not shed.

What kind of home would be best for me: Mars is, at his core, a total sweetheart. He thrives on being around people and other dogs, and he’ll happily soak up all the attention, pets, and snuggles you can offer. He’s a huge love bug—literally (he’s a big boy!), and his favorite thing in the universe is companionship.

That said, Mars does struggle with being left alone. Separation anxiety is real for him, and he makes his feelings known by crying when his people or doggy friends aren’t nearby. If you are home and not paying enough attention he will pull at your clothing to get your to focus on him. Because of this, Mars will need a stand-alone home (apartment walls would never contain his big feelings) and another dog to keep him company when you can’t be right by his side. He’s happiest when he has both a human orbit and a canine buddy to keep his world spinning.

Now, about cats… Mars thinks they’re fascinating. Not in a mean way—he’s not aggressive in the slightest—but he’s a big guy with a powerful sniffer and a curious nature. He may accidentally overwhelm or bump into smaller animals without meaning to, so a home without cats would be best.

What is my personality like: Meet Mars – The Big, Lovable Planet of a Poodle. If you’ve ever dreamed of having your very own planet to orbit around, look no further—his name is Mars. Just like the celestial body, our Mars is big, striking, and impossible to ignore. But instead of craters and red dust, this giant Standard Poodle is covered in curls and overflowing with love.

Mars also has some ongoing eye issues, which means he’ll need drops for the rest of his life. But don’t worry—he’s an absolute champ about it. He’ll sit politely and let you give him his medicine like the cooperative star he is.

As far as training goes, Mars could use a little refresher on his manners—things like “sit” and leash skills. But we already know he’s a smart boy, and with consistency and patience, he’ll shine brighter than any star. With the right guidance, Mars has the potential to transform from a lovable goofball into a true champion show dog (or at the very least, a champion snuggler).

Mars is looking for a home full of patience, love, and the willingness to be his constant companion. If you’re looking for a gentle, sweet, goofy, and loyal best friend who will make your world feel bigger and brighter, Mars is ready to land right in your orbit.

How do I act when I first meet new people: Mars is a friendly boy that enjoys making new friends. It's more hands to pet him!

Tips and Tidbits: We were told that Mars is 5 years old. His overall condition supports this. His medical records reflect a birthday of 04/14/2020.

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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