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Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida Saving Dogs in Need Poodle and Pooch Rescue is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that saves dogs that truly need help. We have saved over 5,200 dogs since 2008.
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We rescue the "leftovers" from animal control, the dogs nobody wants because they're older or suffer from neglect, abuse or have a medical need. Their "last" day becomes the first day of their new life. We provide the veterinary care they need, a foster family they love and when they're ready, we adopt them to a family who cherishes them. We are all volunteers so your tax-deductible donation goes

directly to help the dogs. Please help us save even more with a donation marked "Special Needs". Our greatest need is for donations for our Special Needs dogs who are listed on the "Save a Dog" page on our website at www.PPRFL.org.

🚨 Sally Pupdate! 🚨 Our sweet Sally, who was hit by a car, recently moved to a foster home where she can continue to heal...
18/01/2025

🚨 Sally Pupdate! 🚨

Our sweet Sally, who was hit by a car, recently moved to a foster home where she can continue to heal. After her spleen was removed and her bladder repaired, Sally had a second surgery with a specialist to repair her broken pelvis. Now, Sally just needs a lot of TLC.

Sally’s foster family is doting on her and showering her with love. They are amazing humans who have been so incredibly patient with her. Sally could not physically move outside in order to go potty for the first few days, so her foster parents were regularly cleaning up after her and replacing her bedding. They reported that she really wanted to go outside and even made the effort to move when they opened the door for her. But it was a few days before she finally had the strength to move her fragile, healing body from one place to another. She just recently managed to navigate outside and went potty (woohoo!), but she is still very wobbly.

Sally’s foster mom shared, “She wants to get as close as possible for scratches and kisses. We had a maaaaaajor belly scratching moment before bed. She fell asleep on her back and started snoring, haha! She’s is so trusting and sweet. We are so proud of her!”

With her incredible foster family supporting her every wobbly step of the way, Sally’s future is looking brighter already! 🌟

Meet Rex,  a 3-year-old 19-lb terrier blend!General Behavior: Rex is a good boy. He's energetic and acts like a puppy, y...
17/01/2025

Meet Rex, a 3-year-old 19-lb terrier blend!

General Behavior: Rex is a good boy. He's energetic and acts like a puppy, yet knows the beauty of a good nap. He loves to follow and snuggle up next to his person. He sleeps in his bed at times, yet prefers to sleep under the covers most of the time. He lifts the blankets and buries himself for a warm sleep.

Likes & Dislikes: Rex loves the toys and will bring them to you to toss back. He is also a foodie who loves eating.

Training: Rex is a smart cookie—or, he’s smart for cookies. He likes his treats and is working on his sit and stay remarkably. He’s making good progress with housetraining if let out frequently. He is, however, nervous around vacuum cleaners, brooms, or when he is touched unexpectedly, so he will need a dog-savvy owner who can keep building his confidence.

Medical: Rex is a currently being treated for urine crystals with a daily pill that costs about $10 for a two month supply, but he will soon be a healthy boy! He just needs his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.

Other Animals: Rex plays well with both dogs and cats.

Children: Rex needs a home with understanding, kind teens or no children, due to his nerves.

Home: Rex would do well in a single-family home with a securely fenced yard or an apartment or condo where someone could take him out regularly.

Grooming: Rex should not require much elaborate grooming beyond baths and brushing.

Overall: Rex is adorable just the way he is and there's a perfect forever home for him that understands all of his loving qualities and quirks.

Can you give Rex the loving home this wonderful dog deserves? Then visit our website www.pprfl.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered, and he has just had his teeth cleaned.

➡️➡️ Note: If this dog is listed on our site, then they are still available and we’re accepting applications. If they are not listed, they are either pending adoption or adopted. The post will be updated when the adoption is official. All dogs are in foster homes and an app is required in order for us to connect you to the foster family.

Thongue out Thursday We know, we know.  Nero’s blep isn’t what you had in mind for our twist on Tongue out Tuesday. Buuu...
16/01/2025

Thongue out Thursday

We know, we know. Nero’s blep isn’t what you had in mind for our twist on Tongue out Tuesday. Buuuut….thith little blep ith adorable.

If you want to make Nero yours, just visit us at www.pprfl.org for his full bio and the application to adopt.

15/01/2025

Sally, who was recently hit by a car, is now recovering in a loving foster home and took a few wobbly steps this week with some sweet encouragement from her foster mom.

We are so incredibly grateful for our foster volunteers who give our dogs warm, loving spaces to rest and heal from their traumatic pasts. We simply could not do what we do without their help. ❤️‍🩹

We love to see the many creative ways our followers support our rescue efforts, and here’s one paw’some example! Our fri...
15/01/2025

We love to see the many creative ways our followers support our rescue efforts, and here’s one paw’some example!

Our friend Andy is hosting a birthday party this weekend, and to honor his late pup, he’d like to raise money for Poodle and Pooch Rescue as part of the celebration.

The “pawty” takes place this Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Stagger Inn in downtown Orlando, starting at 1pm. All day long, Tito's Handmade Vodka will donate a BarkBox and at least $1 to our rescue for every Tito’s beverage sold!

This is a wonderful way to raise a glass, remember a special pup, and support dogs in need. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by to toast Andy with a Tito’s beverage and thank him for helping our dogs.

Whether you stop by for a drink this weekend or decide to host a similar fundraising event of your own, your support means the world to us! 🐶

On these chilly days, it’s important to remember to slow down, take a nap, and enjoy a nice warm sunspot.Mimi is showing...
14/01/2025

On these chilly days, it’s important to remember to slow down, take a nap, and enjoy a nice warm sunspot.

Mimi is showing us exactly how it’s done as she gets ready for her listing and upcoming Adoptable Dog debut.

Until then, you can see all of our currently available pups at https://poodleandpoochrescue.org/adoptable-dogs/

⭐️ Volunteer Spotlight ⭐️ Meet Dawn!After Dawn and her husband, Kevin, moved to Florida from Ohio several years ago, she...
13/01/2025

⭐️ Volunteer Spotlight ⭐️
Meet Dawn!

After Dawn and her husband, Kevin, moved to Florida from Ohio several years ago, she knew she wanted to continue her lifelong commitment to helping homeless dogs.

She reached out to a half-dozen rescues in spring 2023, and Poodle and Pooch responded within an hour. Dawn has made a huge impact in our rescue. She fosters, transports dogs, organizes events and writes the pup bios.

“I love trying to capture what I get from the bio form and putting it into a fun format that makes people want to meet the dog,” she says.

Dawn’s biggest – and most fulfilling – challenge just might be when she started fostering Putnam, one of more than 200 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Putnam County.

Putnam, a sweet Yorkie-Poodle blend, has no back paws. Dawn’s 10-year-old pup Bauer had surgery, so taking in another dog would be difficult. “But I couldn’t stand the thought of him not having a home,” she says.

When she and her husband brought Putnam home, they were “100 percent fostering,” she says.

The plan was to have prosthetics made for Putnam’s missing back paws, and Dawn wanted to see him through that. Putnam got the prosthetics in August, but then two weeks later, he broke his leg. That meant surgery and a six- to eight-week recovery.

“At that point, I said, ‘he’s not going anywhere.’ We officially adopted him.’’

As our newest board member, Dawn stays busy doing everything she can to help the never-ending list of dogs that need to be rescued.

“I understand that life happens, but I am surprised at the sheer volume of requests from owners wanting to surrender their dogs,” Dawn says. “So many of the reasons that people surrender their dogs is heartbreaking.”

Dawn is happy to be in the trenches with so many other dedicated volunteers.

“Our volunteers step up time after time after time,” she says. “Everyone is in it for the dogs. That’s the bottom line.”

You’re amazing, Dawn! Thanks for everything you do.

To kick off the new year, Kali is decluttering for a cause. And you can, too!Did you know when you sell items on eBay, y...
12/01/2025

To kick off the new year, Kali is decluttering for a cause. And you can, too!

Did you know when you sell items on eBay, you can donate a portion of sales to a charity of your choice - like Poodle and Pooch Rescue? 🐾

It’s easy:
1️⃣ Create a new listing on eBay.
2️⃣ Click “Donate a portion to charity” and select Poodle and Pooch Rescue as your chosen charity.
3️⃣ Choose the percentage you’d like to donate and finish listing the item.

If you’re savvy with online sales, this is the perfect way to help us out from the comfort of your own home. Your unwanted items can make a big difference for a dog in need! Visit charity.eBay.com to learn more.

And if you prefer shopping over selling, you can also peruse items that will benefit charities when sold. To shop, visit charity.ebay.com, search for your charity of choice and continue scrolling down to find items for sale.

We’re so thankful for the creative ways our community helps save dogs. Your support makes all the difference—thank you! 🙏

🚨 Sally Pupdate! 🚨 We recently introduced you to Sally, a two-year-old pup who had been hit by a car and suffered many i...
11/01/2025

🚨 Sally Pupdate! 🚨

We recently introduced you to Sally, a two-year-old pup who had been hit by a car and suffered many internal injuries. Her spleen was removed and bladder repaired during emergency surgery, and we worried about the possibility of complications during her initial hours of recovery.

We’re relieved to report that Sally is doing better, although it hasn’t been without some struggles and she’s still not out of the woods.

Unfortunately, Sally’s stay in the ER has been lengthier than anticipated, as on top of everything else, she has pneumonia and is receiving nebulizer treatments.

But otherwise, Sally has been brighter, more alert, and started to hold her head up. Her bloodwork is slowly improving and our vet is working on transitioning her from IV pain meds to oral medication. For a few days, our sweet girl had no appetite or interest in food, even after the vet went out to pick up some chicken and baby food just for her. She’s just now starting to eat a bit.

Next up: Sally’s pelvis is broken in three places, so she has an upcoming appointment with a specialist at Blue Pearl, which will result in another surgery.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and sent love for Sally after we shared her story. Your generosity has been overwhelming, particularly because we anticipate that Sally’s vet bills will continue to climb. We believe her ER bills alone will be just over $10K, and she’ll likely rack up thousands of dollars in treatment at Blue Pearl as well.

If you’d like to help out with Sally’s veterinary expenses, you may donate:
❤️‍🩹 Directly through this post
❤️‍🩹 Via PayPal at Give2PPR.com
❤️‍🩹 Via Venmo -poochrescue (last 4 digits: 3089)
❤️‍🩹 Via CashApp at $PPRFLORIDA

Sally’s road to recovery will be a long one but we are committed to staying with her every step of the way. 🫶

Hi, I’m Nero, a 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie. I weigh 12 lbs. I may be named after a Roman emperor, but in r...
10/01/2025

Hi, I’m Nero, a 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie. I weigh 12 lbs. I may be named after a Roman emperor, but in reality I’m the sweetest guy you could ever hope to meet!

General Behavior: Nero is extremely laid-back and low-maintenance. He is healthy and content to snooze all day, snuggle, and eat. He likes to lounge in the lanai area and sniff around the yard. He is not a fan of taking a walk, but will begrudgingly take one if there’s another dog around.

Likes & Dislikes: Nero loves two things in life: food and snuggling. He is happiest sitting next to you on the couch. He’s a big chow hound and has had a hard time losing the extra pounds he needs to lose. He also loves toys and likes to play fetch.

Training: Nero is generally a good boy. He is not housetrained and at his age will very likely not ever be - he does wear a belly band in the house and that works great for him. He is a good passenger on car rides, sleeps in a dog bed at night, and generally has good basic manners.

Medical: Nero only needs his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.

Other Animals: Nero does well with other small dogs. He has not been observed around cats yet, but his foster thinks he’d get along with them.

Children: Nero does NOT like small children so he can’t go to a home with any child under 10 years old.

Home: Nero is not a big barker and would do well in an apartment, condo, or single-family home.

Grooming: Nero will need regular brushing plus professional grooming about every 6-8 weeks.

Overall: Nero will be a wonderful companion for snuggles, snacks, and lots of love.

Is Nero the laid-back hero you need in your life? Then visit our website www.pprfl.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered, and he has just had his teeth cleaned.

➡️➡️ Note: If this dog is listed on our site, then they are still available and we’re accepting applications. If they are not listed, they are either pending adoption or adopted. The post will be updated when the adoption is official. All dogs are in foster homes and an app is required in order for us to connect you to the foster family.

Velcro knows the first week back to work after the holidays is all about “circling back” on unfinished business. So with...
09/01/2025

Velcro knows the first week back to work after the holidays is all about “circling back” on unfinished business. So with that in mind – PER HIS LAST EMAIL – he would like to know if you’re interested in adopting him.

If you have the bandwidth to welcome a new furry team member into your household this year, Velcro would love to touch base. He’s an energetic, people-focused go-getter who’s housetrained, leash-ready and eager to help you optimize your family dynamic. But most importantly, Velcro is more than ready to pivot from his current position in foster care to a full-time role as your loyal companion.

Ready to take this conversation offline? Please visit our website at www.pprfl.org to submit an adoption application for Velcro and let’s move the needle on finding this boy a home!

Butters was ADOPTED!!! 🏡***Note: Butters must be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who ca...
08/01/2025

Butters was ADOPTED!!! 🏡

***Note: Butters must be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who can commit to taking him to his final puppy vetting appointments with PPR's vetting partner. These appointments have already been made and their cost is covered in his adoption donation.***

Hi, I’m Butters! I’m a Pug – Chihuahua blend and I’m just 14 weeks old. At around 6 lbs, I may be tiny, but I have a huge heart! I just want a family of my own to love.

General Behavior: According to Butters’ fosters, he’s absolutely wonderful. They’ve taken him several times to the farmers’ market or for walks down Park Avenue and he struts confidently down the sidewalk and loves all the attention that he gets. He looks very handsome in his sweaters too. After a busy day of modeling and cuddling, he sleeps in a people bed at night and is quite the snuggler.

Likes & Dislikes: Butters has a lot of playful energy and loves toys and loves to steal socks. He also loves going for car rides.

Training: Butters has very good manners for a young puppy and his foster thinks he’ll be very easy to train. He’s very smart and is doing well with his housetraining when he’s let out frequently. He walks well on a leash and is well behaved in the car. For future training, it helps that he has a very healthy appetite and he loves the occasional treat.

Medical: Butters is a healthy boy! He’ll just need his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.

Other Animals: Butters has been living in a home with 5 other mixed-size dogs and he is doing well. He is very social and loves to play tug of war and wrestle with his foster siblings. There are also cats and other small animals in the home and Butters does well with them, too– he’s a lover not a fighter.

Children: Butters is currently in a home with a 10-year-old boy and he loves it. His foster thinks that he would do well in a home with children who will play with him all the time – he loves the energy.

Home: Butters could live in an apartment/condo/townhome or single-family home: he’ll just need daily walks and outdoor play time.

Grooming: Butters should not need too much elaborate grooming, apart from regular brushing.

Overall: Butters will make a great companion dog for any family who can give him a lot of love.

Has Butters buttered you up? Do you live in the Central Florida region? Then visit our website www.pprfl.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered, and he has just had his teeth cleaned.

➡️➡️ Note: If this dog is listed on our site, then they are still available and we’re accepting applications. If they are not listed, they are either pending adoption or adopted. The post will be updated when the adoption is official. All dogs are in foster homes and an app is required in order for us to connect you to the foster family.

Apollo was ADOPTED!!  🏡 Meet Apollo, an almost 2 years old “oodle”who weighs 42 lbs.General Behavior: Apollo just wants ...
07/01/2025

Apollo was ADOPTED!! 🏡

Meet Apollo, an almost 2 years old “oodle”who weighs 42 lbs.

General Behavior: Apollo just wants to be the apple of his people's eye! He loves as much attention as possible, but when his foster is busy, he will lie down on blanket in my office or kitchen and naps. At the end of the day, he will place his head in your lap getting petted for entire movie or ball game. He is generally an active, chill, very sweet boy!

Likes & Dislikes: Apollo loves people-- especially those people who give him lots of cuddles! He plays with toys occasionally. When he gets in the mood to play with his furry toy or ball, he carries it around or plays a little fetch.

Training: The Apollo training program has been a success so far! He is housetrained if let out regularly, he is a good passenger in the car, he walks well on a leash, and he generally has good basic manners. He just needs to work on distinguishing the trash can from the toy box and not leaning on people too heavily.

Medical: Apollo is a healthy boy. He just needs his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.

Other Animals: Apollo does well with other dogs of all sizes! He hasn't been observed around cats yet, but his foster thinks he'd be OK with them.

Children: This gentle giant is great with kids!
Home: Apollo is equally at home in a condo, apartment, or detached house.

Grooming: As a poodle, Apollo will need regular brushing plus professional grooming at least every few weeks.

Overall: Apollo is a great dog for someone who likes to cuddle with their canine friend and desires a nice medium size fellow.

Do you think Apollo is simply out of this world? Then visit our website www.pprfl.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered.

➡️➡️ Note: If this dog is listed on our site, then they are still available and we’re accepting applications. If they are not listed, they are either pending adoption or adopted. The post will be updated when the adoption is official. All dogs are in foster homes and an app is required in order for us to connect you to the foster family

If you made a resolution to be healthier this year, Abby is ready to be your exercise partner and wellness cheerleader! ...
06/01/2025

If you made a resolution to be healthier this year, Abby is ready to be your exercise partner and wellness cheerleader!

Here’s how Abby can help you feel your best:

🐕 Stay Active: Abby loves neighborhood strolls and short games of tug-of-war. She’ll motivate you to get moving and enjoy the great outdoors.

💖 Stress Relief: Abby’s love of belly rubs is the perfect distraction from life’s worries. Spending time with her will help you relax and focus on what truly matters—unconditional love and companionship.

🛌 Relaxation Expert: Abby’s calming presence is perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Start your year off with health, happiness… and Abby! Visit our website at www.pprfl.org for more info on adopting her.

Sally needs our help!This sweet pup had been quietly wandering an Orlando area neighborhood for quite some time, with no...
05/01/2025

Sally needs our help!

This sweet pup had been quietly wandering an Orlando area neighborhood for quite some time, with no signs of ownership, when her world changed in an instant: she was hit by a car.

When Orange County officers found Sally, she was unable to stand or walk. Realizing the severity of her injuries, the county sent out an urgent plea for help and we immediately committed to saving Sally.

Sally was rushed to our emergency vet and monitored all night with hopes that any internal bleeding would subside - but it didn’t. Her abdomen was quickly filling up with blood. As it turns out, Sally’s spleen was lacerated in multiple places and her bladder had ruptured. She underwent emergency surgery to have her spleen removed and bladder repaired.

Sally, estimated to be around two years old, is currently stable and fighting to recover, but she’s not out of the woods yet. Both spleen removal and bladder repairs carry risks of serious complications, and she’s also dealing with internal contusions that require close monitoring.

In her short time with us, this young pup has already stolen the hearts of the veterinary staff. They report that she’s incredibly sweet and they are all fighting for her to survive.

If you’d like to help out with Sally’s veterinary expenses, you may donate:
❤️‍🩹 Directly through this post
❤️‍🩹 Via PayPal at Give2PPR.com
❤️‍🩹 Via Venmo -poochrescue
❤️‍🩹 Via CashApp at $PPRFLORIDA

Thank you! 🙏

Oliver was ADOPTED!! 🏡Meet Oliver, a 3-year-old, 18-lb Terrier blend.General Behavior: Oliver is an affectionate, friend...
04/01/2025

Oliver was ADOPTED!! 🏡

Meet Oliver, a 3-year-old, 18-lb Terrier blend.

General Behavior: Oliver is an affectionate, friendly guy. He loves his people and will greet you with an excited tail wag and “wiggle butt” whenever you come home. After a long day of playing and fun, he sleeps through the night in a dog bed.

Likes & Dislikes: Oliver loves toys and treats! He can’t get enough of toys: if he could talk, he’d say, “Please, sir, I’d like some more!” He’s also a bit of a foodie and is very food-motivated.

Training: Oliver is a good boy! He is housetrained if let out regularly, walks well on a leash, and is a good passenger in the car. In fact, he loves car rides!

Medical: Oliver is a healthy boy! He just needs his monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog.

Other Animals: Oliver generally considers other playful dogs to be his pals and part of the family! He has not been observed around cats, but his foster thinks he'd be OK with them.

Children: Oliver has not been observed around children yet, but this sweet guy would probably be good with them.

Home: Oliver can make himself at home most anywhere: an apartment, condo, or single-family home.

Grooming: Oliver should not require too much elaborate grooming, depending on how long you’d like to keep his coat.

Overall: Oliver will make a wonderful companion for an active family who can love him forever.

Oliver and company: could that be you? Then visit our website www.pprfl.org where you will find the application to adopt. You’ll be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it’s a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered, and he has just had his teeth cleaned.

A cold front is on the horizon here in Central Florida. Perhaps you need a Sunshine fix before the temperatures drop! ☀️...
03/01/2025

A cold front is on the horizon here in Central Florida. Perhaps you need a Sunshine fix before the temperatures drop! ☀️

Four-year-old Sunshine is a sweet and snuggly pup who will brighten your day with her kisses. She has good basic manners, gets along with other dogs and is even friendly with cats. She’s looking for an active family who will give her all the love (and belly rubs) she deserves.

To learn more about adopting Sunshine, visit our website at www.pprfl.org

New year… new toys!Pilaf loves to play, but with this many toys to choose from, sometimes the selection process is more ...
02/01/2025

New year… new toys!

Pilaf loves to play, but with this many toys to choose from, sometimes the selection process is more exhausting than playtime itself… which is how playtime quickly turns into naptime.

If you’d like to play and nap alongside Pilaf this year, visit our website at www.pprfl.org to learn more about Pilaf’s playful puppy personality and our adoption process!

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Poodle and Pooch Rescue is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that saves dogs that truly need help. We rescue the "leftovers" from animal control, the dogs nobody wants because they're older or suffer from neglect, abuse or have a medical need. Their "last" day becomes the first day of their new life. We provide the veterinary care they need, a foster family they love and when they're ready, we adopt them to a family who cherishes them. We are all volunteers so your tax-deductible donation goes directly to help the dogs. We have saved over 4,000 dogs since 2008. Please help us save even more with a donation marked "Special Needs". Our greatest need is for donations for our Special Needs dogs, some of whom you can visit on our website www.pprf.org