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We are adopting a 7 year old toy poodle from a local shelter and he is scheduled to be released on Wednesday after a neuter surgery. He was surrendered by the owner last week after the family was displaced. They were offered free boarding in place of surrender but did not accept it so he was put up for adoption and can go home after a waiting period in case they change their mind.
He is in rough physical shape, his coat had been very matted, nails curled under and his teeth are stage 4 dental disease. I am not sure about his height (he appears much smaller than our mini poo) but he looks far too thin to me. We met him after he had been shaved down, he has protruding ribs and hip bones and weighs 7lbs. I also noticed scabs on his back, belly and neck (collar area), likely from the matting. He is getting care onsite but it is limited so he will be seen immediately by our veterinarian. I only wish I could take him home sooner but it is not allowed because of the waiting period.
His backstory is sketchy, the owners said he was only 4 but the examining doctor definitely did not agree so I don't know how much validity to give to the rest of the information provided by the previous owner. :afraid:
All that being said, he did not hesitate to walk out into the lobby and then outside on a leash with a volunteer and check everything out, including us. ? Initially he looked away and was lip-licking, but he did allow for touching and even leaned into it at one point. It is a loud and smelly place, sitting on a busy road so it can be very difficult to get a good read on a dog in these situations. I really know nothing about him.
I've adopted shelter dogs (no poodles) before but not one as physically neglected as he has been and I would appreciate input. I really want to go at his pace and provide him a loving home. Thankfully I am home every day so have plenty of time to see this through. Our family has owned poodles going on 20 years, we currently have a mini, Teddy, turning 2 in August. This will be our first toy poodle.
Thank you in advance. ?
He is in rough physical shape, his coat had been very matted, nails curled under and his teeth are stage 4 dental disease. I am not sure about his height (he appears much smaller than our mini poo) but he looks far too thin to me. We met him after he had been shaved down, he has protruding ribs and hip bones and weighs 7lbs. I also noticed scabs on his back, belly and neck (collar area), likely from the matting. He is getting care onsite but it is limited so he will be seen immediately by our veterinarian. I only wish I could take him home sooner but it is not allowed because of the waiting period.
His backstory is sketchy, the owners said he was only 4 but the examining doctor definitely did not agree so I don't know how much validity to give to the rest of the information provided by the previous owner. :afraid:
All that being said, he did not hesitate to walk out into the lobby and then outside on a leash with a volunteer and check everything out, including us. ? Initially he looked away and was lip-licking, but he did allow for touching and even leaned into it at one point. It is a loud and smelly place, sitting on a busy road so it can be very difficult to get a good read on a dog in these situations. I really know nothing about him.
I've adopted shelter dogs (no poodles) before but not one as physically neglected as he has been and I would appreciate input. I really want to go at his pace and provide him a loving home. Thankfully I am home every day so have plenty of time to see this through. Our family has owned poodles going on 20 years, we currently have a mini, Teddy, turning 2 in August. This will be our first toy poodle.
Thank you in advance. ?