Meet Gracie Loo — a 3 year old, 38 lb Poodle mix with a gentle heart and a beautifully calm spirit! Quick Facts: Name: Gracie Loo Breed: Poodle Mix Age: 3 years old Weight: 38 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes, needs to be an only dog due to resource guarding. But she can have doggie friends! Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Not tested (but likely fine with school-aged kids) Energy Level: Medium Fence Required: No About Gracie Loo’s Breed: Our best guess is that Gracie Loo is a Poodle Mixed Breed. Poodle mixes are known for being bright, affectionate, and wonderfully adaptable companions. They often inherit the Poodle’s intelligence and eagerness to learn, paired with the temperament of their other breed mix — which can make them playful, gentle, or delightfully goofy. Many Poodle mixes are low shedding, people oriented, and quick to bond with their families, making them great fits for a wide range of homes. Their ideal home is one that offers consistent companionship, mental stimulation, and regular walks. Because they’re smart and sensitive, they thrive with positive reinforcement and a calm, predictable routine. Whether living with a single person, a couple, or a family, Poodle mixes do best in households where they’re included in daily life and given opportunities to learn, explore, and feel connected. What to Love about Gracie Loo: Gracie Loo is a very sweet, intelligent girl who learns quickly and loves to make her humans happy! She enjoys playtime, has great manners, and absolutely loves going on long walks where she can stretch her legs and explore. She’s already potty trained and crate trained, though she doesn’t need a crate when left alone — she’s respectful, relaxed, and trustworthy in the home. Gracie Loo does have some mild resource guarding around food and toys, so she will need to be the only dog in the household , but she’s otherwise incredibly gentle and sweet with everyone she meets! She hasn’t met kids yet, but her calm nature suggests she’d likely do well with school aged children. Gracie Loo gets along wonderfully with other dogs and cats — she’s friendly, polite, and has excellent play manners. She doesn’t require a fenced yard, but she has a medium energy level and loves her daily walks. She’s fantastic on a leash and is an easygoing companion who fits beautifully into a variety of homes. Gracie Loo is ready to bring her sweetness, smarts, and gentle charm to a forever family who will adore her as much as she’ll adore them. She’s the kind of dog who makes every day feel a little softer and a lot more joyful! Gracie Loo’s Gorgeous Highlights: • 3 year old, 38 lb Poodle mix with a sweet, gentle personality • Smart and quick learning girl who picks up new routines easily • Playful and loves long walks — great medium energy companion • Respectful, calm house manners and trustworthy when left alone • Potty trained and crate trained • Has resource guarding tendencies and will need to be the only dog in the home • Sweet with all people and likely great with school aged kids • Gets along well with dogs and cats — friendly and polite • Excellent on a leash and enjoys daily outings • Easygoing, gentle playmate ready to fit seamlessly into a loving home Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!