Trudy

Golden Retriever | Marshall, TX

AdultFemaleMediumPoodle (Standard)

About

Meet Trudy

You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/BYp4h3kDpBo   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Trudy (female) Intake date:   5/14/2025 Golden Retriever/ Poodle mix (goldendoodle) 3 years old Intake weight:  48.12 pounds Adoption fee:  $375, which includes vetting, microchip and pro-groom Benefactor Dog:  When we have a popular dog, we dub them a “Benefactor Dog”.  A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee.  In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we’ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall.  If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog.   Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal positive for hookworms and tapeworms (treated), on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, professional groom, microchipped Health issues:  none observed. Temperament:  VERY sweet natured, playful (we currently have another female doodle and they play, play, play… it’s too cute!) Energy level:  medium Groom needs:  GROOMING (doodles, long-haired, etc.) This dog is HIGH MAINTENANCE and will require REGULAR professional grooming.  Regular professional grooming can be expensive.  Depending on the size of the dog, you can spend anywhere from $40-$100 or more, every 6-8 weeks.   You MUST factor this into your budget when adopting a dog that will require regular grooming.   This is one reason that so many doodles and other high-maintenance dogs are ending up in shelters with unkempt and heavily matted coats.  Pet owners don’t consider the maintenance or the cost involved.   Before applying, check around for pricing (groomers vary) and make sure you are prepared for the cost.  Our groomer, Wendy, indicated Trudy did really well with her groom (she was heavily matted).   Biography:  Trudy’s before picture - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Nuy8dPxW/    Trudy was posted on social media as needing a new home.  Her elderly mom had become very ill and was in and out of the hospital.  Her grandson was helping her find a new home for Trudy.  When I went to the house, Trudy was under the bed and that’s where I was told she would usually stay.  At first, I didn’t see her… so I started talking sweetly… and I started hearing thumping from her tail.   As I knelt down to look under the bed, this big fluff ball poked her head out while laying on her back.  I slip-leashed her and off we went!  Trudy's mom has had her since she was a puppy.  Trudy came to us very matted but our groomer, Wendy, took care of that immediately!  When her coat was removed, she was like a new dog!  She was prancing and happy.  She didn’t know much about a leash but after a few times of walking her, she learned quickly as you can see from the video.  Trudy has a very Golden Retriever temperament.  She is sweet and gets along with everyone.  Even with some of the little dog barking at her, she didn’t react at all.  She walks amongst the littles and we think she thinks she’s one of them LOL.  We currently have another female doodle (they look like the could be sisters).  Anyway, the two of them love to play and chase each other in the yard.  Trudy would love a home with another large or small dog or a mixture of big and small.  If you don’t have another dog, we do recommend taking her to daycare once or twice a week to let her play because she does love it.  If you’d like to bring this sweet girl into your heart and home, we welcome your application!   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org   

Adoption Process
On-line adoption application required. If approved and at adoption we require adoption agreement, spay/neuter contract for puppies/kittens - adoption fees vary from $85 for felines and $150-$250 for dogs (varying depending on age, health, behavior, etc.) Adopters must have responsible dog-ownership history and stellar vet reference if applying to adopt a dog and vice versa for cats.

Contact
Ninna's Road to Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.RoadtoRescueLA.org