Miniature Poodle puppies and dogs in Morgan Hill, California

Meet Archie:  a Sweet, Gentle, Well-Mannered Poodle Looking for His Forever Home If you're looking for an easygoing and adorable canine companion, Archie might be exactly the dog for you! Archie is a mellow, affectionate five-year-old poodle who has handled change with grace. He came to us after his former family decided he no longer fit into their lives, but instead of shutting down, Archie has continued to show the world nothing but love, trust, and sweetness. Since arriving in his foster home, Archie has truly blossomed. He’s slimming down beautifully with healthy meals and gentle exercise, enjoys strolls around the neighborhood, and absolutely loves exploring the yard and chasing the occasional squirrel. He’s calm, polite, and incredibly well-mannered.  Archie is fully vetted, microchipped, has had a dental, and barely sheds. He’s great with children, adults, other dogs, and has an affectionate, loving presence without ever being overwhelming. He walks nicely on leash, listens beautifully, and sleeps peacefully through the night. When left alone, he simply rests, waiting patiently until his people return. His foster family says it best: “Archie is perfect. He’s smart, gentle, food-motivated, playful in the sweetest way, and so easy to live with. He loves his walks, cuddles, and cozy naps — and he’s been an absolute joy in our home.” Archie isn’t looking for anything extravagant, just a home where he’ll be loved, included, and considered part of the family. If reading about Archie tugged at your heartstrings, Archie might be the perfect pup for you. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143    Interested in meeting Archie? Fill out our application to help us learn more about you and your household: www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow One Planet Rescue December 3, 2025, 5:39 pm

Weight: 19.5lbs (currently on a diet) Boson is a 4.5-year-old poodle mix who is thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply bonded to the people he trusts. He enjoys walks and exploring the world at his own pace, especially when given the space to observe and process his surroundings.Boson can be selective with both people and other dogs and does best with calm, predictable interactions. New environments and unfamiliar individuals can feel overwhelming to him, so he benefits from slow, structured introductions and handlers who are attentive to his body language. While it may take time for Boson to feel comfortable, once trust is established he is affectionate, loyal, and highly engaged with his people.Boson is looking for a calm home with a dog-savvy adopter who will allow him to settle in at his own pace and continue supporting his positive progress.Interested in meeting Boson? His meet-and-greet process will be a little different to help set everyone up for success. The first step will be a meet and greet with our behavior specialist. Please contact us to learn more and see if Boson might be the right fit—we’d love to talk with you! We are open 11am-5pm Tues-Sun.

Mango is a delightful Poodle mix with a heart full of affection and energy. He is incredibly playful and can never have enough balls and he absolutely loves running around and playing. Mango is also a big fan of giving unlimited sweet kisses and is a very affectionate companion. Rehoming Mango is the hardest decision I ever had to make. I want nothing but the best for him, and doing this out of love and concern for his well-being. He truly deserves a safe, nurturing, and loving forever home. What He Needs: Mango is looking for an experienced adopter who can provide a calm, understanding environment. He is reactive at times and gets a bit scared by loud noises, so a patient and loving home is essential. Ideal Home: Mango would thrive with someone who has experience with reactive dogs and can offer consistent training and positive reinforcement. He's a loving, playful pup who deserves the best. Adoption fee is to ensure a committed, experienced home. Fee may be flexible.

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All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption fee: $750 Meet Gumdrop — a petite 4–5 month old Terri-poo weighing about 7–8 pounds, with a tender heart and a quietly endearing personality.   Gumdrop’s story begins in the shelter, where she was found plastered to the back of her kennel, shaking with fear. Fast forward to today, and while she is still a shy and sensitive girl, she has made incredible progress. With patience, consistency, and gentle reassurance, Gumdrop has truly begun to blossom. She has already shown just how much love she has to give once she feels safe.   Daily Routine   Gumdrop wakes up around 7:00–7:30 am in her crate. While she isn’t thrilled about crate time and may protest briefly, she always settles and does very well overnight. First thing in the morning she goes outside to do her business and does an excellent job using her designated potty area. She has had no overnight or indoor accidents.   Breakfast is around 8:00 am, followed by some relaxed roaming time. Gumdrop’s favorite spot is the couch, where she happily settles onto her fluffy pillow, chew stick in paw, soaking up quiet companionship. She loves cuddles, gentle pets, and simply being near her people. She often naps there until late morning, when she goes out again for another potty break.   If the weather cooperates, she enjoys roaming the backyard alongside the resident dogs, sniffing and exploring at her own pace. Lunch is around 2:00 pm, after which she happily returns to her fluffy pillow on the couch. While she will occasionally hop down to explore, she strongly prefers being on the couch as long as someone is nearby.   Gumdrop hangs out with the family throughout the afternoon and evening and is taken outside every 3–4 hours, which has helped her maintain her excellent potty habits. Dinner is around 7:00 pm, followed by some relaxed indoor roaming before—once again—answering the call of her beloved fluffy pillow. Bedtime is around 10:00 pm, when she goes into her crate and settles for the night.   Personality   Gumdrop is a gentle, sensitive soul. She was extremely shy when she first arrived and still takes time to warm up, but her desire for affection is unmistakable. She wants to trust—her tail wags, she watches you closely, and she lingers nearby—but sudden movements can make her retreat. With slow movements and soft encouragement, she will eventually settle so you can pick her up. Once she’s in your arms, she melts completely and is visibly happy.   When she feels comfortable, Gumdrop loves cuddling, being petted, and giving sweet kisses. She is always aware of where her people and dog friends are, keeping a quiet eye on everyone. She is not aggressive toward people or dogs and shows gentle manners overall. Her only true nemesis appears to be squirrels, which inspire some barking and growling driven more by nervous excitement than aggression.   Other Dogs & Social Life   Gumdrop currently lives with two large dogs (40 and 80 pounds) and does wonderfully with them. She especially enjoys playing with and cuddling her golden doodle foster sibling. When she first arrived, she did briefly growl at the resident dogs, but that phase passed within 24 hours. She also previously loved playing with a puppy foster sibling who has since been adopted, showing she can enjoy canine companionship of many sizes.   She has not yet been leash-walked due to vaccination status, but she has gone on “walks” in a sling alongside the larger dogs. She clearly prefers being included and close to her canine friends. She may bark or growl when seeing other dogs or squirrels while out, but this appears to be nervous energy rather than aggression.   Playfulness & Energy Level   Gumdrop is friendly and playful, but she is not a high-energy puppy. She enjoys roaming, sniffing, and doing short bursts of running in the yard, but her true happiness lies in lounging on the couch, perched on her fluffy pillow, patiently waiting for pets and affection. Her lower energy level makes her a wonderful companion for a calm household.   Training & Manners   Housetraining: Excellent when taken outside regularly; no pee pads (she considers those toys).   Crate training: Reluctant but successful; settles after a short protest.   Chewing: Minimal and appropriate—she prefers chew toys.   Teething: Very gentle; she licks rather than nips.   Barking: Mostly at squirrels, dogs, or when other dogs bark.   Visitors: Calm and quiet when people enter the home or walk by.   Digging: None observed.   Ideal Home   Gumdrop would thrive in a calm, adult-focused home where her sensitive nature is respected. Older teens would likely be fine, but younger children—with their quick movements and louder energy—may be overwhelming for her. A home with another gentle dog would be a bonus, though she may need a short adjustment period. She does best with patience, routine, and understanding as she continues to build confidence.   A Favorite Moment   One evening, Gumdrop was relaxing on her fluffy pillow watching TV when a dog appeared on the screen. She immediately growled and barked at the “TV dog,” stopping as soon as it disappeared—then continuing to stare at the screen just in case it returned. Equal parts serious and hilarious, it perfectly captured her cautious but curious nature.   Final Thoughts   Gumdrop is an incredibly sweet, affectionate little dog who simply needs time to feel safe. She has already come so far in just two weeks and clearly wants connection and love—she just needs someone willing to move at her pace. With patience and consistency, she will reward her future family with deep loyalty, gentle affection, and lots of cozy couch cuddles.December 22, 2025, 4:26 pm

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption fee: $750 Meet Mr. Darcy — a 3 year old, 22-lb Poodle mix with movie-star good looks, a brilliant brain, and a heart that beats for closeness. Mr. Darcy came to DPS from the shelter alongside his buddy (possibly girlfriend!) Lady Elizabeth, and he has settled into foster life showing exactly why everyone falls for him so quickly.   Daily Life & Routine Mr. Darcy thrives on a predictable, cozy routine. His mornings begin around 8:00 am with a 10-minute potty break in the backyard, followed by breakfast. Around noon, he enjoys a 20-minute backyard play session filled with sniffing, exploring, and the occasional zoomie. The afternoon is mostly for napping or quietly observing the world from his enclosure gate— interrupted by several short snuggle breaks with his foster. He heads out for another potty break around 4:00 pm, eats dinner at 6:00 pm, and then enjoys a 20–30 minute walk or backyard play session. Evenings from 7:00–10:00 pm are spent happily relaxing in his enclosure while frequently popping out for affection and company, followed by a final potty break at 10:00 pm.   On his first night, Mr. Darcy struggled when left alone and vocalized quite a bit. With the help of some bedtime meds, he now sleeps quietly through the night.   Personality & Temperament Mr. Darcy is exceptionally smart, affectionate, and playful— and a true Velcro dog at heart. His greatest joy is being close to his people and soaking up affection. He learned how to use a doggy screen door and ramp to the backyard almost immediately (a first for his foster!), knows “sit,” and is highly treat-motivated, making him a joy to train. When someone enters his enclosure, he immediately trots over for pets, rolls onto his back, and happily requests belly rubs.   He is absolutely a cuddler and snuggler, preferring calm, gentle affection—especially with new people. He communicates clearly and appropriately if something makes him uncomfortable, such as overly rough play, which shows his good boundaries and emotional awareness.   Mr. Darcy does experience a bit of separation anxiety when left alone, barking and whining, but will definitely make progress with some alone-time training. With people nearby, however, he settles beautifully and can quietly relax for hours.   Social Skills Mr. Darcy is friendly and thoughtful with other dogs. He lives with a medium-sized reactive resident dog and consistently approaches her with a wagging tail while giving her respectful space. He attempts polite play invitations with play bows and gentle body language and seems to read canine cues very well. On walks, he is non-reactive to other dogs and children. He has not been tested with cats.   Energy Level & Play Style He is a medium-energy dog— happy to go on walks or even a longer outing, but just as content relaxing nearby. He doesn’t show much interest in most toys yet, possibly because he’s still learning how to play. He does enjoy his lambie on occasion and especially likes puzzle-style enrichment, such as digging treats out of a soft treat ball. He would likely enjoy having another friendly dog in the home, though it’s not required.   Leash & Manners Mr. Darcy has been out on walks and does pull a bit on leash, but he responds very well to gentle correction and is clearly eager to learn. He does not chase squirrels and does not bark at other dogs.   Housetraining & Home Habits Mr. Darcy appears mostly to completely house-trained. He has occasionally peed on potty pads. He uses a doggy door confidently. While he isn’t crated in foster care, he does well in an enclosure area when people are home and does not chew or destroy household items. He does not dig, bark at passersby, or vocalize unnecessarily.   Ideal Home Mr. Darcy would thrive in a home where companionship is part of daily life and his people enjoy having a devoted, affectionate dog close by. He would benefit from consistent routines, positive-reinforcement training, daily walks, and mental enrichment. He could do well in an apartment or house and would likely love having a friendly canine companion, though he would also be happy as the center of someone’s world. His future family should be patient and committed to helping him feel secure as he continues building confidence.   Why Mr. Darcy Is Special Mr. Darcy is the full package: incredibly smart, deeply affectionate, calm yet playful, and wonderfully polite. He takes treats gently, isn’t mouthy or jumpy, and has just the right amount of energy for both adventures and couch time. He’s non-shedding, travel-friendly, and beautifully attuned to his people.   A Favorite Quirk One of his foster’s favorite things is how Mr. Darcy sneaks his nose under your hand to demand affection. Even cuter? When you try to leave his area, he’ll dart in front of you and dramatically flop onto his back, belly up, ensuring you simply must stay a little longer and give him more love.   Mr. Darcy is ready to charm his way into a forever home—preferably one with open hands, a soft couch, and plenty of time for snuggles.December 21, 2025, 9:53 pm