We had a standard poodle who was a year old from a wonderful breeder who did everything right for her puppies. Luke was a year old and I thought we should have one more. The more I thought about it and how fortunate Luke was and we were I thought I should investigate a rescue. The nightmares began. I put my name out there and the stories and offers to take adult dogs will haunt me forever. There was one I felt needed us the most. He was an 11 month old AKC standard apricot poodle. Born to a less than reputable breeder with the economy and remote location he was unsold. He spent the winter in frigid cold - outside - when he was first spotted he was eating a deer carcus, matted to the point of abscesses,
horrible ear infections infested with whip worms and more. A Breeder who is also a nurse paid $35 for him brought him to her house and "cleaned him up" for 2 weeks. We took over from there. His name is Teddie Bear and he is the most loving and gentle dog you will ever meet. He loves people and animals - why I couldn't tell you. He was a little shy but big brother Luke is giving him back his confidence. He is in a happy and loved home now.
Wappingers, NY
