adopted

Hello Everybody!

My name is Magnificent, Magical and Memorable Muffy —and I’m a spunky, cuddly and adorable little girl of about six or so who is sweet, happy and adaptable. Mom says I’m very loving and affectionate and that I have never met a stranger. I like everyone I meet (and they like me!) and I’m happy to sit on anyone’s lap for any length of time and ‘share the love’.

Dad says I’m delicate, tiny (a svelte 12 pounds please) and, did I mention, lovable? Dad says I excel at being lovable! When I arrived in my foster home I made myself at home immediately and thanked Mom and Dad for their hospitality with lots of kisses.

I’m housebroken and love all the things that FurKids love — like walks, treats, cuddles, and rides in the car. Dad says that I’m quite the charmer and also a real cinephile. I love to jump on the couch and snuggle up for a good movie. (I have a reputation, however, for falling asleep pretty quickly and then snoring.) For such a little girl, I can snore like a much bigger pup— but that’s it, and everything I do, is simply adorable!

I’m also an incredible jumper. I can leap over puddles and from couch to couch with ease, soaring through the air with my tiny little legs. From time to time I’ll even jump up into your arms to give you a kiss. And when it comes to being beyond endearing, there aren’t many in my class!

I’m extremely well behaved around other dogs and especially other people. And unlike many other FurKids, I’m also fine by myself. I make myself comfortable when Mom and Dad have to leave and when they return I’m simply happy to see them. (I don’t have that thing called separation anxiety. And that’s a good thing to not have!)

Like so many pups that have been rescued, I arrived at the shelter as a stray. It had been quite some time since I had been groomed, it appeared that I had probably been living outside (which is not good for a wee little one like me) and I had been rather neglected. The shelter gave me a spa day and I was so happy to be clean, warm and comfortable. In fact, I was so grateful that I kissed the groomer, right then and there!

Once I arrived at my foster home I immediately let them know that I appreciated loving care, first class nutrition and a warm and safe home. I show my appreciation every day and love nothing more than to be near my people, either snuggled up right in someone’s lap or in my bed nearby. Because I prefer to be the center of attention I would prefer to be an only dog.

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* Adults or a family with older children
* No other FurKids required — as I like to be the center of attention

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent/current dog experience a plus

Mom and Dad say I’m the perfect pup —and that only the most amazing family will deserve all the love and cuddles I provide.

So, if you’re looking for a little sweetheart who is spunky, smart, sweet, adorable and loves to cuddle for all she’s worth, then I’m your girl. Please ask for me— and I will snuggle my way into your heart.

Love and Snuggles,

Magnificent, Magical and Memorable Muffy

Hi World,

My name is Omazing Odie and I’m a cute, sweet and fun-loving little fluff of about two (years, that is) who weighs 10 pounds and has what my foster Mom calls puppy spunk! I’m a bit goofy and quite smiley. Mostly I’m a darling little guy who thrives on attention and activity!

I’ve already earned a reputation for being amazing (or is that omazing?) on my walks. Mom and I walk for about five miles a day. I love being in the outdoors where I can see all kinds of things and enjoy the sun and surf, the flora and fauna, people and pets. I simply love to go for walks —and am what Mom calls ‘a natural.’ And I’m a good boy who is also housebroken —and that is not a typo!

There are lots of sounds that are new to me —and they concern me. Like when loud cars drive by or if a door slams. Mom says we’re working on something called ‘sensitization’ and I’m learning that I’m safe and the sounds won’t hurt me. You see when you are so little, everything is that much bigger and scarier to someone as small as I am.

While I’m a cute and fluffy puppy, I do something that is pretty unique to pups (hold on and I’ll tell you all about it!) You see, I can walk on my back legs (for quite a distance too!) When I do, I look like a meerkat. Now you probably know that Meerkats have these cute little faces (like I do) and they also walk on their back legs. Standing and walking on my back legs lets me see much higher. In fact, doing that lets me see what Mom is looking at too! That’s also very helpful when I’m trying to locate where she is in the house! And then since I look so darn cute, she simply has to pick me up and cuddle with me!

My entire world revolves around my person or people. I want to be near my special person always and do everything I can to please him or her. Mom says that makes me the best companion— and I thrive on the attention.

After a busy and active day I love sitting close and cuddling on the couch until it’s time to go to sleep on the Big People’s Bed. And I’m really, really good! I don’t bark or wake up until you do! I’m just content to be safe, warm and loved.

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* Adults or a family with older children

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent/current dog experience a plus

So if you are looking for a sweetheart who is cute, friendly, snuggly and loving, then look no further. Just complete our application– and let’s get together.

Tail wags and cuddles,

Omazing, On-His-Way Odie

Hi People,,

My name is Casey and I’m a handsome and loving fluffy boy who is probably part Doodle, weighs almost 15 pounds, is eight years young and with quite a story to tell.

In the story, our hero (that’s me) wanders away from his original home and becomes quite lost. Then a Good Samaritan sees him wandering, rescues him and takes him to a scary place called a shelter. But our hero is a very lucky guy because the nice people at Bichon FurKids hear about him and decide to help. You see he (I mean me) has these things called ‘allergies’ and needs medication and some special food. So they help the hero get exactly what he needs. After that our hero—oh, forget it, you know I mean “me” goes to a wonderful foster home where he is loved and cared for, recovers, gets to cuddle and receive lots of love. Then he, I mean I, get to find a forever home and live happily ever after! Hooray!

Even though I had kind of a difficult journey previously (another home with some nice people but a big dog…which did not work out), my foster Mom says I believe in keeping a cheerful outlook on life. I’m friendly and cute, like to go for walks and rides in the car. Did I mention I am totally housebroken? (That’s not a typo! I even go to the door and bark to be let outside.) And did I also mention that I’m a great communicator? I have all these different sounds that I make. For example I have one sound that says “Please cuddle with me” and another that says “Who’s that person on our walk?” Then there’s the “Are we going for a walk” sound –and a whole bunch of other sounds. Mom can interpret them and knows what they mean! (Did I mention that she’s very smart and ‘talks dog’? She says I am very smart too!)

I like to follow Mom everywhere and soak up as much attention as I can! I’m a MAJOR lapdog who is endearing, irresistible – and a CUDDLER! I seem to like women the most but Dad says I’m sweet and always happy. Of course I am! I feel so much better now and am living the life I was meant to live.

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* An adult preferred (ladies especially)
* A tranquil and mellow home

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent dog experience a plus

So if you have a quiet home, like to cuddle and are interested in a great guy who is filled with love and is looking for his new best friend, we should meet! I promise to be the very best companion you could ever hope for! And you can help me write the end of the story where the hero rides off into the sunset with a love song playing in the background and everyone knows it’s a happy ending!

Tail wags and snuggles,

Charming and Cuddly Casey

Hello Everyone!

Cooper is a bichon/cocker mix who is 3 1/2 years old, currently fostered in San Diego and who needs on-going training (according to our trainer.) He was surrendered to us about 2 weeks ago as his owner was getting married and the fiance did not want Cooper.

Cooper’s foster Dad has a family emergency and is flying out on Jan. 2nd. We are looking for an experienced foster or foster to adopt, preferably with no other pups so that they/he/she can work on Cooper’s training issues.

Please email marti@bichonfurkids.org or text if you have her number.

Cooper needs a stable, calm and alpha influence in his life so he can become the pup he was meant to be.

Hello Everybody!

My name is Likeable and Lovable Leo — and I’m a go-with-the-flow, happy and friendly Cavachon pup who is a great companion and supreme snuggler! My BFK Aunties say I’m a Bichon/King Charles Cavalier mix who has the best qualities of both breeds. I’m good with children, adults and other dogs and I love to be near my people.

My foster Mom says I have puppy dog eyes that look at you with love and look deeply into your soul. When Mom was asked what I do that is cute she said “Everything.” (Aw geez Mom, that’s so nice to hear!) When she comes in the door I turn in happy circles to greet her. Then there’s my dinner ‘routine’. I hop on my back legs and twirl around looking pretty adorable. I also like to chomp on frozen vegetables. Mom says they are good for me and I like to make the way they ‘crunch’.

Did I mention that I’m also a very observant pup. If Mom is in the kitchen making dinner I lay at her feet. I also hang out when she’s getting ready. Then I hop up ready to follow her to the next location.

I’m also a great walker and rider. When Mom grabs her keys, I know we’re going to work. (I get to go with her and hang out all day.) I love getting in the car and lie perfectly still for the ride.That’s another thing that makes me a great companion. I’m what she calls ‘fully engaged’ with life.

I’m easy to train – and I certainly want to please! I’m learning lots of commands and am really good at “sit” (especially when a treat is offered) and “no”. Mom says I come when I’m called (that usually means a treat, some cuddles and pets) and that’s a good thing! I’m also getting the hang of commands like “down”, “roll over” and “stay.”

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* Another active, playful dog around my age
* A yard to run and sun in
* Adults or a family

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent/current dog experience a plus
* Rescue dog experience

I adapt well to any environment, have an endearing and curious nature – and make myself right at home wherever I go. I’m hoping that there is somebody looking for a cute, easy-going, huggable, playful, and friendly pup who is a good listener, too. Please let my BFK Aunties know that you want to meet me so you can fall in love.

Tail wags and bichon kisses,

Likeable and Lovable Leo