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Making a Difference in a Dog's Life - Bichon Dog Rescue

Keith Rakowski

Casey

Casey Must Have:

— Someone home most of the time
— An adult preferred (ladies especially)
— A tranquil and mellow home

Experience Level:
— Have had dogs as an adult
— Recent dog experience a plus

Hi People,,

My name is Casey and I’m a handsome and loving fluffy boy who is probably part Doodle, weighs almost 15 pounds, is eight years young and with quite a story to tell.

In the story, our hero (that’s me) wanders away from his original home and becomes quite lost. Then a Good Samaritan sees him wandering, rescues him and takes him to a scary place called a shelter. But our hero is a very lucky guy because the nice people at Bichon FurKids hear about him and decide to help. You see he (I mean me) has these things called ‘allergies’ and needs medication and some special food. So they help the hero get exactly what he needs. After that our hero—oh, forget it, you know I mean “me” goes to a wonderful foster home where he is loved and cared for, recovers, gets to cuddle and receive lots of love. Then he, I mean I, get to find a forever home and live happily ever after! Hooray!

Even though I had kind of a difficult journey previously (another home with some nice people but a big dog…which did not work out), my foster Mom says I believe in keeping a cheerful outlook on life. I’m friendly and cute, like to go for walks and rides in the car. Did I mention I am totally housebroken? (That’s not a typo! I even go to the door and bark to be let outside.) And did I also mention that I’m a great communicator? I have all these different sounds that I make. For example I have one sound that says “Please cuddle with me” and another that says “Who’s that person on our walk?” Then there’s the “Are we going for a walk” sound –and a whole bunch of other sounds. Mom can interpret them and knows what they mean! (Did I mention that she’s very smart and ‘talks dog’? She says I am very smart too!)

I like to follow Mom everywhere and soak up as much attention as I can! I’m a MAJOR lapdog who is endearing, irresistible – and a CUDDLER! I seem to like women the most but Dad says I’m sweet and always happy. Of course I am! I feel so much better now and am living the life I was meant to live.

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* An adult preferred (ladies especially)
* A tranquil and mellow home

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent dog experience a plus

So if you have a quiet home, like to cuddle and are interested in a great guy who is filled with love and is looking for his new best friend, we should meet! I promise to be the very best companion you could ever hope for! And you can help me write the end of the story where the hero rides off into the sunset with a love song playing in the background and everyone knows it’s a happy ending!

Tail wags and snuggles,

Charming and Cuddly Casey

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Rylee

As 2023 was ending we received a request to help a young, friendly, sweet and previously injured bichon It was suspected that three-year-old Rylee had been hit by a car at some time in the past and her owners failed to provide appropriate medical care when that occurred. As a result, her fractures healed improperly making it a struggle for Rylee to move and walk – yet she continued to force herself to get up, to walk and to ‘do her business’, even while injured and in pain.

Rylee will have orthopedic surgery January 10th which will enable her to move freely and live a normal life. She has shown her foster family that she’s an adaptable sweetheart who likes other dogs and people – and quickly fit right in!

Rylee’s post op recovery will take approximately 6-8 weeks. She can be adopted while recovering to adopters willing to work with her, do the occasional medical follow up visits and provide a loving and safe environment for a very special little Bichon.

We hope someone will come forward to help with Rylee’s recovery! Please reach out to Marti by text if you have her number or marti@bichonfurkids.com.

We will be VERY THANKFUL – and so will Rylee!

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Buddy and Patty (Adoption Pending)

Buddy and Patty Must Have:

  • Someone who is home most of the time and who is committed to working on our training.
  • Adults or a family with older kids.

Experience Level:

  • Have had dogs as an adult.
  • Recent/current dog experience a plus.
  • Rescue dog experience a plus.

Hello World!

We are Buddy and Patty, a dynamic duo who are 3 and 2 years old, happy, sweet and loving pups. We are a bonded pair. I, Buddy, am a darling 9 pound Bichon and Patty is an 11 pound Maltipoo. We are, you see, the essence of portable!

When our Mom went into hospice she had to give us up – but we became FurKids so we are as lucky as we are adorable!

We are also very playful little guys. We like to play wrestle with each other – and play ‘chase.’ Our foster mom says we buzz around the yard– when we are not sunbathing, that is! We really like to go for rides (we look quietly out the window and are very well behaved) and walks. Being outside on a leash is new to us and although we think it is really neat we need a lot of work! You see for the first two years of our lives we weren’t walked or even very well socialized. Our foster Mom is doing her best to build our confidence and teach us that the world is a safe please for two small pups.

Our BFK Aunties says that I, Buddy, am the quintessential bichon. I have gorgeous brown eyes, love to be petted, have my head scratched and do a great pattycake, while standing on my back legs. I’m a bit more confident than Patty and very eager to please. I don’t know any commands yet but am willing to learn. I’m curious about the other dogs we meet on our walks but have had very limited exposure to any outside of Patty.

Now, as for Patty: he is as cute as they come and an amazing listener! Mom says he flips his ears up when he’s listening, usually accompanied by tilting his head. He looks simply adorable – and obviously wants to please. Mom is trying to build his confidence as he’s curious about a lot of things but very lacking in experience of the real world!

Mom says we are inseparable and happiest when we can snuggle together. (We even like to touch each other when we are sleeping!)

Our Ideal Home MUST Have:
* Someone home most of the time
* Someone committed to working on our training
* Adults or a family with older kids

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent/current dog experience a plus
* Rescue dog experience a plus

We are looking for a Forever Family ….and a home where we can love and be loved (and where we can entertain you, too!) If we sound like your kind of boys, please complete an application for us. And nothing would make us happier than to meet you!

Tail wags and doggy kisses,

Beguiling Buddy and Precious Patty

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Patty and Buddy

Please open your hearts and homes to Patty and Buddy. They are a bonded pair ages 2 and 3 whose Mom has cancer. She has spent a month in the hospital and is entering hospice care. Her daughter works several jobs and is doing her best. These boys currently live in a crate while the daughter works as their mom is too weak to care for them.

Please help us to place them in a foster home. Or if you can foster to adopt these precious boys, that would be even better for them – and give the family peace of mind.

The holidays are always a time of juggling. These boys are good with children, adults and love to ride in the car. They miss being walked and held.

We hope and pray that within our amazing community someone will come forward to help Patty and Buddy! Please reach out to Marti by text if you have her number or email marti@bichonfurkids.com.

We will be VERY THANKFUL – and so will Patty and Buddy!

If you would like to Donate and help with Patty and Buddy’s transition, please click here.

Cooper (Adoption Pending)

Hello Everyone!

Cooper is a bichon/cocker mix who is 3 1/2 years old, currently fostered in San Diego and who needs on-going training (according to our trainer.) He was surrendered to us about 2 weeks ago as his owner was getting married and the fiance did not want Cooper.

Cooper’s foster Dad has a family emergency and is flying out on Jan. 2nd. We are looking for an experienced foster or foster to adopt, preferably with no other pups so that they/he/she can work on Cooper’s training issues.

Please email marti@bichonfurkids.com or text if you have her number.

Cooper needs a stable, calm and alpha influence in his life so he can become the pup he was meant to be.

Leo (Adoption Pending)

Leo Must Have:

  • Someone who is home most of the time and another active, playful dog around his age.
  • A yard to run and sun in.
  • Adults or a family.

Experience Level:

  • Have had dogs as an adult.
  • Recent/current dog experience a plus.
  • Rescue dog experience.

Hello Everybody!

My name is Likeable and Lovable Leo — and I’m a go-with-the-flow, happy and friendly Cavachon pup who is a great companion and supreme snuggler! My BFK Aunties say I’m a Bichon/King Charles Cavalier mix who has the best qualities of both breeds. I’m good with children, adults and other dogs and I love to be near my people.

My foster Mom says I have puppy dog eyes that look at you with love and look deeply into your soul. When Mom was asked what I do that is cute she said “Everything.” (Aw geez Mom, that’s so nice to hear!) When she comes in the door I turn in happy circles to greet her. Then there’s my dinner ‘routine’. I hop on my back legs and twirl around looking pretty adorable. I also like to chomp on frozen vegetables. Mom says they are good for me and I like to make the way they ‘crunch’.

Did I mention that I’m also a very observant pup. If Mom is in the kitchen making dinner I lay at her feet. I also hang out when she’s getting ready. Then I hop up ready to follow her to the next location.

I’m also a great walker and rider. When Mom grabs her keys, I know we’re going to work. (I get to go with her and hang out all day.) I love getting in the car and lie perfectly still for the ride.That’s another thing that makes me a great companion. I’m what she calls ‘fully engaged’ with life.

I’m easy to train – and I certainly want to please! I’m learning lots of commands and am really good at “sit” (especially when a treat is offered) and “no”. Mom says I come when I’m called (that usually means a treat, some cuddles and pets) and that’s a good thing! I’m also getting the hang of commands like “down”, “roll over” and “stay.”

My Ideal Home:
* Someone home most of the time
* Another active, playful dog around my age
* A yard to run and sun in
* Adults or a family

Experience level:
* Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent/current dog experience a plus
* Rescue dog experience

I adapt well to any environment, have an endearing and curious nature – and make myself right at home wherever I go. I’m hoping that there is somebody looking for a cute, easy-going, huggable, playful, and friendly pup who is a good listener, too. Please let my BFK Aunties know that you want to meet me so you can fall in love.

Tail wags and bichon kisses,

Likeable and Lovable Leo

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