There are other ways to find good Poodle rescue groups as well. It is good to put out the word that you are looking to adopt a Poodle type dog to as many sources as possible. You can check with your vet, your employer’s news bulletins (which sometimes list pets that need new homes), your local animal shelter and even with fellow church members who might know of a good local Poodle rescue.
Finding a Poodle rescue group has never been easier. First off, you can ask your local animal shelter if they know of any in the area. You could also ask your vet’s office workers if they know. If you know any Poodle breeders or owners that have rescue Poodles, ask them for a recommendation. You can also look up Poodle rescue groups in Poodle publications, ask the Poodle Club of America or even in national all-breed dog magazines.

But the easiest way to find a good Poodle rescue group is to go online. You can go to Petfinder.com or 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com to find pets of all breeds and species that need a home in your area. Perhaps there are other dogs that catch your eye that are in desperate need of a loving home. But considering how popular Poodles are, the odds of you finding a number of Poodles up for adoption near you is very high.
You can find Poodles closer to your home by entering your zip code into any box that asks you for it. Even if you find a Poodle rescue group in your state, they will not want to subject one of their dogs to a six-hour car ride if you live on the other side of the state. Check neighboring states or state you are close to the border of to see if a closer Poodle rescue group might be elsewhere.

Keep in mind that adopting a Poodle (or any dog) takes a long time and a few hundred dollars in adoption fees. Sometimes just being able to enter the initial application has a non-refundable fee. These fees not only keep the Poodle rescue group going, but also weed out those who might want to get a Poodle on impulse (which is how most of the Poodles would up there in the first place!). It is still much cheaper than buying from a Poodle breeder.

Some of the greatest unsung heroes are volunteers for Poodle rescue groups. There would be fewer abandoned Poodles if people learned basic Poodle information before buying a puppy.