Poppy - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

Poppy was surrendered to the Humane Society awhile back, but was consistently overlooked. Prior to being surrendered, she did suffer a hematoma in her ear (a blood vessel popped). When left untreated, a hematoma that heals on its own tends to cauliflower, leaving her with a crinkly ear. That’s the only reason we can come up with that she was being overlooked, because otherwise she has the sweetest, tender, patient personality!

Details

Nicknames: Poppy
Age: 2-3 years (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 33lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 33-35lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Lab/Retriever/Low Rider
Shedding: Is medium to long haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

How we ALL love Poppy. Poppy is a special, once-in-a-lifetime, kind of dog. She is sweet, affectionate, patient, playful, and fun! She has the personality of a lab and golden retriever, but stuck in a smaller breed’s body, tapping out at 30ish-lbs.

She’s been foster with a family with twin kids, cats, and a resident dog and foster puppy. She does fantastic with everyone! She curls up next to kids during homework and tv time without being too needy, she ignores the cats, and she loves to play with both the resident adult dog and the foster puppy. She can’t quite catch up with her speedy foster brother, even though she tries her hardest, so instead she yelps out in defeat. She has no problem telling the pups when she’s had enough play, without hurting their feelings. She loves to show off her tricks, knows how to sit and shake. And is so excited, will give you her second paw to shake before you are done shaking the first.

Poppy is a little shadow to her humans, and does have some MINOR separation anxiety. She whines for a few minutes after you leave her in a crate (whether you are home or going out), and if you are out of her sight, she gives a few whimpers trying to get to you. She takes redirection well with a firm, “hush.” Because of this, her adopter will need to make sure she has daily alone time so she does not become too co-dependent.

Poppy has had the opportunity to spend some time with our experienced foster prior to her arrival up north. We LOOK FORWARD to Poppy working with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because we have already started implement the foundational elements of this style of training, and she’s done amazingly well. The first session is covered by us, and our recommended trainers will continue to work on confidence, manners, reliability, and FUN.

Needs

  • Poppy is well balanced gal. She’s active and playful, and will do well with regular routine of walks and playtime. But she’s equally a snuggle bug who likes to curl up with her humans and a good book.

  • Poppy would love a backyard, but it’s not required. She’s a go-with-the-flow kind of pup!

  • Because of her mild separation anxiety, Poppy needs an adopter willing to continue to use the crate to give her some solo time on a daily basis. We don’t want to see the mild anxiety become problematic.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

January - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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