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Adopt a Dog in Need
Meet our beautiful dogs. Thank you for your interest in adopting!
Juno
Rat Terrier, ,Hi, I’m Juno! I'm a mellow, 8-year-old Rat Terrier (Rattie) and I weigh just 9 lbs. I may be named after a goddess, but I don't need much: just a window or sofa I can sit near and a family who will love me forever. Is that you?
Favorite Things: Juno does not need piles of toys or a lot of entertainment: she is very content just sitting on your lap or in her bed by a window soaking up some sunshine. Once she adjusts to a new environment, she's an easy, calm, sweet little lady who just wants lots of love.
Training & Manners: This little lady has good basic manners! She is housetrained if let out regularly and is a good little passenger on car rides. She will go outside to do her business and is ready to come right back in and cuddle again, so she doesn’t require long walks. She sleeps in a dog bed at night.
Health & Care: Juno is spayed, heartworm negative, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. She’ll need monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. As for grooming, this short haired gal just needs the occasional bath and nail trim, but other than that she is a low-maintenance lady.
Other Animals: Juno gets along well with other calm, small dogs. She even gets along with cats!
Children: Juno has yet to be observed around children yet.
Ideal Home: "Easy-going" should be Juno's middle name! She's equally at home in an apartment, condo, or single-family home.
Overall: This shy sweetheart just wants to fit in and will be a wonderful companion for someone who has an extra space on their couch and a lot of love in their heart.
Is Juno the sweet, calm best friend you've been looking for? If you think she might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, her foster family will reach out with more information. Her adoption donation is $300.
show lessLil Bit
Chihuahua, ,***Bonded – Lil Bit & Bow Wow are bonded and must be adopted together.***
Meet Lil Bit and Bow Wow! Hi, we are Lil Bit and Bow Wow. We’ve been together for many years and can’t bear to be parted. We’re both curious, gentle, and a little shy and we’re searching for a family that has LOVE enough for two.
Lil Bit – I’m a three-legged Chihuahua girl who is 13.5 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. I take the lead for this dynamic duo, like any self-respecting Chihuahua, but Bow Wow is my best friend in the world and we get along like two peas in a pod. I’m also in charge of surveillance in my home and neighborhood, so you can rest easy.
Bow Wow – I’m a 10-year-old Cairn terrier blend boy who weighs 12.6 lbs. I happily follow my best-friend-furever’s lead but I’m also fond of human cuddles. My enthusiastic wiggle when I see my people will tell them all they need to know.
Favorite Things: This pair eats, plays, and sleeps together and are very relaxed in each other’s company. Lil Bit likes to sit on her human’s lap when it’s time to chill. Bow Wow also loves to snuggle with his human and be scratched behind his ears. They can take or leave toys, preferring to enjoy time with their people and their soulmates over playing with the squeaky stuff.
Training & Manners: Lil Bit and Bow Wow are house trained when kept on a regular schedule. They have good basic manners, walk well on their leashes and tolerate a car ride. Both sleep in their own cozy beds at night in their foster home.
Health & Care: This is a healthy pair who are up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and recently had dental cleanings. They just need their monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. Lil Bit will need regular baths and nail trims while Bow Wow will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to look and feel his best.
Other Animals: Lil Bit and Bow Wow have experience with other small dogs as well as cats and get along with both but need slow introductions.
Children: These two sweethearts would do best in a home with kind, understanding, older children (ages 12+), or a home with no kids and quiet senior living would be great too!
Ideal Home: This pair will need a home without stairs or a pool given Lil Bit’s three-legged physique. And they’ll do best in a single-family home because Lil Bit will bark to alert you to both strangers and visitors (she has a strong resume as security director). They can be left alone in the home for a few hours in a secure space. This duo would do best in a fenced-yard where they can sniff, explore and wander together safely in nature.
Overall: If you’re looking for a cuddly couple who make wonderful companions for their people as well as each other, Lil Bit and Bow Wow might be the ones for you. If you think they might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, their foster family will reach out with more information. The adoption donation for the pair is $300.
show lessBow Wow
Cairn Terrier, ,***Bonded – Bow Wow & Lil Bit are bonded and must be adopted together.***
Meet Bow Wow and Lil Bit! Hi, we are Bow Wow and Lil Bit. We’ve been together for many years and can’t bear to be parted. We’re both curious, gentle and a little shy and we’re searching for a family that has LOVE enough for two.
Bow Wow – I’m a 10-year-old Cairn terrier blend boy who weighs 12.6 lbs. I happily follow my best-friend-furever’s lead but I’m also fond of human cuddles. My enthusiastic wiggle when I see my people will tell them all they need to know.
Lil Bit – I’m a three-legged Chihuahua girl who is 13.5 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. I take the lead in our dynamic duo, like any self-respecting Chihuahua, but Bow Wow is my best friend in the world and we get along like two peas in a pod. I’m also in charge of surveillance in my home and neighborhood, so you can rest easy.
Favorite Things: This pair eats, plays, and sleeps together and are very relaxed in each other’s company. Bow Wow loves to snuggle with his human and be scratched behind his ears. Lil Bit likes to sit on her human’s lap when it’s time to chill. They can take or leave toys, preferring to enjoy time with their people and their soulmates over playing with the squeaky stuff.
Training & Manners: Bow Wow and Lil Bit are house trained when kept on a regular schedule. They have good basic manners, walk well on their leashes and tolerate a car ride. Both sleep in their own cozy beds at night in their foster home.
Health & Care: This is a healthy pair who are up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and recently had dental cleanings. They just need their monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog. Bow Wow will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to look and feel his best while Lil Bit will need regular baths and nail trims that can be done at home.
Other Animals: Bow Wow and Lil Bit have experience with other small dogs as well as cats and get along with both but need slow introductions.
Children: These two sweethearts would do best in a home with kind, understanding, older children (ages 12+), or a home with no kids and quiet senior living would be great too!
Ideal Home: This pair will need a home without stairs or a pool given Lil Bit’s three-legged physique. And they’ll do best in a single-family home because Lil Bit will bark to alert you to both strangers and visitors (she has a strong resume as security director). They can be left alone in the home for a few hours in a secure space. This duo would do best in a fenced-yard where they can sniff, explore and wander together safely in nature.
Overall: If you’re looking for a cuddly couple who make wonderful companions for their people as well as each other, Bow Wow and Lil Bit might be the ones for you. If you think they might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, their foster family will reach out with more information. The adoption donation for the pair is $300.
show lessLiz Lemon
Chihuahua, ,***Local adoption only: Liz Lemon 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 have already been scheduled and their cost is covered in the adoption donation.***
Hi! I’m Liz Lemon, a 3‑month‑old, 5‑pound Chihuahua blend with a whirlwind personality. I’m named after the iconic 30 Rock character because I’m spirited, clever, and unintentionally hilarious. I’m discovering the world one adventure at a time—bouncing between toys, cuddles, and anything interesting that crosses my path. I love being near my people and staying involved in whatever’s happening.
Favorite Things: “Little Lizzie” loves anything that moves or makes noise. She’s a toy enthusiast who delights in chasing, pouncing, and carrying her favorites around like prized treasures. When playtime winds down, she happily curls up for affection.
Training & Manners: Liz Lemon is still learning the basics, and her food‑motivated nature makes training fun. She’s working on housetraining with frequent outdoor trips, practicing her leash skills, and learning that shoes aren’t chew toys—though she redirects easily with something appropriate. She sleeps in the people bed and settles in quickly. With guidance, she’s already showing how bright and eager she is.
Health & Care: Liz Lemon is a healthy girl. She’ll need monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, plus regular baths and nail trims. Her remaining puppy vet appointments and spay are scheduled with PPR’s vet partner in Central Florida and are covered by her adoption donation.
Other Animals: Lizzie enjoys the company of dogs her size and shows calm curiosity toward new animals, suggesting she’d adjust well to cats.
Children: She’s best suited for homes with children 8+. She’s still teething and can be quick with her little mouth, so older kids are the safest match.
Ideal Home: She may be tiny, but she loves to play and would be thrilled with a fenced yard to zoom around in. It’s a preference, not a requirement—consistent outdoor time keeps her happy. She’ll do well in an apartment, townhome, or condo, and she enjoys having another playful pup to keep her busy.
Overall: Liz Lemon is an adventurous, clever, and affectionate pup who brings joy and laughter wherever she goes. She’s full of personality, eager to learn, and always ready for the next fun moment. She carries the same quirky charm, determination, and lovable chaos that made her 30 Rock namesake so iconic. If you think she could bring that signature Liz Lemon energy into your home, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to submit an adoption application. If it looks like a great match, her foster family will reach out with more information. Her adoption donation is $600.
show lessApply To Adopt
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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Our dogs need you and you can make a difference in their lives
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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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