MARLEY MC SNOWFLAKE - POODLE

State: near New Haven, CT
Age: 4 years
DOB: 08/26/20
Weight: 28 lbs
Sex: male
Neutered/UTD: yes/yes
Coat Color: red
Children under 4: No (no history)
Children over 4: Yes
Separation Anxiety: no
Other dogs: Yes
Cats: unsure
Crate Trained: yes
House Trained: learning
Obedience Trained: No
Leash Trained: yes
MICROCHIP: Yes
ADOPTION FEE: $675

1/18/25-Hello world! Marley here, and I’m still looking for a new best friend and forever home. I’m a good boy. I go potty outside, I play well with kids and furry friends. I am good listener and I love love love to snuggle. You might see several pictures of me wrapped in a fuzzy blankie on the couch. That’s because I just learned how to dog in a pug home and that means comfy cozy snuggles,  lots of couch naps, and lazy mornings in bed with my humans. I love bed time! I get the happiest feet when it’s time to go upstairs to bed. In my foster home I’ve learned how to love and be loved. I admit I was slow to trust and I’m still working on being skittish at times. But I’ve come a long way.  Look at me over here getting belly rubs! Huge milestone! I’ve learned that I am safe and warm. I’m so grateful. I’m not sure I’ve ever had that before where I was in a commercial breeder.   My ideal forever home would be quiet. I like kids but I don’t need them. If there are kids, I prefer they not be rowdy because I’m still skittish. I like to go for walks. I walk nice and slow on a leash. I would like to go for walks in a neighborhood or on nature trails. I have not been exposed to the hustle and bustle of a city or a road with cars zooming by but I don’t think I would like that very much. I like playing with other dogs but I don’t need to have a furry friend. I’m happy to be an only dog, be spoiled and get all the attention. I travel well in a car.  I’ve even ridden on a ferry. We can go on vacation together to dog friendly places. I don’t shed and I’m a very good boy about doing my business outside.  Of course we don’t have to go anywhere. I love being at home. Home on the couch with my favorite human is my favorite place to be.  Dog friendly couches are a must for me!
I don’t have separation anxiety. But I do not like to be away from my favorite human. I follow him everywhere. He closes the door to a small closet they call a bathroom. I’m not allowed in there with him. No problem, I’ll wait right outside the door until he’s done. Lol
I haven’t been left home alone for a long time since I’ve been here in my foster home.  Just a few hours at a time once or twice.  I was safe in my crate.  The Humans checked the cameras to see how I was doing and I was fast asleep.
Do you work from home? I’d love to hang out in your office.  I’m pretty quiet. I won’t tell your boss you’re still in your pajamas. 
Do you like watch tv or videos on your iPad. Me too!  I’m not picky about what we watch. Cartoons, cooking, parenting, finance investing, space launches, funny dog videos, I’m down with all of it.  Fascinating! 
If you think we could be a good match, hurry & apply! 

1/14/25-Marley McSnowflake is back! Through no fault of his own, Marley came back to us last night.  The best news about this: it’s like he never left.  He ran in and greeted everyone with excitement and happy feet.  He couldn’t wait to get back on the couch with his favorite human and snuggle.  While he was away he’s been professionally groomed.  The groomer said he was a very good boy and there were no problems.  He went on walks in the neighborhood and met several other dogs.  He loved it.  He visited several relatives including seniors. He was an angel.  Marley even got to go the dentist office.  He was perfect.  Marley was a super star! Marley’s feelings are not hurt.  They loved him and they took very good care of him.  Things just didn’t work out.  So, Marley is still searching for his forever home. 
 
1/12/25-Sadly after only 3 days in his new home Marley is coming back to his foster home as his new owner unfortunately found out he is allergic to dogs. 
 
1/09/25-Marley was adopted!
12/30/24-Marley is a little sad after his bestie visiting friend Rusty went back home. He keeps looking for him and even woke up in the middle of the night looking around for him. We had to show him that Rusty was not here. Marley would thrive as a single dog or with a furry friend. He just really loved Rusty but he has no real love for my pugs though. Lol He’s content to sit on the couch with his favorite human too.  He’s loves screen time!
Marley is still skittish. Quick moves and loud noises are going to scare him right now. His furever home will need to be patient with him on this.  His trust is his gift. Since Rusty has gone back home, Marley has regressed a bit with his house breaking. I am sure this will resolve soon. Marley loves his foster daddy! Bonus screen time watching Tv!  Hopefully he’ll have a furever home soon. He’s a good boy! 
 
12/28/24-Marley McSnowflake and visiting SCBR alum Rusty (formerly Jack McSnuggelfluff) love playing! These boys have had such a good time this week.  After all the playing Marley still snuggles in with the pugs.
Marley has definitely come out of his shell with Rusty’s help this week. He will still need his furever home to be patient with his skittishness but he’s miles from the scared little poodle who got here a couple weeks ago.
 
12/21/24-Marley McSnowflake & scbr alumni Rusty (formerly Jack McSnugglefluff) are bonding!  We’ve got a full house for the next week. Rusty is visiting while his new owners are away. He and Marley are thick as thieves.
Having Rusty here is really helping Marley come out of his shell. He’s been running, playing & they are so sweet together now that they are all tuckered out! Lol  Marley is waiting for his new home!
 
12/19/24-Marley was neutered & is home as of yesterday. He had a dental cleaning done but no extractions were needed. He just had a lot of yucky tarter that was removed. He is a sweet and gentle boy.  He enjoys cuddling on the couch and watching TV while being petted endlessly.  He will paw at you if you stop petting him. Marley has only been with us for a few days so he is still decompressing & getting used to us and his new surroundings.   While he shows us more of his charming personality every day, he is still skittish and learning to trust us. Marley’s ideal forever home would have a dog friendly couch, fuzzy blankets and bonus points if you like to watch TV. 
He is a low energy boy.  He walks very slow but nicely on a leash and would enjoy a leisurely walk in a quiet neighborhood or trail. 
He is curious, intelligent, gentle, sweet & loves being part of a pack & would do great in a home with other dogs.

12/17/24-Today Marley is being neutered, got a kennel cough shot (this vet requires it as they keep the dogs overnight after surgery) & he is having a dental with some extractions as they said his teeth are awful. Good luck sweet boy! We know you will feel much better soon. 

12/16/24-Marley found his voice! Last night we were watching the movie RED ONE. He wanted to be Dwayne Johnson’s good boi ELF in the mission to save Santa and Christmas from the evil witch Gryla. (I hear ya Marley. I’d help Dwayne too! Lol). Marley also watched the pugs disappear in and out of the doggie door and very quickly learned how to go outside and come back in by himself. He is so smart! This morning he finally had a little water. He’s still not interested in food but I’m sure he will be soon.

12/15/24-Marley McSnowflake arrived to his foster home yesterday. Here’s what we know about him so far: he’s skittish right now but calm and very sweet. He absolutely loves watching tv. He is fascinated by the fish in the aquarium. He’s currently marking his territory but that’s normal as he’s not neutered yet and he’s tolerating the belly band nicely. He loves other dogs and whimpers when he’s alone. He loves “melon rubs”, close contact with his favorite human and foster doggie siblings. He slept through the night but hasn’t been interested in food or water yet. So far his favorite person is my husband. He is feeling naked and chilly because he’s been shaved down, he must’ve been matted. Watching a tv now show now and wondering “IS IT CAKE?” He just loves watching tv & would make a great tv buddy!

12/13/24-Marley McSnowflake is a cute 4 year old male medium sized poodle. He came in today from a commercial breeder as they were just done breeding him. He arrived safely into rescue thanks to his transport & overnight volunteers. Here is some info from his overnight volunteer:
“Marley walks pretty good on a leash and went potty outside for me. My husband just finished bathing him and his ears were extremely dirty! He hasn’t eaten or drank yet but we will try again once he decompresses and warms up by the fireplace from his bath.”

He is set to be neutered on Tuesday & he will be ready to go home soon after that once we get to know him better.