CASPER - POODLE (MINIATURE) (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Poodle (Miniature) (medium coat). Meet Casper also known as Ghost in his prior life. We are tweaking his name to give him a fresh start in his new life. This sweet little guy has had a tumultuous year. His owner died recently, and he ended up in the custody of a brother and sister-in-law who did not want him and had no emotional connection. They took him to one of our partner vets to have him euthanized right after his owner passed. Casper was suffering from severe dental disease, and his mouth was rife with infection, which made it painful to eat, so he was emaciated as a result. Other than his dental disease, he was a healthy senior pup with good bloodwork. It wasn’t his fault he had neglectful owners who didn’t properly care for him, and their neglect should not result in his death. Casper's dental issues were easily addressed, he has gained 4 lbs in just a matter of weeks, and he’s doing great. Thankfully, Casper had an advocate in Dr. Mocanu who refused to euthanize him and reached out to our rescue for help. Because of her advocacy, he’s living a happy, pain-free life today and has settled nicely into his foster home, where he lives comfortably with another dog and multiple cats. He’s not confrontational and is just a sweet little senior guy who wants to live out his golden years being loved and cared for. Caspher's foster mom describes him as a very mellow, submissive pup who likes to do his own thing. He never bothers the cats and will follow his new pup buddy around the house and snuggle with him. He doesn’t love being left alone, so a dog or cat buddy in his new home would be ideal. He’s not much of a barker, so he would be fine for condo life if there was easy access in and out. Casper has some diminished sight and hearing, which is typical with senior dogs. He can hear louder noises and follow objects with his eyes, and while he does not bump into anything when he walks, he struggles with depth perception, like going up and down stairs, and is more limited at night. He’s best in a home that has easy access in and out. Little Casper has good house manners if you keep him on a consistent schedule. He is not a big fan of the crate but can be left in a secure room or space without issue. He’s housetrained and never destructive. He needs regular potty breaks throughout the day — especially right after a nap. He also enjoys going for walks and has good leash-walking skills. Every once in a while, he’ll get an energy burst after he comes back in from a walk or potty break, and he’ll do a few zoomies before taking his next nap. He’s proven to be very good around young kids and is interested in meeting new people, but also can be a little hand-shy at first when you go to pet him :disappointed_relieved:. Still, once he realizes you are ok, he’s happy to have your affection and will give you kisses as his little nub of a tail will start wagging. His foster mom, Breanna, works in the vet hospital where he was rescued, and he’s been going to work with her every day, and everyone loves him. It’s been great for his socialization, and he’s been sweet with everyone. This sweet little senior deserves better than he’s had in life. He’s very live and let live and doesn’t take issue with anyone. He needs a caring family who will give him soft, comfy beds to nap in and lots of love to live out his golden years. Casper will be coming to the DC metro area on 3/2. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Poodle Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 12-13 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 10-12 years old COAT TYPE: fluffy, low shed coat, needs regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $400 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Affectionate Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations