– JANUARY 2026 –
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION….
“TUCKER” is a beautiful creamy white AKC Standard Poodle who was born June 23, 2015. He weighs a healthy 71 pounds and measures 25 inches from the floor to his withers.
This pretty boy was one of many Poodles who came to us in April of 2024 from a Minnesota breeder who was retiring. She wanted the best homes for her Poodles as they enter their “retirement” years. Tucker was adopted but sadly has just been returned to us as his new family had a life-changing event and could no longer keep Tucker.
When Tucker first came to us from the breeder, he quickly learned all about being a family dog. He followed us around our home while being a part of our family, knew how to come when called, sat upon command and was always ready for hugs and attention.
We had taken him to various public events, including several softball games that our grandchildren were playing in. While there, he had a good time enjoying the noise, commotion, and people all around him. He also received and enjoyed a lot of love, attention and hugs from many of the children at the games.
Then before Tucker was first adopted, he had been placed on a “hold” as he had torn (ruptured) his right rear leg “Cruciate Ligament”. Humans have a similar experience, but it’s called a torn “ACL”.
A Specialist was called in, and a surgery was done to fix his torn ACL and meniscus. This surgery is very expensive (thousands), but Tucker was in pain, and he needed our help.
And for those of you who asked or questioned our decision: We will not euthanize any healthy Poodle when a highly successful surgery is available!
WE THEN CELEBRATED that Tucker completely recovered from his surgery with no problems! And then he was quickly adopted. He was sad to come back to us, but is now ready for his new family.
Tucker is still a quiet, soft, gentle, easy-going big boy, a real cream puff. Going for his daily 2 mile walk with Mike when he listens to the birds sing, watching the squirrels running around and meeting people is on the TOP of his list of fun things he loves to do.
I would also like to stress that he is a very smart boy and has quickly figured out what to do and when. Example, rattle the Cheerios bag and he knows it’s time for breakfast as Mike sneaks Tucker a few Cheerios from the bag.
Did I tell you that he is such a very smart and a very good boy?!
While Tucker has been around other dogs all his life, he completely ignores small dogs but is just fine with other easy-going large dogs, like our Standard Poodle Lola. Yet, Tucker has been a perfect boy all by himself as he considers himself a member of a family and NOT a dog.
He continues to love greeting people who come to visit, is completely housetrained and has full access to our entire home all day, at night and when we are gone. Such a good boy!
*A SECURLY FENCED YARD will be recommended as he has been a kennel dog and used to a fenced yard.
*You must be physically able to handle a large Standard Poodle.
*Preference will be given to a quiet family with past Standard Poodle experience.
*Large, easy-going dogs are fine.
BUT PLEASE:
*NO puppies or cats.
*NO aggressive or assertive dogs (they scare him and me).
*NO young children.
*Like most all rescue groups, we do NOT adopt our Poodles to homes more than 1 day’s drive (round trip) from our location here in central Minnesota.
He has been neutered and at his dental appointments, he had many of his rotting teeth removed. He is now eating a hard kibble, so there is no need for soften or canned dog food.
Yes, all his Vet work was very expensive. But Tucker is such an amazing loving, smart and good boy that we want the best for him. Everyone loves him, including the staff at our Vet’s office as they all wanted to take him home!
He has been Vet checked healthy, is up to date on vaccinations, worming, heartworm/lymes/Ehrlich/ Anaplasmosis (4DX) tested negative, placed on a heartworm preventative, and Home Again microchipped.
As with all the other Standard Poodles we have adopted, Tucker’s adoption fee is 1 million, trillion, zillion dollars. However, for the right family his adoption fee is $300.00 which includes $22.00 for our 7.875% Minnesota state sales tax and helps pay for just some of his vet work.
Also included is his leash, collar, a bag of quality dog food, a 10-gallon dog food container, treats, a cute toy box, along with a new blanket, a large, soft dog bed and lots of good information to help your Poodle adoption move forward on the right paw!
Again, Tucker is a very nice Standard Poodle boy who wants and truly deserves a loving “forever more” home for his “retirement”.
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YES, RAINEY IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION….
Yep. This is NOT a Poodle. As you can see, she is a German Shephard and Labrador cross. And because we only accept Poodles, we are calling her a “Poodle Wanna Be” as she is a special girl with a story to tell.
“RAINEY” and her 2 sisters were born on March 3, 2019, at the Tri County Humane Society. Sort of a sad way to start her life, but at 6 weeks old, Rainey was quickly adopted by a wonderful and loving family who deeply loved and cared for her until……
Is That A Squirrel?
Rainey is a very easy going, gentle, sociable, very smart, loving and a quiet (but WILL BARK when someone comes to the door-our security system!) BIG girl. Since Rainey has been with us, we found that she just LOVES to be with men, women, and older children.
Hey! I’m To Big For This Dog Bed!
Rainey has always been a house dog, so if we are gone, she has free access to our entire home (housetrained). She then feels the living room couch and our bed is hers to sleep on.
At night she wants to be near us, so she sleeps on the floor next to our bed. Rainey considers herself a member of our family and NOT a dog. Did I tell you that this is a smart girl? That’s the “Poodle Wanna Be” in her!
Is Dinner Ready Yet?
Rainey is just fine with (but mostly ignores) all our gentle and easy-going Poodles. She has been an only dog with cats around her all her life. Yet while on our walks and at various events, she is just fine meeting other older, gentle, and easy-going dogs.
Rainey greatly enjoyed going to softball games, meeting people at the Anoka Car Show, attending our recent neighborhood National Night Out, going to the beach, riding in a car, having her coat brushed and loves her food and treats! She will “come” when called, will “sit” upon command and listen to whatever you have to tell her.
So Can I Drive That?
When Rainey first came to us, she was obesely overweight at 120 pounds. With instructions from our Vet, we have reduced her quality food intake and increased her daily walk to 2 miles a day, which she just LOVES to do.
Just grab her leash (or say the w-a-l-k word) and she’s ready to go. She now weights a healthy 115 pounds) which my Vet feels is all muscle. Hmmmm….
So is That A Mouse Under The Christmas Tree?
Rainey was surrendered to us by a family who we know. Sadly, their special needs child was physically abusing and attacking Rainey even though Rainey did nothing wrong. Finally, it was tearfully decided that for Rainey’s safety, she needed to go to a new home.
Rainey has been checked by our Vet and found healthy with no physical or emotional problems. She is spayed, has been recently Heartworm, Lymes and Ehrlichia tested negative, Home Again microchipped and registered. All her vaccinations and worming are up to date.
Ohhhh! A Bouncy House!
*You must be physically able to handle a very large dog.
*Preference will be given to a family with large dog experience.
*Rainey has always been an only dog. She is OK with other dogs, but prefers that they go away.
Can I Drive That?
BUT PLEASE:
*NO young children.
*NO cement trucks. (long story there)
*Like most rescue groups, we do not adopt our Poodles to homes more than 1 day’s drive (round trip) from our location here in central Minnesota.
Wait! I Wanna Drive THAT!
If you feel Rainey would fit into your family or know of a family who would like to adopt her, the adoption fee will be $200.00 which includes the Minnesota sales tax, her leash and collar, a large bag of quality dog food, a new bag of Dasuquin MSM joint supplement (great for ALL large dogs), her dog food dish, a dog food bin, a large dog pillow, a dog comb and some toys.
Is That The Sun?
In Memory of “Ozzy” Who Was Loved By All
Rainey with her new friend: CLIFFORD – the big red dog who is also included with Rainey’s adoption.
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OTHER POODLES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CAN BE FOUND ON THESE WEB SITES:
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