Project POOCH, quite simply, changes lives. We operate a kennel inside a youth correctional facility and pair currently incarcerated youth with shelter dogs. The youth learn kennel management, positive reinforcement, grooming, and training techniques. The youth learn what it means to be depended on by another living creature and what it means to be trusted and relied upon. And, they learn what unconditional love feels like—sometimes for the first time. Our dogs get trained, loved, and adopted into their forever homes. There is no limit to the amount of time a dog spends in our care, and we are focused on the individual needs of each dog."
"BUBBLES" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at PROJECT POOCH"
If you are interested in making a donation, learning more about our mission, volunteering, upcoming events, or details about adoptable dogs, call our office at 503-697-0623. If you get our voicemail, please leave a detailed message. We often cannot answer the phone as we are working with the pups, but we can call you right back!
If you need to schedule an adoption appointment, please review the adoption information page first and then email us at adopt@pooch.org or call us at 503-697-0623.
BUBBLES neutered male, Poodle mix, Appx. 7-year-old 20 lbs
Gets along well with many other dogs (meet & greet is required)
loves people!
Oh my dog! Hi! I’m Bubbles. I’m primed and ready to be your next best friend. If you like to have a little shadow with you throughout the day, I am the guy for you. I can cheer you up with my silly antics, or we can have a snuggle sesh with your favorite movie.
Bubbles is 7 years young. He is a sweet, snuggly guy who just wants to be with his friends. He can often be found curled up next to one of the youth handlers, or watching them eat breakfast (he can be quite the beggar, but he’s always polite about it). He always makes us laugh with his antics, including his habit of rolling on his beds making the funniest noises.
He’s playful and energetic with his toys; He LOVES to chase down his stuffies and shake them enthusiastically. He is figuring out tennis balls and enjoys chasing them as they roll. But his favorite toys have been the long, skinny stuffed toys with no stuffing.
He is still learning how to communicate and play with other dogs , though,and does best with a tolerant play partner. Though he is only a recent neuter ,and this might change, Bubbles isn’t too keen on intact males. They give him some anxiety and stress him out. He has played fine with neutered males and doesn’t show the same insecurities. While they were are POOCH, Bubbles loved playing with Mariposa (9lbs) and Bonita (5lbs).
Update January 11: Bubbles experienced either an acute or a gradual onset back injury in late December 2025. This also coincided with some incontinence. He is currently on movement restrictions (short distance walks, on-leash yard time only, and crated when left alone so he can’t jump) to heal from this injury. We have seen an improvement to the incontinence (i.e. fully peeing in his bed), but he may be a dog that has “dribble” issues for the rest of his life. For male dogs this is pretty easy to manage with belly bands (washable bands that go around his back end and cover his penis to catch the dribbles). While this may improve over time, we want any adopter to know that it may be a lifelong issue to manage.
Things my youth have to say about me:
He loves human affection and snuggles
Calm around most dogs
Easy to handle for grooming—prefers clippers to scissors
Bubbles will go home with a full care package that includes 2 beds, a harness, a car seatbelt, toys, 9 washable belly bands, a leash, and food.
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