My name is Spud!

Meet Spud, an incredibly athletic and brilliant miniature poodle mix who is as fun as he is adorable. This little guy is engaging, super playful, and always ready to be part of the action. If you love running, hiking, or spending chunks of your day outside, Spud could be your perfect partner. And when we say lots of outdoor time, we truly mean it — Spud thrives on adventure, play and movement.

Spud is impressively agile and can jump very high, so he’ll need a home that can safely manage his athletic abilities. He is also an enthusiastic “leaner,” happily pressing into his people for attention and connection. His sharp mind means he will do best with adopters who can provide ongoing enrichment and see past the fact that he is a small dog.

Spud came to the shelter as a stray with a skin infection that had him feeling pretty low. He is feeling much better now and is looking for a home who can keep up with his energy !

If there are to be kids in his new home, they should be old enough to be okay with a dog that will bounce right off of them. He may enjoy living with other dogs, they would have to meet first. We have no history of Spud living with cats. As most poodle type dogs, he will require professional grooming.

If you are interested in adopting Spud please read his bio carefully, and know that you can give him all the play and exercise he wants, please come to the shelter on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday between 12-4pm. If you are not able to come at those times, please email dogs@worcesterarl.org to see if we have other times available.