Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust

07/12/2024

STARLA AND SPARKLER, TWO BEAUTIFUL BONDED BICHONS BEING FOSTERED IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Why haven’t these little Fluffs been adopted? We can’t figure it out because they are so perfect! To remind everyone, Starla and Sparkler (Sparky) are six- and eight-year-old bonded Bichons who arrived at the Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue (OBG) after being confiscated from a Virginia puppymill/hoarder, filthy, scared and in desperate need of medical care. OBG reached out to us for help in finding them a perfect home. Despite the deprivation of their early years, they are amazingly sweet companions who deserve to spend the second half of their lives as pampered and much-loved Bichons.

Starla is an approximately six-year-old, 15-pound sweet, beautiful girl. She looks forward to her evening snuggles on the sofa and will let her Foster Mom know in no uncertain terms if she forgets or is late for their special time together. Treats? You bet! She particularly delights in chicken. Starla and Sparky love, love, love chasing each other around the backyard. Starla has been spayed and is in excellent health.

Sparkler (aka Sparky), an eight-year-old, 15-pound boy, loves to play with toys and other dogs. He does an exuberant Bichon Blitz around the yard and throws himself into his Foster Mom's lap for snuggles. Sparky has been neutered and is in good health. He is making good progress in his housetraining but wears a bellyband “just in case.” He is missing all his teeth (likely caused by poor nutrition in his early years), so his tongue hangs out to the left of his mouth, which is oh-so-cute! But never fear, he can eat his favorite kibble without a problem!

Starla and Sparkler clearly love each other, so they must be kept together. They take a little bit of time to warm up to new people, but when they do, their friendly and enthusiastic Bichon personalities come shining through. Their ideal home would include a securely fenced yard. They both do well with other dogs. Children make them nervous so adults and young people above the age of 13 who are patient and would respect their boundaries are a must.

We are asking the beyond-amazing Bichon Community to step up once again to help two Bichons in need. If you would like to give them a loving home (and reap the rewards of boundless loyalty and special companionship these dogs will give), please complete a BFCACT application to adopt at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form
We will pass it along to OBG for their review and adoption decisions.

Thank you so much!

The BFCACT Rescue Team

06/12/2024

DON'T MISS OUT - BFCACT’S SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER ENDS TODAY (DECEMBER 6)!

Today is the last day of our See’s Candies Fundraiser for 2024. Their delicious candy is a perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list – and, okay, a special treat for you too during this holiday season! If you already made one purchase and it seems to have disappeared (how did that happen?), now is the time to stock up again. And you will be giving the gift of health and a second chance in life to the most-needy Bichons in our rescue.

To order, just click on this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/bichonfco_bichon_frise_club_of_america_charit82/SusPay2091/
You will be taken to our See’s storefront where you can select and pay for the items of your choice. They will be mailed directly to you shortly. Standard delivery charges apply. Orders over $75 will be shipped free of charge.

The BFCACT Rescue Team appreciates your help and support for their mission this holiday season, and always.

05/12/2024

05/12/2024

COURTESY POST

MEET LUC and BEAU, BEING FOSTERED IN FORT COLLINS, CO (an hour north of Denver)

So picture this - two beyond-adorable bonded 13-year-old, 13-lb. Bichon boys helping you ring in the New Year. Sounds good? What could be better! We can help you with that.

Sadly, Luc and Beau’s human companion passed away several months ago. Family members cared for them for a while but eventually surrendered them to the Denver animal shelter. A nearby rescue, Old Dogs, New Digs, very kindly stepped up to pull and care for them until they could be placed in a new forever home. The rescue asked us to reach out to the Bichon Community to help them find just the right family.

Luc and Beau are friendly, silly and playful. Beau is a true lovebug, demanding (and getting) all the love, laptime and attention he expects as a pampered Bichon. Luc is a little more independent, loving his family but also enjoying a quiet snooze on the couch alone after a hard day of entertaining them. They both get along great with other small dogs and cats.

Luc and Beau have very different personalities. Beau is the “chill” boy. He is super affectionate, loves cuddles and pets, and wants nothing more than to be with his Foster Dad. He doesn’t like stairs and has trained his Foster Dad to carry him up and down the stairs in his home (sounds like Beau has Dad firmly under his paws).

Luc is the more anxious little pup. He wants head pets but will back off when they are offered. He hasn’t mastered the art of snuggling quite yet, but with time we think he will. He is quite the adventurous little boy. To the surprise of Foster Dad, he found his way up the stairs somehow bypassing the doggie gate installed to keep him safely off the stairs. He loves car rides so much that whenever the leash comes out, he makes a beeline for the car. Not unusual in small dogs, he has an issue with his heart mitral valve but is doing great. He will just need to be monitored by a cardiologist from time to time.

Both boys are fully house-trained. They are masters of the doggy door and go out whenever they have to potty. While they may have some decline in eyesight normal for mature pups, they get around the Foster’s house just fine. They are both fully vetted, neutered and vaccinated.

Luc and Beau are looking for a home to call their own. We think they would do best with adults who are home much of the time. We don’t know how well they would do with children and suggest that they go to an adults-only family or to a family with older children able to respect their boundaries. As senior pups, they have outgrown youthful habits and learned to enjoy the simple pleasures in a dog’s life, healthy nutrition, warm, fuzzy beds, their human family and each other.

If you would like to share your home and life with these wonderful boys, please complete BFCACT’s application to adopt at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form and we will refer it to the Old Dogs, New Digs rescue. Or you may contact them directly via their website at https://www.olddogsnewdigs.com/

02/12/2024

BFCACT’S SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISER ENDS ON DECEMBER 6! DON’T MISS OUT!

Yes, that’s right, there are only four days left in our See’s Candies Fundraiser for 2024. Their delicious treats are perfect gifts for everyone on your shopping list – and, okay, a special treat for you too during this holiday season! If you already made one purchase and it seems to have disappeared (how did that happen?), now is the time to stock up again. And you will be giving the gift of health and a second chance in life to the most-needy Bichons in our rescue.

To order, just click on this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/bichonfco_bichon_frise_club_of_america_charit82/SusPay2091/

You will be taken to our See’s storefront where you can select and pay for the items of your choice. They will be mailed directly to you shortly. Standard delivery charges apply. Orders over $75 will be shipped free of charge.

The BFCACT Rescue Team appreciates your help and support for our mission this holiday season, and always.

30/11/2024

DON JUAN, NOW DJ, HAS BEEN ADOPTED! (He is the boy in front, loving the camera)

During this holiday season, we have an extra special adoption announcement. Back in July we received an urgent message from a Maryland shelter about Don Juan, a very young 16.5 pound Bichon, who had just arrived in pain and distress caused by an injured leg. They were unable to provide the medical care he needed and of course BFCACT agreed to help. One of our new Foster Moms in Virginia stepped up to care for him – and so began a long incredible journey for both Foster and Pup. After many tests DJ was finally diagnosed with an improperly set leg bone. Under BFCACT’s sponsorship, he underwent corrective surgery and a lengthy recovery, including lots of walks to strengthen his leg. As his Foster Mom cared for him, she watched in awe as this boy blossomed into an energetic, curious, fun-loving, silly and playful puppy. She initially had no plans to adopt DJ because she had just rescued a Maltese named Coco the week before meeting him. But we are delighted to report that love (and his sweet personality) won the day, and the Foster Mom realized DJ had found the perfect home with her. He is now bringing his joy for life and playful energy to his canine siblings, GQ and Coco. We couldn’t be more thrilled. You are one lucky pupper, DJ! Happy life!!

29/11/2024

HELP OUR BICHONS BY SELECTING PAMPERED CHEF PRODUCTS FOR GIFT GIVING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Back by popular demand – and just in time for holiday shopping. Pampered Chef, now TABLE, has helped us raise hundreds of dollars for Bichon Rescue in the past. This year they are sharing Black Friday deals and offering fabulous gift ideas to our supporters, all to help our abandoned and surrendered Bichons. Just use this link https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/bichonfrise to take you to their catalog offering those special items for family and friends – and maybe even something for your own home! The Black Friday offer for free shipping on orders of more than $99 ends this coming Sunday night.

28/11/2024

On this special day, we would like to express our gratitude to our:
Adopters
Fosters
Volunteers
Donors
Supporters
Followers
And to all the Bichons who fill our lives with joy and love

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The BFCACT Rescue Team

27/11/2024

Dear Friends,

Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday, December 3. It is the day when people show their generosity by simple acts of kindness to others or by supporting groups and causes that make our world a better place. We are grateful for the amazing support from the Bichon Community this year, which has allowed us to save so many Bichons and help us prepare them to thrive in their new forever homes.

But there is more work to do and so many rescues who need our help. As you plan your year-end giving, please consider including BFCACT on your donations list. Every amount donated is used to defray the cost of medical expenses for our rescues. It is only through your support that we can continue helping these Bichons in need. Donations may be given at https://www.bichonrescue.org/donate. If you prefer to donate by check, please message us for the mailing address.

This is just one of our many Happy Tails success stories:

Macy, a 14-year-old girl who obviously had a very difficult life, was a stray nobody wanted in an animal shelter. While we were not sure what part of her was Bichon, we knew all of her was adorable in her own way and certainly needed our help. We posted her on Facebook and soon heard from two wonderful ladies in Florida (one a retired registered nurse) who love to care for the most senior and needy pups. Macy shares their home with two Bichons (who she outwalks every day) and a cat. We are more than grateful to these “Bichon angels” for giving her a life of love and comfort in her senior years.

Thank you from the BFCACT Rescue Team Volunteers

25/11/2024

DON’T MISS OUT! THERE IS ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN OUR ANNUAL SEE’S FUNDRAISER

BFCACT'S 2024 fundraising event with See's Candies ends on December 3. By ordering their delicious candy through us now, you will be giving two gifts - a thoughtful gift for those on your shopping list and the gift of health and a second chance in life to the most-needy Bichons. We hope to raise $2,000 from this event, all of which will help us defray medical expenses for our rescues.
To order, just click on this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/bichonfco_bichon_frise_club_of_america_charit82/SusPay2091/candy

You will be taken to our See’s storefront where you can select and pay for the items of your choice. They will be mailed directly to you. Standard delivery charges apply. Orders over $75 will be shipped free of charge.

The need is greater than ever. Thank you so much for your support for these precious dogs.

The BFCACT Rescue Team

24/11/2024

OUR BEAUTIFUL BONDED GIRLS, JOURNEE AND HARMONY, BEING FOSTERED IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, ARE READY TO “GO HOME”!

Back in September, Journee and Harmony, two beautiful little eight- and nine-year old bonded girls in Michigan, came into rescue. Very sadly, their Mom lost her home and could no longer give them a safe, warm place to live and, wanting the very best for them, reached out to us. We were fortunate to have an experienced Foster Mom nearby who quickly picked them up and took them to her home, where her own two Bichons were anxiously waiting.

Their Foster Mom tells us both girls are very friendly, sweet, good listeners and easy to care for. They are Super Snugglers, enjoying nothing more than lying next to (or on top of) each other or at the hip of Foster Mom, just soaking up the love and companionship. And what little scene stealers they are on their walks. They absolutely love all the other dogs and their humans on their route. Oh, and when she is super happy and looking for all the love, Journee stands on her back legs and does the Bichon wave to the delight of absolutely everyone. These munchkins bask in the pampering they get at the groomers. They both have great appetites. They are housetrained and don’t mind being kenneled for short periods or overnight, if necessary.

These girls are smaller than many Bichons. Journee recently weighed in at the vets at seven pounds (she was only five pounds when we got her) and Harmony is only slightly larger at nine pounds. Both have been fully vetted and spayed. Journee had a cancerous tumor, which was successfully removed, and the veterinary surgeon believes she got it all. They ignore cats they encounter outside but have not met any feline friends inside the house. They are fine with the other two friendly Bichons in the home.

Their Foster Mom affectionately calls them her “chill little nuggets”. As they are completely bonded, they must be adopted together. Anyone lucky enough to adopt them will enjoy the calm companionship of pups who just love the simple pleasures of a quiet life. We believe they would be best suited for someone who is home a lot and can spend plenty of quality time with them. Are you ready for some world-class snuggling? If so, please fill out an application to adopt at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form.

24/11/2024

This sweet, playful, deserving boy is still available. Can you find it in your heart to give him a loving home and a second chance for a happy life? He would be a wonderful companion for a retired couple with grandchildren he could play with! Applications are available at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form.

20/11/2024

PRECIOUS SCARLET IS DOING GREAT AND IS READY TO FIND HER NEW LOVING HOME. SHE IS BEING FOSTERED IN CULLMAN, ALABAMA

Good news! For those of you who have been asking about Scarlet, yes, she is available for adoption.

Scarlet, at 13 years of age, is a gentle, precious, chill girl with lots of life to live and enormous amounts of love to give. After her life-long owner passed away, she was cared for by a kind-hearted soul who was able to keep her only temporarily. She eventually ended up at a shelter in Alabama, where the director took her under her wings and reached out to us for help in saving her. BFCACT found an incredible Foster Mom for her, who drove hours to pull her from the shelter and take her home.

Scarlet is an absolute sweetheart who gets along with cats and other dogs but is perfectly okay without other pets in the home. She doesn’t need toys and playtime to make her happy. She just wants to be near her Foster Mom. No jumping on furniture for this girl! She prefers to sleep in her own bed beside her Foster Mom’s, where she feels safe and content. And wait for it ... drum roll….she is 100% housebroken. Yes, this is true!

After weeks of pampering and love, Scarlet is ready for her forever home! She is spayed and fully vetted. Yesterday she had four teeth extracted during dental cleaning. The vet also removed a small growth near her eye and was delighted to see how well she recovered from anesthesia. Scarlet weighed 26 pounds when we met her and has dropped a few on her healthy new diet. But she needs to lose a few more, so we are looking for someone who will keep her active, walk her frequently, and commit to the new diet.

She is a dream on a leash and will walk right beside you even off-leash. Because she will not climb stairs, we are looking for someone with either a one-level home or who will be able to carefully carry her up and down stairs.

Adopting a senior pup is a uniquely rewarding experience. There is no love greater than that of a senior dog for its human companion. They enrich our lives beyond measure. Scarlet LOVES to ride in the car - are you ready to put her in yours and share your heart and home with her? If so, our application to adopt is available at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form.

13/11/2024

We are not sure why, but our sweet Uni is still available! He is a happy, playful, friendly boy who would thrive in a home where someone is home much of the time. We believe that he only needs a short refresher in housetraining to become the perfect companion. If you would like to adopt him, please complete an application to adopt at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form.

12/11/2024

OUR SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISER ENDS DECEMBER 3. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

BFCACT is partnering with See's Candies again this year to raise funds for abandoned and surrendered Bichons in our care. If you order their popular candy for family, colleagues, friends, service providers and business partners through us, the profits will go to BFCACT and you will be giving two gifts - delicious candy for those on your shopping list and the gift of health and a second chance in life to the most-needy Bichons. With your help, we hope to raise $2,000 from this event, all of which will help us defray medical expenses for our rescues.

To order, just use this link.
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/bichonfco_bichon_frise_club_of_america_charit82/SusPay2091/candy

You will be taken to our See’s storefront where you can select and pay for the items of your choice. They will be mailed directly to you. This promotion closes on December 3 so please make your selections early. Standard delivery charges apply. Orders over $70 will be shipped free of charge.

10/11/2024

LEWIS AND CLARK HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!

Lewis and Clark, 12-year-old brothers, came into rescue suddenly. Their elderly owner was taken into assisted living, leaving the boys no place to go. We issued an urgent appeal for help and a beyond-remarkable lady in Ohio volunteered to travel hundreds of miles to pick them up and bring them into her home. She cared for them for months, seeing Clark through dental surgery and giving Lewis medications for his heart murmur and seizures. She worked hard to find the perfect adopters for them but, in the end, didn’t have to go far. She has now adopted them herself and can pamper and cherish them in a home they have come to love so much. Congratulations to our sweet boys and their Mom, Dad and Bichon brother Pierre!

10/11/2024

We want to thank all those of you who offered to help sweet Gwennie. The Bichon Community is amazing and we are grateful. Another rescue nearby did pick her up yesterday afternoon, so she is safe. For those of you interested in adopting a Bichon, please monitor our adoptable dog page at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption and complete an application to adopt at https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form.

COURTESY POST – GWENNIE, a 15-YEAR OLD GIRL IN MARYLAND, IS LOOKING FOR A LOVING HOME

We are assisting the Montgomery County, Maryland, Animal Services and Adoption Center find a home for this beautiful older girl. Gwennie is about 15 years of age and weighed in at 19 pounds. Her previous human companion has health problems and, wanting the best for Gwennie, asked the shelter to find her another home where she can spend her golden years. Shelter staff reports that she is a very sweet, calm girl. Gwennie is up to date on rabies, DAP, Bordetella and flea/heartworm preventative. She is spayed, microchipped and heartworm negative. Our hearts break thinking that she may have to spend her senior years in a noisy, scary shelter. We are hoping a Good Samaritan in our compassionate Bichon Community will step up to give her a loving home with all the creature comforts, fluffy blankets, and healthy food she deserves. There is nothing more satisfying and rewarding than giving a senior Fluff the gift of a second chance in life.

If you are interested in adopting this special girl, please message us, send us an email at [email protected] or contact the Adoption Center directly at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/ or (240) 773-5900, where her ID number is A523137.