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Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home.  Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR.  We have no perfect dogs – but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone.  Our job is to find those someone's.  Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog.  They come to us because they want to give a dog a home.  We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture.  While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face.  Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home.  We want to create furever families.  Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today.  We'll update as more information is known.  Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days?  If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application.  You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side.  You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.  Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes?  Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email.  We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team   Date into Rescue: 4/19/2025 Reason for being in rescue: Lovingly surrendered by owners Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Cullen is neutered, up to date on vaccine and heartworm negative Weight: 65 lbs and is a good weight now.  He may get a bit taller but his weight should not go up Height: 25 in at the shoulder (est) and may get 1/4" taller maybe, he's big and bold and just beautiful Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $699 Fence needed? Yes. Cullen loves to run and romp. Leash walking alone is not enough for a young, large dog who is built for action What kind of home would be best for me? We are seeking a home that wants to benefit from a dog who has all the advantages growing up. His owner has done "all the things" for this young man. Cullen's new home will be one that can offer him a lifetime of love. He's been bounced once already in his short life.  It was for his benefit, but it is still sad. We are hoping to make it so that never happens again.   Physically, for Cullen we are looking for a larger home with a large fenced in yard.  Another dog in the home would be great but is not a necessity. Cullen can go either way. Cullen would prefer someone home part or all of the time. Poodles are gregarious partner dogs so the idea of being alone all the time is not something he likes to think about it. Please note, we've not yet tested Cullen with cats Cullen could go to a first-time dog owner who is committed to lots of walks and hikes and taking Cullen to all the places. Cullen would like to go to restaurants and to festivals.  He would like someone who wants to introduce him to all the dog friendly relatives. He also wants someone who will take this boundless intelligence and shape and mold it. We can see him in basic obedience and then doing something fun like barn hunt or fast cat.  Cullen would also make a great therapy dog. He needs to learn a few skills first but once he did, that cookie dough coat and his big, lazy grin will bring so much joy to the people he is visiting.   What is my personality like? Big, bold and beautiful. Cullen is sweet, social and thinks both dogs and people are all wonderful. He has been wonderfully house trained with us and is also comfortable and content in his crate when that is needed.  Cullen has been well loved. His owner was given a job opportunity she could not turn down, but she knew her new duties and responsibilities (and the extra hours that come with that) meant giving Cullen up so he could find a better life. Cullen is LARGE.  We can't emphasize that enough. He's stunning but he is a lot of dog. Please be aware that his size is a bit part of his personality. He is a gentle giant, a sweet goofball teddy bear of a dog but he's big. He needs room – room to romp, room to turn and room to sprawl. If you can give him that and love, he'll happily hand you his heart.   How do I act when I first meet new people? Cullen said "You are friends I don't know yet.  Let's become BFF's today over a long walk and a snuggle session."  Cullen thinks all humans are simply cool.     Other tips and tidbits: Cullen's birthday is 4/28/2024. .  House trained? Cullen so far has been great with us.  He still squats to pee.  Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule. Please note – we do not ship dogs.  If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip.  Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.   To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home.   You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you – poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc.  Others here may be a better fit for you.  It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description.  Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a  dog not in our listings yet.  We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR.