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Hello World!

I’m Fabulous Finley, a darling bichon puppy who is six months old and as cute as I can be! My foster Mom says I am the most affectionate little guy you could ever hope to meet. I like to meet new people (I’m admittedly a lover!) and especially love other dogs.  Give me an opportunity to play (more on that in a minute) and I’m your guy!

I’m a smart little guy, almost housebroken and eager to learn what is expected of me.  There are so many things that I do well already and, like most puppies, each day there are new things to experience. Did I mention that I’m smart, too? Let me tell you how I learned about those things called “stairs”. Well, I had (obviously) never seen them before and I was a bit distraught when my doggy foster siblings went up the stairs and left me behind! Initially I figured out how to go UP the stairs—however, it took me a while to learn how to go DOWN them. But I figured out a shortcut—sliding down the stairs on my tummy! It got the job done for a while until I learned I could go both UP and DOWN the stairs!

Now, back to toys. Did I mention that I love all toys– but I have a hard time deciding which one to play with first? Mom says my answer to that is that I try to play with all of them at the same time, going from toy to toy. They sometimes migrate outside to the yard because I want to keep my toys with me wherever I am! I also love laying on my back and flinging my toys around, until I accidentally launch one in the air and it lands out of reach.

I love walks and car rides. While I’m Mr. Social Butterfly at home, I’m a bit shy at the dog park but getting better each day. I am basically just a happy, playful, mischievous, friendly and cuddly puppy. I love chasing other pups and being chased by them. I guess you could say I’m “all puppy!”

My Ideal Home:

*Someone home most of the time
*Another YOUNG dog around my age and size
*Another active, playful dog
*Adults or a family
*Kids over 7

Experience level:

*Have had dogs as an adult
*Recent/current dog experience a plus
*Experience raising a puppy is a plus plus!

Oh, and one last thing! I love to give and receive affection. Sometimes I will come up to Mom and lay my head on her knee. After a quick head massage, I then go back to playing with my toys. When I’m sleepy, sometimes I like to be held. When Mom is holding me, I look up, put my head on her chest, and close my eyes for a nap. And when I’m sleeping and I have a good dream I make these cute little squeaky noises! So if you are looking for a sweetheart of a bichon, who is cute, friendly, playful and very loving then look no further. Just complete our application– and let’s get together.

See you soon.

Finley, the Friendly and Fabulous Bichon

Hello New Friends!

My name is Loveable Levi and I’m a sweet and snuggly little guy of four (years that is) who is an affectionate and amazing companion! I am currently in Sacramento, California, and I get along with my doggy foster brother and sister and like being part of a pack. I’m awesome with children (even the very young ones) and love to be near my people (but am never intrusive.) My foster Mom says I have puppy dog eyes that look at you with love – and that I have the ability to ‘materialize’ from almost anywhere if you call my name.

Dad says I’m an athletic, strong, smart and loving little lap dog! (Can you tell he likes me?)

I have an endearing and curious nature, like to explore my environment and am energetic and also playful –and that snuggling is my specialty. Dad and Mom agree: one look at my cute little face and you will fall in love.

Once upon a time, I had a wonderful home with a Mom who loved and took care of me- and I was the happiest pup on earth.  But one sad day, Mom went to Heaven and I was taken to the shelter, which was a pretty scary place for a gentle soul like me. Luckily, my BFK Aunties came and scooped me up, because they could see that I was a great pup who would make a wonderful companion.

I am a long legged colt of a guy who likes to stand on my hind legs. Mom says I look like a prairie dog when I do that. And I do the cutest thing too! You see Mom had the TV on and I heard horses. I stopped what I was doing and started watching – and stayed there in front of the TV just watching and watching and watching the horses! And then I heard a cat meow on Mom’s phone and watched the entire cat video with Mom. She said she has never seen a pup do that! 

Did I mention that I’m healthy and loving and cheerful- and that I like walks (where I can explore the neighborhood? I also love car rides.  Sometimes I curl up and sleep the whole way, and other times, I look out the window and grin. I’m also eager to please. 

At home, I’m the perfect buddy for a snuggle in front of the TV, or a little nap on the sofa.  I stick right by my people and will even put my little paw on my Mom’s hand, so she knows that I’m there for her and ready to be petted at any time. Mom says that having me around is like having a visit from an old friend, who fits right in.

My Ideal Home:

*Someone home most of the time
*Another active, playful dog around my age
*A family with kids would be my ideal!

Experience level:

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

So now I’m hoping that somebody out there is looking for a loving, playful and affectionate guy like me, to “fit right in” at their home.  Do you think you and your family might have a place for me in your hearts? Do you have children or grandchildren you want to teach about unconditional love? I’m happy to help you do that! Could you help me write a happy ending to my story? If so, please write, just as soon as you can, and ask for Levi.  I’ll be waiting with a smile and a loving look in my eyes.

Tail wags and bichon kisses,

Loveable and Lively Levi

Hi Everyone!

My name is Bewitching Bailey and I’m an amazingly adorable  Bichon mix of three (years, that is) weighing a mere 8 pounds and as cute as I am affectionate! I’m definitely “cuddle-sized” and all about loving my people. I also love walks and rides in the car. In fact, I am the world’s best companion! Well, that is unless you are a giraffe, a hippo or a tiger. I wouldn’t want to be your companion then. (Mom says I’m being a little silly but she knows what I mean!)  

I’m a lot of fun – a little guy who is a dancer (more on that later) housebroken (that is NOT a typo!), friendly, feisty, playful and protective. Despite my small size I firmly believe that I have to protect my foster family from anyone and anything. Although Dad says I’m a total sweetheart, if I hear a noise outside at night I go into ‘guard dog mode’ as I want to keep everyone inside safe! You can tell that I’m a bit of a character. 

Oh and did I mention that I’m S-M-A-R-T? Well, Mom has this thing she calls a routine. It all started when one of my doggy foster brothers needed something called ‘remedial potty training.’ It goes like this: We dogs go outside and do our business. Then when we come inside we get a TREAT! Well it took me no time at all to figure out how to do that, you can bet! Since I was already housebroken I figured I could go to the head of the class, I mean line. Oh, and take one of my slower doggy foster brothers treats while I’m there. Well, Mom is pretty smart too… so now I have to wait until they have gotten their treats before I get mine (but Mom thinks I’m pretty clever for figuring that out so fast! And Dad does too!)

Now, as for dancing—well I do that for treats too! I’m so darn adorable that the sight of me standing on my legs, twirling around and smiling usually gets me exactly what I want! Other things that I do that Mom and Dad love are that I follow them around like a shadow, give lots of kisses, am energetic but pretty chill most of the day. And when it comes to playing, I can chase my tail (and I will catch it one of these days too. I’ve come very, very close already!)

During the day I like to sleep either next to you on the couch or in my bed near you while you work. And after a day of playing and chilling, I sleep with Mom, Dad and their pups in the Big People’s bed and am quiet all night long.

My Ideal Home:

*Someone home most of the time
*A couple or family
*Perhaps another young FurKid, although I am a bit ‘selective’ as to which pups I like. I do curl up with both my doggy foster brothers however I also need a lot of attention.*
*Adults or a family with kids over 12

Experience level:

*Have had dogs as an adult
*Recent experience with a young, active pup a plus

I’m loyal, sweet and loving. The only thing that I need right now is a forever family to call my own. Do I sound like your kind of guy? I’m awfully good at a lot of things and I’m waiting to be yours. So please complete our application and ask for me.

Love and cuddles,

Bailey the Bandit (‘cause I’ll steal your heart)

*Bailey’s current doggy siblings are older and one is a senior with limited hearing and vision. He still curls up with them and seeks their companionship at some level. Perhaps if they were younger and confident he might actually play with a FurKid. That’s a bit of an unknown at this point.

Hello World,

My name is Hobie and I’m a darling, handsome and happy little bichon boy of five (and almost 13 pounds soaking wet) who smiles (yes I do!) and talks! (Mom says I’m very communicative and very smart!) Dad says I’m friendly and good natured – and very confident and adaptable! I love short people and tall people and other furkids, too! I simply love and adore everyone.

Dad says I’m healthy, active and ready to play. Oh, and did I mention I like to explore also? Checking out the yard or any yard on our walk is great fun for me. Dad says that I’m getting my ‘exercise;’ I say I’m just having fun! And did I mention that I’m quite athletic? I’m able to leap small buildings in a single bound. Oh silly me! That’s what Superman does, not me! Does that make me Super Bichon? Well I AM very agile and graceful!

Mom says she loves the way I lay quietly and contentedly next to her while she works on her computer or stops to read a book. She says I’m a major cuddler who is a little goofy, sweet, loyal, fun, a little silly and very smart. I’m mostly housebroken, LOVE to walk and ride in the car, am learning commands and want to please! And did I mention that I’m just the right size to take anywhere? I can travel by train, plane or car and want to be your bestest companion, always!

It doesn’t seem possible but just a few weeks ago I lost my family and my home. They weren’t able to care for me, I had lived outside and not been groomed in a long time (as you could see from my shelter picture.) They took me to a shelter and said goodbye – but I got lucky and became a FurKid! Now I’m clean and comfortable and my silky white hair is growing back in. You can probably tell that I’m a resilient little guy. Mom and Dad said to let you know I am also amazingly adaptable pup who is filled only with love– and just waiting for a family who will love me as much, and as unconditionally, as I will love them!

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* A family or a couple would be lovely
* An active lifestyle
* No FurKid required but I can certainly get along with one or more

Experience level:
* Have had pups as an adult

Mom says to tell you I’m as handsome as I am gentle… and as mellow as I am cuddly. While I seem to have it all, the one thing that I’m missing is my very own forever family who will love me and care for me always. If that sounds like you please complete our adoption application. Just ask for me by my name!

Tail wags and cuddles,

Handsome and Huggable Hobie

Meet Blissful Bobby. This gorgeous bichon boy is always happy, wags his tail all the time, loves to walk, ride in the car, and is good with other pups like himself. He is a gentle and sweet cuddlebug who LOVES people. Bobby has recently turned 9, weighs only 11 pounds and is affectionate, curious and playful. He’s also smart! Bobby loves to play ball and will, for example, sometimes push the ball down from the top of the stairs then chase after it! It’s a game he designed all by himself!

If you have room in your heart and home for an extra sweet FurKid who wants to be your bestest companion, please be in touch with Marti (marti@bichonfurkids.org) and ask for Blissful Bobby. If you haven’t completed an adoption application within the past year, please do so at
https://bichonfurkids.org/adoption.

Please meet Leo and Scout, a bonded pair, who love one another and love people. These precious boys (Leo is a yorkie-poo and Scout a bichi-poo) are nine pounds of love, 13 and 10 years old respectively, and are in need of our help!

Leo and Scout’s Mom has had the boys since they were born-but recently had a baby with major medical issues. Mom has to move into her own mother’s home with the baby –and these darling boys now need a home where they can love and be loved (and remain together.) Their Mom is devastated but believes BFK will find the right home for them to live out the many years they have remaining.

Please look at their adorable faces- and think about how/whether you can make a difference for these boys. If you have room in your heart and home please be in touch with marti@bichonfurkids.org (text if you have her number) and ask for Likeable Leo and Spectacular Scout.

They, and we, are hoping and praying we can help ease her mind and help these boys!