Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home. Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. Our job is to find those someone's. Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog. They come to us because they want to give a dog a home. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families. Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today. We'll update as more information is known. Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days? If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application. You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side. You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available. Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes? Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email. We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team Date into Rescue: 07/15/2025 Reason for being in rescue: Mike was found as a stray and landed at a NC shelter. Carolina Poodle Rescue pulled him from the shelter. Foster location: Foster Home in Raleigh, NC Special Needs? Mike is neutered, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. Mike arrived in rescue with a right eye thta had collapsed and needed to be removed. He has a permanent wink! He has a cataract in his left eye. Given his age estimate, we have elected not to attempt restorative vision surgery on the left eye. He will be adopted on a medical addendum that acknowledges this. Our best estimate is that Mike is a maltese mix, but only a DNA test will tell. We won't guarantee that he is hypoallergenic or that he won't shed. Weight: 8 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $199 - This adoption fee will be increasing effective 11/01/2025. Fence needed? No, though he'd love one What kind of home would be best for me? Mike is a dog that wants his people. He is in a foster home with large and small dogs, as well as cats. While he is fine with them, he does like to boss them around and would be happier as your only dog. He's indifferent to cats. Mike enjoys being outside and would welcome daily walks. He understands if you work outside of the home, as long as you can provide a mid-day potty break. Mike is equal parts independent and snuggly. He is definitely not a velcro dog, but has a big heart that he's eager to share. What is my personality like? Meet Mike, a smaller senior with one eye and the energy of a teenager! He’s a little bossy with his canine siblings—quick to bark and remind them he’s the big man on campus—but with people, he’s all play, bounces, and the cutest yoga poses. Mike loves sniffing around his fenced yard, would be a great walking buddy, and rides well in the car. While toys don’t interest him much, he makes up for it with his love of big, comfy beds where he happily snoozes at night. Mike is continuing to work on house training in his foster home. We strongly recommend belly bands for this sometimes-naughty boy! Mike is ready to bring joy, laughter, and a little bit of sass to his forever home. How do I act when I first meet new people? Mike is a friendly guy. He's going to give you an introductory sniff and then will jump up on your leg for pets. If you're really lucky, he'll show you his best downward dog yoga pose and ask you to play! Other tips and tidbits: The shelter estimated Mike at 13 years old and celebrates his birthday 07/5/2012. He acts MUCH younger than his. House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule. Please note - we do not ship dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip. Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina. To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc. Others here may be a better fit for you. It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description. Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a dog not in our listings yet. We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR. January 15, 2026, 9:18 pm
