10/06/2021
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**THIS IS NOT A DOG I BRED**
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I'm sharing to help out a dear friend who is in a tough spot. Please message with any questions or inquiries and I will put you in touch with his current owner. (His breeder has been contacted and is aware of the situation and need for rehoming.)
Name: Nova
Breed: Standard Poodle
Color: Cafe Au Lait
S*x: Neutered Male
Weight: 45 lbs
Age: 4 Years Old
(All of these pictures are current and were taken the last week of September.)
His owner writes...
We are looking for a MORE SUITABLE home for our Standard Poodle Nova. Our youngest son has a terminal illness and things have not worked out for him to be a therapy dog for our son. With our son's decline in health, frequent seizures and frequent hospitalizations, we have become a less than ideal home for Nova, not to mention the stress it has been causing us to have him.
We are looking for a home with NO OTHER DOGS. Nova isnβt dog aggressive at dog parks or out for walks. However at home itβs a different story. He is fine with our other 2 dogs most of the time while we are with him, but he bullies our 12 year old Miniature Poodle severely when no one is watching (such as forcing him to stay outside of the doggy door, or keeping him away from the water dish) and he has shown aggression towards both dogs in front of us as well, especially when they try to get affection from us. Nova is a VERY jealous dog and we truly feel he would be happiest in a home without other dogs.
Nova also doesnβt do well with children under about 8 years old, he hides and growls, so while he never has snapped, I wouldnβt trust him with younger children.
He is extremely sweet and cuddly and affectionate with adults and older children. He is a good dog in general, is very good about coming when called, walking nicely on the leash, etc. He will make someone an outstanding companion and best friend. But the few issues weβve been having for 4 years, we just do not have the time or energy to dedicate to Nova the way he needs and deserves.
Nova needs a home where at least one adult is home with him all the time or he can go to work with his person. Nova needs a home where he will be exercised daily, jogs or dog park/fetch. Nova is very affectionate and deserves more time and attention/affection. We are in no hurry to βbe rid ofβ him, we will only place him in a home that is MORE suitable for him than ours. He needs an experienced owner as well. We truly love Nova, and as sad as it makes us, weβve taken a VERY long time to make this decision and we want whatβs best for him and where he can thrive!