Breed: Toy Poodle
DOB: 2001
Sex: Spayed female
Weight: 6.5 pounds
Foster home: Jamie
210-06

Please meet YoYo Poodle.  YoYo was named this, because that is how she acted when she first met me, for a week she acted this way...she wanted to be loved but was too scared...so she would run up and run away, run to her crate, run out of it, run into one room, turn and run out of it. Over and Over she did this...and still does to a certain extent. YoYo lived in a cage at a puppy Mill for way too long, she has a long way to go to realize that we will not harm her and only good things come to those who get petted and loved. Her tail wags almost all the time now, but she's still hesitant on many levels.

She loves her crate, will never ever complain about being in it. She is fine with cats and dogs, could care less about either of them. She does not like children and will run to her crate to get away from them, she would not do well in a home with small children, but if someone has visiting children, she will gladly go in her crate while you visit with your company. If children sit quietly she will, after watching for a long time, carefully approach for attention - but should they move - she bolts back to her crate.

YoYo needs a loving home! A quiet home, and an understanding home where she can blossom into the dog that she so badly wants to be. YoYo also needs more work on housetraining, but in time she will come around.

Her new owner will need a securely fenced yard and lots of patience. But the rewards that you will receive will be endless.

UPDATE : January 2007

Yoyo has been in my home for about 6 months now, and she truly is a great little gal! She is VERY funny and Loves *my* attention. She will still not seek out attention from strangers, but those she gets to know she definitely gets better with. She gets very silly with me and really loves attention and play (wrestle) time...she has even taken to pulling on my clothes if I ignore her for too long....but she has very  few teeth...so I don't mind.

She has taken to a couple of my other dogs as well. She wrestles with Xippy (also available) on a daily basis and likes to 'scare' my Aussie by sneaking up to her and bouncing and barking at her! Quite funny! Both of these dogs are 50+ lbs...she could care less!

She's getting better on a leash, but is still quite stubborn and doesn't like to walk on it if there is 'pressure' on her.

If you think you have the home that can help YoYo, please fill out an application. You can e-mail julemson@wmol.com for more info on YoYo.