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My name is Charming and Cuddly Charlie!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Bichon Frise
Color
White
Age
2 years 2 months old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
18 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hello New Friends,
My name is Charismatic and Cuddly Charlie-- and I’m a dashing, adorable, happy and tail-wagging Bichon guy of two (years that is) weighing an athletic 18 pounds. I might look familiar to you and you may have read about me before, as I’m kind of famous. You see, I was rescued by a nice lady in Lodi who saw me living in a backyard with no four-legged friends, little water, nothing much to eat and with very little human attention. She offered to ‘help me’ and took me to her home where I was surrounded by three big, sweet Pit bull pups and a small 3 year old toddler. Well, that was quite a change and, as you are about to find out, I immediately adjusted. I knew right then and there that my life was going to be much, much better and happier.

Fast forward, the nice lady talked to my BFK Aunties and I discovered that I was going to become a FurKid. My foster Dad drove to get me and bring me to my amazing foster home. Once I arrived I decided to charm everyone, from Mom (that was easy) to my young doggy foster sister (that was easy too) then to the older doggy foster sister (a FurKid who knows how to get what she wants) and (drum roll please) even the somewhat grumpy older doggy foster brother. Now that was the accomplishment-- because he doesn’t usually want to play with ‘the youngsters!’

I again immediately showed that I was very adaptable, loving (more on that in a minute) and SMART. Even though I was an outside pup in the beginning of my life, I learned to do my ‘business’ outside and come inside for cuddles, love and play time. Mom says I’m eager to please and like being praised for being such a good boy! I’ve also started to learn a few of those things called ‘commands’ and really want to learn more. Will you teach me? I'll be the very best student you'll ever meet!

Dad says I’m like a long legged colt or a gazelle and that he loves to see me run. I can run very, very fast and then spin in a circle when I’m excited. When I stop and you reach down to pet the side of my head or neck, I press my face into your hand and look lovingly into your eyes. Dad says that will melt your heart as it has his (that’s the loving stuff I was talking about.) The most endearing thing about me, though, is how quickly I trust and love people, even after having such a terrible start in my young life.

I have other things I love starting with my toys! Rope toys and balls are my favorites so far… I also love playing with my young doggy foster sister, getting petted, cuddling, being loved and definitely being appreciate!!)

My Ideal Home MUST Have:
*Someone home most of the time
*Another active, playful dog for me to play with
*Adults or a family with kids

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

I’m just a very happy, playful and big-hearted boy whose goal in life is to bring you joy and make you smile! And I do that very well!

So if you have a young FurKid or two, enjoy going on walks and having adventures, I'm applying to be your new best friend. Please ask for me by name!

Tail wags and Bichon kisses,
Charming, Cuddly and Charismatic Charlie

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