Meet our little foster doodle, Petunia!

[Ann Kendig]

We recently received a flower delivery in the form of our little foster flower, Petunia.

We have been calling Petunia, Cadi (pronounced "Kay Dee").  This name was given to her by her other foster mom, Kim.  (Kim is a member here on DoodleKisses under the name of Kim and Clifford)  Kim picked Cadi up from a shelter in West Olive, MI.  Kim had to drive 3 hours to rescue Cadi.  I thought it was clever how Kim came up with Cadi's name.  She drives a black Acadia and that is where they first bonded.  So, she came up with the name Cadi.  I decided to continue to call her Cadi as she seemed to respond to it (I like the name too!) and it's awfully hard to get the name Petunia out of my mouth when I see her doing something wrong!  I do love the name Petunia though!  Kim, her family, and her big red doodle, Clifford, miss her and check in with me often to see how she's doing.  Thank you Kim for helping Cadi!!!!

Cadi was rescued August 20th by Kim for the Doodle Rescue Collective.  She stayed with Kim and her family until August 28th when we met in Toledo, OH to pick Cadi up to foster her.  I could see that Kim and her husband were sad to see her go, and I felt sorry for them.  I knew that soon we would be in the same position and that we would be the ones that would be sad to see her go.   They said good bye and we climbed into the car to take Cadi on the next leg of her journey.  We took a crate for her but I decided to hold her on my lap for the hour long trip.  She was content to lay on my lap and fall asleep.

Cadi was found as a stray at approximately 3 months old and placed in a cage that was too small for her, due to overcrowding at the shelter.  Because of the time she spent in a cage that was too small for her she had a difficult time walking and would limp and fall down at times.  She was also very under weight and only weighed 20 lbs.  She developed kennel cough and an infection on her inner ear flaps.  I am happy to announce that Cadi's walking much better and the vet thinks she will be fine.  The infection on her ears is gone and I believe she is almost over the kennel cough.  She is now up to 27 lbs!  She is still very boney and needs to gain more weight but she has a great appetite and has no problem eating all of her food and trying to gobble up Sheba & Duke's food too!  She wasn't happy at all about getting her anal glands expressed.  OUCH!!

Here are a few words to describe Cadi...friendly, inquisitive, curious, mischievous, high energy, playful and sweet and sometimes a bit independent.  She likes to cuddle but after a little while she runs off to check out something else that has grabbed her attention.  

How soon I had forgotten that just last year we were going through potty training, and puppy training with Sheba and Duke..at the same time!  Cadi is a typical doodle puppy.  Thank goodness with all she's been through in her short life it doesn't seem to have affected her too much.  Although right now she seems like a delicate little flower....don't be fooled!!  She can hold her own, just ask Duke!!  We are working on crate training, potty training, learning the word "NO", sitting patiently when waiting for a treat (and not stealing it from Sheba or Duke's mouth or from my hand), ringing bells to go potty, no jumping on people, no counter surfing, no dragging the full water bowl around and spilling it all over the floor, no eating of mulch, no chasing of cats, (she likes cats and isn't aggressive toward them), no trying to run out the door, no shredding of outdoor plants or pulling my hens and chicks from the ground and carrying them in the house, no knocking down the doggy gate etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.  Does any of this strike a chord with any one???  Poor little Cadi, she just can't have any fun!!  lol

Cadi does very well in the car and doesn't seem to get stressed or car sick.  She seems to have a low or no shedding coat at this time.  My Sheba sheds lightly and I really haven't noticed any extra hair floating around.  Cadi has a beautiful, shiny, black, soft yet wispy coat with a little splash of white on her chest.  Sometimes when I talk to her she does the head tilt.  She also crosses her front paws and does the doodle pose.  ADORABLE.

Cadi is a beautiful, sweet, lovable puppy with a great disposition and one awesome puppy.  If you, or someone you know of, may be interested in giving little Cadi a loving, forever home please contact the Doodle  to fill out an application.   http://doodlerescueinc.ning.com/

There are many doodles in need of short and longer term foster homes.  If you are unable to foster but you would like to help, consider helping to transport a doodle to someone who may be able to foster.  Donations are also a great way to help doodles in need!

I have attached a video and some photos, remember to scroll all the way down!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J3RWW1aWog

DOODLE BUTTS

[F, Calla & Luca]

She looks like a sweet doodle (great pictures). What good people Kim and you are, Ann and Mike. It's so good to hear that Cadi is coming along. It's hard to imagine a "shelter" had her in a crate so small it impaired her walking.

[Ann Kendig]

She is a sweetie, F. I'm soooo glad she is feeling better. Now her cute puppy personality is able to shine through even more. We are really enjoying having her here, it kinda livens up the house! : )

[Adina P]

She is darling! Looks like a fluffier Boca.... AND you need to be the photographer for ALL rescues because these pics are fabulous. She's already hinting to her future owners that she wants to be a Calendar girl ;)

[Ann Kendig]

I thought of Boca right away when I first met her!! Thank you for the nice compliment Adina! I agree she needs to be a calendar girl!

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

AWW she is so cute, I am glad she is on her way up in life. Adina, has there ever been a calendar just with pics of rescue's? The proceeds could go to the DRC?

[F, Calla & Luca]

She does look a lot like Boca! And we would all like to have Ann and Mike do our calendar pictures.

[Ann Kendig]

You have taken some wonderful photos of your gorgeous doodles, F! We would LOVE to travel around the US taking doodle pictures! Ha Ha

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks for the compliment. You know you are welcome in NJ anytime!

[Joy Williams]

I second this F! I would love to have Ann & Mike take photos my girls. Cadi is definitely a beauty and so lucky to be a part of your family, Ann and Mike.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Judging by the way Cadi is running with Duke & Sheba in that video, I think her legs are going to be just fine! She sure can keep up with the big dogs!
Ann, thank you so much for fostering her! With two of your own, I know that taking on a rambunctious puppy is a huge undertaking. And when I think that you are doing all of this to help Cadi be a wonderful companion for some other family, I am just so grateful. You are the best!

[Ann Kendig]

Thank you Karen. We really enjoy her and are so happy to have the opportunity to help her! : )
Those little legs can not only keep up with the big dogs but they sure can jump!

[Sandi]

Sooo very cute. You really disproved the myth that black dogs are difficult to photograph!