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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
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
Our Adoption Procedure: We require a written application at www.bichonfurkids.org
2.
Approve Application
All applications are screened and responded to by an Applications Coordinator.
3.
Home Check
We require a home/yard safety check which is done with a checklist and photos due to COVID restrictions.
4.
Approve Application
Once approved, our Placement Volunteers get in touch then forward applications that appear to be a good fit to the foster parents
5.
Meet the Pet
They then contact adopters to schedule a virtual adoption visit prior to an adoption visit held outdoors in keeping with COVID requirements
Additional adoption info
Prospective adopters must complete an online application available on our web site. A volunteer then conducts a telephone interview to review the application, followed by requesting a home and yard safety check. Once that has been completed - and if the prospective adopter is approved -the Placement staff will talk with the approved adopter to provide information regarding pups in our foster program that may represent a fit. That will be followed by the foster Moms and Dads contacting the approved adopter to answer questions and schedule an adoption visit at the foster home.
We require an adoption contract for each furkid plus the adoption donation. The fee for pups over one year of age
is $400.00 and is tax-deductible. The adoption fee for our puppies is $500. Our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated when adopted and come with an 'adoption kit' which includes a bed, blanket, pillow, leash, collar, vitamins, toy and treats.
Donations beyond our adoption fee are also appreciated so that we can rescue and save more lives.
Prospective adopters must complete an online application available on our web site. A volunteer then conducts a telephone interview to review the application, followed by requesting a home and yard safety check. Once that has been completed - and if the prospective adopter is approved -the Placement staff will talk with the approved adopter to provide information regarding pups in our foster program that may represent a fit. That will be followed by the foster Moms and Dads contacting the approved adopter to answer questions and schedule an adoption visit at the foster home.
We require an adoption contract for each furkid plus the adoption donation. The fee for pups over one year of age
is $400.00 and is tax-deductible. The adoption fee for our puppies is $500. Our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated when adopted and come with an 'adoption kit' which includes a bed, blanket, pillow, leash, collar, vitamins, toy and treats.
Donations beyond our adoption fee are also appreciated so that we can rescue and save more lives.
Our pets are all cared for in loving foster homes. While in foster care, the foster family ensures that they receive lots of tender loving care, have any medical needs addressed, get lots of exercise and training. This gives the foster family an opportunity to learn about each pup's personality so we can develop a bio that describes the furkid. In turn that knowledge enables us to better assist you in selecting a dog that will be the best fit for you and your family.
Our pets are all cared for in loving foster homes. While in foster care, the foster family ensures that they receive lots of tender loving care, have any medical needs addressed, get lots of exercise and training. This gives the foster family an opportunity to learn about each pup's personality so we can develop a bio that describes the furkid. In turn that knowledge enables us to better assist you in selecting a dog that will be the best fit for you and your family.
More about this rescue
Bichon FurKids Rescue focuses on Bichon Frises and Bichon mixes in need of forever homes. We rescue from local shelters, as well as provide services for pets who are surrendered directly to us. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes where they learn to be socialized, housebroken and to become part of a family. Our services are highly personalized - and we work directly with our volunteers to help rescued dogs successfully transition to new homes and lives.
Bichon FurKids Rescue focuses on Bichon Frises and Bichon mixes in need of forever homes. We rescue from local shelters, as well as provide services for pets who are surrendered directly to us. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes where they learn to be socialized, housebroken and to become part of a family. Our services are highly personalized - and we work directly with our volunteers to help rescued dogs successfully transition to new homes and lives.
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