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Dealing with Poodle rescue groups (or any dog rescue groups, for that matter), is not like dealing with a business, or a government agency. There will not always be someone to answer the phone when it is convenient for you. And money never talks with good Poodle rescue groups, even though they are all cash-strapped and most run with volunteers. The goal of an ethical Poodle rescue group is to make each dog in their care find a forever home ? not one that’s just going to go kick them out again.

Poodle rescues are advertised on the web, usually listed in Petfinder.com, or might be known by your local all pet animal shelter. The often take in all Poodle types and Poodle mixes, but this is not always the case. Some will specialize in Standard Poodles, for example. Be sure you know what Poodle type the rescue group focuses on. They usually have adult, larger dogs, sometimes with papers. They will not have Teacup Poodles, which are not recognized by the American Kennel Club.

A good Poodle rescue centre’s website will only let you apply for a dog, not put one on reserve. The application should be lengthy, almost to the point of making you cry, and should quiz you on your current knowledge of Poodle information on their care and handling.

A good Poodle rescue centre will also ask you for personal references, usually from your veterinarian and a professional groomer. Poodle rescues usually do background checks on you and give your home a check.

Expect to have your home checked out (they won’t go in the medicine cabinet or the underwear drawer, don’t worry!) Expect to be given advice again and again no matter how much experience you have with dogs in your past. You don’t have the final say on if and which dog you get ? the Poodle rescue centre does.

Most Poodle rescue centres are not in one central location. In other words, they are usually not like your local pound, only filled with Poodles and nothing else. A Poodle rescue centre is usually made up of a network of foster homes around the immediate area. You would have to go meet the dog you are thinking of adopting at the foster home. There sometimes will be a few meetings before you are allowed to take the dog home.

Also expect a good Poodle rescue to do surprise check ups on how you and your new best friend are getting along. And Poodle rescue volunteer workers are great for turning for help and advice on all things dog. They might not be able to get back to you right away, but they usually do within 48 hours.

The Poodle rescue workers will often give your home a thorough check before you are allowed to bring a dog home. The process takes a while, but a Poodle for a friend is worth the wait.

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