Francis Apr 24 Standard Poodle Pacolet, SC

Date into Rescue: 4/22/2024
Reason for being in rescue: hoarding case
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Francis is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.
Weight: 43 lbs
Height: 19 in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Adoption Fee: $599

Fence needed? Yes, Francis requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller

What kind of home would be best for me? Francis loves her puppy friends, and we know for a fact she needs to be in a home with a canine brother or sister. Better yet BOTH! Francis thrives in a group environment and if you're looking for a third dog who just wants guidance in her life Francis is your best bet! She spends her days tumbling through green grass with her best friends and when it's time to come inside she hurries along at the back of the pack. Francis would love to go on slow walks around the neighborhood with you and her furry companion, and though she may not know how to walk the best on a leash she will try her best and follow your guiding hand. If these new situations may be a little taxing at first Francis always follows a strong leader without hesitation and once you show her you've got her under your wing Francis will jump into any situation with a reverence to your efforts! Francis has met our resident rescue cats and was indifferent to them.

What is my personality like? Francis arrived in rescue as part of a hoarding case. We would say Francis lives for the long haul. She loves to play hard to get but give her some time to warm up to the idea of pets and treats and you've won her sweet little heart. Francis is most definitely a lover and not a fighter, and she's a follower to the heart.

Francis has experienced a little less than most dogs in her life, nonetheless, she has not let this hold her back. Francis just follows better than she leads and she's okay with that! She's rusty on her basic commands like sit and stay or lay down but Francis is a calm and sweet dog with the yearning potential to learn. When it's time to eat she follows her caregivers, comes inside when told, and crates herself readily for a bowl of food or a treat. Francis loves guidance, we like to think she would be the perfect college graduate. Eager to learn and ready to put her new skills into practice. Francis is sweet and forgiving and even through her slight shyness, she loves a good pet or tasty treat!

How do I act when I first meet new people? Francis is very cautious and shy with people. She's a little afraid of people right now. Francis is learning to trust people and will come up to sniff you. We are working with her on her trust issue, and we see slow improvement. Her special adopter needs to understand she will be a project under development.

Other tips and tidbits: Francis arrived in rescue as part of a hoarding case so we have very little information on her past. Based on her overall health and condition, she is estimated at 4 years old. We celebrate her birthday 4/16/2020.

House trained? Dogs can be house-trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule if a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A doghouse trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill based on your schedule.