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We believe that humans made a pact with our pets when we domesticated them.
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The number of abandoned and abused poodles is on the rise
at an alarming rate. In Florida, nearly 800,000 homeless cats and dogs
are euthanized every year. (For accurate details, see the
Florida Plate for Paws web site.)
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Rescue, then, is a significant factor in the solution to this shocking crisis.
As much as humanly possible,
our goal is to make excellent matches for the happiness of
both two-legged and four-legged creatures!
The rescue process works like this:
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We learn about poodles needing rescue through local animal shelters,
groomers, veterinarians and individuals.
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The poodle is picked up and, if its health record is unknown,
taken to a veterinarian to be brought up to date on shots.
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The dog is also spayed or neutered if needed. Often dogs require a de-worming medication
as well as vaccinations, flea prevention and heartworm prevention.
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Then we use whatever information we have about the dog to place it in
the most appropriate available foster home.
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The foster volunteer cares for the dog, taking it to the vet when needed,
helping to restore the dog to health, whether its needs were emotional or physical.
Most of our dogs are injured both emotionally and physically from the effects of
abuse and neglect.
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While in foster care, the volunteer comes to love, know and understand the dog,
and assists in the placement process to find the best possible home for
that dog's individual needs.
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Coastal Poodle carefully screens all prospective owners to ensure the dogs
will have caring and responsible homes.
Personality, age, temperament and size are matched to prospective owners
to ensure the adoption is permanent. After all, our dogs have already suffered
rejection at the hands of at least one prior owner.
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