-MONDAY JULY 20, 2026-
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:
“BUDDY” is such a cute, 8-year-old (02/17/2019), chunky 21 pound, creamy white, neutered Miniature Poodle who measures 14” from the floor to his shoulder.
After Buddy’s first senior owner had passed away, he went to live with another senior lady who recently passed away. Sadly, her family brought Buddy to us as they could not keep him due to their HOA rules.
Buddy has always been deeply loved and well cared for by his previous owners. While he has always been an only dog, he has been just fine with all our Poodles by ignoring them as he is not looking to be their special friend. He likes people better.
When he first came to us, we could clearly see he was confused and very sad. He missed his previous owners and his life as an only dog. He has shown to be independent at times, but when he is ready, he just LOVES to receive attention, hugs and kisses.
Now he is adjusted to us as his eyes are watching us and will jump onto the sofa to sit next to us. He also loves our bed which he will jump onto as he had been sleeping with his previous owners. Now he is doing just fine sleeping with us.
Buddy is super happy when we grab his leash and will quickly come for a walk or a car ride or a ride in a boat.
This pretty boy is perfect gentleman (house trained). While we do kennel our Poodles when we are gone and at night, Buddy is allowed to freely run our home during these times. He is a very smart boy, has NOT had any accidents and greatly enjoys going outside into our fenced yard.
Boat Ride
Buddy likes men as well as women. He likes our grandchildren when they come to visit and they take him for a walk. Yes, this is a Poodle I would keep as he has so much love to offer. But he really needs a home where he is an only dog.
*A securely fenced yard would be nice, but Buddy is good on a leash.
*Preference will be given to a family with Poodle experience.
BUT PLEASE:
*NO large dogs as he completely avoids them.
*NO aggressive or assertive dogs (they scare him and me).
*NO young children.
*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.
Treat Time
At his Vet appointment, his teeth cleaned up nicely and has been Veterinary checked healthy. He is up to date on all his vaccinations, worming, has been Home Again microchipped and registered. His heartworm / Lymes / Ehrlich / Anaplasmosis (4DX) test was negative and has been placed on a preventative.
As with all the other cute Poodles we have adopted, Buddy’s adoption fee is 1 million trillion, zillion dollars. However, for the right family his adoption fee is $550.00 which includes $47.00 for our 7.375% Minnesota state sales tax and helps pay for some of his Veterinary expenses.
Also included is his leash, collar, harness, dog sweaters, a bag of quality dog food, a dog food container, dog dishes, treats, a cute toy box, a few toys, a soft dog bed with a blanket and lots of good information to help your Poodle’s adoption move forward on the right paw!
This is a very nice, smart and precious Poodle boy who wants and truly deserves his own loving “forevermore” home. If given a little bit of time (a few days) to adjust to your home, he will fill your empty arms with lots of love and happiness!
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NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:
“LEXI” is a very pretty, 2-year-old (12/23/2023), 19 pound, red, Miniature Poodle who measures 20” high from the floor to her withers. She is AKC registered, but we do not have her papers.
Lexi had been an only dog with a family who deeply loved and cared for her since she was a puppy. Sadly, she now comes to us as they just do not have time for her.
When Lexi first arrived, she was very scared and had no idea of what to do. But she is also a very smart Poodle who, after a couple of days with us, quickly learned all about life in a new home.
Lexi just LOVES attention. She loves men as well as women and older children. She is learning to become a Velcro Poodle as she will follow you around the house wanting to know what you’re doing and if she can help!
Just sit down and she will jump up onto the couch to sit next to you. Then while I’m on the computer, she will lay patiently in a dog bed while watching me.
Doing the Poodle dance (video) is what this silly puppy girl will do to get attention from the other Poodles. While she has always been an only dog, she enjoys playing with other dogs her size AND those who want to play with her. Otherwise, she will be just fine as an only dog.
When people come, she is the first to let us know there is a “STRANGER!” in our home and then will try to quickly get your attention before anyone else can.
Lexi is a perfect girl in our home (house-trained). She quickly learned to come when called, loves her food, treats (just rattle the bag) and is learning to walk on a leash, which she greatly enjoys.
*A SECURLY FENCED YARD will be required as Lexi has always had one and is learning to relieve herself on a leash.
*Preference will be given to a family with Poodle experience.
BUT PLEASE:
*NO large dogs as she completely avoids them.
*NO aggressive or assertive dogs (they scare her and me).
*NO young children.
*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.
SQUIRREL!
Lexi was recently spayed; her teeth were cleaned, a few were pulled and has been Veterinary checked healthy. She is up to date on all her vaccinations, worming, has been Home Again microchipped and registered. Her heartworm / Lymes / Ehrlich / Anaplasmosis (4DX) test was negative and has been placed on a preventative.
As with all the other cute Poodles we have adopted, Lexi’s adoption fee is 1 million, trillion, zillion dollars. However, for the right family her adoption fee is $650.00 which includes $47.00 for our 7.375% Minnesota state sales tax and helps pay for some of her Veterinary expenses.
Also included is her leash, collar, harness, dog coat, a bag of quality dog food, a dog food container, dog dishes, treats, various toys, a cute toy box, a soft dog bed with a blanket and lots of good information to help your Poodle’s adoption move forward on the right paw!
While she had never been crated, we can also include a wire crate as she is kenneled at night and when we are gone. Lexi is just fine with that.
Again, Lexi is a VERY NICE, smart, fun loving, precious Poodle girl who wants and truly deserves a loving “forevermore” home.
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YES, THE FOLLOWING LITTLE BOY IS NOT A POODLE, BUT A “MALTIPOO”.
More information will be posted after his dental work has been completed the end of August.
ONLY THEN will we accept adoption applications.
Thank you again for your patience!
“GIZMO” is a little, 10 year old (10/23/2015), 9 pound, 13″ tall Maltipoo (Maltese / Poodle cross) who is soft, easy going and very quiet. He had always been an only dog, deeply loved, well cared for and a certified “Service Dog” to his senior owner in Texas who recently passed away.
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Yep! Rainey is not a Poodle but is a PROVEN SUPERMUTT™ who is still available for adoption!
This is the information that we received from Rainey’s: Embark DNA Test:
“We analyzed Rainey’s breed ancestry by comparing her DNA to our reference database of 400+ dog breeds, types, and varieties. Her DNA shows that she belongs to this special category reserved for dogs with unique ancestries.
Because Rainey descends from other mixed-breed dogs, some of her DNA comes from breeds in her distant past. Over time, that amount of DNA may become too small for us to attribute to any one breed.
We classify this DNA as “Supermutt” (though we can tell you some of the breeds that are likely part of that “Supermutt” percentage). We believe that this is the most scientific and transparent way to report the complexity of this ancestry.”
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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……
Rainey is a BIG but very easy going, gentle, sociable, very smart, loving girl! She is quiet, but will bark when someone comes to the door as she is our security system which is easily turned off with the “NO!” word. 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 family member and NOT a dog. Did I tell you that this is a smart girl?
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. But while on her daily walks and at various events, she is just fine meeting other older, gentle, and easy-going dogs.
Rainey greatly enjoys playing fetch with her Kong toy, going to softball games, meeting people at the Anoka Car Show, attending our neighborhood National Night Out, going to the beach and riding in a car. She just loves her belly rubs, having her coat brushed, hugs, her food and treats! She will follow you around the house, will “come” when called, “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 walks 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 100 pounds which my Vet feels is all muscle.
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 Heartworm, Lymes and Ehrlichia tested negative, Home Again microchipped and registered. All her vaccinations and worming are up to date.
*You must be physically able to handle a 100 pound dog.
*Preference will be given to a family with large dog experience.
*Rainey has always been an only dog with cats. 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, her food dish, a dog food bin, her “Clifford, The Big Red Dog” pillow, a dog comb and some toys.
Is That The Sun?
In Memory of “Ozzy” Who Was Loved By All, including Rainey
Rainey And Clifford
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PLEASE NOTE….. The following information is from Sally who is a professional dog walker in the Minnetonka area. She has been the dog walker and caretaker for this beautiful Standard Poodle and is now helping to find him a new home. Please contact Sally for more information about Mikko at: sallykane06@hotmail.com
Hi there — my name’s Mikko. I’m a 4-year-old Standard Poodle with a big heart, a sharp nose, and a story that’s still being written. I’ve had a few changes in my life, and while my family couldn’t keep me, I’m still hoping to find a calm, loving home where I can truly settle in.
A little about me: I’m impeccably house-trained, crate-trained, and already neutered. Inside the home, I’m polite, sweet-natured, and enjoy a calm environment. I’m what you might call a sensitive soul, a dedicated “wildlife enthusiast,” a bit of a comedian, and one of the best dancers you might ever see.
I’m loyal and affectionate, and once I feel safe, I give the best full-body hugs (non-negotiable!). I like to take my time getting to know new people and surroundings. I can be sensitive to touch at first, but once you’re in my circle, you’ll have my whole heart — classic poodle move!
When I was younger, I had upland hunting training, and I still have strong instincts. While waterfowl didn’t quite capture my interest, I do love following a good squirrel, mouse, or rabbit trail.
Because of that, I’ll need a home without small animals or livestock, and a securely fenced yard would make me very happy. An invisible fence won’t be the right fit for me due to my high prey drive — trust me on this one!
On leash, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed by oncoming dogs and may “react,” but I do much better when I have space to relax and just be a dog. With the right structure, consistency, and outlet for my energy, I have a lot of potential and so much love to give.
My ideal home would be with someone patient and experienced — someone who understands that trust takes time and is willing to go at my pace. A calm home (no young kids) will be best for me too. I could do well as your one-and-only, or with another confident dog who understands working breeds.
I’m really hoping for a family open to a gradual introduction, so we can both feel confident that it’s the right match.
So… what do you say? If you think we might be a fit, I’d love to meet you. Maybe we can go for a hike together. I’ll bring my leash and my curious nose.
With love and hope,
🐩 Mikko
(Professional Rabbit Detective)
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