Marcellus
Adoption Status: Pending
Gender: Male
Breed: Mini Poodle
Age: Est DOB: 09/2023
Weight: 18 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Marcellus is a super handsome boy who was recently welcomed to rescue. He is so adorable and is hoping to find a patient family of his own soon!
A Note from the Foster: I’ve had the pleasure of fostering Marcellus, and watching him slowly come out of his shell has been incredibly rewarding. He’s a shy, sensitive boy who’s still learning to trust the world around him. New people—especially men—make him nervous, but he’s making progress every day. He likes to stay close to me, and while he’s not quite ready for snuggles, he finds comfort in being nearby.
Marcellus lives with my large lab mix, and while he doesn’t engage much, he coexists peacefully. Recently, he’s started to show interest in toys—and socks, which he finds especially entertaining! He’s working on house training and does well with a consistent routine. Leash walks are still a bit scary for him, so a fenced-in yard would be best while he builds confidence.
Marcellus will need a patient and understanding family to help him continue building confidence. He’s still adjusting to new people and situations, and progress may be slow at times. A calm home, a predictable routine, and family who are willing to go at his pace will be key to his success. He’s not the kind of dog who’s ready for adventure right away—but with time and support, he has the potential to grow into a loyal companion.
Marcellus is scheduled for his neuter surgery and dental cleaning on December 4th and is eligible for our foster-to-adopt program. We are currently seeking applicants who are open to doing a foster-to-adopt, rather than waiting until after his surgery to move forward with adoption. This gives Macellus the opportunity to start bonding with his forever family while he completes his veterinary care. If interested, please submit an adoption application (not a foster application).
Adoption Fee: $560 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
