Bichon Frise puppies and dogs in Marengo, Illinois

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About Me: Name: Quest Breed (or best guess): Bichon Approximate Age: 6 yr Gender: Male Approximate Weight: 20 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor Profile:   Quest came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use him for breeding.  Quest is a happy boy and is learning to put his puppy mill days behind him.  He will need work on walking on a leash and on housetraining as he had never lived in a home.  If interested in Quest or one of our other dogs, please fill out the pre-adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS May 10, 2026, 3:44 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   Lucy, aka Girlfriend, is a 7 year old female Lhasa Apso and is a puppy mill survivor.  She has survived but the scars still remain.  She was rescued almost 3 years ago pregnant with what happily was her last litter forced upon her.  After her pups were fixed and were adopted into their forever homes, it was time for Lucy to work on herself.  She has come quite the long way but by many people’s standards, she has quite a ways to go to become the perfect family pet.  Unfortunately after 7 or so years of being caged, forcibly bred, pups taken from her before they should have been, no human kindness—no kind voice, gentle pets, cuddles, a full recovery to a point where she was the dog she was meant to be at birth is one tall order. She has bonded with her foster mother and follows her, and the other dogs in the house, everywhere  she goes. Always from a distance but she relies on her “mom’s” presence to ground her/calm her.  She loves her house siblings and will cuddle and nap with them.  Occasionally, she will even try to initiate play with them.  This is always so heartwarming to see because we all know that she never had this opportunity when living life as a breeder at the puppy mill. But she still has not gotten to the point where she can sufficiently trust that humans won’t hurt her to allow humans to pet her.  She will approach and sniff at human’s finger tips and then slowly back away.  She will take treats from people—if she knows the person and if the treat is good enough.  She does continue to take baby steps forward and I do feel that in time, in her own time, she will get there.  We are looking for someone to take her for what she is now even should she remain the same as she is today.  If someone had a dog that needed another dog to keep it company, she would be a perfect choice.  If you had an affectionate dog that gave you the cuddles and affection that we crave as pet owners but that dog needed companionship while you are at work, etc., please consider Lucy.  She needs a home with another dog and how much better would it be if that dog needs a companion (or emotional support dog of his/her own). The humans in the house would be on the receiving end of their first dog’s affection while that dog was on the receiving end of affection from Lucy.  She needs a forever home of her own - NO apartments please. If you have it in your heart, please help her begin her final walk towards normalcy—slowly, one step at a time, no matter how long it might take.  I promise you that nothing you will ever do in your life will touch you as much as when she does finally give you her trust. Girlfriend is micro-chipped, housetrained, potty pad trained, and up to date on all vaccinations.   Girlfriend's adoption fee is $175.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting Girlfriend fill out an Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! May 10, 2026, 6:42 pm

Sir Fluffington is a gentle little soul with a heart full of quiet love. At 5–7 years old, this sweet Maltese has been through more than most, but he’s still holding onto hope for a soft place to land. He may have mouth cancer, but it doesn’t slow him down—he eats well and enjoys the simple comforts of life. What he truly needs is a patient, understanding home where he can feel safe and finally know what it means to be loved. He’s not asking for much… just kindness, comfort, and someone who won’t give up on him. He has no adoption fee but donations for his vet care that we have done are greatly appreciated.

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