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Hello People!

My name is Playful Pippi – and I’m a sweet, bouncy and joyful Doodle of two who weighs 24 pounds and comes in a cute package! I have a sweet face to match my spirit and am a long-legged little colt for whom every day is a happy day. Did I mention that I have a curly white coat, big brown eyes and Mom says I always look like I’m smiling. (That’s because life is good!)

Every day is filled with new experiences. You see, before I became a FurKid I never had a home with people who paid attention to me or gave me any training. Now I live with a wonderful foster Mom and Dad who care for me and teach me all sorts of new things like how to “sit” and “stay” and “down” and tells me how smart I am! I have a warm bed and get all the food I need and have had a doggy foster sister to share my life with as well. Life as a FurKid is GREAT.

I’m housebroken and like to show how smart I am every day! I love to ride in the car, go on walks (walking is my happiest activity of the day!) and play. I’m great with people I know and am getting better at getting to know ‘strangers’. I don’t warm up right away so you will have to be patient with me in the beginning. But once I get to know you, it’s a different story. When Mom or Dad come home, for example, after being away I run up to them and bounce like a bunny, filled with excitement, then fling myself at them in wild abandon and wag my tail (which looks kind of like a bunny tail.) I’m just bursting with happiness!

After a long walk (1-2 miles) I arrive back home and do the Bichon Buzz (Zoomies) for a few minutes, showing my happiness, then I settle in on the couch next to my foster sister for a good night’s sleep. (I’d really like to sleep in the Big People’s bed all night but only get to do that in the morning; then I cuddle with Dad for all I’m worth.)

My very favorite thing in the world is to be with my people. Mom says I yearn for attention – and finds ways to get it. I would do best in an active, structured and loving home with need somebody to give me lots of love – and I will give it right back.

So if you are looking for a sweet, playful, lovable (but not needy) pup who is still a diamond in the rough, are willing to continue my training and understand that I am still working through a few quirks (for example I cannot be crated) then please ask for me.

Wiggles and kisses,

Pretty Intelligent Precious Playful Independent that spells Pippi

Hello Everyone!

We are Tori and Toni, a very special bonded pair. I, Tori, am Toni’s grandmother and she is my darling little grandbaby. We have been through an awful lot together and we are very lucky to now be FurKids.

Our situation is both special and unique. You see, as a senior citizen and a woman of the world, I have been enjoying the sunshine and fresh air of my foster’s home. This is a first for me as I previously spent my life in a crate having puppies for many years. It appears that I passed my very sweet disposition on to them, as Toni attests. As for me, I’m a very gentle pup who is trusting, loves to be held and be near you. While my hearing is diminished and my eyesight is limited, my little spirit is full of love and light – and thankfulness for my life now.

Then there’s little Toni. (Even though she weighs a bit more than I do at 8 pounds I still think of her as little Toni.) She is eight years old and about 8.8 pounds. Toni is a beautiful little girl that wants to be your best friend. She’s into human touch and being with her people. Toni will follow you around the house and want to sit on your lap to just feel warm and loved. Because Toni’s very friendly and excellent with people, she loves to go wherever you go including riding in the car. Toni likes to look out the window; if she could sit on the lap of a passenger she would sleep there all day.

Now I’m not bragging but Toni knows her name and listens well. She comes when she’s called because she’s extremely agreeable. We both have a special food that we eat that has helped us to gain weight (we needed to desperately) and become stronger. We get to walk in the yard, bathe in the sun and take all the cuddles we can get. (I also give our foster Dad gentle kisses when he holds me because I know how much happier my life is now.)

So if you are a unique home and are looking for two little munchkins who are cuddly, small, gentle, companions who are grateful every day that this chapter of their life is filled with love and wonder, please ask for us. And remember, we must be adopted together.

Tail wags and love,

Tori and Toni: Treasured, Trusting and Thankful FurKids

Hello World!

My name is Sporty and I’m a cute, sensitive and snuggly little Maltese boy that you might call a “portable pal”. I LOVE to go on walks and rides in the car – and, at 10 pounds, you can take me just about anywhere!

Now my life as a FurKid just started but I’m already learning how much good there is in the world! When my family dropped me off at the shelter they gave my name and age (I’m 11) then said “Goodbye”. I was sick and malnourished and soon also became bewildered. There was so much noise around me and I didn’t feel well at all. My face and mouth hurt a lot and I was not used to being held or cuddled. But let me tell you I’ve already decided that snuggles, cuddles and, oh yes! massages are the way to go—and I’m happy to be making up for lost time.

According to my foster Mom, I’m shy and a bit skittish initially but once I get to know and trust my person I’m a very different kind of fella. A calm and loving environment is perfect for a pup like me. I’m not a couch potato (more on that in a minute) but I do love to lie quietly on Mom’s chest, snuggling for all I’m worth (and she says that’s a lot!)

Speaking of what I like, well at the top of the list is walks! I walk well on a leash and have boundless energy to explore the neighborhood. Of course I’m so cute that people want to meet me. But I have a job to do on my walks and I’m doing my best to show Mom what a great little guy I am.

And, unlike many other FurKids, I am comfortable being the only pup in the house. Now I do get along with other dogs (Mom has two) but I don’t “need” them as I don’t have separation anxiety. When Mom is away I’m happy to sleep contentedly in my dog bed or on the sofa until she returns. At that point I greet her with a tail wag and kisses. That’s my way of showing how grateful I am for her loving care!

Mom is hoping that there is a patient and loving person who is looking for a little diamond-in-the-rough (or is it ruff?) who will form the same kind of bond with me that I have with her. That would make me VERY happy and very grateful!

Spunky Stylish, Sensitive and Sprightly Sporty

Hello New Friends!

My name is Tippi the Terrific and I’m a cute little bichon that you might call a “portable pal”. You see, I’m fully grown and weigh only nine pounds —so you can take me just about anywhere (and I’d really like to go, too!) My foster Mom says I’m a dainty little morsel (she calls me an Elfin beauty!) who is small but mighty —and packed with personality! Mom says I’m a delightful little sprite who will follow you from room to room, with a disapproving shake of the head if you are not headed to the kitchen.! She says I can’t help it if I’m adorable and always have a cute smile on my face, with my tiny pink tongue peeping out.

Dad says I’m mellow, friendly with both two and four-legged “creatures” alike (including cats) and easy to get along with. He says I really seem to love children (!) and wag my tail excitedly when I see them. Dad also says I’ve mastered the command “Be Cute!” to perfection —100% of the time!

Did I mention that I rarely bark, am housebroken (and that’s not a typo!) am very calm in the car (I go into my car bed and fall asleep) can walk (and like to walk half a mile) and am GREAT company! And while I’m more of a mature woman (I’m 11 years young) I will run to greet you with my tail wagging madly! And (drum roll please) I love to play! If you smack the ground with your palms and look at me, I’ll do a play bow and run in circles to show you how much fun we can have together!

Mom says that she knows she is biased but that I am a wonderful little pup who is going to make someone SO happy. I’m a sweet and adorable little cutie deserving to be loved and spoiled. Just looking at me is heartwarming. Oh and did I mention that I love going into the garden to “help”? I’m known as the little garden gnome because while I love to sun myself in the yard I’m also there to make sure Mom is pruning everything correctly. (Dad says we work exceptionally well together!)

So if you are looking for a darling, happy and mellow little girl who will make you smile and be your bestest companion, I’m applying for the job!

Please complete an application and ask for me. As Mom says Tippi stands for Terrific + Ideal + Personality Plus+ Perfection+ Independent

Tail wags and bichon kisses,

Tippi

Hello People!

My name is Coco and I’m quite a handsome bichon guy. I’m very smart, cute, confident, playful and housebroken (and that is not a typo!) I’m an independent six year old guy who LOVES his walks, rides in the car and playing in the yard.

Unlike most of my “bichon brethren” I don’t need the company of other pups, do not have separation anxiety and am also not a cuddle bug. (I look like I would be and people generally want to pet me; though I’m adorable, I’m not needy.) That means I’m not a ‘Starbucks kind of pup’.

I am, however, a bit of a guard dog even though I only weigh 18 pounds. I like my home and yard and I love to show you how well I know my commands. As my ‘Aunties” say, I’m very, very smart!

Because I’m so smart (and because my previous owner was quite old and didn’t train me) I decided that I would be in charge! I’ve been told that’s not a good idea. I’m learning that I don’t need to be in charge and am working with a wonderful trainer who is showing me that there are “better behaviors.” I will need someone to continue that in my forever home. Please note that I do REALLY well with a daily routine and structure!

I have warm and expressive brown eyes that seek your attention (so you can take me places), love to run like the wind and believe that all toys and balls are there for my enjoyment. Riding in the car is fun for me! I also love long walks as I am excellent!

So if you are looking for an independent pup who would be a companion in his own unique way, loves to go for walks and rides and can entertain himself, then please ask for me.

Tail wags,

Curious, Capable and Cerebral Coco

Hello People!

I’m Charismatic Kenny and I’m a special little guy! My foster mom says I’m a loyal, kind, and VERY happy little pup who is two years old and LOVES action. I create action, I respond to action– and I enjoy action. Whether it’s with pups (big or small) or people either makes my day – as long as we can play and be active together! And if it’s dogs AND people, well then I smile and smile and smile!

Mom calls me “Super Glue” because I bonded with her in about two seconds. She says I’m a happy, sweet, and social little love bug and a pretty typical bichon in many ways. So you will not be surprised to know that I like to play… and ride in the car, go for walks and participate in all that life has to offer! The only thing missing is having a FurKid brother or sister to play with so I could enjoy myself even more! Mom says I’m definitely a social pup as I love everyone I meet. 

There is no doubt that I’m an incredibly happy little guy who loves life as a FurKid.  It wasn’t always that way.  You see, I was what my BFK aunties call “an outside dog”. That means that I was kept in a yard and not able to come inside to enjoy time with my people– or have the attention a guy like me needs. I also didn’t have the opportunity to learn the things that most pups learn so there were lots of things that were new to me. Since I’m smart and like to please, learning has been a lot of fun!

Did I mention that I’m housebroken (no typo there) and that I love my baths? And I had my first experience swimming in a pool (I liked that too!) I love to ride in the car and then there are those great things called walks! (I recently walked for 7 miles and still had energy left over). I’m also starting to learn commands! Why I already come when I’m called (that’s more than some of my bichon cousins do!) and I’m learning “sit.” Mom says that there is no doubt that I am a very smart little guy.  And at the end of a busy day I sleep at the bottom of the Big People’s Bed and quietly snore to show my contentment.

So if you are looking for a new best friend, are around most of the time, and, most importantly, waiting for a pup who wants to give and receive love. please ask for me!

Kuddles and Kisses,

Kenny the Keeper