Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Note: currently, Queenie is in Korea but she will arrive in Vancouver once adopted.For more info about the dog or the adoption application, please click here. Adopt Queenie, the Sweet Little Poodle Who Looks Right Into Your EyesQueenie likes to sit right in front of you, face to face, and look straight into your eyes, as if you're the only person in the world. She's a people loving sweetheart who would happily be petted all day long.Quick Facts: Breed: Poodle · Sex: Female · Born: July 27, 2022 (4 years old) · Weight: 3.8 kg · Location: Korea · Traits: Affectionate, friendly, people loving · Health: Spayed, vaccinated, healthyBackground: Queenie was rescued in December 2025, along with four other dogs, after being abandoned inside a storage container in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. When their owner moved away, the dogs were left behind. The owner said they would come back for them, but never did. The dogs spent over a month alone in the container before a concerned neighbour contacted rescuers for help. Conditions inside were very poor. There was no clean water, the smell was overwhelming, and their fur was badly tangled and matted. That experience was very hard on Queenie, and since then, she has developed separation anxiety. Even so, she was thrilled to see people from the very first day. Since her rescue, she has been living at our partner shelter.Personality: Queenie is a sweetheart whose favorite thing in the world is people. Her signature habit is sitting right in front of someone and making eye contact, like she's waiting for you to notice how much she likes you. When someone comes into the kennel in the morning, she gets so excited she lets out happy squeals. New people, places, and things don't worry her at all. She walks right over and turns on the charm. Nothing in particular scares her, and her energy level is moderate. When she's on her own, she waits by the door for her people to come back.Compatibility: Queenie isn't shy with anyone. She goes right up to people she's never met and asks to be petted. She treats men and women the same, though she does pick a favorite person of her own. She loves being held and petted, and she'd be happy to stay that way all day. She has no sensitive spots when handled. With young children, she can be a bit bossy. If a child runs around, or if she decides she can be the boss of them, she'll chase after them and bark. For that reason, a home without young children is a better fit for her.Queenie hasn't lived with cats before, so we can't say for certain how she'd do. Knowing her easygoing nature, though, we think it's possible with a slow, gradual introduction, plenty of patience, and enough space for each of them to have their own retreat while they get used to one another.Queenie gets along well with dogs her own size and with bigger dogs too. She isn't very interested in other dogs, since her attention is mostly on people. She doesn't run around and play with them, but she doesn't push them away either, and she's happy to share a cushion. She doesn't guard her food or toys.Behaviours & Training: Queenie uses an indoor pad. She walks well on a leash and harness and doesn't react to other dogs, cars, or motorbikes. She rides well in the car and behaves well at the vet. Baths, nail trims, and brushing all go smoothly. She has no chewing habits, and she knows sit and wait. She barks when someone arrives, but she stops when asked. Because she loves people so much, she may cry out when she's left alone, so she'll be happiest in a home where someone is around most of the day.Health & Diet: Queenie is spayed, dewormed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. She takes monthly parasite preventatives. She has no known allergies and no history of surgeries or treatments. Her teeth are fairly clean, and a dental cleaning is scheduled. She has passed the veterinary screening and is healthy and ready for a forever home. She eats kibble twice a day and has not shown any food allergies or sensitivities so far. She's a bit of a picky eater.Ideal Home: Queenie is a lovely, affectionate, and easygoing girl, but she doesn't like being on her own. When she's left alone, she's likely to bark and cry. For that reason, her new home must have at least two people, and the more people in the household, the better, so she's rarely left alone. We're also only considering detached houses, not condos or apartments, so she can settle in at her own pace without worrying about the neighbours. We're looking for an adopter who is very patient and has experience helping a dog with separation anxiety.We believe this will get better once she settles into her new home, though it may take some time. Queenie will be happiest with a family who rarely leaves her alone, where she can finally relax and feel at home.
