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Hi Everybody!
My name is Bewitching Bailey and I’m an amazingly adorable Bichon mix of three (years, that is) weighing a mere 8 pounds and as cute as I am affectionate! I’m definitely “cuddle sized” and all about loving my people. I also love walks and rides in the car. In fact, I am the world’s best companion! Well, that is unless you are a giraffe, a hippo or a tiger. I wouldn’t want to be your companion then. (Mom says I’m being a little silly but she knows what I mean!)
I’m a lot of fun – a little guy who is a dancer (more on that later) housebroken (that is NOT a typo!), friendly, feisty, playful and protective. Despite my small size I firmly believe that I have to protect my foster family from anyone and anything. Although Dad says I’m a total sweetheart, if I hear a noise outside at night I go into ‘guard dog mode’ as I want to keep everyone inside safe! You can tell that I'm a bit of a character.
Oh and did I mention that I’m S-M-A-R-T? Well, Mom has this thing she calls a routine. It all started when one of my doggy foster brothers needed something called ‘remedial potty training.’ It goes like this: We dogs go outside and do our business. Then when we come inside we get a TREAT! Well it took me no time at all to figure out how to do that, you can bet! Since I was already housebroken I figured I could go to the head of the class, I mean line. Oh, and take one of my slower doggy foster brothers treats while I’m there. Well, Mom is pretty smart too… so now I have to wait until they have gotten their treats before I get mine (but Mom thinks I’m pretty clever for figuring that out so fast! And Dad does too!)
Now, as for dancing—well I do that for treats too! I’m so darn adorable that the sight of me standing on my legs, twirling around and smiling usually gets me exactly what I want! Other things that I do that Mom and Dad love are that I follow them around like a shadow, give lots of kisses, am energetic but pretty chill most of the day. And when it comes to playing, I can chase my tail (and I will catch it one of these days too. I’ve come very, very close already!)
During the day I like to sleep either next to you on the couch or in my bed near you while you work. And after a day of playing and chilling I sleep with Mom, Dad and their pups in the Big People’s bed and am quiet all night long.
My Ideal Home:
*Someone home most of the time
*A couple or family
*Perhaps another young FurKid or I might be an ‘only’
*Adults or a family with kids over 12
Experience level:
*Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent experience with a young, active pup a plus
I’m loyal, sweet and loving. The only thing that I need right now is a forever family to call my own. Do I sound like your kind of guy? I’m awfully good at a lot of things and I’m waiting to be yours. So please complete our application and ask for me.
Love and cuddles
Bailey the Bandit (‘cause I’ll steal your heart)
Hi Everybody!
My name is Bewitching Bailey and I’m an amazingly adorable Bichon mix of three (years, that is) weighing a mere 8 pounds and as cute as I am affectionate! I’m definitely “cuddle sized” and all about loving my people. I also love walks and rides in the car. In fact, I am the world’s best companion! Well, that is unless you are a giraffe, a hippo or a tiger. I wouldn’t want to be your companion then. (Mom says I’m being a little silly but she knows what I mean!)
I’m a lot of fun – a little guy who is a dancer (more on that later) housebroken (that is NOT a typo!), friendly, feisty, playful and protective. Despite my small size I firmly believe that I have to protect my foster family from anyone and anything. Although Dad says I’m a total sweetheart, if I hear a noise outside at night I go into ‘guard dog mode’ as I want to keep everyone inside safe! You can tell that I'm a bit of a character.
Oh and did I mention that I’m S-M-A-R-T? Well, Mom has this thing she calls a routine. It all started when one of my doggy foster brothers needed something called ‘remedial potty training.’ It goes like this: We dogs go outside and do our business. Then when we come inside we get a TREAT! Well it took me no time at all to figure out how to do that, you can bet! Since I was already housebroken I figured I could go to the head of the class, I mean line. Oh, and take one of my slower doggy foster brothers treats while I’m there. Well, Mom is pretty smart too… so now I have to wait until they have gotten their treats before I get mine (but Mom thinks I’m pretty clever for figuring that out so fast! And Dad does too!)
Now, as for dancing—well I do that for treats too! I’m so darn adorable that the sight of me standing on my legs, twirling around and smiling usually gets me exactly what I want! Other things that I do that Mom and Dad love are that I follow them around like a shadow, give lots of kisses, am energetic but pretty chill most of the day. And when it comes to playing, I can chase my tail (and I will catch it one of these days too. I’ve come very, very close already!)
During the day I like to sleep either next to you on the couch or in my bed near you while you work. And after a day of playing and chilling I sleep with Mom, Dad and their pups in the Big People’s bed and am quiet all night long.
My Ideal Home:
*Someone home most of the time
*A couple or family
*Perhaps another young FurKid or I might be an ‘only’
*Adults or a family with kids over 12
Experience level:
*Have had dogs as an adult
* Recent experience with a young, active pup a plus
I’m loyal, sweet and loving. The only thing that I need right now is a forever family to call my own. Do I sound like your kind of guy? I’m awfully good at a lot of things and I’m waiting to be yours. So please complete our application and ask for me.
Love and cuddles
Bailey the Bandit (‘cause I’ll steal your heart)
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.
