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adopt a doodle!
Doodles tend to get adopted pretty quickly. Because of that, we do not post dogs that are available for adoption on this site. We usually have a short queue of potential adopters waiting for a doodle that meets their needs and lifestyle, (no fee, just an email expressing your interest will do!). If you are looking for a doodle immediately, we might not be for you. If you'd like to adopt a doodle in the next few months, we absolutely will have dogs that pop up that may be a good fit for you!
As of 2026, all adoption applications are through Country Acres Rescue SC. Adoption fees ($190 as of 2026) also go directly to Country Acres Rescue SC and cover shots and spay/neuter.
If you are looking to adopt immediately, we recommend taking a look at the following rescues to see if they have dogs that are a fit:
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Peanuts Place Small Breed Rescue
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Carolina Poodle Rescue
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Fur Babies Animal Rescue SC
Whether looking at these rescues or other rescues, make sure you ask:
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Has this dog been staying in a kennel or in a home environment while in foster? (Hard to get a great sense for a dog if they're kept in a crate/kennel most the day).
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Are you a for-profit organization?
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Are you a 501c3 rescue currently up-to-date?
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How did this dog end up with your rescue?
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How many homes has this dog been in to date?
rescue dogs aren't perfect
Occasionally we get very specific requests like, "We'd love a 20 lb apricot color doodle who is 1 year old and potty-trained and crate-trained and doesn't bark or jump and speaks fluent French!". There is no such thing as a perfect dog. Rescue dogs need time and patience, and it will come down to what you can/can't tolerate. For some people, a "velcro-dog" that follows you everywhere is a drage. For others, a dream! Some adopters want an active, energetic dog who is ready to spend a whole day at the Whitewater Center, while others are open to an older, lazy dog. Some things that we CAN help look for when finding a fit for you:
- Kid-friendly (most of our fosters have kids, so this is an area we specialize in!)?
- Dog-friendly or not necessary?
- Cat / chicken / etc. friendly or not necessary?
- Potty trained already or willing to work on it?
- Crate trained already or willing to work on it?
- Quiet in crate? (important if you live in an apartment)
- Would do best with a fenced yard or ok with a few walks a day?
Just like humans!