Poodle Network UK
Registered Charity Number 1163333
Please note, our phonelines are closed from 7pm 23rd December until Monday 5th January 2026. We are closed for applications to adopt from 23rd December until 5th Jan 2026. For emergency incoming dogs, please email info@pnuk.org, with name/age/size of poodle, and telephone number, your name, address, reason for emergency and we will ring you. We will be monitoring emails daily. Any orders placed between 23rd Dec to 5th Jan will be processed when we reopen, and the delivery estimate will be applicable from the 5th Jan 2026. We will reopen 5th January 2026.
Humphrey
We rescued a family of five Poodles in a terrible state, who all required urgent veterinary treatment. Read their story and how Poodle Network UK changed their lives.
In May 2018, we picked up a family of five- mum (18 months), dad (14 months) and three pups at 18 weeks old. The mum was bred on her first season and gave birth to five pups, sadly only three survived.
When they arrived with us, all of the dogs required urgent medical treatment due to severe urine burns, infections and bruising along their tails and hind legs. They were all underweight, covered in water-proof grease and in desperate need of grooming. All three puppies suffered from skeletal abnormalities, which required on-going treatment to correct.
One of the puppies was so malnourished, we were unsure as to whether he would survive his first night in our care. He was so weak and underweight, and his burns were so severe and painful, he could not even sit or lie down. We named this puppy Humphrey.
With the help of our wonderful volunteers, along with time, care and healthy diets, all five of the Poodles survived and are thriving. Four of them have moved to their forever homes and are living happy and pain-free lives.
Humphrey is on long term foster with one of our team as he required additional treatment. Due to his malnourishment, Humphrey's recovery time took longer, and his skeletal abnormalities were more severe than the others. He required weekly hydrotherapy sessions to help realign his hips and spine and is continuing this treatment. Regardless, he is a very happy and loved Poodle who loves playing and having cuddles.