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We are no longer accepting partial applications. You must fill out all of the required fields. 

 

Don't fill out an application if you are not ready to adopt right away. But, please be patient. Since we get hundreds of applications a day, we can't respond to everyone. If your application is chosen, someone will call you.

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Doodle adoption fees range from $350 to $1,500, depending on factors such as the doodle's age and health. These fees help cover rescue-related costs. For instance, in 2024, our veterinary expenses surpassed $300,000.

 

Your application will be kept on file for 1 year.

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California Doodle Rescue’s goal is to find the perfect match for a doodle in our care. We narrow down applications looking for those who seem to fit a specific dog’s requirements for a home. We adopt doodles to families that will keep them as inside pets and treat them as family members. We do not adopt to families who are specifically looking for a doodle to train as a service dog. Since the majority of rescue dogs do not meet service dog requirements, this is an unfair expectation of rescue doodles. We also do not adopt doodles to be given as gifts.

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Most of our doodles require a fully fenced yard. We do not permit commercial transport of our dogs, and all adopters are required to personally take their new family member home. 

If you adopt a doodle from us, it is important to note that rescue dogs typically require leash and other training. Your doodle may keep you up nights, have potty accidents, and other inconveniences for the first couple of weeks. We can't possibly know everything about the health or behavior of any dog in our care. You bear the responsibility of choosing to adopt your dog. If for any reason you are unable to keep your doodle, you are required to contact the California Doodle Rescue.

 

If you are found to be a possible match for one of our doodles, you will be contacted directly by someone from California Doodle Rescue. If contacted, please be prepared for a required phone interview, contacting your references, and or veterinarian checks. Part of our adoption process requires an in-person meet and greet between the doodle and the entire household, (including pets) of the potential adopting family. If a home visit is not possible, you may be asked to send photos of your home and yard.


Respectfully,


California Doodle Rescue

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Our Mission

 

California Doodle Rescue is a 501 C-3 non-profit (EIN 88-0967716) dog rescue.

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Our mission is to rescue, foster, and find safe loving homes for poodle mixed breed dogs affectionately known as 'Doodles'. This includes Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, Aussiedoodles, Bernedoodles, Sheepadoodles, and many more.

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We support and promote humane animal regulation through the encouragement of neutering and spaying of dogs, to promote quality medical treatment and care of such dogs, and to provide suitable long term facilities for the humane care and treatment of lost and abandoned poodle mixed breed dogs.

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We promote concepts of nonviolence and unconditional love for animals, no kill shelters in California, and to provide a safe haven for neglected, abused and unwanted poodle mixed breed dogs.

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We also provide educational opportunities to persons desiring to learn about dog rescue organizations, puppy mills and hoarding situations, as well as the proper care, treatment and medical attention required by dogs.

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About Us

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Board of Directors:

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  • Suzanne List: CEO

  • Ama Herrara: Secretary

  • Dan Stanton: CFO

  • John List: Vice President

  • Cindy Stanton: Advisory Board

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No Calif  Coordinators:

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  • Sharron Bradley

  • Juli Krueger

  • Katie Pak

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So Calif Coordinators:

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  • Diane Leslie

  • Becky Grundy

  • Teresa May

  • Margaret Lomba

  • Nancy Haver

  • Alexis Pattermann

  • Kelsey Felix

  • Demi Owen-Miller

 

Our directors are doodle enthusiasts, who have had extensive experience working with national dog rescues. During this time, they recognized an immense demand for rescuing doodles right here in California. So, in February 2022, they established a 501 C-3 non-profit rescue that serves California residents. Since then, California Doodle Rescue has re-homed and adopted over 1,000 doodles to loving families across the state. 


While our directors are based in Southern California, we do not have a physical facility. Instead, we operate by fostering doodles in private volunteer homes until suitable adoptive families are found. This is made possible by dedicated and wonderful volunteers. Without their help, these doodles may otherwise end up in shelters.

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We rely on adoption fees and your generous donations which are highly valued and deeply appreciated. Your contributions assist us in covering  essential operating expenses such as fostering costs and pet supplies, paying for expensive veterinary bills, and facilitating transportation for these precious doodles.

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California Doodle Rescue

"Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever."

- Karen Davison.

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