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Hello People!

We are Q-Tip and Quincy, a bonded pair of boys lovingly known as the Dynamic Duo. Our Mom says we are handsome and happy bichons who are also the best of friends. Both of us are friendly, VERY affectionate, gentle and incredibly sweet! We are energetic, yet calm, and as loving as any two pups can possibly be.

I, Q-Tip, am the Dad (although I am only two years old) and am protective of Quincy (who is only 8 months old – or is that young?) I’m a wee bit more independent than Quincy and a little more outgoing and social. He’s a pretty typical “little brother type” who thinks that everyone who comes to visit is there to meet him because he’s so cute. You might call him the people dog – but he also mimics everything that I do. (Mom says I’m a good influence though so that’s a good thing!)

Both of us are housebroken (no typo there), learning commands (we already know ‘sit’ and our names!), well-behaved and eager to please. We get along well with Mom’s other pups although we rely on one another. We are mellow and gentle snuggle bunnies who bark initially to greet people, like to cuddle with one another and like to be with our people wherever they are. We are also very easy-going.

We came into rescue having lost our home. Our former owners were bichon breeders however they had no time to care for us’. The good news is that they knew we deserved an amazing forever home and that’s how we became FurKids! We are about to get our first ‘professional’ haircut (I think it’s called a grooming) and we are ready to become even cuter versions of ourselves!

With the love of a wonderful foster Mom and Dad, and a doggy foster brother and sister, we are blossoming. Life is GOOD! We LOVE to run full speed in the backyard, love kids, are learning to enjoy rides in the car, love our walks (!) and can walk pretty far. Mom says there is a bit of a challenge for us to figure out which toys are ‘dog toys’ versus ‘kids’ toys’. We think they all look pretty much alike and we DO like to play with toys! Dad says we are adorable –and that whoever meets us will fall in love instantly!

It’s true that we love each other, other dogs (our size) and people! Our BFK Aunties say that we are a delightful, fun-loving pair who are loving, attentive, smart, friendly and affectionate. We are quick to adapt to new environments, intelligent and looking for a home where we can be together. If that sounds like you please ask for us.

Tail wags and cuddles,

Cuddlesome Q-Tip and Charismatic Quincy

Hello Lads and Lassies,

My name is Georgie Girl and I’m a wee bit of a pup, weighing in at 7 pounds and one year old. (That means I won’t get much bigger and it also makes me a ‘portable.’) Mom says good things come in small packages and I’m quite the package!

Did I mention that I’m still very much a puppy? Although I look a lot like a windup toy, I’m the real deal! I’m a master at belly rubs (getting them, that is) love going on walks and riding in the car (Mom says I’m wonderful!) and I’m so smart that I’m learning about this thing called ‘potty training.’ I’m almost there and I certainly want to please!

Everyone that meets me soon learns that I’m a ‘talker.” I have a lot to say and do so! Mom says I like to ‘announce my presence’! I’m also a barky girl. Mom and Dad are working on that (I’ve only recently become a FurKid) but my new family will need to continue working on that as well. Of course the minute someone picks me up for cuddles I stop barking and give lots of kisses (as you can see I’m training them very well!)

I also LOVE to chew on bones of any kind and enjoy the toys that make that squeaky sound. They’re fun to chew on too!

I’m a healthy and happy little girl who is very sweet and loving too. (Did I mention that being portable is great fun? My foster Dad carries me around in a “pooch pouch” so I get to watch the world while also being with him.)

My relationship with Dad started out a bit awkwardly. I would bark and show him that I was afraid of him (and men in general.) But he has taught me that a gentle and patient man can win me over and that’s exactly what he has done!

I do enjoy playing with other pups as I have lots of puppy energy. My doggy fur brother and I play until I wear him out so another young, active pup would be great to have in my forever home. Mom says I’m fearless even with bigger dogs (well, you can imagine that almost every dog I meet is bigger than little 7 pound me!)

Speaking of which, this is what I need:

So if you are looking for a little cuddlebug with tons of energy and lots of promise who is playful, loving, sweet and downright adorable please ask for me.

Tail wags and cuddles,

Gregarious and Gallant Georgie Girl

Hello World!

My name is Happy Higgins and, according to everyone who meets me, I’m a triple A: adorable, affectionate and adoring. I’m a 7 year old bichon whose foster Mom says is a LOVE. I love being cuddled, I LOVE being petted and I’m amazing at getting what I want. For example, if you are sitting somewhere and your hand happens to be “available” I believe (and that’s truly believe) that it’s because you want to pet me! So I rub my head and tap my nose on you so that you will know what to do. (Mom says that shows how smart I am, not to mention determined!)

When I’m excited about something (dinner, treat, playtime, bedtime) I will turn in circles, hop like a bunny, and wag my tail. And if that’s not enough, when you speak to me I listen VERY intently, then wag my tail as fast as it will go and (ready for this part?) then I do a whole-body wiggle!. (Mom’s friends find that beyond adorable!)

I love my bully sticks and stick my bum in the air while hunching down on my front legs to chew. When I’m on a walk (another favorite activity), I keep up a brisk pace and wag my tail the entire time. I don’t waste time sniffing anything, but forge ahead with my head up on high alert.

While I love women and other dogs, I’m pretty afraid of men, especially ones with big or loud voices. I’ve been known to cower, hide, and shake. It will take a gentle and patient man to win me over but Mom thinks that is do-able in time.

Because I have very sensitive shoulders and do NOT like my tail to be touched, I would not be a good fit for young children. Older children who understand that are ok.

Now, other things I do well: I do well on a leash, potty like a champ outside and like to ride in the car and am a great navigator. I have to ride upfront though so I’m near you. A doggy car seat is ideal and I will go quietly to sleep. I know “sit”, “stay” and “come” when called. (Mom says that’s really good because a lot of my bichon brethren don’t do that!) I’m also a bit of a chunky monkey at this point but making progress already! My previous owners didn’t understand good nutrition but Mom does – and I’m working hard on becoming a slim, trim version of myself!

So if you are looking for a gentle, sweet, smiley and oh-so-squeezable buddy who wags his tail and wiggles, please ask for me!

Cuddles and Twirls,

Happy and Huggable Higgins

Hello World!

My name is Biscotti and I’m 13 pounds of cuteness and about 5 years old. My foster Mom says I’m spirited, loving, playful, loyal and very energetic! I’m amazing at playing fetch (I can play with my squeaky toys for hours!), give lots of puppy kisses in the morning and am known for my Bichon Buzz. (By the way I can throw my squeaky toys in the air while I’m buzzing. That’s quite amazing, don’t you think?)

Dad says I’m really smart! I’m housebroken, love to ride in the car and already know commands like “Sit”, “Stay” and “Paw” (He says that when he wants me to shake my paw.) Dad says I love my crate (he calls it a box) and sleep contentedly in it all through the night or chill out when he or Mom have to leave the house. I’m not destructive nor do I howl while you are gone because my crate is my safe place.

While I’m good with all people generally it does take me some time to get to know people initially. Older children are fine. I just don’t like being picked up by younger children or strangers (until I’m comfortable, that is.) Once I am, we can have a lot of fun because I’m very active and a LOT of fun! Mom says PRLONGED EXERCISE is “my thing”. I will need a family that will play with me as that what makes me happiest. And I also need a family that will keep working with me on boundaries – no nipping and no taking other dogs food. I’m responsive and easily corrected, but it does need to be done consistently.

Mom and Dad said I have built a special relationship with my doggy foster sister. She has a calm personality and is very confident. She is always willing to play with me when I want to — but also tells me when she is “done”. Mom says given how high energy I am, I would do best in a home with a very active family and a confident and happy doggy friend who likes to play. I may be only five years old but I’m very much a puppy at heart.

I’m currently in my foster home in Southern California but may be moving to Northern California very soon.. So, if I sound like the right pup for you, please complete an application using the button below. I’ll look forward to hearing from you.

Bichon wags and kisses,

Breezy and Bright Biscotti

Hello People!

My name is McDreamy — and I’m appropriately named as I’m a dream of a pup. I have big brown eyes that look deeply into your soul, a soft white coat (with black tipped ears) and an adorable smile. I love belly rubs, snuggles, walks and rides in the car. If you want to learn more about me, please read on!

Let’s start with my ‘vitals’: I’m two years old, weigh 8.3 pounds and I’m a Bichon mix. If you want to know what I’m mixed with, it’s with cuteness. I have hair (not fur) and Mom says I’m a sweet and happy cuddlebug. (Silly Mom. I’m not a bug, I’m a puppy!)

Now you are probably wondering how an adorable little guy like me ended up in rescue. Well, the short version of my story is that my former owners had a baby and no longer wanted or needed me. That’s hard to believe— and I certainly was surprised! They took me to this scary place called a shelter and boy! was I anxious to get out of there. Auntie Marti got a call and soon my amazing Foster family jumped in their car and brought me to my foster home. Whew!

The experience of being abandoned by my family has left me with what Mom calls separation anxiety. Even though I have a doggy foster brother, and I love having him nearby, I really want to know and be where my people are! As I become more confident that I’m not being abandoned my anxiety will go away. In the meantime, please know that I’m in the process of ‘overcoming’! I need my forever family to take the time to earn my trust, rather than expecting me to jump into their laps and lick their faces.

You should also know that I am a well-mannered young man who loves people. Most of all, I just love to be petted. I’ve mastered the ability to flop on my back so anyone who wants to can rub my belly. Of course that makes me happier than words can say! Mom says that the cutest thing I do is curl up in her lap, look up at her with my (Mc)Dreamy eyes and then fall asleep while she pets me.

Because I am a young guy, I need exercise, love and training (I’m learning commands already and showing my family how smart I am!). I’d love to be with my forever family so we could learn new things together — because my favorite thing in the world to do is to please.

So if you are looking for a sweet little guy who loves to play, has that adorable puppy curiosity, is affectionate, has lots of love to give, AND YOU MEET ALL THE CRITERIA ABOVE, then look no further! I’m the guy you’ve been waiting for!

Wags and kisses,

McHappy, McSweety, McDreamy

PS: We will not be able to respond to your application if you do not meet the criteria mentioned.

Hello People!

My name is Vivi and I’m a sweet and quite sassy little girl of five looking for a forever home. My foster Mom says I’m very loving and affectionate — and as feminine as they come. I’m all of 12 pounds, am housebroken (and use the doggy door) and I love my crate. I even put myself to bed at night if I’m tired (but Mom lets me come into the Big People’s Bed in the morning for a cuddle or two or three!)

Dad says I’m a diamond in the rough. He and Mom are doing their best to teach me the proper way to behave in the world. I’m definitely making progress but will need to continue my ‘learning’ with someone who is a super smart and VERY savvy dog person. If that sounds like you, please read on!

While I am long on (good) looks and cute as can be, I’m also pretty willful. I like to do what I like to do (which is why I need someone who is smarter than I am and will guide me into perfect behaviors.)

I walk well on a leash and am learning to relax in the car. I do best on short drives and like to listen to music.

I do love to cuddle and am known for springing up into your lap to cuddle at the slightest provocation and wanting you to pet my head ( but only my head, please!). If you are lying on the sofa, I love to roll on top of you and make cute little “snorty” noises as I turn around.

Unfortunately I’m not a pup that is good around children. If you have children or grandchildren that visit I’m not the one for you. Sorry! I’m an ‘adults-only’ kind of pup. Mom says before I became a FurKid I was adopted simply because I am cute. So I formed some bad habits that she is helping me to overcome. Since I’m smart, I’m definitely learning what to do and not do.

I’m also a bit selective about making friends. I bark when people come to the door (Dad says I’m a great watchdog) but when I know someone, I’m much friendlier. I also guard my toys, which is why I’m best as the only pup in the house.

Because I wasn’t successful in my ‘past life’ I’m hoping to make up for lost time – and am looking for adopters who will appreciate my femininity and my affectionate nature – and will continue to work on my training so I can become the best little girl that I can be. Mom says there is no doubt that I’m well worth the effort but you have to know my signals so that I can be successful.

If I sound like the pup you are looking for please let us know. It will be a very special home to which I am adopted as I’m a very special kind of pup. If that sounds like you, please send an email explaining your experience and background to bfkapplicants@gmail.com If you sound like you represent a fit, we will be back in touch.

Tail wags and cuddles,

Vivacious, Intelligent and Very Independent Vivi