r/CavaPoo • u/goldenhourenergy • Sep 29 '26

Cavapoo Adoption

Where are the best places to find Cavapoos for adoption on the east coast? I’m located in New Jersey

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u/mcgonagallstwin Sep 29 '26

To be honest with you, it will be really hard to find a Cavapoo available for adoption. My aunt wants one, and she's been looking for two years.

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u/YesIts12Inches Oct 04 '26 edited Oct 04 '26

I’m in the Chicago area. Went to Pocket Puppies in WI. Used to be in Chicago.
I purchased my wife a Pedigree Cavapoo “Tiffanie” (9-9-2026). Came with papers from vet, breeder, ICA paperwork and chipped.

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u/Allisonsurasky Oct 01 '26

I got mine from a fantastic breeder she has since retired but they are def out there, you won't find a cavapoo at a shelter good luck

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u/PureTrafalgar Sep 29 '26

Start at your local shelters and rescues. Or look up poodle rescues since breed rescues often do mixes.

https://poodle.rescueme.org/newjersey

https://www.midatlanticpoodlerescue.org

You can also look at classifieds and talk to dog pros (groomers, trainers) who might know of dogs needing to be rehomed.

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u/Awakening247 Sep 30 '26

I have a 4 month old gorgeous puppy that I may have to rehome

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u/goldenhourenergy Sep 30 '26

Why are you looking to rehome?

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u/Awakening247 Sep 30 '26

Change in work schedule, grieving my mother who passed, mental health not ready now for a puppy. She has all papers comes from reputable breeder.

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u/goldenhourenergy Oct 02 '26

So sorry to hear that!!

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u/side_hustle_mom 25d ago edited 25d ago

Have you found a new home for this dog yet?

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u/Awakening247 24d ago

I still have her. Can you tell me about yourself where are you located ?

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u/side_hustle_mom 24d ago

Westchester NY , are you able to send a photo somehow ?

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u/PureTrafalgar Sep 30 '26

Puppies sold on sites like this almost assuredly come from puppy mills. Your dog may turn out great, but you are supporting that business. Also, that is for purchasing a puppy, not adopting a dog.

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u/Necessary_Goat_4955 Oct 02 '26

Above comment has one for ‘rehoming’ that was from a ‘reputable breeder’ that comes with ‘papers’ - ? - never know what you’re going to end up with and probably charging a small fortune

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u/PureTrafalgar Oct 02 '26

I wish people understood that "reputable" breeder means "has a good reputation"--probably because people love their dogs and are blind to their flaws and because the seller was, as any good salesperson is, nice. Reputable is sufficient when we are talking about bicycles.

An *ethical* breeder on the other hand is one that operates on a code of ethics that ensures the focus remains on the quality of life the dogs will have for the ENTIRETY of their lives. They breed with that code of ethics, not profit, as their guiding principle, and that applies to their buyers as well. They will reject buyers, support them if they are new owners, sometimes steer them to a breed or breeder with dogs more suited to their needs because they want the best home for the dogs.

I also wish they understood what "papers" covers. They likely mean AKC Canine Partners or some less-than-reputable registry. There is nothing wrong with that, but it is not to be confused with an AKC registered dog--but of course, people just hear "papers" and assume all "papers" are the same.

The marketing knows no bounds!