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DENA

Poodle, Golden Retriever
🇺🇸
Buffalo, New York
March 16th
female, medium, adult

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Dena the Queen‑a: From Barn Life to Best Life

Dena is a 3.5 year‑old Mini Goldendoodle, weighing in at a perfect 30 pounds of gentle sweetness. She’s not just any doodle — she’s the proud mama of The Ten, her adorable squad of little doods who keep their foster home buzzing with chaos, cuddles, and comedy. Dena’s story didn’t start the way any dog deserves. She spent her early years living in a barn used for breeding, with no real chance of being a loved family member. When we picked her up, we had a feeling she might be pregnant — and sure enough, she was.

But that chapter is closed now.
Her new life has already begun.

Blossoming in Foster Care

Dena has adjusted quickly to home life, and now that her mama duties are nearly done, she’s blooming even more. She adores other dogs and truly thrives with a canine companion — having another dog gives her comfort, confidence, and joy. She has always lived with other dogs and we would love for her to continue this. She’s also perfectly fine with cats.

She loves being outside and takes her watchdog role very seriously... even the birds get a warning announcement from Queen Dena. She isn’t leash trained yet, so a fully fenced yard (no invisible fences) is required for her safety.

What She’s Learning

Housetraining: Coming along nicely. She used potty pads during pregnancy and nursing, so please expect a little adjustment time.
Crate trained: Yes!
Smart & food‑motivated: Treats are the way to her heart.
Grooming: Professionally groomed a couple of times — a bit nervous, but she did well.
Mill dog traits: She still shows a few, but she’s so close to leaving that past behind.

Ready for Her Real Life

Dena is gentle, sweet, observant, and incredibly resilient. She’s almost there — almost fully confident, almost fully healed, almost fully ready to step into the life she always deserved. With patience, love, and another friendly dog by her side, her past will fade into a distant memory.

Her next chapter is going to be beautiful.

Dena is now spayed, up to date on core vaccines, microchipped, flea/worm treated and tested neg. for heartworm. Her adoption fee is $475

ABOUT: GOLDEN RETRIEVER DOG BREED

The Golden Retriever is a friendly, intelligent, and gentle dog breed known for its golden colored, water repellent coat. They are highly sociable and great with families, children, and other pets, making them popular as therapy and service dogs. With a love for outdoor activities and water, Golden Retrievers excel in various dog sports like agility and obedience. They require regular exercise, mental stimulation, and grooming to maintain their health and happiness. Overall, the Golden Retriever is a versatile and beloved companion dog breed.
Learn about Golden Retrievers

ABOUT: POODLE DOG BREED

The Poodle is a highly intelligent and elegant dog breed known for its distinctive curly coat and graceful appearance. Originally bred as water retrievers, Poodles come in three size varieties Standard, Miniature, and Toy each with their unique characteristics but sharing the breed's alert and friendly nature. Renowned for their hypoallergenic qualities and keen sense of humor, Poodles excel in various dog sports and activities, making them versatile companions suitable for different lifestyles and living situations.
Learn about Poodles

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