Georgie is the perfect mix of bouncy fun and snuggly rest. He's ready to go home with you.

Hello, my name is Georgie, and I am a 4 ½ year old toy poodle. I am a beautiful apricot color and to keep my curls looking their best, I enjoy a regular grooming regiment of daily brushing and going to a professional every three- to six-weeks. Because I am a retired breeder, I am crate trained, although secretly I prefer sleeping on the couch. I’m making progress on house training, and I am a quick learner. I love being around other dogs and don’t like being alone. I would do well in a home with another dog that also likes to socialize and play. Think of the fun we could have bouncing around the backyard, rolling in the grass, chewing on our toys ... for maximum freedom a fenced yard would be wonderful, but I am told it is not a deal breaker if you don’t have one … dog parks are always fun! I don’t bark much, I weigh about 8 pounds, am up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, neutered, and have been to the dentist recently. My foster mom says I am smart, and she is helping me to be more trustful of humans. I love to be held and I am great at snuggling — so if you need the perfect size dog to keep your lap warm, give my foster mom, Michelle from Second Chance Small Dog Rescue, a call at 616-949-7813 or e-mail her at m.vangeest@att.net. If you already know that I am the roommate you’ve been looking for, then go to our website and fill out an application. My adoption fee is $450.

Pets are available for adoption through:

• Second Chance Small Dog Rescue, Elkhart. Phone: 574-524-6040. Websites: secondchancesmalldogs.org and www.petfinder.com.

• PetsConnect Inc., P.O. Box 8104, South Bend, IN 46660-8140. Phone 574-282-1225. Website: www.petsconnect.org.

• Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, Website: www.homewardboundawg.com. Email: homewardboundawg@aol.com.

• Elkhart Humane Society, 54687 County Road 19, Bristol. Phone: 574-475-4732. Website: elkharthumanesociety.org.

• Heartland Small Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 6033, South Bend, IN 46660. Phone: 574-400-5633. Website: www.heartlandsmallanimalrescue.org.

• South Bend Animal Resource Center, 521 Eclipse Place, South Bend. Phone: 574-235-9303. Website: sbacc.petfinder.org.

• Pet Refuge Inc., 4626 Burnett Drive, South Bend. Phone: 574-231-1122. Website: www.petrefuge.com.

• Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka. Phone: 574-255-4726. Website: www.humanesocietystjc.org.