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Meet Snoopy A Friendly, Gentle Gentleman Ready for His Forever Home Breed: Poodle Gender: Male | Age: 09/10/2018 | Weight/Size: 18 lbs (Small) Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: ❤️ Friendly | Loving | Sweet | Gentle Medical: ✔️ Neutered | ✔️ Vaccinations Up to Date Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality & Breed Information Snoopy is a sweet 8-year-old Poodle weighing approximately 18 pounds. This friendly little gentleman is looking for a loving family and a comfortable home where he can enjoy the next chapter of his life. Snoopy is friendly with other dogs and good with children. His compatibility with cats is currently unknown. At eight years old, Snoopy has the wonderful qualities that often come with a mature dog. He's past the demanding puppy stage, but he still needs companionship, exercise, enrichment, and opportunities to enjoy life with his people. Poodles are known for being intelligent, affectionate, people-oriented, and highly trainable. They often develop strong bonds with their families and enjoy being included in daily activities. Snoopy may be just as happy joining his family for a neighborhood walk as he is settling in nearby for some quiet time together. His future family should provide: Plenty of love and companionship Daily walks and appropriate exercise Mental stimulation and enrichment Positive-reinforcement training Regular grooming and brushing Consistent household routines Comfortable places to rest Continued veterinary care A safe indoor home A lifelong commitment Poodle coats require regular grooming and maintenance to prevent painful mats and keep the skin and coat healthy. His adopter should be prepared for routine brushing and professional grooming throughout his life. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Even though Snoopy is eight years old, moving into a new home is still a major transition. He should be given time to become comfortable with his new people, surroundings, and routine. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, and even dogs who previously had good household manners may need reminders after a major change. His family should be prepared to reinforce: House training as needed Leash manners Basic commands Household boundaries Calm and consistent routines Comfortable handling and grooming Positive reinforcement, patience, and consistency will help Snoopy understand what is expected of him while building trust with his new family. Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule: 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to understand his new household routine 3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home Snoopy shouldn't be rushed. Give him the opportunity to settle in at his own pace and discover that his new home is a safe place where he belongs. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Snoopy is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. At eight years old, he's entering his senior years, making preventative veterinary care increasingly important. His future family should work with their veterinarian to establish an appropriate wellness plan for him. His ongoing care should include: Regular veterinary wellness examinations Senior wellness exams and bloodwork as recommended Recommended vaccinations and boosters Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention Routine dental examinations and dental care Quality nutrition and healthy weight management Daily exercise appropriate for his age Regular professional grooming and brushing Nail and ear care Monitoring for changes in mobility, vision, hearing, appetite, or behavior Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs A safe and comfortable indoor home Older dogs can still have many wonderful years ahead of them. Keeping Snoopy active, lean, mentally engaged, and medically well cared for will help him enjoy those years to the fullest. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Snoopy, please complete an adoption application at: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to helping deserving dogs find safe, loving, permanent homes. Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Snoopy may be eight years old, but love doesn't have an expiration date. He's a friendly, sweet little gentleman who deserves to spend the years ahead knowing exactly where he belongs. Give Snoopy his forever home, and you'll gain a loyal companion who's ready to make himself part of the family.