Meet Mocha Jul 26

Foster location: Dreamweaver Farm, Pacolet, SC Weight: 25 lbs Height: 14 inches at the shoulder Spayed/Neutered: Yes, Mocha is neutered Adoption Fee: $200 Fence needed? He would prefer one but unfenced homes with a good walking program will be considered. Want To Know More About Me? Text Mocha to 864‑441‑9075 for his full story and photos — we’ll send everything you need to know. If you want to skip straight to the application: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/ Here’s Your Quick Peek: Mocha is a gentle, reserved mixed-breed dog who believes relationships should develop properly — he does not kiss on the first date. At the adoption center, Mocha is quiet and somewhat aloof with strangers. If one of his caregivers is nearby, he’ll often stick close to the person he already knows. If his caregiver leaves the room, Mocha generally goes about his business — usually checking to see whether anyone has dropped something edible — while largely ignoring the potential family who came to meet him. And unfortunately, that has caused him to be overlooked. So we’re telling you ahead of time: please don’t judge Mocha by his interview skills. Give him a little time. Once he knows you — think days rather than minutes — you’ll begin to see the real Mocha. He is calm, polite, affectionate without being demanding, and enjoys quietly being near his people. He’s the kind of dog who follows his person from room to room and settles in nearby. For the right person, he could be an exceptionally easy companion. Must have: A calm, patient home with predictable routines. Exercise: Medium — short walks and relaxed play. Best with: Adults or families with older, respectful kids. Not ideal for: Loud, high‑activity homes. Energy level: Medium — mellow, steady, and sweet‑natured. Mocha is working on house training and is crate trained. He’s good with small dogs and cats, enjoys treats, and likes following his person around once he trusts them. When he came to us, he had some pretty bad skin but good food, regular baths and clean conditions/flea free have made all the difference. His skin issues are resolving well, and he’s feeling much better. About that breed guess: We were told Mocha was a Dachshund mix, but visually, Dachshund is certainly not the first thing most people see. His face, coat, coloring and those wonderful feathered furnishings look much more like a small herding-type dog. Without DNA testing, breed is only our best guess, so for now we’re calling him a Herding Breed/Dachshund mix. He does have the shorter stature and somewhat longer body that could come from Dachshund ancestry, while his coat, build and overall appearance suggest Shepherd, Collie or another herding breed somewhere in the family tree. Basically, he’s a low-riding herding dog. If someone would like to donate a Wisdom Panel DNA test, we would LOVE to solve the mystery! DNA kits are available through our Amazon Wish List. Email info@carolinapoodlerescue.org and we’ll send you the link. Good with dogs: Yes — especially small, gentle dogs. Good with kids: Older, calm children only. Cats: Yes. Fun fact: Mocha may be reserved with strangers, but apparently nobody ever told his stomach to be shy. Food is serious business to this boy. Bring treats!