I've been commenting some messages I originally planned on messaging you just in case the information may help someone else in the future. I am not sure finding a poodle to adopt is very likely. I know some people are against purchasing from breeders, and I hope I haven't said anything, this included, that offends anyone.

I was looking into the programs online that donate ESA dogs, but it seems the process to even find out if you are chosen can take months at best. I've promised him I am looking for his own "baby dog" as he says.

Have you ever heard of a breeder donating for a specific cause?

I want to ensure everyone doesn't get worried and think I can't properly afford to care for a dog we would be taking in. It would be an addition to our family and taken care of highly, and I will end up purchasing if it comes to make sense and be the best option, because it's important for us all. However, I know the pricetag is probably going to be high that route, and it's not a fact of me not being able to come up with the money- but in my particular situation I'm trying to start over/rebuilding and saving as much as I can for our future and it would be taking it out of that fund- which is okay, but if I can find someone willing to donate for a specific cause like this it would be a big help. Again, I don't want to offend anyone or sound like I'm begging for handouts here because that's not my intent. I'm just trying to find and explore all the avenues and make sure I know all my options.

For some reason I feel like sometimes talking about animals in general regarding how and where are you bringing your animal from is sort of a sticky subject and people have strong opinions around it and I just don't want to offend anyone. All of my intentions are from a genuine place.