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I received a call from the poodle’s owner last night. Turns out he is 2 years old and his name is Jack. He apparently ran out of this lady’s house on Sunday and she said “if he’s going to run out, he’s going to have to fend for himself”. OK….but how can he do that with cars all around (I am close to a very busy interstate in AL [I65]) and mid-20s temps? She didn't seem too concerned and said she wanted to replace him in her breeding program anyway. This poor little guy has the audacity of being ¼” taller than standard (everyone wants real small dogs, stupid owner tells me) and the one time he was bred, he only “threw” one puppy. At this point, I’m ready to jump through the phone and smack her one. LOL! But, it gets worse. She then says ‘if you want him, he’s yours’ and that it will “save me a trip to the pound”. OMG! I had barely gotten off the phone when she shows up at my door with his papers. She didn’t say a word to him or pet him, just handed the papers and left. I’m not sure what I will do at this point but, I will not take him to the pound (does this mean Humane Society?) and will not take him back to that “person”. If he is not with me and Max, I WILL find him a great home.

Thanks again everyone for your help!