What a difference a couple weeks make!!  Smidget is one of the 105 dogs rescued in the recent puppy mill bust in Cabarrus County.  She is estimated to be around 5 years of age.  She is very small, weighing in at 4lbs.  Smidget has not known love or human touch in the past.  She does now and she loves it!  She gets braver each day in exploring this new world and the people in it.  She is a fantastic cuddler and has been known to sneak a few kisses in here and there as well.    

Smidget is a love.  She is a sweet girl who's eyes break your heart a little.  She will probably do best in a home without young children.  Smidget has known nothing but life in a cage so too much commotion may be overwhelming for her.  

Smidget is not potty trained....yet!  That will take patience and effort on the part of her new parents.  Her life prior to now has been in a wire cage.  No pee pads or blankets, just a wire cage.  They all had to use the bathroom where they slept and ate and lived.  Period.  If you are an impatient person, please do not apply for any of the puppy mill dogs.  They need love and understanding and a willingness to show them what kindness is, no matter the frustrations.  But remember, poodles are smart and she is no exception.  

Finally, all of these dogs were rescued by HSUS.  The Humane Society will be notified of who their adoptive parents are and they may follow up with you.  There is always great interest when a puppy mill is busted and the public likes to know the fate of these dogs.  Please note that as an adopter, you may be asked to take part in interviews or a follow up feature article.

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