Bichon FurKids

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Making a Difference in Dog’s Life

Cassidy

Editor’s note: The most wonderful part of rescuing pups is knowing that we can make a difference – and a BIG difference- in their lives. And the greatest reward is when we are able to place them in forever homes with amazing adopters.

Hello Bichon Lovers,

We hope that you, your loved ones and FurKids are staying safe and healthy and looking forward to the upcoming holidays.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of rescuing is hearing how our FurKids and their families are doing. That makes us incredibly happy! And when the newly adopted pup assimilates instantly, as Marley did, we know that both the FurKid and adopters are a perfect match. Read his story and enjoy the photos on pages 1 and 2.

As we approach this time of year, we reflect on many things. For us, one of the programs that has a very special place in our hearts is our Forever Foster Program. Entering its 12th year, Forever Foster has been able to assist some very special dogs to live out their lives in loving homes. There are currently three FurKids in the program, Toby, Romeo and Pippi. At one point we had 10 pups in the program —and would love to have more of you available to foster future deserving pups. If you are interested, please complete our volunteer application at https://bichonfurkids.org/volunteer-foster/ and mention Forever Foster.

The program itself is described on page 3, followed by Toby’s story on page 4 and Romeo’s on page 5. Pippi’s story will be covered in our next newsletter. All of the dogs that become Forever Fosters receive all services and treatments they require at no cost to the foster family. All donations for this program are ear-marked and managed separately. That is what your donations enable us to do!

Truly the most difficult aspect of loving a FurKid is when it is time for the precious pup to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Letting them go is always the most difficult part of loving them! For Sophie’s Mom and Dad having her as a part of their home and family brought untold joy, as they describe her in a Tribute to Sophie on pages 6 and 7.

With winter and colder weather approaching, we need blankets! In the past Girl Scout troops have made and donated blankets, as well as some amazing Seniors in Nevada. If you have kids or grandkids who might enjoy helping a FurKid, the article on pages 8 and 9 provide information and instructions on how to make the blankets. Every pup that we rescue receives a fleece blanket in the adoption kit when he or she becomes a FurKid. Our Foster Moms and Dads tell us that they instantly start to snuggle with them. We thank you for wanting to help!

Our Bichon Bash in October was a day of much fun and enjoyment! Watching hundreds of our fluffs running, frolicking and being together is always so rewarding! The raffle baskets were better than ever and your contributions to the silent auction made this a successful fundraiser for BFK. Thank you! Please enjoy the write up and some photos on page 10 – and put October 2, 2022 on your calendars please! Speaking of which, you can buy 2022 calendars (which make great holiday gifts) at https://bichonfurkids.org/bfk-calendar/

To those of you who donated to BFK on behalf of my beloved husband Jim, please KNOW how much your contribution means to me, to us and our FurKids. It would definitely make him smile— and his smile was an amazing one.

So please sit back and enjoy our newsletter. Click on the link below and read it online — or print it out for reading offline.

December 2021 Newsletter

All the best,
Marti, Judy and the Editorial Team of Bichon FurKids 
 
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