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13302 Schroeder Rd.
Houston, TX 77070
281-477-3297
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Although we are happy to answer questions, please help us by making sure your question is not answered below or elsewhere on our website prior to making email or phone inquiries.

How many dogs do you have in your adoption program?
We typically have about 75 dogs in our program on any given day; sometimes less, sometimes many more. Some dogs get adopted very quickly before we can take their pictures and post them on our website. When you visit our facility, we will undoubtedly have dogs available that you have not seen listed. As saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm.”

What are the prerequisites to being considered as a potential adopter?
You must

Be 21 years of age
Have a valid driver’s license or other photo ID and ID with your present address
Be able to verify that you may have a pet where you live if renting or if living with parents or someone else
Be able to show proof of pet deposit if one is required by your landlord
Understand that when you adopt a dog you are making a commitment to love and care for that dog for the duration of its lifetime. Some small poodles live to be 18.
Be willing and able to spend the time and money necessary to care for a pet including exercise, food, shelter, vet care, and grooming
Provide the name, address and phone number of your current vet or the vet you will use should you be approved as an adopter

Where are you located?
We are conveniently located at 13302 Schroeder Road, Houston, TX, 77070.

Click here to get a map or dial 281-477-3297 to receive detailed directions via a recording. If you need more help with directions, call 281-890-9090.
When you arrive, you will not see a sign for Poodle Rescue of Houston. You will see a sign for Prestonwood Kennels. Enter the Prestonwood Kennel lobby and tell them you are interested in poodle rescue. They will locate someone to help you.

What are your hours of operation?
We accept walk-ins from 7 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week although the best time to visit is between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Do I need an appointment?
No, not normally. However, with the exception of a few paid staff members who see to the basic needs of the dogs, we are primarily a volunteer organization. If you will be traveling to our facility from out of town or have other special considerations or time constraints, we recommend scheduling an appointment to ensure that someone will be ready to help you make the most efficient use of your time.

What are the steps to adoption?

Visit the dogs at our facility.
You will be interviewed by one of the officers of the rescue group.
If approved, you can then fill out the application . There is no on-line application.
If ready, you can then pay your full adoption fee and take your new buddy home if he/she has been spayed/neutered and is medically ready to go!

What are your adoption fees?
Adoption fees vary at Poodle Rescue of Houston. Normally, toys and miniatures are $250 for males and $350 for females. Puppies, highly desirable young dogs and Standard Poodles are more; senior and special needs dogs are less. We have an on site animal hospital and a staff veterinarian. Before dogs are released for adoption they are healthy, spayed or neutered, heartworm and parasite negative, current on all vaccinations and their teeth are cleaned if necessary. Few shelters provide this level of veterinary care for their animals. Based upon the cost of obtaining similar services from a private veterinarian, our adoption fees are a bargain.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.

Why is it important for me to visit the dogs at your facility?
There are a couple of reasons. First, we want to do our best to help you select a dog that is right for you. It is difficult for a prospective adopter to determine this with certainty from a photo and description posted on the internet. Second we want to make sure that a prospective adopter is the right fit for the dog. That’s where the interview comes in. It’s a very simple interview during which we attempt to make sure in advance that the adoption will be successful. You will be asked a few friendly, simple questions by one of our officers and together, we will attempt to find the right dog for you.

When I look at your “available dogs”, some of them don’t have personality profiles or other details. Why?
In a word; manpower. Except for a few paid staff members who see to the basic needs of the dogs, we rely heavily on volunteers who tend to “wear many hats” and are often multi-tasking. Our volunteers have busy lives just like you. Posting our dogs to our website via Petfinder is one of our best tools for getting our dogs in front of the public so we don’t take it lightly. To write a detailed personality profile, someone must find a good chunk of time to spend with each dog. Multiply this by ~75+ dogs, with dogs coming and going every day, and it’s a big job. We know you want as much information as possible and we’re working as fast as we can to give it to you. When you come visit the dogs, we will be happy to share as much information with you as we can. If you see particular dogs on our website or Petfinder that you are interested in, we recommend that you write down their names and bring the list with you.

What’s the best way to get to know a dog I may be interested in?
We have play yards where you may interact with the dogs. One yard provides protection from the sun and rain. All have chairs. If you don’t see dog toys, ask the person helping you for some as well as a quilt to put on the grass so you can get down on the dog’s level.
When interacting with the dogs, please keep in mind the following:

We assign most dogs a name randomly when we accept them into our adoption program so most won’t respond if you call them by name. If we want to get their attention, we usually make a kissing noise and/or slap our thighs asking them to come to us. Sometimes having a toy will help.
All of our dogs are housed on-site primarily in indoor/outdoor, climate controlled kennels. Please keep in mind that you are a stranger and they will need a little time to get to know you. Before interacting, please allow them a few minutes to “do their business”, check out some of the other doggie “pee-mails” and perhaps run off some pent up energy. They will appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you want to adopt a dog for your child or another adult in your family, it is always a good idea to bring them with you to be part of the selection process. Dogs sometimes respond differently to different people.

If I currently have a dog, may I bring him with me when I visit?
Yes. As long as he is current on all his vaccinations he may accompany you so you can get an idea of how he will interact with dogs you are interested in.

Do you approve out of state adoptions?
On occasion we have approved out of state adoptions. This is handled on a case by case basis. If you are unable to come to our facility, an in-depth telephone interview will be required. Regardless, if transport is required, any cost involved is the adopter’s responsibility.

If I adopt a dog, when can I take it home?
If their application is approved, many people not only adopt a dog when they visit, but in many cases take their new family member home the same day. There are some exceptions. For example, if you select a dog that has recently been accepted into our program and hasn’t been vetted yet, you would need to return to get him when that process has been completed. All dogs must be spayed or neutered before leaving our facility.

What should I bring with me in case I adopt a dog that is ready to go home the same day I visit?
Come prepared with a collar or harness and a leash. If you don’t have the proper size, we have inexpensive ones for sale on site. Additionally, there is a pet store nearby. You may also bring a crate if you wish. Traveling to a new home may be temporarily stressful to your new buddy so you may want to bring along wet wipes, a towel and a plastic bag.

How will I know what vet care my dog has received and when his next vaccinations are due?
If you adopt a dog from us, you will be given his Poodle Rescue of Houston file containing a detailed accounting of his vet care since the day we accepted him into our adoption program. It will clearly state when his next vaccinations are due. This record becomes your property.

Can you tell me which dogs are housebroken?
We train our dogs to use doggie doors. These are rescue dogs. In most cases we have no idea whether a dog is housebroken or not.

Can you tell me if the dog I’m interested in is good with cats, children, seniors, etc?
Dogs come to us from a variety of sources. Rescue dogs do not come with resumes. We learn things about them over time via daily interactions. We will do our best to tell you what we can about our dogs but the best way for you to learn about them is to come out and interact with them personally so you can form your own opinions.

Why do some dogs have part of one leg shaved? Are they sick?
If you see a shaved area, that’s generally where our vet inserted an IV to sedate the dog to make it more comfortable while it was being spayed or neutered and/or having its teeth cleaned. The hair will grow back quickly.