If you are interested in going on a waiting list for adopting a dog from MAPR, please download and return the application on this page below.  There will be an adoption donation for every dog.  The required donation will be discussed with applicants for individual dogs.  Applicants are pre-screened so that when a Poodle comes into our Rescue, we can get the dog placed quickly and thereby lessen the stress to the dog. 
For Standard Poodles, we will require a fenced yard.  Standards are bigger and need room to stretch out and run, preferably off lead, so a safe, enclosed space is essential.  It is not uncommon for rescued dogs to refuse to potty on-lead, making a fence essential for the dog's comfort and to decrease frustration by the new owners.  But, nice long leashed walks are good for them too!  The smaller varieties, Miniatures and Toys, do fine with regular leashed walks.  Suitable dogs for condominiums and apartments, we will not require a fenced yard for the Toys and Minis.  We do not routinely adopt dogs to homes with electric fences but will gladly discuss each applicant's individual sitution.  Our goal is to find homes for dogs, not put roadblocks in the way!
We will require a home visit and we will check references.   The application process begins with a completed form.  Next, a member of MAPR will call you by telephone for a brief conversation.  Then references are checked.  The last step before adoption is the home visit.  
Applications are kept on file and reviewed periodically.  We will check back with applicants as often as practical or until a dog is adopted from us or the applicant tells us they have found a dog.   
Dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-served basis.  They are placed with everyone's best interests in mind.  If two applications happen to be fairly equal, the earliest dated application will be offered the dog.
We will keep in touch with all adopters as time progresses.  We are the Rescuers of the dog you adopt from us and we take that responsibility very seriously.