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Meet our beautiful dogs. Thank you for your interest in adopting!
Caraxes
Rat Terrier, ,Hi! I'm Caraxes! I'm a 10-year-old Rat Terrier that weighs 13 lbs. My name may sound a bit more combat-ready than I am, but don't let the name fool you—I'm much more interested in snacks, snuggles, and living my best cozy life! After all, every good dragon rider needs a loyal companion, right?
Favorite Things: This little guy is a FOODIE! If you've got yummy snacks, Caraxes will be your new best friend! He's not much of a toy guy, but he's always happy to curl up with his favorite human for some quality snuggle time. His love language? Treats and companionship!
Training & Manners: Caraxes is a quiet gentleman with wonderful manners who enjoys napping in his bed and sharing his space with other dogs. He's still gaining confidence with leash walking and working on his housetraining. His foster mom keeps him on a consistent routine, but he may still have accidents, so his adopter should be prepared to continue working with him patiently and consistently.
Health and Care: Caraxes is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. He will need monthly heartworm and flea prevention like any other Florida pup.
Other Animals: Other dogs are a-okay with Caraxes! He's patient and easygoing, even with pups who aren't quite as well-mannered as he is. He hasn't been introduced to cats, so any feline introductions would need to be slow, careful, and supervised.
Children: Caraxes has not interacted with children. Because he is shy and reserved, we believe older children who understand how to be gentle, respectful, and patient would be the best fit.
Ideal Home: Caraxes needs a patient and understanding family willing to give him time to build confidence. New situations can be scary for this sensitive little guy, and even going outside can sometimes make him nervous. A securely fenced yard is imperative since he isn't comfortable walking on a leash yet, and his adopter should be committed to helping him continue building confidence and mastering his housetraining.
Overall: Caraxes is a sweet, quiet, affectionate little guy looking for a safe place to land. He may be shy at first, but underneath his cautious exterior is a gentle companion who loves snacks, cozy beds, and being near his people. He'll need someone willing to give him time, patience, and plenty of reassurance, but watching him blossom could be incredibly rewarding. He may not be the fearsome dragon his name suggests, but with the right person by his side, Caraxes is ready to discover just how wonderful life can be!
If you think Caraxes may be the one, please visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org and submit an adoption application. If it looks like a good fit, his foster family will reach out with more information. Caraxes' adoption donation is $300.
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Labradoodle, ,Hi! I'm Carrie, an 11-month-old Labradoodle weighing 40 pounds! I’m a bright, bouncy girl with plenty of puppy enthusiasm and a heart full of love. I’m always eager to explore, play, and make new friends, and my silly personality is sure to keep you entertained. If you’re looking for a fun and affectionate companion to share life’s adventures with, I could be the girl for you—and yes, just like my namesake, I’m always ready for a little adventure!
Favorite Things: Carrie absolutely adores her people and wants to be wherever the action is! She has a blast playing and wrestling with other dogs, especially pups who enjoy an energetic play session. Once she’s had her fill of fun, Carrie is perfectly content curling up beside her person and soaking up some one-on-one affection.
Training and Manners: Like any young pup, Carrie is still learning what it means to be a well-mannered member of the family. She has been working with a trainer on leash confidence, housetraining, household manners, and basic training and will need a family willing to be patient and consistent to follow through on what she has learned in training. Carrie is a quick study and picks things up readily, making her a wonderful candidate for a family excited to help her continue growing and learning.
Health and Care: Carrie is a healthy young dog who is spayed, microchipped, and current on all of her vaccines. Her Labradoodle coat will require regular brushing as well as professional grooming appointments to keep her looking and feeling her best. Potential adopters should be comfortable with the ongoing time and expense associated with maintaining a Labradoodle’s coat.
Other Animals: Carrie enjoys the company of other dogs and especially loves canine playmates who are ready to match her youthful energy. She would likely appreciate having a playful dog friend in her forever home. Carrie has not been introduced to cats, so her behavior around feline companions is currently unknown.
Children: Carrie is a cheerful, affectionate girl who enjoys meeting people and gets along well with everyone she encounters. Because she is still a very enthusiastic puppy, she is continuing to learn about personal space and appropriate boundaries. Her ideal home with children would be one where the kids are sturdy enough to comfortably handle her puppy exuberance and are not easily knocked off balance.
Ideal Home: Carrie will need a single-family home because she can be quite vocal when left alone, so a home where this can be managed appropriately would be best. Her family should be experienced with dogs and prepared to patiently guide her through her puppy behaviors. She needs a family who is ready to put in the time, effort, and consistency necessary to help her thrive.
Overall: Carrie is an energetic, affectionate, and clever young pup who has so much to offer her future family! She loves her humans, enjoys canine companionship, and is eager to learn and discover the world around her. She’ll need a family willing to embrace the work that comes with puppyhood while helping her gain confidence and polish her manners. With the right guidance, plenty of love, and maybe a little shopping for the perfect pair of chew-proof “Manolo Blahniks,” Carrie could be the perfect addition to your life!
If Carrie sounds like the perfect match, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to apply. If it seems like a good match, we will reach out. Her adoption donation is $625.
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Boxer, ,***Local adoption only: Claire needs to be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who will commit to taking her to her follow-up vetting appointments for remaining vaccines and spay with PPR's vetting partner. These appointments will be scheduled through PPR, and the cost is included in her adoption donation.
Hi, I’m Claire, a 3‑month‑old Boxer mix weighing 16.6 pounds, and I’m every bit the adventurous puppy my name suggests. I love exploring new spaces, greeting the world with wide‑eyed curiosity, and being part of whatever my people are doing. I’m hoping to find a family who enjoys a spirited little sidekick and thinks a puppy named Claire is the perfect addition to their home.
Favorite Things: Claire’s happiest moments come from play. She loves her toys, especially soft ones she can carry around, and she throws herself into games with full puppy enthusiasm. Her joy is rooted in movement, exploration, and the thrill of discovering something new.
Training and Manners: Claire is a clever, communicative puppy who learns quickly and loves using her bright little brain. Her food motivation makes training easier, and she’s already practicing her “sit” and “down” with impressive focus. She’s learning to wait politely for meals leash training and is beginning to understand simple routines. She sleeps comfortably in her secure nighttime space and, like many puppies, can be vocal when she feels overlooked, though she’s improving with gentle consistency.
Health and Care: Claire is up to date on her age-appropriate vaccines. She will need remaining vaccines and her spay at the appropriate time. These services are included in her adoption donation and will need to be done at one of our partnering veterinarians in Central FL. Claire is in great health and will just need her monthly flea and heartworm preventative. She should be low maintenance, and the occasional bath and nail trim should keep her looking and feeling her best.
Other Animals: Claire has experience with large dogs and enjoys playful interactions when they match her energy. She’s still learning boundaries and does best with supervised play and gentle guidance when she gets too enthusiastic. She hasn’t been tested with cats, and her lively curiosity may feel overwhelming to them. A patient dog companion with similar energy would suit her well.
Children: Claire would be best with children 8 and older. She’s still in her puppy‑biting phase, and those tiny teeth can catch even prepared hands by surprise. With steady guidance, she’ll learn gentler ways to interact, and older kids often appreciate her goofy charm and affectionate personality.
Ideal Home: Claire thrives in a single‑family home with a fenced yard where she can run and stretch her legs. She can be vocal at times, so a home without shared walls suits her well. She prefers having someone home more often as she’s still learning independence and feels comforted by company. Her athletic nature makes her a great fit for an adopter who enjoys staying active, and a home that offers structure, supervision, and plenty of playtime will help her grow into her best self.
Overall: Claire is a bright, energetic puppy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She may be small now, but she already brings a burst of “Claire‑ity” to every room — and she’s ready to share that spark with a family who will love her through every stage of growing up. If Claire sounds like the perfect one for you, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to apply. If it seems like a good match, her foster family will reach out. Her adoption donation is $650.
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Thank you for interest in adopting a dog. There are lots of dogs that need your help. By adopting a dog from Poodle and Pooch Rescue, you are not only rescuing that dog, but part of your adoption donation helps us save other dogs. Adopting a dog helps us pay for the costs associated with rescuing your new friend, but it can also help our special needs dogs get the medical care they deserve. When your rescued dog comes from Poodle and Pooch Rescue, you save more than just one life! All dogs from Poodle and Pooch Rescue are fully vetted, groomed, spayed or neutered.
It’s really easy to adopt all you have to do is:
- Check to see if you meet the requirements
- Fill out the dog Adoption Application
- Select A Pet
- Fill out the questionnaire
- We’ll call you to help find the right match for your family.
Foster a Dog
Care for a dog until they’re ready for adoption
Permanent Residents
Some of our dogs will stay in our care forever. Some have been through so much change and trauma in their lives that putting them through more change isn’t in their best interest, others may have medical needs or need hospice care – these dogs will remain in PPR foster care for the rest of their lives as Permanent Residents.
Apply To foster
When you become a foster parent, you are playing a significant role in our rescue program. When you invite a dog into your home, you provide the love, patience, and guidance to a little dog in need, and Poodle and Pooch Rescue provides the rest! We are responsible for all vetting, grooming, and medical needs the dog may have, all you have to do is treat the dog as if it’s your own. A typical fostering lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and you are never stuck with a dog. You choose the dogs you want to foster, and you are free to foster at your own convenience. If for whatever reason the dog you choose doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, we will simply place the dog into a new foster family. You get to enjoy the companionship of a dog without the lifelong commitment.
It’s really easy to foster all you have to do is:
- Check to see if you meet the requirements
- Fill out the dog Foster Application
- Select A Pet
- Fill out the questionnaire
- We’ll call you to help find the right match for your family.
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Did you know that Poodle and Pooch Rescue is 100% volunteer-based? That means we need an army of volunteers to help support our rescue efforts.
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