Poppy entered foster care as a four-month-old Lurcher puppy whose needs were still developing. Michelle and resident dog Hank provided the play, boundaries and companionship she needed, and the placement became permanent on 25 March 2026.
A puppy match was about the future as well as the first impression
Poppy’s enthusiasm for balls, other dogs and every new activity made her immediately appealing, but it also meant the adopter needed time for training and realistic expectations about adolescence. The foster arrangement allowed that responsibility to be tested in daily life.
Hank’s response mattered as much as Michelle’s attachment. Their ability to rest, play and share space without constant management gave the rescue confidence that the household could remain suitable as Poppy grew.
A puppy whose needs were visible quickly
Poppy was affectionate and confident, but she was also at the stage when enthusiasm needed direction. Time at Country Kennels & Daycare gave her safe play, social contact and opportunities to practise settling after excitement.
Her future home needed to look beyond puppy charm and commit to training, rest, boundaries and the changing exercise needs of a growing Lurcher.
Michelle, Hank and daily life
Foster care allowed Michelle to see how Poppy fitted the household across meals, sleep, play and ordinary interruptions. Hank gave her a canine relationship to develop, while the adults could supervise play and protect separate rest.
The decision to adopt came from that tested daily pattern, not from the first emotional response alone.
The home she already understood
Poppy remained with the people and dog she had begun to trust. Her future will still involve puppy training and careful management as she matures, but it will happen without another change of home.