How big? Small
How old? adult (around five years)
Male or female? Female
Living with kids? I can live with children (5+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? No
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a calm home with a little garden
Where am I from? Cyprus

About Poppy

Sweet little Poppy was brought into the vets shortly after having puppies and never collected again by her family, and ended up being handed into the shelter by the vet who wanted to make sure she found a home that would treat her with the love and care she deserves. She is expected to be around five years old and is just the most charming, silly little sausage.

Poppy can be a little bit shy with new people, especially men, but the way to her heart is via her favourite toys! Pick up her toys and it’s as though she’s known you forever. She loves to play and is so funny and excitable, racing about all over the place with joy. She will be in her element in a home where she has her very own basket of toys to rummage through every day!

Poppy is a very gentle girl and she loves affection. Once she trusts you, she likes to sit as close as physically possible and breathe in your face while you stroke her ears. She has a couple of missing, wonky teeth which only add to her adorable charm. She also likes to clutch onto your arm with both paws for the ultimate cuddle, but she does so very gently, so as not to be too bouncy. She’s just a real sweetheart.

Unfortunately, Poppy is positive for Leishmania, which is a chronic health condition caused by the bite of an infected sandfly. Poppy’s condition is stable and she’s on the right medication to ensure she’s fit and healthy, but it is of course something for prospective adopters to consider, as she will need regular medication and monitoring. Outwardly, she is very healthy, happy, in no pain and has a good appetite and a zest for life.

Poppy is fairly submissive and would be ideal for a calm home with someone who can shower her with fuss and attention. She gets along with other dogs, but doesn’t depend on them, and she would be great in a home with children too. She loves to be close and you can just tell she is going to make such an amazing companion given the second chance she deserves. Her temperament is wonderful, and she has a heart of absolute gold.