Nelda - Poodle Dog for Adoption in Alexander, Arkansas

10/22/26 Meet Nelda! Poodle mix, about 8 months old. Nelda's mom was dumped on an older Veteran who did the best he could. Unfortunately another dog was dumped on him. Neither were spayed/neutered, so you guessed it...a litter of puppies. Mom appears to be a pit mix or bulldog mix and dad appears to be some sort of doodle. There's no telling what kind of doodle he is, sometimes doodles end up being a mix of many breeds. The man who has mom and dad reached out to us recently for help with finding homes for the puppies (now about 8 months old) and to help get everyone spayed/neutered. So here we are! This man did the best he could and has provided safety, shelter, food and water but was not able to let all the puppies live inside. Nelda is very sweet and good with other dogs. She does tend to boss her sister around. She has not been around cats or kids. We do believe she would be fine with kids. She seems very gentle and friendly.

Nelda has started at the Paws in Prison program this week. This is a wonderful 8 week program where each dog is paired with inmate trainers. The dogs live at the prison with the inmates. The inmates work on the basics with the dogs (house training, crate training, leash walking etc.) as well as basic commands and sometimes some tricks! They meet weekly with a certified dog trainer. This is an amazing program! When the dogs graduate they have all the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen test.

Nelda will graduate from Paws in Prison the week of 12/14. She can be pulled from the program sooner if her adopter wants her sooner. No matter what, we hope to have an adopter ready and waiting for her by 12/14.

From Paws in Prison:

"Whoa now, we need to pause and marvel at who just walked in the door! Her name is Nelda, and she’s the gorgeous daughter of a dog that was dumped on a veteran’s property. She is friendly, sweet, and has a touch of bossiness to her. That’s probably directly tied to the wired hair on her. Wired hair and sassy seem to go hand in hand! Nelda is a mixed breed...we’re talking a buffet of breeds. And she’s adorable. From the extra fancy feet to the scruffy face to the coppery eyes, Nelda is a masterpiece. She’s uniquely beautiful. This baby is 8 months old. No weight yet, but my guess is 35-40 pounds. Two insider tips...first, Nelda is gonna light the world on fire with her smarts and abilities. She has all the makings of a standout student. And second, she has an equally amazing sister named Cammie who is also available for adoption."

She is spayed, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

Located in Arkansas, but transport is available. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them on Saturdays in MD, PA, NJ, or CT

To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059

email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

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.