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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: 1/2/2026 Reason for being in rescue: Owner Surrender Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Pongo is neutered, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative. On 01/20/26 Pongo had a dental polishing. Pongo is an Aussie-Doodle. He is not hypoallergenic and will shed. Weight: 57 lbs Height: 24 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $599 Fence needed? Yes, Pongo requires a physically fenced yard with fencing 4 feet or taller. What kind of home would be best for me? Pongo is looking for a peaceful home, ideally as an only dog, where he can finally exhale and just be. In return, he’ll offer quiet loyalty, soft affection, and a grateful heart that knows what it means to be given another chance. Pongo has been tested with cats and was a bit too curious – so no cats for him! Pongo is great with adults, particularly adults that move at his pace. We were told that in his previous home Pongo guarded his food. In rescue, he eats alone and doesn't have to compete with other dogs. He will growl if another dog comes near his food. Given this, if there are children in the home, they must understand boundaries when dogs are eating and give Pongo his space. Hey, we don't like to share food either! What is my personality like? Born on July 17, 2017, Pongo’s journey has been one of quiet resilience and second chances. On January 2, 2026, he arrived at the poodle farm after his previous owner exhausted every option trying to find him a new home in New Jersey. When no one came forward, we stepped in – grateful to help – and brought Pongo all the way to South Carolina so his story wouldn’t end there but begin again. Pongo was surrendered because he was believed to struggle with other dogs. What we’ve discovered is something very different. Pongo isn’t aggressive at all – he’s simply scared. Other dogs make him uncomfortable, and it’s clear he feels safest when he doesn’t have to compete for space or attention. With people, though, he shines. He craves calm, gentle companionship and blossoms when he feels secure and loved. This sweet boy is kind, friendly, and wonderfully laid-back. He’s a bit of a lazy soul who truly appreciates life’s simple pleasures – especially food (and yes, it shows!). Pongo would benefit from a gentle walking routine to help him shed a little middle-aged “spread,” but he’s already house-trained and delights in playing with toys when the mood strikes. How do I act when I first meet new people? Pongo has a quiet, gentle demeanor. He greets new faces gently. Other tips and tidbits: Pongo's birthday is 7/2/2017 House trained? 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.