Ryder - Foster or Adopt Cockapoo Verona, NJ

My name is Ryder and my family surrendered me after 14 years. (I know, it's super-sad... poor baby).

I could be the perfect pet for a human senior with compassion to keep me company.

The move has been stressful for me. When they first dropped me off at my foster home, I paced by the door for hours waiting to see them again, but they never came back. Ryder needs to fall in love with a new family, and vice versa.

I am a friendly, sweet and calm dog, and I get along with other dogs, cats and children. I wasn’t trained with my previous family, so I don’t know basic commands like sit and stay, but I’m very food motivated and teachable!

I’m in good health for a senior, but have a few very minor items:

In summary, prescription dog food for sensitive stomach (no one is sure I still have a sensitive stomach, they just never tried a different food with me) but that's what I was being fed, I also have a skin infection from a groomer but that is clearing up, and I take 2 pills at night. Not too bad! AND we have donors/sponsors who will supply one year's worth of prescription food and my medication.

I can sleep on my own bed, but my foster mom had me sleep with her and I loved that! Human beds are so much nicer! I also love cuddling on the couch, going for walks and playing with my favorite rubber toy. I also run around in the yard and, for a senior, I’m pretty energetic! But I’m also a klutz - It would be great if my home had no stairs or stairs with carpeting. (Or someone who doesn’t mind giving me a lift!)

At my previous home I did well with potty training, but the move has been stressful for me and although I don’t have accidents in the crate or on the couch or bed, I haven’t learned how to pee in a yard yet. I was used to getting walked to potty but now everything’s changed and it’s still new to me. I haven’t learned how to adjust to a new potty schedule yet. I’d need someone who can help me learn how to get on a new schedule - potty training should take about three weeks . Honestly I'm just a little confused being re-homed after 14 years with my family. And I'm sad and lonely.

To meet our pup, please fill out an adoption application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Phone calls will not expedite the process.

In the application below, please tell us all about yourself and your family. Include your children and their ages; other pets - their ages, weight, breed mix and sex, if you have a fenced-in yard, your experience with pets, and your post-covid lifestyle game plan.

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