Name POPPY
Animal ID A5133123
Adoption fee $25
Breed TAN/WHITE AMERICAN STAFF
Age 3 years
Sex Female
Weight 60
Arrived 04/25/2025
Location East Kennel, Wing B - 122
Level P
About me I am a sweet and affectionate girl with a heart full of love and a serious talent for relaxing—especially belly-up! Whether I am curled up beside you or snoozing on my back with all four paws in the air, I am a pro at bringing cozy vibes wherever I go. I love laying at her foster mom's feet while she is working and I also enjoy going out for walks. I understand the command "Sit" and am always ready to offer a loving nuzzle or lean in for some pets. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate buddy with a laid-back personality and a lovable quirk or two, Poppy might be your perfect match.
Requirements
NO SMALL ANIMALS
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
IN HOME TRAINING
LEASH WORK
OLDER CHILDREN
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 05/13/2025 AM Rounds - Laying down on blanket when observed from afar, got up when handler approached, accepted treats. |
| 05/13/2025 EET Rounds- Body stiff, ears erect, tik tok tail, sniffed hand, stared at handler and whined. |
| 05/13/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels |
| 05/12/2025 EET ROUNDS- Stiff, still body, QAR on approach. With time dog began to demand bark, took treat offered by handler. |
| 05/11/2025 AM Rounds - Resting by kennel door, whiney on approach. |
| 05/11/2025 EET ROUNDS- Sitting at kennel front. |
| 05/10/2025 Whining, at front of kennel, soft body, tail wagging |
| 05/09/2025 at front, still, pupils dilated, as handler passed kennel, dog pressed face in corner and began to bark. |
| 05/08/2025 EET ROUNDS- Seated at kennel front, whining and lip licking. Held eye contact with handler. |
| 05/07/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels |
| 05/07/2025 Laying on bed with neutral body, demand barking at handler. Came forward to take treats gently. |
| 05/06/2025 EET ROUNDS- Wagging tail, stiffened with time. Dilated pupils. |
| 05/05/2025 Soft body, wagging tail, demand barking. |
| 05/05/2025 PM rounds: Laying down on Karunda bed |
| 05/04/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking. |
| 05/02/2025 Dog took treats from handler with no issues. Leashed dog with no issues, once leashed dog slipped front paw through leash as a harness placement then did push out of kennel. Handler was able to re-adjust leash then walk dog to a PY. In PY, dog would explore with a flagged tail. Would approach both handlers with a relaxed body. Offered treats, dog would take treats gently then start to sniff handlers pouch & nudge handlers hands. Did not appear to be interested in toys. Another handler was walking a dog near PY, this dog would rush to fence line with a flagged tail. Once dog was out of sight dog would return to handlers. Appears to know "SIT". Would jump up on handlers in a forceful but playful manner, easy to redirect off of handler. Once handler picked up leash, dog would flag tail & walk back to kennel with an extremely hard pull on leash. Entered back into kennel with no issues & leash removal done by hand while dog was standing still. Based on previous behavior while in a home placing NO SMALL ANIMALS as a Requirement. |
| 05/02/2025 Dog was at kennel door, stiff wagging tail, ears erect, body stiff, took treats. Jumpy when presented with leash but settled, dog slipped leg through leash loop and was placed like a harness, dog exited kennel and allowed first handler to readjust leash, hard pull to play yard. In yard dog approached handlers, body soft, tail wagging, jumpy when offered treats, grabby when taking. Allowed petting all over. While dog was exploring yard other dogs would walk by, dog paced along fence, panting heavily, ears erect and tail flagged, body stiff, difficult to redirect, settled once dogs were out of sight and returned to handlers. Hard pull back to kennel, easy return and leash removal. |
| 05/01/2025 Updating level to purple based on prior walk notes. |
| 04/30/2025 High arousal, Difficult to pull from kennel, Difficult to return to kennel, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, Eager to leave kennel, pushes/jumps on door. Strong pull on leash out of kennel. High energy & running around in play yard during photo session. Overstimulated in loud/barking environment. Moderate difficulty return to kennel, needed to throw treats in kennel. |
| 04/30/2025 High arousal, Difficult to pull from kennel, Difficult to return to kennel, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit |
| 04/30/2025 AM Rounds - Sitting at door shaking, calm/quiet. |
| 04/30/2025 High energy on pull, jumpy. Hesitated on return, needed to throw treats in. Strong pull on leash. Kept on leash in play yard. |
| 04/29/2025 At front soft body and tail wagging. Placing "green " due to kennel presence and intake. |
| 04/29/2025 K9 easy to leash, k9 walked to yard with strong pull, ignored other kennels on walk out to yard. In yard k9 immidiatly went potty. K9 allowed all pets and explored the yard. K9 did not care for toys. On return k9 attempted to fence fight 3 times as well was very interested in every kennel. K9 pulled away on the leash, handler had to use mild leash pressure to return k9, k9 allowed handler to remove leash. |
| 04/29/2025 AM Rounds - Vocalizing, at kennel front, loose wiggly body. |
| 04/28/2025 AM Rounds - BAR, vocal, wiggly. |
| 04/25/2025 FROM FOSTER: Poppy continues to impress with her sweet and easygoing nature. She’s fully potty trained and has been left alone in the house for brief periods with no accidents, no destruction, and no issues—just a happy, relaxed girl waiting for her people. She takes treats very gently and has excellent house manners—no counter surfing here! She even knows the "paw" command. Poppy’s calm demeanor, affectionate heart, and treat motivation make her such a wonderful and trainable companion. She’s the perfect match for someone looking for a loyal, low-key best friend to share life’s simple joys. |
| 04/24/2025 From the foster parent: Poppy is a sweet and affectionate girl with a heart full of love and a serious talent for relaxing—especially belly-up! Whether she's curled up beside you or snoozing on her back with all four paws in the air, she's a pro at bringing cozy vibes wherever she goes. She loves laying at her foster mom's feet while she is working. She also loves going out for walks. This sweet girl knows how to "Sit" and is always ready to offer a loving nuzzle or lean in for some pets. She's been friendly with other dogs she’s met ranging between 30–49 pounds, but it is always best to introduce me slowly to new dog friends. Though she has shown that she can peacefully coexist with other dogs, she’s not suited for homes with birds or cats. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate buddy with a laid-back personality and a lovable quirk or two, Poppy might be your perfect match. |
| 04/23/2025 From foster: Poppy continues to show what a sweet and smart girl she is. She would do best with slow introductions to other dogs to make sure she is comfortable. It’s also important to note that a home without birds would be ideal—she’s very focused on my bird and shows a strong interest that may not be safe for feathered friends. We are currently working on leash manners (pulling). With the right environment, Poppy will be an incredibly loving and loyal companion. |
| 04/20/2025 from foster: Poppy is such a smart girl—she already knows “sit” and “paw” (shake), and she’s eager to please. She’s also incredibly affectionate and loves to be by your side, making her a sweet and loyal companion. I gave her a bath and brushed her, and she didn’t seem to mind the brushing at all—she handled it like a champ. Poppy also rides great in the car, settling in calmly for the ride. She’s a lovely mix of brains, heart, and easygoing charm! |
| 04/19/2025 AM Rounds - Whining, standing on hind legs, hard stare at handler, tail up/slow, body stiff, rhythmic bark with low growl. |
| 04/18/2025 PM K9 on all 4s at front kennel, low growl with rhymic bark, tail up and slow, hard stare, stiff body, pupils dilated, side eyeing handler |
| 04/18/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; jumping at kennel door; tail flag |
| 04/17/2025 AM Rounds - BAR, demand barking, tail wag, left eye looks irritated. |
| 04/15/2025 Tik tok tail, demand barking, ran outside and grabbed toy. |
| 04/14/2025 Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Appears potty trained. Very stressed in yard with crazy barking so I took her to J yard, much quieter. She relaxed, reclined on grass. Was facing away from me as I was scratching her head. When I stopped, she turned around & looked at me in eyes for more. |
| 04/14/2025 AM Rounds: Heavy panting & pacing while in kennel. |
| 04/14/2025 did not eat kibble, adding wet stew today |
| 04/11/2025 Dog was sprawled out near kennel door in a relaxed manner and did not mind handler's presence |
| 04/10/2025 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, Sit, Tried to pick up ball twice the size of her mouth & actually succeeded. Played soccer w/it. Chased other toys but kept coming back to ball. somewhat timid but did come 2x when I called her. Gentle, fun little girl. Adorable to watch! |
| 04/10/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, High arousal, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Pulled to exit, Sit, Appears potty trained. Picked up squeaky toy & loved to squeak it, over & over. Stood on hind legs against fence, wanting to get to other dogs (playfully, not aggressively). All the barking/shrieking/crying flustered her. Sat by my feet & soaked up enjoyment stroking on head. |
| 04/06/2025 Soft body allowed leash placement and staff to hug restrain and give vaccine and easy to put in kennel |
| 04/05/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Poppy pulled for the first 10 minutes of our walk then calmed and walked along nicely. She is a great walker, limited sniffing and not much pulling. She would make a great walking or hiking buddy! Stopped for pets and she leaned into me. Easy to pull and return to kennel. |
| 04/05/2025 did not eat wet kibble, adding some wet food stew mixture |
| 04/03/2025 Out for Green trainnig. |
| 03/29/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Grabby at treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Strong Pull on Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, dog was lying calmly as I approached kennel. easy to pull. strong pull on leash at first. settled down to slight pull and loose leash. potty as soon as we got to play yard. a little grabby with treats. ignored do |
| 03/29/2025 Out for Green training. Very soft girl, eaily leashed, explored yard independently, sought attention/allowed petting & sought some additional. Easy return, ignored reactive neighbor, no issues retrieving leash. |
| 03/26/2025 AM rounds- wide eyed; soft tail wag; low growl; alarm barking |
| 03/23/2025 K9 easy pull from kennel, walked on loose leash, allowed vaccines with no restraint. solicited attention. |
| 03/23/2025 OK to PUFA based off of intake and kennel presence |
Intake Notes
| 03/23/2025 --How long have you had the animal?-- 5 DAYS: POSTED TO PETCO LOVE LOST, FACEBOOK, AND NEXTDOOR --Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?-- 14 YO PUG IN HOUSEHOLD: ALLOWED MINIMAL INTERACTION: PLAY BOWED AND VOCALIZED, NO ISSUES --Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?-- FINDER, SISTER, CHILDREN (3 YO AND 8 MOS OLD): VERY GENTLE WITH THE CHILDREN, NO ISSUES --Has the animal shown any aggression around other people? Might want to include a few examples of what aggression looks like. Barking, growling, lunging, etc.? If yes, what were the circumstances?-- NONE --Did you keep the animal inside or outside?-- INSIDE --If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam? Was the animal destructive in any way?-- ISOLATED TO CERTAIN ROOMS IN THE HOME: NO DESTRUCTION --If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?-- 6 FT BLOCK: NO ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE --Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?-- UNKNOWN --Has the animal shown any signs of illness?-- NONE --Does the animal walk on a leash?-- YES, MODERATE PULL |
Medical Treatments
| 04/21/2025 Observed during AM rounds on 4/17/25 - left eye looks irritated. |
| 04/17/2025 04/17/25 11:15 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to move out of isolation and conclude therapy as previously prescribed. |
| 04/06/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02120161B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. AP/GP |
| 04/06/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 04/03/2025 RABIES 1 YEAR |
| 04/03/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 04/03/2025 *Previous Alter* Pre-operative Examination, performed by ___NH_ Pre-op tech__red__ T: __101.6__°F HR: _120__bpm RR: _panting__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS:_5.5_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Blood nasal discharge. Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) ___6.0_ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.4___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __780787__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _NH__. Implanted microchip SQ, # __985141007895859___. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__kds/dd__ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) __0.6__ ml IM at __0914__ Intubated at __0933__ with __12.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0940__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __gr___ Recovery Tech Initials___gr___ Monitoring: Time: _0933___ T___100.6_ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm End Recovery Time: __0956__ T__100.0__ °F; HR ___84_ bpm; RR ___16_ brpm Uneventful recovery. Antisedan (5mg/mL): _0.2__mL administered IM Scar seen and palpated with juvenile mammary and vulvar development, consistent with previous alter. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. -Doxycycline 100mg, give 3.0 tablets PO SID x14 days. Recheck with when finished. Entering Tech Initials: __kt___ |
| 03/27/2025 03/27/25 10:00 No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. DD |
| 03/23/2025 DA2PP- Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number 02120156A DA2PP vaccine administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Bordetella-Nobivac Intra-Trac,manufactured by Merck, Serial number 00541516C Bordetella vaccine administered IN, Mylar placed on K9 No tattoo or scar seen (03/24/25 07:22 KS Confirmed Female, added spay check to-do) |
| 03/23/2025 BORDETELLA IN |
| 03/23/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 03/23/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 03/23/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
Bite Information
No recorded bites