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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

Hello Everyone,

My name is Romeo and I’m a gentle and loving senior bichon with quite a story to tell! So let’s get started!

In 2008 I was a two year old pup surrendered to a shelter in Orange County by my owners – ah, but I was not alone. You see my female companion, Juliette, was also brought to that shelter. We were alone but had each other, along with the four pups that Juliette was carrying and for whom I was the very proud father-to-be. I was skin and bones because any morsel of food that was provided I gave to Juliette. After all I was there to protect her and the puppies.

A few weeks after we were rescued by our kind BFK Aunties, Juliette gave birth to three boys and a little girl. She was a great Mom and everyone thrived. My foster Mom even made sure that I got to eat and put some weight on as she assured me that there was enough food for all of us.

In January 2009, our puppies were all adopted and it was time for us to find our forever home – or so we thought. A nice lady who lived in Fallbrook California and her nephew (who was the future caregiver) passed with flying colors and adopted us. She didn’t stay in very close touch with BFK over the years (and sometimes that happens!) but she was a good mom.

Then last month something happened. Aunt Marti got a call from a microchip company that said I had been found wandering on a busy street in Fallbrook. I had no collar or tag on – but I was chipped to BFK. To make a long story shorter, my microchip had not been registered to my adopter (and that’s not a good thing!) but Aunt Marti was able to research her information and call her home number. A lady (her adult daughter) answered and said my owner and former Mom had had a stroke in July and was now home – but no one seemed to know that I had wandered off and was missing. What makes my story even more horrifying is that I am pretty blind and my hearing isn’t very good – (but my ‘sniffer’ works just fine.) I somehow survived for days eating grass and even twigs – anything to keep going. And I avoided cars and coyotes which is equally astounding! My former Mom has other FurKids so she doesn’t want me — and her daughter doesn’t even know what happened with Juliette (but thought she may have been ‘captured’ by a coyote. That broke my heart!!)

My foster Mom and Dad have taken me to a vet and (drum roll please) my bloodwork came back AMAZING! I need a dental (which will happen in the next week) and a grooming (so I can be my handsomest self) and I need a loving home.

Now in case you don’t know it, I’m eligible to become a Forever Foster! That means that my BFK Aunties will take care of any of my medical needs from now on. All I need is a gentle, loving person to live with who will care for me and receive all the unconditional love I have to give.

If that sounds like you, please complete an application for I TRULY DESERVE only the best for the rest of my days.

Resilient, Respectful and Ready-to-be-Yours Romeo

Hello Everybody!

My name is Lovable Laddie and my Aunties want me to introduce myself because I’m a pretty spectacular pup. Now I’m absolutely not bragging (I would never, ever do that) however everyone that meets me says so!

My foster Mom will tell you that I’m a very handsome and loving mix of either a Bichon and a Doodle or perhaps a Bichon and Cocker Spaniel. Whatever I am, I have silky off white hair (and boy! did I have a lot of it when I was rescued! Why you would think I was a mop in motion then – but I feel a lot more comfortable now.) Mom says when my hair grows out I’ll be quite stylish — and am quite ‘the looker’ even with my new ‘do.’

If you look at my pictures you will note that I have kind and expressive brown eyes that look straight into your soul. I’m a very sweet and gentle guy who will let anyone pet me (when Mom says it’s ok!) and love to kiss everyone too! At my human grandma’s house there is this big, bouncy puppy who is a bit ‘over the top’. I made sure that my Mom was okay with his bouncy-ness and was ready to protect her if she needed me. Mom said it was very sweet that I was ready to come to her rescue (since she came to mine!)

I enjoy being around my doggy foster brother and sister – and am learning to follow their lead. Mom said I was spooning with my doggy foster sister and she thought that was very cute. Since I’m young and limber I truly enjoy my walks. Mom is going to take me on this thing called a ‘hike’ soon so I can see if I like that, too.

I enjoy being around my doggy foster brother and sister – and am learning to follow their lead. Mom said I was spooning with my doggy foster sister and she thought that was very cute. Since I’m young and limber I truly enjoy my walks. Mom is going to take me on this thing called a ‘hike’ soon so I can see if I like that, too.

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!

Cuddles and tail wags,

Loveable, Likeable and Loyal Laddie

Hello People!

I’m Demi, a darling little girl of about three who, according to my Mom, is just plain adorable. Mom says that good things come in small packages and at only 9 pounds I’m a darling little ‘package’.

There are lots of things that I do that are just plain cute. For example, I get so excited when Mom wants to take me for a walk, or give me a treat, that I literally hop up and down. Then there’s this really cute thing I do with the doggy stairs. Instead of going “up” the stairs like most pups, I “back” up them. And when I sit on the doggy stairs I put my front feet on a lower step than my back feet (I really am comfortable that way, honest!) Oh and I also hop like a bunny on my walks and I love to run, too!

Before I became a FurKid, life was very different. I was on the street for a while then in someone’s back yard. I had some doggy buddies which helped but very little interaction with people. About a year ago I was “rescued” by people with good intentions. They put me in the first of two foster homes with people that worked all day. I got to hang out with the dogs that were there which was fine but didn’t do well with the people. So I got moved to a different foster home and it was the same situation. Shortly after that the people in that rescue group moved and all of the pups, like me, needed to find another rescue to help them. Well I was one of the lucky ones because I became a FurKid!

Once I got to my foster home I found a Mom and Dad who do not work outside the home and a doggy foster brother who is a senior guy (but I try every day to get him to play with me anyway.) It took me about a week but I decided my Mom is a really nice lady and I started to be comfortable around her. I let her take me on walks and rides in the car (I’m very good on both) but I still don’t let her pick me up.

Another classic block…start writing whatever you want.

Another classic block…start writing whatever you want.

Another classic block…start writing whatever you want.

My wish of all wishes is for a special someone who is very kind, patient and willing to work with me so that I can become the little girl I was always meant to be. When that wish comes true I’ll be the happiest little FurKid alive.

Because I have a number of on-going needs, if you are a woman (no gentlemen please!) who has a young small-ish FurKid currently and is interested in potentially submitting an application to adopt me, please first send an email indicating your background and a little about your FurKid to bfkapplicants@gmail.com. If there is an alignment between what you describe and what I need, a volunteer will be back in touch to ask you to complete an adoption application.

I wish. I wish.

Darling and Dainty Demi

Hello People!

I’m Demi, a darling little girl of about three who, according to my Mom, is just plain adorable. Mom says that good things come in small packages and at only 9 pounds I’m a darling little ‘package’.

There are lots of things that I do that are just plain cute. For example, I get so excited when Mom wants to take me for a walk, or give me a treat, that I literally hop up and down. Then there’s this really cute thing I do with the doggy stairs. Instead of going “up” the stairs like most pups, I “back” up them. And when I sit on the doggy stairs I put my front feet on a lower step than my back feet (I really am comfortable that way, honest!) Oh and I also hop like a bunny on my walks and I love to run, too!

Before I became a FurKid, life was very different. I was on the street for a while then in someone’s back yard. I had some doggy buddies which helped but very little interaction with people. About a year ago I was “rescued” by people with good intentions. They put me in the first of two foster homes with people that worked all day. I got to hang out with the dogs that were there which was fine but didn’t do well with the people. So I got moved to a different foster home and it was the same situation. Shortly after that the people in that rescue group moved and all of the pups, like me, needed to find another rescue to help them. Well I was one of the lucky ones because I became a FurKid!

Once I got to my foster home I found a Mom and Dad who do not work outside the home and a doggy foster brother who is a senior guy (but I try every day to get him to play with me anyway.) It took me about a week but I decided my Mom is a really nice lady and I started to be comfortable around her. I let her take me on walks and rides in the car (I’m very good on both) but I still don’t let her pick me up.

As for Dad, I must admit that I bark at him every time he comes into the room, even if he was only gone for a few minutes. And with strangers I bark and sometimes growl. My bonding and comfort level seems to be with women only and, of course, other little FurKids like me.

I’m definitely a little girl with a lot of promise. You might call me a bit of a ‘project’ or, as my BFK Aunties say, a ‘diamond in the rough!’ I’m far more comfortable with dogs than with people – and much more comfortable with women than men. I also need another young playful pup who is well socialized and can show me how to be a happy well-adjusted pup.

Mom says that I truly love other dogs and have lots of fun with my doggy foster brother and other pups. Like most young dogs, I need a forever Mom (or two Moms) willing to continue to work on my training (Mom calls it socialization) – so that I can grow up to be the best little girl there is.  

My wish of all wishes is for a special someone who is very kind, patient and willing to work with me so that I can become the little girl I was always meant to be. When that wish comes true I’ll be the happiest little FurKid alive.

Because I have a number of on-going needs, if you are a woman (no gentlemen please!) who has a young small-ish FurKid currently and is interested in potentially submitting an application to adopt me, please first send an email indicating your background and a little about your FurKid to bfkapplicants@gmail.com. If there is an alignment between what you describe and what I need, a volunteer will be back in touch to ask you to complete an adoption application.

I wish. I wish.

Darling and Dainty Demi

Hello People!

My name is Benny and I’m known as Benny the Energizer Bunny! I’m two years old and 12 pounds of fun and activity in a very cute body. There is no doubt that I’m a great guy to have around as I’m always on the go, looking for things to do and places to explore. I do that with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. (Oh silly me! Well the smile is definitely true!)

I like to run like the wind, play with my toys and do my best to engage my doggy foster sisters and brothers in any kind of game they might want to play. I’m such a happy-go-lucky guy that when they turn down my offers to play, well I just look for something else to do. Between us though I’d really, really like to have a fun buddy to explore all that life has to offer… with me!

I’m all about absorbing what’s around me. I’m excited to learn new things and am also VERY smart! I was housebroken in minutes and mastered the doggy door just that fast! You see, I really want to please and make you happy! Dad says that’s a very important trait.

Mom says I’m the sweetest and most optimistic boy you’ll ever meet. I’m incredibly animated and happy. Say the word ‘walk’ or ‘treat’ and watch me jump for joy.

I’m a lover and a cuddler too – so I know how to settle down. On the other hand I do love to play and do everything in my power to engage people and other pups. Did I mention that I’m only two years old so there is so much that I can learn!

My foster family agrees that I’m engaging, loving, and intelligent (Gee, thanks everyone). I’ve learned some commands — and can easily learn more. Want to teach me?  I’m a very good student.  I’m also housebroken and that’s not a typo! Mom calls that the ‘icing on the cake’.

So if that sounds like you, please complete our adoption application and ask for me. Until then I’ll be running, playing, learning new things and waiting to meet you.

Cuddles and tail wags,

Blissful Benny the Energizer Bunny

PS A Mom or Dad that was a runner or a jogger would be a dream come true. I would enjoy being able to see new people, places and things with my special person!