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Hi,
My name is Celeste, and I adopted Henry, an 8-year-old blind toy poodle. When I mentioned to my daughter that I needed a companion after years of living alone, she found Henry. I instantly fell in love with him. We contacted Sue at Toy Poodle Rescue and learned that Henry had been with her for several months and was undergoing rehabilitation from being severely neglected. Henry has come so far since Sue rescued him and even further since moving in with me. After a few days in his new home, he "owned" it. A confidence we had not seen before emerged, and he held his head up high. We often forget he is blind because he is so incredibly intelligent. He quickly mapped out the house and is keen on using his other senses (smell, hearing, and touch) to determine where he is and where he wants to go. He often acts like a pup, running around like a youngster and begging for attention, rolling on his back and grunting for a belly rub. He's actually a little comedian and makes us all laugh. He loves to be hugged and loved and doesn't ask for much more than that. I didn't realize how attached I would get, but Henry is so wonderful and so deserving of our love. He's a perfect companion. Thank you, Sue, and Toy Poodle Rescue for saving Henry and for finding him a loving home. The adoption process and attention to detail ensured us of your professionalism and respect for your rescued animals. Thank you for answering the many questions we had and for helping us along the way. We feel privileged to have Henry as a member of our family.
With Gratitude,
Celeste & Alexandra
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Tigi is a 12 ½ year old tiny 6 ½ lb Blue Poodle. Tigi had a little cough so off we went to the vet and scheduled an echo cardiogram and sonogram and the news was not good. Tigi has the onset of heart disease and needs to be on a couple of medications now to monitor that. His cushings disease is being controlled with supplements, but Tigi is a typical older little boy with older dog issues. Because we never place a sick dog and in light of these new medical things going on with him we have decided he will remain in permanent foster care, rather than rehome him at a time in his life when he needs consistancy, medical care and the familiar surroundings of his current home and love from his foster parent. |
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Hello,
My name is Viv and my husband is Bob we adopted an 8 year old Bichon Frise about a week ago. I must be honest when I first saw Casper I fell in love with him but when I read his profile and it said he was 8 I took a step back but only for a minute and boy I'm sure glad I did because he is the youngest 8 year old we've ever seen, he loves to play and actually he can tire me out, he loves to walk and he is just a bundle of joy, we love him to death, We have a 17 year old Bichon Poo and he is excellent with him and when the day comes something happens to Nick I will not hesitate to contact toy poodle rescue because this has been one of the best experiences I have ever encountered. They are very particular when choosing a home and that is just about the best thing they can do for these pets who need a good home. So if you think that 8 or 9 is too old please reconsider believe me you won't regret it for a second. Again I would like to thank Sue and the toy poodle rescue for allowing us to have Casper and for taking such good care of him while he was in their care.
Thank You
Bob & Viv
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Charlotte and Wilbur at Toy Poodle Rescue
Dear Sue,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the joy that adopting Charlotte and Wilbur has brought to the lives of me and my husband Kevin. They are sweet and loving, and a bit of a handful sometimes, yet have become an integral part of our family as adopted puppy-children should. I was very impressed with the fact that you respect the bonding that these two had with each other and made sure they stayed together through the adoption process. We were a perfect match. I wanted two dogs, and they needed to stay together. As you can see from all the photos I've attached, they are always together.
They are such fast friends, yet they are very different from each other. Will is shy and sweet, and glued to my side most of the time. His favorite pastime is relaxing in his bed next to my computer Whereas Charlotte is often running around the room tossing her toys an pouncing on them, or bringing me the ball to repeated throw for her. She's a bundle of energy. Yet on our daily walks to the park, it's Will who steals the show with his racing ability. He'll go a mile a minute with Charlotte trying to keep up. When Charlotte tires of chasing him, he'll circle behind her on the attack just to put a little more pep in her step. Then they both plop in the grass and roll around on their backs with their feet in the air. It's really fun to watch! We had a little issue in the beginning with too much barking, but they seem to have learned that if they sit politely in their bed in the kitchen whenever anyone comes to the door, they will get a treat as soon as they settle down. Boy, the power of the tiny treat goes a long way with the two of them!
Their favorite spot in the house is on the window seat. They have a view of the bird feeders and the squirrels, plus can see what’s going on with the neighbors across the street. They watch the world go by and often fall asleep in the sunshine.
Thank you for all that you do to help find homes for poodles in need. I’m so lucky to have found your organization, and for finding Charlotte and Wilbur too!
Christie
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Betti at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Betti in her new home
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If you are a senior or have a senior person in your life, I would highly recommend Toy Poodle Rescue and one of their senior dogs. I cannot thank Sue and Toy Poodle Rescue enough for bringing Betti into my father's life. Dad's poodle, Mindy, had passed away and his home was quiet and empty without her presence. Being an elderly gentleman, he needed the companionship and unconditional love of an older poodle and Sue was able to provide that. From the application, to the phone calls and home visit, Sue made sure that Betti was the right dog for Dad and Dad was the right person for Betti. When Sue arrived with Betti, she brought along her bed, blanket, food, and leash to make sure the transition went well. Dad is very happy with his new companion. The love Betti brings to my father is priceless.
Thank you Sue, for bringing the joy back to Dad's life.
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Nemo
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Oreo
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Daisy at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Hi Sue,
Thank you so much for Daisy! Your placement of her in our home is such a perfect match. Rocky, our 4 year old Cockapoo, absolutely enjoys having her and in a very short time, they have become the best of friends! Her sweet, sweet disposition has melted her into all of our hearts. We love her! Thank you for your dedication to the rescue process and placement as well. We took her to the vet and she is a picture of health! Your knowledge and advice has proven invaluable. We cannot tell you enough what a special person you are for caring so much about these animals. We are so happy to have benefited from your dedication. Daisy is a joy to have in our family and we look forward to many, many happy years with her! Thanks again. Lou and Kathy MA
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Grady at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Grady is a joy--very loving and friendly and gets along wonderfully with Princess. He clearly is stubborn (wants what he wants when he wants it!) and we have a date with a trainer for some added focus, commands, etc. work, needed for both him and I!!! But we love him and find him to be our "laugh maker"; he can be so funny. Princess and Grady are bringing so much joy to Janice and I. Thank you for all you do and best wishes.
Steve & Janice in MA
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Bear at Toy Poodle Rescue
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I just had to write and tell you what a great experience it was adopting "Bear"(a cockapoo) . Everything was very professional, went smoothly and was beyond my expectations. I got a dog that was neutered, chipped, healthy, plus helpful follow-up advice. But best of all, Bear was just as described; smart, loving and happy, his tail never stops wagging! Since I am retired, we are together 24/7. He is asleep at my feet as I write this.
Thank you. E. S. MA
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Sheba at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Rosie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Dakota at Toy Poodle Rescue
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To all animal lovers, especially, poodle lovers! I cannot begin to say how highly I think of Toy Poodle Rescue, in particular, Sue. From the beginning I was impressed with the website and detailed adoption requirements and then there was the personal contact and caring.
I now am the proud owner of the sweetest little poodle, Dakota by name. She has befriended my 13 yr. old Maltese, Regis and they are now inseparable. What a joy and what company these two are. Anyone who adopts one of Sue's poodles is indeed blessed.
Thank you Sue for all the caring and willingness to continue sharing.
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Brandy at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Brandy, now Morgan has developed such a close relationship with each member of our family. Every morning, she wakes up both of my kids by jumping on their beds and literally smothering them with kisses. In the afternoon, she waits by the door when she hears the school bus, waiting for my son to arrive home!
Our older poodle, Bailey (7), has taken a little while to get used to Morgan. I think she felt a little depressed when we first brought Morgie home, but she has adjusted very nicely! We are still having some trouble taking Morgie in the car as she does get car sick, but we are working on that.
The number of smiles she has brought to our family in such a short amount of time is way too high to count! She is truly a precious dog and we love her dearly!
We have had a wonderful experience dealing with Sue at Toy Poodle Rescue. She cares very deeply about her poodles and pays very close attention to where she places them! It obviously pays off!!
Laura and Rick, MA
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Jack at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Jill at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Jack & Jill at Christmas
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Our Christmas gift arrived a few months early this year when we adopted Jack and Jill in late September. We lost our sweet mini poodle, Gabby, in April and while we knew we could never replace her, we also felt strongly that we could provide a good home to another dog and also that we most definitely needed a dog in our lives.
Sue did due diligence to ensure we were ready and able, and our first meeting with Jack and Jill synched the deal. We couldn’t break up this daring duo!
I can’t say enough about the compassion and care with which Sue helped us move forward with this decision. Jack and Jill were well behaved, beautifully groomed and well adjusted puppies. She facilitated the adoption process providing us with valuable recommendations on diet, basic training and all the tools to ensure everyone’s success. We are so happy that we found Sue and Toy Poodle Rescue and that we were able to bring Jack and Jill into our home. They have impeccable manners and they are just full of love. They are a true joy!
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Sasha at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Dear Sue
I can't tell you how much joy Sasha has added to our lives. She's spunky, funny, smart and a gorgeous little girl.
You made this placement so easy, you brought her to us and shared your wisdom and knowledge about her care when we had just lost our Poodle of 17 1/2 years, Sasha has filled the void in our family.
My husband still can't believe Sasha will pay attention to him too!
I would recommend Toy Poodle Rescue to anyone in need of a companion. This was such a positive experience and Sue will definetly go to heaven.
Love Beverly, David and Sasha in MA
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Nino the Show Poodle
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Nino Retired at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Nino came into our rescue over a year ago, he had terrible oral health and due to that his jaw bone was compromised and eventually just snapped. We repaired it and he is now well and happy.
Unfortunately as is the case with many senior Poodles we did not get anyone who was interested in adopting him that was a match.
We have decided that he is home, he is just the sweetest gentleman with excellent manners, he wanders around our garden making sure not to miss any plant or tree and welcomes everyone who comes to visit whether that be two or four legged. Nino will live out the rest of his life here with us, he sleeps on the 'big bed' has an acre fenced in yard and loves his life and rolling in the grass.
We want to thank everyone who donated to help with the cost of his care, everyone was so generous and kind and we so appreciate that.
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When our toy poodle of 16 years Cheyenne , crossed over the Rainbow Bridge the void was filled when Ella came into our lives. She is a lady, a doll, a sweetheart, a Cinderella. She lights up our lives.
Ella 's personality is exceptional. Always aims to please, came fully potty trained. Lovingly attentive and obedient. Great therapy, relieves stress, and radiates an abundance of love.
Sue, we can't thank you enough for your amazing dedication to your mission of the rescue of these very special "Adoptive toy poodles". We are forever in your debt for matching us up with Ella.
We love her so dearly. She has changed our lives immensely in such a short time. The future looks very bright for all of us.
Gratefully, Anne and Corinne
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Although we were full of our allotted spaces for senior dogs, we try never to say no to one at Toy Poodle Rescue, so when we got a call about Buddy but had no space for him, we did some quick thinking and made some calls and the letters below show the result.
Please do not take your Poodle to a shelter or euthanize them when there are other options. Please call us if you need help with finding your Poodle/dog a new home, no matter where you live we will try very hard to help you.
Sue.
Toy Poodle Rescue
To Whom It May Concern:
Recently I was faced with the terrible dilemma of needing to find a home for Buddy, my ten-year-old Toy Poodle. I had taken Buddy into my home as a favor to his “Mom”, who could no longer care for him. Originally, the plan had called for me to foster Buddy until I could find a good home for him. Well, as anyone who has ever met Buddy knows, he is just a very special little guy and as you might imagine, after a few weeks I decided to keep him. I have a ten-year-old Bichon of my own and Buddy fit right in without any problems at all. It was interesting and heartwarming to watch these two little guys become as close as any two “brothers” could be. I fully expected that Buddy would remain part of my family until his time came. Unfortunately, my circumstances changed this summer and I am in the process of moving to a new home. During the five-month wait for the new home to be finished I need to go into a rental home. After looking at many, many rentals I finally found one that would accept a dog. A dog, not two dogs. I attempted to find someone who would take Buddy either permanently or until I could bring him to my new house. I had no luck and time was running out. At the suggestion of a friend I contacted Toy Poodle Rescue on their web site and to my amazement, I received a phone call from Sue the very same night. We discussed the problems inherent in finding a home for a ten-year-old pet but she promised she would do whatever she could to help. The next day Sue called again to say she knew of someone looking for a rescue Poodle and asked for some current pictures of Buddy to send to them. I emailed pictures to Sue and the next day received a call from her saying that the family just loved the pictures and they were very interested adopting him. Shortly after speaking with Sue, I received a call from the family who wanted to adopt Buddy. We agreed that I would bring Buddy to their home for them to meet him in person and for me to meet them. Although I felt relieved to have found a potential home for Buddy I was still somewhat apprehensive. All my apprehension was relieved when I arrived at Buddy’s new home and met everyone. Their enthusiasm and obvious delight at seeing Buddy in person for the first time won me over immediately. I needed to remind myself that I should proceed with caution, so we sat and talked for some time. After about an hour I knew it was time for me to go and let Buddy and his new family get adjusted to each other. I am confident that I have found a family that will love and care for Buddy as much as I did. None of this could have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Sue at Toy Poodle Rescue. I would highly recommend that anyone finding themselves in a similar situation as mine, first contact Toy Poodle Rescue before leaving a pet at Kennel or worse yet, having one put to sleep.
Yours truly,
Bob
FINDING A FRIEND
I had been looking for a dog for my elderly Mother. She was very lonely and I knew a dog would fill that void. She asked me to find a small white poodle, as she loves this breed. When I went online I found Toy Poodle Rescue in Dover, MA. The owner Sue was very helpful. She did have a beautiful small white poodle named “Angel”. We waited several weeks to see if Angels eye condition would clear up to make her available for adoption. Unfortunately this condition was not clearing up. Sue is very firm about adopting out a healthy poodle, which we completely understood.
I then asked Sue if she could think of any options, as we would like to find my Mother a dog while the weather was warm. Lo and behold, not more than two hours later, Sue called and told us a man had just contacted her from New York and was desperately trying to place his dog as he was moving into an apartment, his name was Bob. He was unwilling to bring it to any shelter and was calling Sue to see if she could take him. Well, the dog was a ten year old small white poodle named “Buddy”. Sue then told Bob she had an idea of someone who may be interested and called me right away, she also emailed pictures of Buddy. I ran downstairs and told my Mother and she said she would be very interested in meeting “Buddy”.
Sue contacted Bob in New York and told him we were interested in meeting Buddy and would it be alright if we contacted him? He said certainly. I contacted Bob that night and we made arrangements to meet the following Tuesday. Bob was willing to drive all the way from New York to find a loving home for Buddy.
Tuesday finally came and my mother, sister and I were all so excited. Bob pulled up that afternoon and brought Buddy in to meet us. Buddy was the cutest little dog we have ever seen. Very bright eyed and healthy looking. Needless to say we all fell in love with Buddy. After visiting for awhile we traded stories with Bob. He gave us all kinds of information about Buddy. Bob then told us he would be so happy to leave Buddy with us. He had a lot of sleepless night worrying about finding Buddy a home.
Buddy has been with my Mother now for about a month. They bonded very quickly. Buddy has been great company for my Mother. He follows her everywhere she goes and the minute she sits down he’s right there on her lap. He also alerts her when anyone is at the door. He’s VERY spoiled!!! My Mother loves this little dog to pieces! He is a great new friend.
We would like to thank Sue from Toy Poodle Rescue for all her help in arranging this adoption, and help afterwards with any questions we have had. Her devotion to these dogs is endless. We would also like to thank Bob in his quest to find “Buddy” a new loving home and giving him to us!
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Louie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Duke
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Prince
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Here are Cooper and Spencer with their new brother Dudley in their new home.
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Dear Sue of Toy Poodle Rescue,
I hope I am able to truly express our appreciation and gratitude for all your guidance in the adoption of Spencer and Cooper.
First of all, I was drawn to your rescue from all the information posted. I had been searching many rescues but felt uncomfortable about working with some of them until I came upon Toy Poodle Rescue. I could clearly see the caring, kindness and unconditional love bestowed on the dogs at your rescue. It became the organization I wanted to work with. I completed an application form and was very pleased with your thorough interviewing of my vet, groomer and references. I wanted you to feel completely confident in my intentions of giving any dog that entered our home a happy and healthy forever environment. I, too, had questions and I must say all were answered honestly by you.
Sue, you are a wealth of knowledge…. from proper care of poodles, to grooming, to training and a wonderful support in the transition of the dogs to their new home. I have appreciated your follow-up phone calls regarding the adjustment stages of Spencer and Cooper along with all the advice you so generously have given. I would also like people to know that your concern for dogs doesn’t stop at the dogs of your rescue. My dog, Dudley, recently has been diagnosed with a salivary mucocoele which was of great concern to me. Sue spent many hours talking to me and even investigating the medical condition with her vets and resources…all of which was a great source of information, comfort and aid in the proper decision for Dudley’s best health. My heartfelt “thank you” for your concern and interest.
Now to talk about our two new family members!!! Spencer (formally known as Prince) is a very affectionate little boy. He is a quick learner and knows how to use his charm if he gets in any trouble. He’s a big kisser and loves to be around you.
Cooper (formally known as Duke) is a spunky little fellow who absolutely loves his tiny tennis balls. From the moment he wakes up in the morning until he falls asleep he’s got a ball in his mouth. He, too, is an affectionate guy who follows my every move around the house.
The two guys together have added a lot of happiness to our home. Dudley, my alpha dog, has welcomed his brothers with lots of enthusiasm. He plays right along with them and joins in the fun of the household. I think he is especially pleased that he can catch the tennis ball faster than his two brothers even though he’s 9 years old!! What can I say……a little competition is healthy!! They all get along beautifully….as though they’ve been together for years.
In closing, may I commend you, Sue, for all that you do. It takes a very special person to reach out as you do. I want you to know I acknowledge all your efforts with great appreciation and admiration.
Thank you, Sue & Toy Poodle Rescue
Pam & Gerry
Billerica, MA
And of course,…..”Master” Dudley, “Sir” Spencer & “Mini” Cooper
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Petey at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Here's what Petey's new owners say about him and us
Hi Sue.
Before we get into our comments on PETEY, let us thank you so much for the easy, pleasant and effective transfer of ownership you have guided us through. You should be very proud of the work you do, not only for the dogs, but for the new owners as well. I don’t know how you could improve.
Most impressive was the prompt action you took when we thought PETEY was almost totally deaf. We called you in the morning and you were at our house in early afternoon with an appointment for your vet (PETEY’s vet) that afternoon. You had committed to the hour or so drive here, return with PETEY for the vet, then bring him back to us and finally go home. Fortunately your tests proved he could hear even though not entirely normal. Sure, we do have to direct our voices more directly to him, but he does hear, and we can now communicate much better. He may have been playing a bit of a “con” job on us! As Win told you, your car had just left the driveway when he suddenly realized you were not there. He searched every room for you, but soon accepted the fact and curled up with Win again.
After two weeks he appears totally comfortable and is rapidly learning our routines, and language, as we learn some of his. A neat experience. We are so thankful that, even though not a toy poodle, you took him in, cared for him, and gave us a wonderful dog. PETEY lives up to your descriptive material about him. He is a true canine gentleman. He did get a clean bill-of-health from his vet. He loves to ride in the car, He is very quiet, but does not hesitate to bark when he needs to emphasize a communication. Interestingly, there are a few times when he has howled (wolf-like, with his head held high). So far we have not determined when or why he does this. It does make the conversation more interesting and is in no way objectionable. We just have to learn the difference in meaning between “howl” and “bark”. We have not attempted any real training other then what is demanded by daily activities. He is getting better at using the ramp to get on/off the bed, but progress is good. He continues to be great all night and does share bed space to some extent, i.e., the contract we have with him states that we can have any space he is not using. Actually, he is very understanding and really does share. So, are happy with PETEY – absolutely. He is all we could possibly expect. You and your methods were the frosting on the cake. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Whenever you are up this way, please feel free to visit us, and, of course, PETEY.
Bob & Win in MA
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Tuki at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Dear Toy Poodle Rescue:
We would like to share with you our experience with Toy Poodle Rescue.
Favorable comments led us to the Toy Poodle Rescue web page and immediately made application which requested references. Sue promptly called, and said she had contacted our vet and groomer. Since everything checked out, we scheduled a home visit. She came with two poodles, one was Tuki and the other was Monique. We decided on Tuki, a 7 year old "blue" (not black, and not grey) poodle. We now have had Tuki for six weeks and absolutely love him. He is an energetic, personable, loving little boy. You cannot believe how quickly he has bonded with us. He is extremely well behaved and housebroken. Tuki has a mild allergy problem and allows us to bathe him weekly. He is so cooperative, he is not even a problem when his teeth are being brushed. What a joy he is to have around. At first we thought he wouldn't bond with us, but with patience and within a weeks time, we now are so attached to each other that when we sit down to watch TV, Tuki is right on our laps giving each of us equal time.
Sue has been wonderful with her follow-up. The first week she called us every night to make sure Tuki was acclimating well. When we picked Tuki up to bring him home we left with our arms full of dog food, shampoo, toys, blanket, bed, etc. Her devotion to these lovely little poodles is to be commended. She is so diligent in the placement, care and welfare of her adoptees, that two weeks after we had Tuki we had an out of state commitment for a weekend and she offered to take him for time we were away. She also cares enough to keep in contact with the previous owners keeping them up to date on Tuki's placement. How lucky we were to find someone like Sue.
We can enjoy Tuki without any concern for any previously unknown physical conditions. Sue has maintained and makes available records of neutering, required inoculations, and veterinary checkups and procedures. The work has been done, it is now up to us to follow through as we enjoy Tuki.
Anyone who is looking for a toy poodle should really think about Toy Poodle Rescue.
Ed and Lucy
Cape Cod, MA
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Leeman at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Liam in his new home
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Liam (formerly Leeman) is finally here! Thanks to Sue of Toy Poodle Rescue we were able to adopt this wonderful baby into our home. He is so gentle and loving! We are more than happy to have him here with us all the way from Tennessee! Sue spent an enormous amount of time coordinating his flight to Albany NY. Her love of these intelligent and beautiful poodles is obvious!
Deidre S Barber
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Poppy at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Dear Sue and the wonderful people at Toy Poodle Rescue !!!!
Poppy is the little gem I adopted, she is a beautiful, loving dog, as soon as I saw her picture I knew she was the one for me. I hoped and prayed that she was allowed to come to my house, I was lucky and now I wouldn't know what I would do without her.
Sue is the perfect person for all those lovely poodles that need a new home, she is the most caring person I have met, and she gave me a lot of help when I needed it at the beginning. Neither ice nor a lot of snow stopped her from coming to my house with things I didn't have and lots of advice. She always answers her phone, or gets back to you as soon as she gets her message. Poppy and I adore her and she is always welcome in my house at any time.
With many thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Barbara in MA
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Gigi and Lola at Toy Poodle Rescue
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We have had a wonderful experience with Sue at TOY POODLE RESCUE. We have had Westies for many years and found the first weeks with Gigi and Lola a challenge. Poodles are sooo smart. Sue was a tremendous help. We talked nearly every night and she was so patient! And she knows what is what with poodles! We are in love with our girls. Sue puts an enormous amount of care and work into her rescue dogs. Many thanks to Sue and Gary for their dedication to these adorable dogs. Now…..What I could tell you about sibling rivalry ..........
Bob & Martha in MA
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Radar
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We want to thank Toy Poodle Rescue and Sue for bringing Ryan to us, he is an energetic cute monster full of playfulness and mischief expected of a puppy. We laugh hourly at his antics and love him for all the funny things he does. We want to thank Christina his foster mom for working with him and doing a lot of training to get him to this point. Sue was very thorough in checking out our references and home and we appreciated her commitment to finding Ryan the best home and situation for him. The dedication to these dogs in her rescue organization is so apparent, the time and effort invested into each dog and adopted home is to be commended. We have had several other rescue dogs and have never seen such hard work represented by a rescue group and individual, with the follow up care and advice that continues for as long as the need arises, there is nothing she doesn’t know about dogs we are just amazed how dedicated she is to this cause, what a great rescue organization.
Thank you.
J and D in MA
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Princess at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Princess in her new home
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Sue and Toy Poodle Rescue: Janice and I cannot say enough positive things about our experience in adopting Princess from Toy Poodle Rescue. First, she is an absolute joy and, while timid still around male energy, she is growing in her love for both Janice and I. The level of caring for Princess, efforts to assure the home quality, arrival with blanket/toys/food, having Lily assess our home as appropriate for Princess, etc. are all positives and reflect your level of love and care. We are so pleased that we contacted Toy Poodle Rescue and were able to adopt Princess. God Bless you and all involved for the wonderful work that you do.
Steve and Janice in MA
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Noah at his new home
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Noah on the couch
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Noah at the beach
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| Here is what Noah's new owners say about him and us.
Hi Sue! We wanted to thank you again for all that you do to place these poodles! You are so helpful and obviously love working with these animals. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to give Noah a new home. He is a really sweet and a very good dog. He loves everybody and he loves to be petted. Noah has settled in well to our home. He goes for walks on the beach and on the wooded trails in our local state park almost every day. He has gone from a "chunky monkey" to a "spunky monkey" as he continues to lose weight. He runs on the beach, runs on the trails and through the back yard with his tail high and wagging.
Nancy and Doug in MA
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Rocko at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Rocky in his new home
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Rocky in his new home
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| Here is what Rocky's new owners say about him and us.
Hi Sue,We want to thank you and share some thoughts about our new addition to the family. Rocky came to our home after we lost our beloved dog of 17 years. Rocky filled our hearts with such love and affection which was just what we needed. He is so loving, a great companion, and fabulous with everyone we meet on our walks. My mother, who is not an animal lover, has developed a soft spot in her heart for Rocky. He is the only dog she allows in her house and she has been known to pat him as he cuddles with her on the couch. Who can resist such a sweet and well behaved dog? I forget what life was like without Rocky since he fills our days with such joy. You have been a wonderful resource for us and we thank you for your support and guidance.
Claire & Owen in MA
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Sammy at Toy Poodle Rescue
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| We want to thank all the friends of Sammy who contributed to help pay for his care, we thank you so very much.
Stacey Dworkin
Joan Johnson
Stephanie Miceli
Jean Belec
Adam Lerette
Paula MacCormack
Bill and Helen Gioiosa in memory of Peaches their 18 yr old Poodle
Carolyn and John Medgyesy
Rabbi Janet Liss and Grace Blank
Julia and Josh Llewellyn
Jeanne Marcarelli
Pamela Van Cott in memory of Lily her beloved 16 yr old Toy Poodle
Ted Brunell in memory of Sally their 19 1/2 yr old Poodle We received enough donations to pay Sammy’s hospital bill and we appreciate all the help.
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 Cookie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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 Cookie now Corky in her new home with her Chi sibling
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 and yet another Chi sibling
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Coconut at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Coconut in her new home
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Here is what Coconut's new owners say about him and us.
Just a brief note to tell you how great you are at Toy Poodle Rescue. I am so happy that you take the time to check all the reference, that you are all for the dog you are re-homing, that you check out the home and people. The dogs to be adopted are lucky indeed. So are the people who want to adopt. I without a doubt, have the best dog ever. I am glad that you are there for any questions that might arise. You found the perfect match for us. Coconut agrees.
A BIG THANK YOU.
Carolyn in MA
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Hershey at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Hershey Enjoying his new home
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Me and my brothers at nap time
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This is my new porch
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| Here is what Hershey's new owners say about him and us!
We are the proud new owners of Hershey and we wanted to say a big thank you to Sue. From the moment we saw his picture on the website, through the application process and finally the time after the adoption, Hershey's best interest has been Sue's main concern. It was really refreshing for my wife and I to find a Poodle Rescue that is putting the well-bring of the dog first. The application process is designed to find the right new parent for the dog and we are over the moon that this has resulted in us having a wonderful and lively young boy living with us, we could not have asked for more.It was immediately obvious to us that Sue cares for her dogs immensely and they are groomed to perfection. The amount of work Sue goes through in caring for her dogs must be commended and you only wish that all dog rescues could be like Sue's.
Thank you again.
Mark & Sharon, NY
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Yanni at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Lanni in her new home
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Lanni loving her new home
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| Here is what Lanni's new owners say about her and us!
I cannot even tell you how smoothly it was for Sue to check us out and we received the dog I fell in love with on line. She is a Chihuahua and the most wonderful dog I have ever had. She is so much fun. She was very shy at first but now she rules the house. Sue was just so wonderful and checked everything to make sure we were worthy of this dog. Toy Poodle Rescue is a wonderful organization and knows just how to match up these pets. She had been at a foster home with a wonderful lady, Christine who worked with her for 14 weeks as she had been so traumatized. She did a wonderful job! She is a dog trainer by trade so by the time I got Lanni she was just as sweet as can be. She is 10 months old, all trained and just loves to play with her toys all the time. She loves to find things (like shoes) and she hides them and there is no wearing these shoes until she decides to bring them back out and put them in her dog bed! She just is a hoot!
Believe it or not these people are so wonderful they brought her to me from MA and I live in CT. Lanni came with her own bed, harness, leash, crate and a large bag of food. I just can't say enough how they go all out for you! Sue has called me on several occasions to check on Lanni to see how we were all bonding and checking on Lanni. She cares for these dogs as each one were her own. Toy Poodle Rescue is just the best rescue for these poor little things that have either been abused or for one reason or another have ended up with her and she works so hard (and I honestly do not know where she gets all her time and energy) to match them up with a wonderful home. Sue, you are just the most wonderful person, and thank you so much for the love of my life!!!
Also, thank you Christine for bringing her to me and filling me in with all the information I needed to get started. We kept in touch for several days until we were all comfortable with the situation and knew this was the right choice.
Kudos to you all!!!
Brenda & Bill. CT
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Koko at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Koko with Jake his brother
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Koko with his cousin
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| Here is what Koko's new owners say about him and us!
We adopted Koko this past spring from Toy Poodle Rescue and are very impressed with how professional the process is and how the well-being of the poodle is first and foremost. We wanted to get our 4-year-old toy poodle a brother or sister and found Koko on Sue’s website. She screens her applicants and does home checks if possible to make sure it will be a good fit. We loved Koko that very first day we met him.
It was a bigger challenge than we bargained for adding a new addition to our home. Jake was used to being the only dog and is spoiled beyond belief! Koko is a playful, confident dog and has no qualms nudging his way into any situation. After a few scuffles, where I called Sue for advice, Jake has finally decided to share his home and loves overseeing Koko’s escapades and especially likes it when Koko gets scolded for one of his puppy offenses.
All in all, it has been a great experience and I only wish I could adopt another!
Nancy and Darryl in RI
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Regis at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Regis now loves his new daddy
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Remy listening well in his new home
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Here is what the new owner says about Remy and us!
From the moment Sue contacted us in regard to our adoption application, we knew that we were speaking to someone who was truly dedicated to the animals for whom she cared and to people who were sincere in their desire to share their lives with them. Sue carefully interviewed us per telephone and when she thought she had the proper match she came to our home with Remy so that he and she could investigate the environment. It was obvious that Remy had been extremely well cared for...loved, fully vetted, and beautifully groomed. It was love at first sight, and we had a darling, seven year old silver poodle to share our home. He even brought his kennel, a bed his favorite toys and a month's supply of food with loving instructions about his care and peculiarities! We were encouraged to call with any question and updates. Sue also called us regularly for the first few days to check on our progress. Remy turned out to be exactly as described...a sweet, loving little boy who was perfectly matched to us and our home. Thanks to Sue, both his and our lives have been enhanced in what we hope will be a long, lasting relationship.
Fred and Anne in CT
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Silvie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Silvie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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| Here is what Doodlebugs new owners says about her and us!
We knew that we wanted to find another little girl poodle to round out our adoptive family. We were looking for a poodle about the same age and temperament as our other girl, Jellybean, in the hopes that they would bond and play (once they worked through their respective issues). Sylvie, now Doodlebug, sounded just right. And it turns out she is, though not for the reasons we thought.!
As always, the process of adopting from a *responsible* rescue organization was time-consuming. Keep in mind that the people who give you references need to be willing to spend time on this. It is not a favour I ask lightly. One person complained (albeit mildly) about how long it took. Everyone else took it in stride.!
Sue was incredibly responsive and forthcoming. She clearly cares a great deal about placing these dogs in *exactly* the right home, which means a lot to us. Doodlebug arrived well-groomed and in good health (which is more than we can say for any other dog we have ever adopted). She was clearly freaked out by the process of moving, but decided (within a few minutes) that Ginger was hers and has not let her out of her sight since. It's pretty funny (and a little sad). She reverted, almost immediately, to pooping in the house, but we were prepared for that kind of response to all the new stressors. It's just what happens with new babies (of all ages). It's clear that Doodlebug was crated for long periods in her "before" life. She turns circles in the way that crated dogs do. She *hates* being crated. She *hates* being left alone. She wants nothing more than to have Ginger in sight (or earshot) at all times. Luckily, Ginger works at home, so that's not out of the question. And we will work on the separation anxiety slowly. Who can blame her? Who can blame any of them. It's part of the package when you adopt a rescue. They need a little more from us, but then again, they give so much back, it's a wonder anyone ever does anything other than adopt. It is so rewarding.!
She is gloriously funny. She does, what we call, "The Doodlebug" when she is excited. It involves a toy and moving at warp speed. She throws it over her head, hops backwards, forwards, sideways, touches it with her mouth, barks, and does it all again. You have to imagine this is VERY fast. At bedtime, she also loves to rub her head on Ginger and then flop over onto her back and wave her paws in the air, asking for a tummy rub. She LOVES her rubs. And to get petted. And toys. And games. And barking at the back door. She has also taken to Izzy, our blind 5.5 year old boy poodle. It's lovely to watch them together. The day before yesterday, we saw her waiting in line behind him for a drink of water. Very funny. Very sweet.!
We love our dogs; they are at the very center of our daily lives, and it turns out that there was a "Doodlebug-sized" slot just waiting for her to fill it. We are delighted to have found her and think that she's pretty pleased to have found us. We will always be grateful to Sue for opening her home and her heart to these needy dogs and then sticking with them until they find "home". And to all you prospective adopters out there, I'd say: Be prepared to put the time and effort into finding your perfect match -- after all, that dog is going to be with you for a lifetime.
Kathryn and Ginger in Brooklyn, NY
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Lexie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Lexie in her new home enjoying the view
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Lexie smiling in her sleep at her new home
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| Here is what Lexie's new owner says about her and us!
Adopting from Toy Poodle Rescue has been a wonderful experience. We adopted Lexie from the toy poodle rescue group, and she is exactly as she had been described. She is so sweet and loving and cuddly and very pretty too. We're so happy she's now a part of our family. Sue is very knowledgeable and always happy to help answer any questions that may arise. Her door truly is always open. She is quite particular when re-homing her rescues, but this just gives me that much more confidence in the organization. If I have the opportunity to adopt again, I will definitely do so through Sue.
Thank you Sue!
Terri, Brian, Shannon & Devin in Long Island, NY
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Maxwell at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Maxwell at home with his brother Teddy
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| Here is what the new owners say about Maxwell and us!
After losing our 15 year old Maltese, we didn't know when we would be ready for another dog. Sue from Toy Poodle Rescue very patiently worked with us without any pressure and helped us find our new Maltese, Maxwell, intuitively knowing that we were ready. Maxwell has brought so much joy to our lives. Shortly after adopting Maxwell, Sue guided us with her expertise in finding Teddy who is now Maxwell's new brother. Sue's ability to find the perfect match for her dogs with the right owners is remarkable.
Thank you, Sue for all your help and compassion.
J & S, Framingham, MA
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Donny at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Dove in his new home
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| Here is what his new owner says about him and us!
Sue is an unabashed Poodle Lover and deeply committed to their quality of life. I was searching online for an adult Toy Poodle when the photo of Donny at Petfinder.com captured my heart. (Look at those big, brown eyes!) Sue went beyond getting him checked by her vet, having his shots updated, and shaving his matted coat. She recognized he was especially shy and apprehensive, and took extra time to help him separate from his pack mates, all of whom she'd generously taken under her care when a need arose. She made sure I understood what I'd be getting into and the patience required to help him adjust. There were "easier" dogs available if I wanted one. She talked with my vet and other references--even checked out my house and yard--and that made me confident, in turn, that I was dealing with someone conscientious and available to answer any questions at any time. Sue realized that Dove (I renamed him) and I were a good match, and she'll help find the right dog for you. She'll also find the right home for the dog you need to give up.
Leah in Western MA
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Strawberry at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Summer in her new home
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Summer says, can life be better than this?
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| Here is what her new owner says about her and us!
Hello Sue!
I cannot tell you what an incredible joy Summer has become in our lives. She has wiggled her way into our hearts in a big way, and I now cannot imagine life without her! She has really come out of her shell over the last few months, and she's very playful and loving. (Every day I whisper in her ear, "You're home, little one. You're home!") Her favorite time of day is bedtime, and by morning, she's just about taken over my pillow. (At night she likes to snuggle her nose in my neck.) She also absolutely loves going for walks, and can barely contain herself when she sees her harness come out. When she shakes, (after napping, or in anticipation of a walk) her front paws come off the floor, which we just think is adorable. While our other little one, Sandy, walks delicately, with her front paws crossing each other like a little model, Summer's paws are wide when she walks/runs as though she's playing hopscotch. Everything she does is with enthusiasm! Often during the day, if I'm on the couch on the computer, Summer will come up to me & nuzzle her nose into my sweater or under my arm to sleep. We just adore this little "kid" of ours, and cannot thank you enough for bringing her into our lives! You matched our little Sandy perfectly, as they have very similar activity levels. We still have a long way to go with stairs, but if and until she learns, we're more than happy to carry Summer, and she has learned to get herself into perfect "pick-up" position when she knows it's coming.
Aimee & Jean-Francois, Sandy & Summer - NJ
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Harpo at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Harpo at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Harpo was adopted to a wonderful home in Plymouth, MA
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Bo at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Bo in his new home digging for treasures
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Bo after treasure hunting
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Bo knows all the tricks
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Minnie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Minnie at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Minnie now Mimi, was adopted to a wonderful home in Rockport, MA
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Bubba at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Bubba at Toy Poodle Rescue
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| Bubba, now Cooper, was adopted to a wonderful home in Plymouth, MA |
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Farrah at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Farrah now Emma in her new home
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Emma looking so pretty
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Here is what her new owner says about Emma and us!
I adopted a poodle from Toy Poodle Rescue and had a positive experience. This was my 2nd dog I had rescued and I found that Sue was truly interested in the welfare of my dog. My poodle, Emma did have mites in her ears and that was discovered by my vet once she was adopted however, Sue called to check up on her and make sure she was doing well. Emma was born with a damaged eye and Sue was upfront about this and even accompanied me to Emma's first appt. at the eye specialist. Sue was very thorough about interviewing me and making sure I was a good match for this specific dog. I adopted Emma in June '07 and still hear from Sue and send her pictures, which she seems to really enjoy.
Emma & Amanda in MA
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Mickey at Toy Poodle Rescue
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Mickey at toy Poodle Rescue
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