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A note to those looking at CPR. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. Our job is to find those someone's. Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog. They come to us because they want to give a dog a home. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face. 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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Date into Rescue: Cali arrived in rescue 2/9/2025. She was adopted mid-March. In June 2025 Cali returned to rescue. Living with smaller humans (children) was simply too much for her. We've promised to find her a child-free home this time around.
Reason for being in rescue: Breeder release
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Calico is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.
Weight: 33 lbs
Height: 18 in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Adoption Fee: $599
Fence needed? Yes, Calico is a big girl and needs a yard with a physical fence that’s at least 4 feet tall.
What kind of home would be best for me? Meet Calico, or as her caregivers affectionately call her, Cali—though she’s definitely not a California girl! No, Cali is a true Carolina girl, and as the song says, “ Carolina girls, best in the world, Carolina girls. You're so fine, girl, you're one of a kind, sweet Carolina girls .” That sums up this beautiful girl perfectly—Cali is one of the sweetest, most loving dogs you’ll ever meet. She’s one of a kind.
She does wonderfully around other dogs and would enjoy a canine companion who’s just as calm and kind as she is. But if you’re the kind of person who’s always nearby, willing to share your days and your heart, that’s all Cali really needs. She’s not looking for a pack. She’s looking for a person.
Her favorite moments are the quiet ones—just being beside you, soaking in your presence, as if she’s been waiting her whole life for someone to finally see her for who she is: gentle, soft, loyal, and true.
What is my personality like? Meet Calico – A Gentle Soul Searching for Her Soft Place to Land. In a noisy world full of hustle, bustle, and bouncing balls, Calico is simply searching for peace. This beautiful standard poodle, affectionately called Cali, is a quiet spirit with a tender heart—and she’s ready to find the kind of love that whispers instead of shouts.
Cali hasn’t had the easiest journey, and from experience, we know that children and high-energy environments are just too much for her. She’s not reactive—just overwhelmed. What she needs is a calm, steady home where she can breathe deeply, stretch out in the sun, and take her time getting to know the hearts around her.
If your life is a little slower, your home a little quieter, and your love a little deeper—Cali is ready. Ready to trust again. Ready to love. Ready to finally belong.
She’s not looking for the spotlight. She’s just looking for someone to share her quiet little world.
How do I act when I first meet new people? Cali appreciates her space and values the kind of love that comes with patience. She may not jump into your arms right away, but if you sit beside her, speak softly, and let her come to you, you’ll find her slowly leaning into your side… and into your life.
Other tips and tidbits: Calico's birthday is 07/09/2023.
House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if 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 dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip. Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.
To apply, please visit our webpage at .carolinapoodlerescue and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application.
Please note that 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, color, age, etc. Others here may be a better fit for you. It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description. Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a dog not in our listings yet. We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you.
Thank you for considering CPR.