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OZZY-TEXAS

Young
Male
Small

Goldendoodle

About OZZY-TEXAS

Sugar Land, TX

Breed

Goldendoodle

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Curly

White / Cream, Black

Behavior

Personality

Affectionate, Curious, Shy, Nervous With New Situation, Loving, Loves Attention, Energetic, Snuggly, Little, Velcro, Lovable

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

OZZY-TEXAS’s Compatibility

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OZZY-TEXAS's Story

*PETFINDER INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AFTER READING HIS FULL ADOPTION LISTING. THE ADOPTION APPLICATION IS LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE: http://www.idogrescue.com/adoption_application Meet Precious Ozzy-Texas, a 1-year-old male 13 lb. Mini Goldendoodle, who is in an IDOG foster home near Houston, Texas. *Please read ALL the information in Ozzy's listing before applying to ensure you understand what he needs to be successful in his new home. *Please complete our adoption application at http://www.idogrescue.com/adoption_application (copy/paste URL into your browser). *If you completed an adoption application in the last 6 months & would like for your application to be considered for Ozzy, please email us at rescue@idogdoodlerescue.org. *You must complete our adoption application fully. If you choose not to answer all the questions in the application, your application will not be considered. We will review your application & email you if you made our short list of applicants for him. Please respond within 24 hours if you receive an email from us about making our short list. *You can check the status of his adoption at https://www.idogrescue.com/adopt or any of our social media pages. We will change his status to adopted when he is adopted. *We base our adoption decisions on what is in the best interest of our dogs. Please note our adoption policies are in place for the safety & welfare of our dogs. We are all volunteers & have jobs, families, pets of our own to care for. We do the best that we can to get back to you in a timely manner. We believe in taking time to go through our thorough process to try to match the dog with the best fit for that dog. *You must be approved to adopt him before we will schedule a meet & greet. We do not transport our dogs. *AGE: 14 months old (born December 2024) *WEIGHT: 13 lbs. He’s a little guy! *FENCE REQUIREMENT: A physical fence and yard are required as we feel this would help set him up for success. No electronic/invisible fences, or e-collars will be allowed. *COAT TYPE: Ozzy’s coat is a gorgeous curly, low-shedding Poodle coat . He will need regular brushing and grooming. You should be prepared to have him groomed regularly (every 8-10 weeks) with an estimated cost of $120/groom. *ENERGY LEVEL: medium energy; if he has his preference, he will choose to sit next to his favorite person all day! *DOGS: Ozzy enjoys playing with small/medium sized dogs. He does great with big dogs too but they do make him nervous until he realizes they aren’t a threat. *CATS: unknown; he has had no exposure to cats while in his foster home. *KIDS: Ozzy needs time to warm up to new people, kids included. There is not a mean bone in his body, he is just afraid. For this reason we think a home without younger kids would be best for his success. *CAR: Ozzy is nervous in the car and he doesn’t love being in it. We think his world was likely small before he came in to IDOG. We think with a little positive reinforcement and continued exposure to car rides (going somewhere fun!) he will likely outgrow this. He has gotten sick in the past but has not when he was crated while in the car when his foster family took him for 2 short trips. *CRATE: Yes! Ozzy is crate trained and willingly goes inside for feeding and down time. He has been crated for up to 8-9 hours (at night) at a time with no issues and sleeps quietly. He goes in his crate for 2-4 hrs during the day when no one is home. He will need an adopter who is willing to use the kennel consistently and continue building his confidence. He will pee or poop inside when I leave him. If I go to the bathroom or another room and close the door & don’t let him in with me he will pee or poop within minutes. Even after being outside right before & other people still in that room with him; we think this may be anxiety. He is being crated when his foster mom needs to separate from him. His adopter needs to be aware of this & can use the crate to allow that space. *HOUSE TRAINED: Ozzy is almost there, just needs a little work and positive reinforcement. His foster believes his accidents are due to his separation anxiety. He is crated when she needs to separate from Ozzy and he won’t potty in his crate. *LEASH: Ozzy would thrive learning more leash manners & confidence. He does okay on the leash and doesn’t pull because he is scared but he is all over the place! He needs to learn walks are fun. *AT THE VET: he did well at the vet; he was just nervous. We think with continued exposure to the world he will improve. *AT THE GROOMER: He has had 3 baths while in his foster home and did great. He doesn’t love his head getting wet but tolerated the dryer while he was held close. His prior owner said the groomer recommended pre-medicating him due to his nervousness. Precious Ozzy is a 14 month old male Mini Goldendoodle who weighs 13 lbs. He is a little guy! He was surrendered by his elderly owners due to their declining health. They loved him, but weren’t able to give him the active, social life he deserves. Because of that, Ozzy wasn’t socialized much during his first year and is still learning that the world isn’t so scary. He is very shy and timid at first. It took him about 24 hours to fall in love with his foster mom, a few days to accept his foster dad, and he’s still warming up to the kids (though he now allows gentle pets once he realizes they’re safe). He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body — he is just afraid as this is all new for him. Ozzy is the definition of a “Velcro dog.” He picks his person and LOVES them hard. He wants to be by your side at all times and thrives on closeness. Because of this, he does have some separation anxiety and will need an adopter who understands that consistency and reassurance are key. Ozzy: • Does great in a crate at night and when we leave • Will need continued reinforcement with house training • Has done wonderfully with all the dogs coming through my home (especially small dogs) • Is nervous at first with big dogs but warms up • Is just now discovering toys — and still figuring out what they’re for Ozzy would do best in a patient, understanding home — ideally with another small to medium-sized confident dog to help show him the ropes. He needs someone willing to use his crate consistently and continue building his confidence. He has SO much potential to be the perfect little companion. He just needs someone willing to invest the time and love to help him bloom. If you’re looking for a deeply loyal, devoted little shadow and are willing to help a shy boy grow into his best self, Ozzy is your guy! Adjectives that describe Ozzy: *Shy *Curious *Velcro *Anxious *Nervous with new situations *Loving *Loves Attention *Energetic *Snuggly *Affectionate Activities that Ozzy enjoys: - snuggles with his person - still learning to play - playing with other dogs A few ‘needs work’ items for Ozzy: Ozzy would thrive in a home with good boundaries and basic training He will need reinforcement with house training and separation anxiety. An adopter(s) who is willing to socialize him & work with him on trusting people. Ozzy is neutered, microchipped, current on core vaccines, dewormer, and heartworm/flea tick preventives. He is heartworm and fecal negative. ADOPTION FEE: $550 ADOPTION FEE EXPLANATION: Puppies & highly adoptable dogs have a higher adoption fee to help IDOG cover the vetting & expenses of the other dogs in IDOG whose adoption fees do not cover their expenses. Our expenses are high these days due to increased vetting expenses, board & train costs, medical/health issues & surgery that is needed for some of our dogs. IDOG relies heavily on donations to bridge the gap between our adoption fees & our expenses. Unfortunately, donations are down across the board for all rescues. TO APPLY FOR OZZY-TEXAS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE: http://www.idogrescue.com/adoption_application

How To Adopt

OZZY-TEXAS was listed as Adoptable by IDOG Rescue, Inc.

How can I adopt OZZY-TEXAS?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with IDOG Rescue, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if OZZY-TEXAS is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to IDOG Rescue, Inc. for details on the pet.

When can I meet OZZY-TEXAS?

If you've submitted an inquiry, IDOG Rescue, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for OZZY-TEXAS, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to IDOG Rescue, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!

IDOG Rescue, Inc.'s Adoption Policy

BEFORE YOU APPLY Please consider all aspects before applying to adopt a dog. Rescue dogs usually come with a few issues and we prefer applicants that have realistic expectations and dog experience. We prefer a physical fence in most cases but will consider this on a case by case basis. Please read through all the information on our website before completing the application. To adopt one of our dogs you MUST first complete our online application. We do require an interview. In addition, a home visit will be required. We only adopt dogs to families who will keep them as inside pets. If you are not willing to work with your new rescue dog and let them get to know you at their own pace, please don't apply for one of our dogs. Returning a dog within 24-48 hours of picking it up is hard on the dog. Rescuing a dog is a lifetime commitment and if you give your all, you will get a great friend in return. They need time and patience. WHO WE ARE IDOG Rescue is a national U.S. foster-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity organization and has remained in good standing with the IRS since 2006 when IDOG was created. IDOG has been offering rescue and rehome services to Doodles, Standard Poodles and Poodle mixes since 2006. We have helped over 3,700 Doodles and Poodles to date. IDOG Rescue was the first specific rescue for Labradoodles and Goldendoodles and is endorsed by both the Australian Labradoodle Association of America and the Goldendoodle Association of America. IDOG is an approved Rescue Partner in shelters across the country and has an outstanding reputation for helping Doodles in need, no matter what color, age or health status. LOCATION OF DOGS IDOG has dogs in foster homes all over the U.S. Please see the location listed in the dog's name (for example, Toby-TX is located in a foster home in TX). In most instances, you will be required to live within driving distance of where the dog is located and to visit the dog in person. IDOG does not ship or transport dogs unless this option is stated in the listing. Shipping is stressful on the dog, and stressful for the volunteer who has to spend many hours preparing the dog and the paperwork, transporting and waiting at airports. It is not simply a matter of paying the shipping charge. We will only ship a dog if we cannot find it a home near where it is being fostered. ADOPTION FEES All of our IDOGs have an adoption fee that is non-negotiable and non-refundable. OUR ADOPTION FEES RANGE FROM $100 - $750 depending on the dog. We will require the adoption fee be paid prior to or when we transfer the IDOG to its new family. The adoption fee helps IDOG with the expenses related to the care of all of the dogs in our program and is not directly tied to the expenses incurred for that particular dog. Adoption fees allow IDOG to continue doing our life-saving work as we are 100% dependent upon adoption fees and donations to cover the costs of the dogs in our care. Each dog is assessed individually to determine the adoption fee. It currently costs IDOG an average of over $400 for basic vet, grooming, and foster care on each dog; that does not allow for the ones who get sick, need surgery, have special needs, or are heartworm positive. Adoption fee covers the cost of spay/neuter, core vaccines, fecal test/dewormer, heartworm testing, heartworm/flea/tick prevention and microchipping. All IDOGS are evaluated by a licensed veterinarian prior to adoption. HOW TO APPLY To apply for any of our dogs, please complete the application on our website: http://www.idogrescue.com/adoption_application REHOMING ASSISTANCE - FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR THEIR DOODLE/POODLE IDOG Rescue also provides assistance and support for people who need to find a new home for their family pet - our motivation is to get these dogs into homes that understand the temperaments and needs of these energetic, playful & loving dogs. Please read our rehome FAQs here http://www.idogrescue.com/rehome_faqs and complete our rehome form here http://www.idogrescue.com/rehome_form if you’d like our assistance in rehoming your Doodle.

Our Mission

IDOG Rescue, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) national foster-based rescue dedicated to the protection of Doodles, Standard Poodles and Poodle mixes. IDOG has multiple loving foster homes throughout the U.S. Since our creation in 2006, IDOG has successfully and compassionately helped place over 3,700 Doodles into their ...