@Applewood @Gefn Thanks, y'all. He was
so traumatized when I first got him after being surrendered by the only family he'd ever known since he was a puppy. All of a sudden at 12 years old he found himself in a little cage with barking dogs all around. I can't imagine how a dog's mind processes that. He hadn't even been neutered. I tried to get medical records on him, but the previous owner just said they took him to the vet in 2017 for flea protection. Whaaaaat?
Anyway, he's landed in a pot of jam since we became a family. He didn't eat at first and was simply shut down emotionally. I'm happy to tell y'all he's made a full recovery. He's a happy little dog, and I'm a happy little mama! He's energetic and loving and, although he was everything I didn't want in a poodle (male, older, blind in one eye, dark coat), I wouldn't change a thing!