Waldo

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

Waldo

Current Location

Huntington, IN

Breed

Cairn Terrier&PoodleMix

Physical Traits

Age: Young, (1-3 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat length: Wire
Coat color: Black

Behavior

Personality
Athletic, Funny, Loves Walks, Curious, Enjoys Hikes And Trails, Very Play Motivated, Smart, Loyal, Friendly, Loves Playgroup, Protective, Loves, Dignified, Affectionate, Brave, Very Food Motivated, Playful, Independent
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Waldo's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has good compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$550

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Waldo's Story

Meet Waldo, who also goes by Pikachu! Let me share a bit about this wonderful pup. <br/><br/>Waldo is a lively 16-month-old terrier mix, weighing in at around 26 pounds. He’s all grown up now and ready to embrace a bright future! <br/><br/>Waldo's journey hasn’t been easy. He spent his early days living outdoors, with little to no positive human interaction until we rescued him. On December 15, 2024, we knew we had to step in and give him the help he desperately needed, especially with the freezing weather. His feral behavior made it tough for other rescue organizations to help, but we were determined. <br/><br/>Fast forward almost three months, and wow, what a transformation! Waldo has shown us just how amazing he can be. He’s incredibly smart and picks up on things so quickly, often requiring very little guidance from us. <br/><br/>Waldo is all about fun! He’s motivated by food, play, and praise, making training a breeze. He’s excellent with every dog he meets and absolutely loves to play. He’s also good with cats, respecting their space while still being playful if they’re up for it. When it comes to humans, Waldo enjoys being part of the pack. He’s outgoing and active, but he’s got that fun, bullheaded streak—just because he’s so clever! <br/><br/>Waldo is busy—not hyper, just full of energy! He’s genuinely happy as long as he has someone by his side. He’s fully house and crate-trained, mastering those skills all on his own by day two! His confidence shines through, as he’s incredibly self-motivated. <br/><br/>Waldo’s adventure is only just beginning! He’s ready to explore, learn, and play. Trails and hikes are his favorites, but he’s just as content at home, especially when he’s surrounded by his favorite people and furry friends. Waldo truly has a heart full of adventure! Waldo needs an active home with someone who loves the outdoors. Someone who is home most of the time. Car rides are fun too. The more we expose Waldo to the world the more he loves life. <br/><br/><br/>Waldo is house and crate-trained. He walks well on a leash, and we are actively working on basic obedience training and off-leash recall. <br/><br/>All Adoptions Include:<br/>• Spayed/Neutered <br/>• Rabies Vaccination: 1 or 3 years. <br/>• All Age Appropriate Core Vaccinations Including Lepto & Corona. 1 or 3 years.<br/>• Heartworm tested Negative.<br/>•Receive monthly Heartworm, Flea, and Tick Prevention.<br/>• Lyme Disease Tested Negative. <br/>• Dewormed and Fecal tested Negative.<br/>• All testing completed within 6 -12 months.<br/>•All age-appropriate needs (blood work, dental, testing, and meds)<br/>• Lifetime Microchip Registration includes free unlimited updates.<br/>•Feed a quality protein diet<br/><br/>Adoption Processing:<br/>•Adoption application review can take up to 3 weeks.<br/>• A minimum of 2 Meet & Greets are required before adopting.<br/>•A home check needs to take place. <br/>• Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense.<br/>• We Do NOT ship any of our adoptable pets. <br/>• Adoption fees are paid at the time of adoption<br/>•No exchange or request for money is required before adoption.<br/>•No payment plans.<br/><br/>AHRS Former Adopter:<br/>• No adoption fee is required; a donation of choice is expected, encouraged, welcome, and appreciated. <br/><br/>Training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues and opportunities arise daily that have to be addressed and or rewarded. Continued training is a purity setting them up for success.<br/><br/>Adoption process information and adoption application can be found on our website AdoptAHRescue.org or email us at rescueah@yahoo.com<br/><br/>A minimum tax-deductible suggested adoption fee donation of $550. Non-negotiable. <br/><br/>Updated: 04/05/2025 <br/>Fostered north of Indianapolis.

Meet Waldo, who also goes by Pikachu! Let me share a bit about this wonderful pup.

Waldo is a lively 16-month-old terrier mix, weighing in at around 26 pounds. He’s all grown up now and ready to embrace a bright future!

Waldo's journey hasn’t been easy. He spent his early days living outdoors, with little to no positive human interaction until we rescued him. On December 15, 2024, we knew we had to step in and give him the help he desperately needed, especially with the freezing weather. His feral behavior made it tough for other rescue organizations to help, but we were determined.

Fast forward almost three months, and wow, what a transformation! Waldo has shown us just how amazing he can be. He’s incredibly smart and picks up on things so quickly, often requiring very little guidance from us.

Waldo is all about fun! He’s motivated by food, play, and praise, making training a breeze. He’s excellent with every dog he meets and absolutely loves to play. He’s also good with cats, respect

Meet Waldo, who also goes by Pikachu! Let me share a bit about this wonderful pup.

Waldo is a lively 16-month-old terrier mix, weighing in at around 26 pounds. He’s all grown up now and ready to embrace a bright future!

Waldo's journey hasn’t been easy. He spent his early days living outdoors, with little to no positive human interaction until we rescued him. On December 15, 2024, we knew we had to step in and give him the help he desperately needed, especially with the freezing weather. His feral behavior made it tough for other rescue organizations to help, but we were determined.

Fast forward almost three months, and wow, what a transformation! Waldo has shown us just how amazing he can be. He’s incredibly smart and picks up on things so quickly, often requiring very little guidance from us.

Waldo is all about fun! He’s motivated by food, play, and praise, making training a breeze. He’s excellent with every dog he meets and absolutely loves to play. He’s also good with cats, respecting their space while still being playful if they’re up for it. When it comes to humans, Waldo enjoys being part of the pack. He’s outgoing and active, but he’s got that fun, bullheaded streak—just because he’s so clever!

Waldo is busy—not hyper, just full of energy! He’s genuinely happy as long as he has someone by his side. He’s fully house and crate-trained, mastering those skills all

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How To Adopt

Waldo was listed as Adoptable by AH Rescue Sanctuary
How can I adopt Waldo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with AH Rescue Sanctuary. 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 Waldo 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 AH Rescue Sanctuary for details on the pet.
When can I meet Waldo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, AH Rescue Sanctuary will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Waldo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to AH Rescue Sanctuary, and they'll be happy to help!
AH Rescue Sanctuary's Adoption Policy
Great new!! You’ve decided to add a new furry friend to your family, right? Right! We believe in being upfront and honest about our rescue adoption expectations and standards, as well as our process. Including complete transparency, principles, and honesty to best offer both you and our adoptable animals a chance of a successful adoption. We share all known detailed information about every pet in our care. This helps adopters (you) make an educated, informed decision when it comes to adopting one of ours. We make sure all potential adopters are informed and aware of our adoption policy and each dog/cat/rabbit's personality, daily needs, health and behavior history, any probable long-term concerns, and all known behaviors. We share it all! We hope you will give us the same courtesy, as it is crucial to match our pets with the right Forever Family. What to expect when adopting from AHRS? Besides all of the above, a supportive rescue family. Our adopters become family too. They will never just be a number. We strive and hope we stay involved/in touch, and that you can find in us a friend. We offer lifetime support to all our AHRS animals and adopters. We are always available to answer any questions concerns doubts or a listening ear. We want to get to know all potential adopters as much as they want to get to know the pet they are interested in adopting. So be prepared to complete an adoption application that asks for detailed specific information about you, your family, your home/environment, and day-to-day life. But more importantly, do include detailed information questions about specific needs wanted desires requests do's, and don't when wanting to adopt. This helps us offer other available adoptables you may not be aware of. Basic but crucial information to help best place our adoptable pets and please you. Please ask as many questions as you need to. Be as picky and specific as you need to be. This is what makes our adoptions successful and forever. You should expect a very thorough but simple basic screening. The process takes time being an all-volunteer base program. Vet reference check, meet and greets, answering all questions asked by potential adopters and vice versa. Making the process slow but steady. But more importantly successful. Adoption should never be an impulsive decision. But yes passionate informative and confident. We also offer a trial period, pup dates, and as many meet and greets as needed within reason until we are all on the same page. adoptahrescue.org Animalhrs@gmail.com @AH Rescue &_Sanctuary FB /Instagram

Waldo is from AH Rescue Sanctuary

[Fort Wayne, IN]

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