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My basic info
Breed
Miniature Poodle
Color
White
Age
4 years 9 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
12 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi there, my name is Fairfax and I look completely different these days than how I was found. I was practically encased inside a hair torture chamber when a Facebook plea went out for someone to help me. I had been seen for 2 days at a shop in San Antonio, Texas so 4 Little Paws Rescue answered the call and I was rushed to the vet. I was a mess. It took 4.5 hours to shave me down, neuter me and remove a badly infected eye. Unfortunately, I also ended up with a large flap cut open on my head from a shaving mistake. I was miserable from one end to the other but time heals all wounds and look at me now! Fuzzy and adorable! I can actually run and play and live like a normal dog. Initially, everyone thought I was a Shih Tzu but after the haircut, it turns out I am a Poodle. A tiny 12 lb boy about 3 years old and I had been uncared for, for many years. I am nervous when we initially meet but who could blame me. My life has been a series of either no attention or too much surgical attention. I am currently staying at a very nice doggy daycare where I get my own kennel space, lots of attention, and playtime twice a day. The staff get to know my personality and helps me adjust to normal doggy life. I am a friendly and affectionate boy once I get to know you and feel comfortable. I have now made friends with all the staff members and it turns out that I am very treat motivated, I know how to walk on a leash and I appear to be housebroken since I never potty in my kennel. I enjoy playtime although I do not play much… yet… but I enjoy the company of the other dogs and I would rather sit in a human's lap anyway. So, I am making progress and ready for the last leg of my journey, to find a forever home. I will be moving shortly to Connecticut where I am hoping to find a family that has patience, love, and kindness, and mostly, will keep me properly groomed. Having a big bag of doggy treats would be nice too!
* We receive an overwhelming amount of applications. If we do not respond, it does not mean your application is denied. We simply cannot reply to everyone immediately. Please send us an email and let us know if there are other dogs you see in our rescue's care that you are interested in. Also, please continue watching our listings as we post new dogs multiple times a week. There is no need to fill out another application, just let us know what other dogs you are interested in as they come up. We will do our best to find you a pup to complete your family!
