Dogs in ResQ

We will not get involved in the rehoming of any dogs and are here to simply support rescue centres. Our only involvement is to provide one location people can go to find a Bichon in a rescue centre. The Bichons below are currently looking for their forever homes. If you are seriously interested in rehoming one of these dogs, and have thought very carefully about whether your circumstances are suited to having a dog, then please contact the rescue centre directly (details are given below the dog's information) and not Friends.

Please let the centre you contact know that your saw the dog on our website - thank you!

If you are a rescue centre who has a Bichon needing rehoming (or know of a Bichon located at one) and would like to use this page then please contact us.

Please note that we cannot post any Bichons here needing to be rehomed by a private individual - sorry!

If you are not able to own your own Bichon why not sponsor one? You can do this from as little as 50p a week (£26 a year). Please click this link to take you to the Sponsorship Dogs page.

Puppy Farming or Battery Farmed Dogs, is cruel - there is no other word for it. Puppy farm bitches have a horrific and traumatic time as they are usually bred from every time they have a season. Even if the bitch is ill they still continue to breed from them and don't get them medical treatment. They are treated appallingly just for profit. They live in squalid conditions with little or no human contact. They are kept there until they no longer serve a purpose and are then disposed of. For more information about puppy farms please go to Hope-UK's educational website.

If you do rehome a dog we have featured on our website then please let us know!

Yoko came in to the rescue with Yen. She is very sweet with people and good with other dogs. We are also told that she loves children. At this moment in time, we are not sure whether she and Yen will need to stay together or would be ok with another small dog for company. Yoko will need to learn about living indoors when she goes to her new home.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is atMany Tears rescue centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our ADOPTION PROCEDURES before applying and complete the ADOPTION FORM. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre.

YEN - 18 MONTH OLD FEMALE

Yen came in to the rescue with Yoko. She is in need of a bath and hair cut. Yen is very sweet with people and good with other dogs. We are also told that she loves children. At this moment in time, we are not sure whether she and Yoko will need to stay together or would be ok with another small dog for company. Yen will need to learn about living indoors when she goes to her new home.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is atMany Tears rescue centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our ADOPTION PROCEDURES before applying and complete the ADOPTION FORM. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre.

Louie is an ex-puppy farm stud dog. He is a very nice boy, has a good temperament and is friendly with all including other dogs. We would prefer a home with another dog and someone who is home all day so Louie can learn how to be a pet dog. He will NOT be homed with children as he is just not used to them, and it isn't fair to introduce them at this time of his life. However, visiting grandchildren would probably be OK in time. Louie would ideally like a nice quiet retirement home as he is a lap dog in training.

This dog is being looked after by Pro Dogs Direct. If you are interested in adopting this dog please contact Tracy. A donation of £150 per dog applies. This helps with the neutering, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and microchipping where necessary. It is our policy to neuter all dogs on rehoming unless there are medical reasons for not doing so. Puppies are followed up and when old enough their owners are offered help with neutering.

They have a legally binding Adoption Contract which you are asked to read and sign and everything known about the dog will be given to you.

Rosey originally come to us from a breeder. She is sadly blind and will really need an extra special owner with another kind and gentle dog to help her. She had lived in a home for about 8 months but has not yet mastered how to ask to go outside but if you are diligent and put her outside regularly she will go. She is a beautiful and gentle dog who has been through a lot and all she needs is a kind person and doggie friend to love her forever.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Highbridge, Somerset for Many Tears rescue centre. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG: Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre.

DAISY (ID 1869) & PEARL (ID 144) - 5 YEAR OLD FEMALES MUST BE REHOMED TOGETHER

Daisy and Pearl are 5 year Bichons who are sadly being rehomed due to a death in their owner's family. These two little girls MUST be homed together as they are like two peas in a pod and are joined at the hip. They are both ex-breeding Bichons who are partly housed trained but do still have the odd accident in the house particularly overnight. Both have sight in one eye and help each other. Daisy is quite a character and always lets you know if someone comes to the door. She likes to stand on her back legs and does a little dance! She is the leader of the gang and little Pearl follows her everywhere. They sleep together in the same bed and they are inseparable. These two girls are adorable and really need a kind and gentle home where they can be showered in love.These dogs are being fostered in Highbridge, Somerset for Many Tears rescue centre. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG: Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre.

Likes and dislikes: Sasha is a gorgeous little girl who needs a very special home. Sasha suffers from tummy trouble and needs ongoing medication and care (Dogs Trust can offer financial help). Her illness can cause her to have accidents so needs an owner who will be home most of the time. She is worried about being touched and is very upset around children so needs a calm, vigilant owner with few visitors. Sasha's model looks will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention but she does need a special, sensible home who will understand that although she looks very cute and cuddly, close contact can make her worried and defensive. She needs time to build up trust in people but once you have earned it, Sasha is a very loving and affectionate little dog. Gets on well with other dogs.

Sascha is being looked after by Dogs Trust Westcalder, Bentyhead, West Calder, EH55 8LE. Open: 12:00 - 16:00 Closed: Tuesday. Tel: 01506 873459

If you are interested in adopting this dog then please complete their questionnaire. If your questionnaire is successful you will need to be home checked. An adoption fee is also payable.

Rascal is a 2 year old ex-breeding female little girl. She will need a loving home with a special person and a gentle canine companion so please only apply if you have a kind and gentle dog or dogs already living in the home.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

Moses and Chico are two little 4-year-old Bichon boys that are looking for a home together. They are good with other dogs and cats. Moses and Chico are very bonded so we can't part them. These very happy little boys will make lovely pets.

These dogs are being looked after by Pro Dogs Direct. If you are interested in adopting this dog please contact Pat. A donation of £150 per dog applies. This helps with the neutering, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and microchipping where necessary. It is our policy to neuter all dogs on

We have a legally binding Adoption Contract which you are asked to read and sign and everything known about the dog will be given to you.

Beaches is an ex breeding bitch would was no longer needed by the farmer. She is exceptionally friendly and waggy though she has spent her life on the farm apparently.

Beaches and Summer have gone to our fabulous foster carer Ken. He looked after little Lola for us and found her an amazing home we are sure he will give these two as much TLC as he did Lola - they are lucky girls!

We were told Summer was going to be a Shih Tzu but on arrival and cleaning up we believe she is a Lhaso Apso!

8/10/09 - Well Summer and Beaches are coming on great, from the poorly and very quiet dogs, with no fur after them having to be clipped on arrival due to matted and dirty fur, which showed up sores the vet has spent some time getting them back to healthy dogs, with the exception of Beaches who has emphysema and although she is responding to treatment, she will never be fully better.

They love to be together, they love to be brushed, Beaches is the lap dog, and needs to be fussed, Summer likes fuss but on her terms, i.e. when she gets to know you and stroking only no holding. They are getting on well with strangers due to the help of my friends down the pub who always make a big fuss of them. They would be happy with someone who can spend time with them and give them lots of love. I have found them to be tow lovely little companions.

We would really appreciate you putting them both on the site, they are such close friends we simply cannot separate them!

These dogs are being looked after by DogsFriends. Dogs are based North Somerset, Clevedon, Cheddar, Yate, Dorset and Bristol

Please read their adoption procedures before contacting them. Their adoption fee is £140. You can contact either Lyn on 01275 873859 (email her at lindadunn8@aol.com) or Rowena on 07900812078 (email her rowena.hicks@rowenas.co.uk).

IRENE - 2½ YEAR OLD FEMALE *UPDATED 14.01.10*

Irene is a an ex breeding Bichon. Irene has no experience of life with people and has only ever lived in a kennel with other dogs. She will need another, settled and happy dog to help her learn how to live her new life sp please only apply for her if you are already a dog owner and have a kind and gentle dog or dogs to help her.

21-12-09 UPDATE Irene was very frightened when she first came into the house and would bark if she couldn't see Isis. She no longer does that and is getting braver every day. When we are going out she is now the first there waiting. She is getting better at walking on the lead and her toilet training is coming along. She gets on well with the other dogs and only interested in the cats if they run.

14-01-10 UPDATE Irene is a cheeky one and makes me laugh at her antics. She is still a bit timid but getting better everyday. She plays a lot with my cairn terrier, the 2 of them just run about mad. She will need another dog to help her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Edinburgh for Many Tears Animal Rescue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre and £170 for dogs in foster care.

MOUSEY - 4 YEAR OLD FEMALE *RESERVED PENDING HOME CHECK *

Mousey is a ex breeding 4 year old female and a very happy confident one at that. As I went to collect her from her crate, I was greeted by a wagging tail and a very pleased little girl. She then took her time to explore around and have a real good investigation of where she had been brought to. I suspect she will get used to home life very easily but will obviously need house training and patience. Mousey has a very pleasant and cheeky character, who appears to get along great with other dogs, and would very much like a companion to live with and share her life experience with, together with another dog to be her friend. Mousey is a very special lady!!

01-02-10 UPDATE Mousey has been in my care for one week. She is so sweet and loving without being demanding. She adores people especially if they happen to have a treat in their hands or a cuddle on offer. She is happy and content with a waggy tail. Mousey is a beautiful Bichon, she is tiny and has learnt so much in the week she has been with me, climbing the stairs, playing with the toys and other little Bichons. She is 90% house trained.

Mousey sadly has tumours and it has been decided to leave them as surgery may encourage them to grow faster. She does not have any pain at all and is as lively as the other dogs. I have watched Mousey closely and can honestly say she is fine in herself. She could have many years ahead of her and wouldn’t it be something if someone were to offer this little girl a forever home for that time.

She will need another little doggy friend to play with and to curl up against. She would be happiest if her adopter (s) were to be at home for most of the time as she is needy for love and companionship. If you feel you can offer Mousey all of the above then please fill in the form for my foster girl and give her all she has never had. She is most defiantly worth it.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Wrexham for Many Tears rescue centre.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre and £170 for dogs in foster care.

Raspberry is a beautiful 9 week old male puppy with a fused back leg. We have seen several pups like this and believe he should live a normal, happy and healthy life. He would like to go to a home with another nice friendly little dog.

This dog is being fostered in Torquay for Many Tears rescue centre.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £170 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.

Steevie is such a sweet little boy. He was born with no eyes so is completely blind. Steevie is an ex-breeding dog and such a lovely dog but is very lost here in kennels. He will need to go to a home with another dog to keep him company. He has happily been bathed, groomed and is now looking extra smart!

16-01-10 UPDATE Steevie is a very stressed little boy at the moment and constantly spins if he cannot feel or hear your presence in the room. At the moment I am carrying him around with me to reassure him and putting him down for brief periods so he can adjust slowly to living in a home. He is very affectionate and craves human attention. He absolutely adores cuddles and human contact which hee needs constantly to reassure him that everything is fine. He gets on well with the other dogs here and a home with a least one other dog is a must. He will need a lot of time, love and patience to help him so please only apply for him if you can fill the criteria he needs. He is one VERY special boy who needs a dedicated owner(s) who will shower him with love.

26-01-10 UPDATE The difference in Steevie in just over a week is amazing. He has stopped spinning altogether and manages the layout of the house and garden remarkably well. He eats with my other dogs without any fuss at all, I simply pop his bowl down in the same place each time I feed him. He does not attempt to eat the other dogs food even though I feed them altogether. He understands that when he has eaten he will go into the garden so makes his own way there. He has his own bed which he likes to pop all his toys into. He sleeps all night as close to me as he can get.

Steevie feels safe now so his stress levels have all but disappeared. He walks on a lead in his own little fashion and enjoys a carry in his pet carrier whilst I walk my other dogs. Steevie is a happy boy who has found that he has a voice and likes to call out to me sometimes just to remind me that he is there and needs a cuddle. He is cute, funny and so so gorgeous. Steevie needs a home with at least one other small dog to keep him company as he likes to bond. He has bonded with my own little blind Bichon they are always together which is very sweet. He adores his cuddles and will give kisses freely all day. He needs his person to be aware of his disability but not to focus on it as Steevie is a normal happy well adjusted boy and deserves to live life to the full.

It can be daunting adopting a blind dog but from my own experience I can only say that the blindness fades into the background as your dog develops their personality and it's this that you

A gorgeous little Bichon a real Bobby Dazzler. Gets on well with all the animals and seems to like people as well! Looking for a home where there would be understanding and kind

This dog is being looked after by Happy Dogs Rescue based in Ringwood, Hampshire. Please contact them for further information.

CASPER (4 YEARS OLD MALE) & ABBY (5 YEARS OLD FEMALE) MUST BE HOMED TOGETHER

Casper (Bichon) and Abby (Labrador) have lived together and so we need to see if we can home them together. They are both people dogs who have have been raised in an adult environment and we would prefer them to go to a household with older children.

Casper is happy nestled by your side on the sofa or curled up with Abby in their bed. He likes chasing cats and so we don’t think it would be a good idea to let him live with one.

Casper will let you know if anyone is around outside. He frequently greets people at the door by licking their toes. He also needs a kind but firm hand. He would soon wrap you around his paw if you let him.

Abby loves playing with anything that you can throw for her. She is full of energy and would love plenty of walking or running in the park. She will walk on the lead but only if you let her know

These dogs are being looked after by Pro Dogs Direct. If you are interested in adopting this dog please contact Margaret. A donation of £150 per dog applies. This helps with the neutering, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and microchipping where necessary. It is our policy to neuter all dogs on rehoming unless there are medical reasons for not doing so. Puppies are followed up and when old enough their owners are offered help with neutering.

We have a legally binding Adoption Contract which you are asked to read and sign and everything known about the dog will be given to you.

Isis is a Bichon who has been given up by her breeder to find a loving pet home. Isis has never lived in a home with people and will need a time to settle and learn a new way of living. She is good with all dogs and will need one in her new home to show her the way around so please only apply for her if you already have a kind and gentle dog or dogs to help her.

21-12-09 UPDATE Isis is quiet and wants to be friends with everybody. She will snuggle into you for a wee pet. Isis walks really well on the lead and is always right there when the treats are on the go. Gets on well with the other dogs and isn't bothered by the cats.

14-01-10 UPDATE Isis is a dream to foster - not any bother at all gets on with everyone. She likes going for her walks in the park and meeting all the other dogs. I am surprised she has not been adopted yet.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Edinburgh for Many Tears Animal Rescue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre and £170 for dogs in foster care.

Eagle is a retired stud dog who is looking to live out the rest of his life as a loved pet. Eagle has only ever lived in a kennel and has very limited experience with people. He will need time to settle and learn his new life and will need another dog to show him the ropes. Please only apply for him if you already have a kind and gentle dog or dogs to help him.

UPDATE Eagle has been here for three weeks and has not had any problems. He has been clean in the house from the start, loves to walk, gets on well with all dogs we have met and is putting on some weight. He is a very gentle boy who loves to cuddle and really needs a forever home to settle in.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you ar

Etu is a sweet 6 year old ex breeding female. She was so good to bath and has been patience and good with all the dogs she has met. She would love a pampering home with other dogs to teach her the ropes of twisting new owners around her paws and getting loved and spoilt!

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Wrexham for Many Tears Animal Rescue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for dogs at the centre and £170 for dogs in foster care.

Alma is an adorable little Bichon who has retired as a breeding dog and is now looking to be loved. Alma is gentle and sweet but has never left the farm she was probably born on and is very afraid of the big, wide world. She will need another dog at home to learn how to be confident so please only apply if you already have a kind and gentle dog or dogs who will be her friends.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs wher

Sadly Ben is up for adoption again. He was having problems with being left on his own and wasn't coping with his toileting as he was living in a flat so he is really looking for a home with another dog and access to a garden.

Ben is about 5 years old and can be a bit of a grouch. He needs a home where he is not allowed to take control. He gets on with all the other dogs including some quite difficult and demanding ones but doesn't like cats.

He does not like being groomed, having his paws played with or his bottom cleaned. He does not like to give up a chew or treat but is otherwise lovely. He can be encouraged to do most things if rewarded.

Ben has had at least 3 homes in his life so not surprising that

If you are interested in adopting Ben he is being looked after by Friends of the Animals. To adopt from them you will need to complete their Pre-adoption Form. If successful you will by home checked and all the members of your family (including dogs) MUST meet the new dog. All their dogs are neutered/spayed prior to adoption, with the exception of puppies. A condition of the adoption of puppies is that you give an undertaking that they will be neutered at 5/6 months old (at your own expense) AND that they are taken to training classes. In most cases they will arrange a follow up Home Visit after adoption. They ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150.00.

Two little Bichons neither of them are in the first flush of youth but they are very engaging delightful little dogs, will make excellent companions.

Audrey and Boris were obviously puppy farm dogs. They were in a disgusting state when they arrived but are very loving delightful little dogs and will make ideal companions for a loving understanding human. They will not be split them up, they need to be together. They have been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, had dental work done and the dreadful condition of their skin has also been treated and resolved. They cannot be rehomed where there are children and would like perhaps a retired couple or single person to fill their need.

These dogs are being looked after by Happy Dogs Rescue based in Ringwood, Hampshire. Please contact them for further information.

Likes and dislikes: George LOVES cuddles and will snuggle up with you for his tummy rubs. He previously hasn't been handled properly and sometimes gets nervous with being handled around his face, eyes and feet. He loves treats and will work hard for them.

Type of home needed: George needs a quiet home with people that will go at his pace with the socialisation. He needs more work with handling but given time and patience he will become the perfect companion.

George is being looked after by Dogs Trust Evesham, 89 Pitcher’s Hill, Wickhamford, Evesham, Worcs., WR11 7RT. Open: 12:00 - 16:00 Closed: Tuesday. Tel: 01386 830 613

If you are interested in adopting this dog then please complete their questionnaire. If your questionnaire is successful you will need to be home checked. An adoption fee is also payable.

Zion is ever so sweet but nervous and just stood very still with nerves when being groomed. She is looking for a gentle home with a confident dog to help her so please only apply if you already have a kind dog or dogs living in the home.

07-12-09 UPDATE Zion is coming out of her shell and getting braver every day. She has now found her voice and joins in with the other dogs. She gets on well with other dogs and is getting used to the cats. She walks well on the lead and is a right little character.

21-12-09 UPDATE Zion is half the size of Irene & Isis but has twice the cheek. Zion is getting better every day and makes me laugh with her antics. She walks well on the lead until someone comes up behind her - she doesn't like that at all. Zion definitely needs another dog in the household to help her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Edinburgh for Many Tears Animal Rescue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre and £160 for dogs in foster care.

Sadly charming Emily is blind. We will get an eye specialist to see her next week. She is a honey and we would love to help her see again if we can. She will need a home with another dog to help her whether blind or not as she has never lived-in a home before.

UPDATE Sweetness on four little legs is poor little Emily. She is totally blind so lives in a world surrounded by darkness. All my dogs seem to sense that Emily cannot see as they all help her and all protect her in the best way that they can. She has chosen a bed in the kitchen for herself which she loves to lie in and cuddle whichever dog is lying with her. There is sadly nothing that can be done for Emily's sight so if you're thinking of adopting her please bear in mind that she will depend on you and your resident dog (dogs) to enable her to have as normal a life as possible.

Emily has been out on a lead and really seemed to enjoy her walk. She was very brave and curious about all the new smells and sounds that surrounded her. She likes the garden but only if I am with her she becomes very worried if I am not there even if the other dogs are with her. Emily LOVES to be cuddled and will climb up my leg for a cuddle. Her tail is always up and waggy which is lovely to see. She uses her nose to find what she needs especially when it is feeding time. She loves her food and will get very excited when it is being prepared she will again climb up my leg asking if it is ready yet!!!!!!

She really is a very special girl with very special needs so I do ask if you would consider her needs before applying for her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Wrexham for Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre and £160 for dogs in foster care.

Emma is a sweet ex breeding Bichon. She is looking for a loving home to call her own with a confident resident dog to show her the way so please only apply if you already have a resident dog or dogs living in the home who are kind and gentle.

17.11.09 - UPDATE Well this is pretty little Emma. A friend was kind enough to transport Emma to me on Sunday afternoon. She arrived at 3.30 a little scared girl who weed on me through her fear. Within the hour Emma had a waggy tail and a little smile for everyone. She is so very happy to be here and enjoying all the attention she positively revels in it. She has made friends with all my dogs but does love her person to be near her.

Emma is a stunning Bichon with a little ear that turns itself over which looks so very cute. Emma has captured the hearts of everyone here especially mine. Emma is not only a beautiful looking girl she is also intelligent and very willing to please everyone. She is learning that the garden is a better place to toilet in than the mat in the living room also her food dish is just for her until she has eaten it all so relaxing more with her eating routine. She has been out on her lead this morning for about 20 mins and although fearful she was extremely curious about everything. She does get alarmed when people approach so I lifted her gently until they had passed. It is only 30 hrs since Emma arrived and I felt I should share her with everyone as I would very much like to see her in her new forever home soon before we become too attached (again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) but more importantly her to us.

It can be difficult for the dogs at this early stage of homing if they have a lengthy stay at the fosterers as they have to readjust when re homed again. She is perfect really she is so come on all you Bichon lovers and fill in the form, who knows it could be you who wins this little star prize.

24.11.09 - UPDATE Ema is a darling little dog, she has been with me for a week and in that week has shown me just how adorable she is. Emma is highly intelligent, she has picked up the routine of the household in a week. She is vey much a puppy in many ways. She plays like a puppy, turns her head to one side like a puppy and learns like a puppy. She will sit for her treats and walks beautifully on a lead after the initial excitement of getting ready.

Ema is exceptionally pretty with a beautiful white very curly coat. She loves to be groomed and actually prances once she is off the grooming table. As a fosterer for Many Tears I have met many challenges, the biggest challenge of all is to let the little ones go, Ema is defiantly one of my highest challenges to date. Each day Ema is with me is another day she has had time to wriggle into my heart so I am hoping that the perfect family will come for her very soon.

Ema will defiantly need another small dog to play with as she loves to chase and be chased. She still has her nervous moments which is totally understandable but each day this becomes less apparent. She is cheeky and amusing and sometimes naughty, She is a dream dog in every sense of the word. If you have much time to love Ema in the way she deserves to be loved and give her all she needs then please fill in the form for her she really is a beautiful little treasure.

I simply cannot believe that little Ema is still with me. To say I am shocked is an understatement. In the 2 weeks that Ema has been with me she has flourished beyond recognition. She has become even more beautiful and sooooo cute bless her. Her fear has all but left her she is a confident happy outgoing little Bichon. She is a fantastic example of the Bichon Frisé breed. Her looks and character are second to none. She can be graceful when walking on her lead and even a little stuck up (exactly how a Bichon can be) then next minute rushing around the house like a dog possessed doing

She really loves Norry and Norry really loves her though not quite as much when she is hanging off his ears. She is an absolute delight. She has the ability to make a sad person laugh and to wring every maternal bone in a women's body with her affectionate little ways. I simply cannot express in words how lovely Ema is as I feel I have used all the words available to me. Something's in life we cannot describe as we wish to and Ema is one of these. She needs her new mummy or daddy or both, she needs to be settled in her new home as the weeks are flying by and each week that passes is another week that in Ema's mind she is settling into her new forever home with me as her new mummy. The wrench will be traumatic if this is ongoing so if you are thinking of adopting Ema and you feel you can offer her the life she really deserves then please do not let another week go by.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Wrexham for Many Tears Animal Rescue.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and com

Oscar is currently overweight due to the lack of exercise he was getting and he is looking for a new lovely home where he can get the walks he loves and lose the extra pounds.

Oscar can live with other small dogs as he is being fostered with two other little Bichons .

I have taken Oscar in on a temporary basis as I already have two Bichons of my own. He has settled extremely well into our house after only 48 hours and is a genuinely happy and good natured little chap.

Oscar loves cuddles and lots of fuss and although he has not been walked very often, he is very good on the lead and is extremely good natured when meeting other dogs. He came from a home with children and other dogs. But we are looking for older children.

Oscar doesn't like cats, so would not suit a home with a cat. He is very used to being groomed and loves it!

Oscar is an absolute star and deserves a home where he can be centre of attention and preferably - like all Bichons - not left alone all day.

This dog is being looked after by Pro Dogs Direct. If you are interested in adopting this dog please contact Gladys. A donation of £150 per dog applies. This helps with the neutering, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and microchipping where necessary. It is our policy to neuter all dogs on rehoming unless there are medical reasons for not doing so. Puppies are followed up and when old enough their owners are offered help with neutering.

We have a legally binding Adoption Contract which you are asked to read and sign and everything known about the dog will be given to you.

This lovely girl is looking for a quiet gentle home where she can find her feet as she is a nervous girl. She will need a resident dog to help her with this so please only apply for Zebra if you are already a dog owner.

07-12-09 UPDATE Zebra the bravest of my foster dogs and is a big softie. She gets on well with the other dogs and is really good with the cats. Walks brilliant on the lead, I feel she must have been someone's pet before. She just wants to be everybody friend.

Bela has been a much loved pet but is very nervous meeting new people and dogs, resulting in fear aggression. For this reason only she is now looking for a new home. Bela is friendly but does need time to get to know and trust you first. She has gone to a foster home where she is happily living with an older child and plays with the other foster dog and puppy. She is vocal in the home but will be quiet when told.

This dog is being fostered near Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
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Pippin is a very strong willed dog. He is unsure of other dogs and cats and can be quite wary of new people. He would be best suited to a home where he can be spoilt as an only pet. Pippin is neutered.

Pippin is being looked after by Friends of the Animals on the Isle of Wight. He doesn't hav

26-09-09 Bright Eyes is a 6-7 year old ex breeding bitch. She is a really lovely, gentle lady, who loves other dogs and will make friends quickly. She will need an existing dog in a new home to help her settle so please only apply for her if you already have a dog living in the home who is kind, gentle and friendly.

20.10.09 UPDATE Bright Eyes is one of the sweetest most gentle little dogs I have ever met. She is so easy to foster she gets on well with my other dogs, is fully housetrained, walks well on the lead, but can be a bit nervous if someone approaches too quickly but this is getting better. Bright Eyes is fine with older children but I think she would prefer a quiet home with an older person or couple, and another little dog for company. We have left her for up to 3 hours with my dogs and she is fine. So if you would like a gentle loving little lap dog come and meet her you will fall in love with her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house trai

18-09-09 Pearl is a lovely 4 year old Bichon. She is an ex breeding bitch who was given to us to find a loving home for. Pearl used to be a happy bouncy friendly lady but sadly is quiet now. Slowly her eyes have gone blind. We can see the cataract and are so hoping that with surgery she could have her site back. We are hoping to find a foster home in Bristol that would drive her to and from the eye specialist in the Bristol area but first we will need to spay her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding d

19-10-09 This is possibly the saddest little face I have ever seen - it reminds mind of Dobby in Harry Potter (MT's opinion not FBFR's!!!). Carla has been a breeding bitch all her life. She is 8 years old and overdue the comfort of a sofa and a warm lap to snuggle on. She will need a another dog to live with, as that is all she really understands. Given time she will be a fantastic girl but please only apply if you have at least one other gentle dog to be her friend and help her.

29.10.09 UPDATE On Sunday evening I received a special delivery - a little tiny Bichon named Carla. She arrived all nervous and worried about everything. Within the hour Carla had explored the whole house and the garden. Her curiosity overrode her fears. She was introduced gently to my little pack which includes 4 Bichons. Carla accepted them and they her in a calm gentle fashion. She learned very quickly that she was safe and I was a kind person who would not harm her hence she followed me around until bed time. I lay her on my bed and there she curled up and watched television for a while then fell into a deep contented sleep. Carla slept through the night without a single peep.

Monday was a day of changes for Carla she quickly fell into routine with the dogs, she ate well then off we went for a short walk on a harness and lead. She managed this extremely well considering it was her first time. She has learned where the treat jar is and if she stands on her hind legs and does her funny little walk she will have won a treat for herself. Carla loves a cuddle and loves to fall asleep when she is being cuddled. She is a very sweet girl in every sense of the word. She is loving, trusting and giving. She is extremely thin at the moment but given time and a healthy diet of Burns food she will soon get to her correct weight. Her coat is short but this will soon grow and she will be the perfect pretty bichon girl. She has captured my heart in a big way so please someone if you can offer Carla all she needs and you have another resident small dog for her to love and learn from think about Carla she is a dream dog she really is.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is being fostered in Wrexham for Many Tears Animal Rescue.

15-01-09 Melanie is extremely sweet. She is an ex breeding girlie who is 7 years

29.10.09 UPDATE We picked Melanie up on Sunday and before we even got home was giving me kisses. She's absolutely perfect in every way, loves dogs, nice kids, cats and her tail hasn't stopped wagging and she's house and lead trained. At the moment she's chewing on a big pigs ear which she loves. Melanie is 10 inches to her shoulder and has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen, she will also take food from your hand. Melanie must be one of the very rare ex breeding dogs that has either lived in the home or was allowed in and out of one as nothing bothers her. I really can't praise her enough. She loved having her little devil costume on and sat there posing with my four in theirs. Melanie has been a joy to foster and another little un that's going to take a piece of my heart with her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is with Many Tears Animal Rescue and being fostered in Newport, Gwent.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.

27-10-09 Mairin is a sweet 5yr ex breeding girl. She has been a breeding dog all her life and knows nothing about living in a home and will need kindness and patience to help her learn. She will need another dog to live with to help her so please only apply if you have another dog or dogs living in the house who will help her.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.

This dog is at Many Tears Animal Rescue in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.

23-10-09 Sweep is a 4 year old Bichon, a little boy who is perfect and will be snapped up in a flash. His poor owner is no longer able to look after to him as she is struggling with health problems. Sweep is great with dogs, great with people and also has lived with cats.

This dog is with Many Tears Animal Rescue and being fostered in Weston-super-mare.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.

26-09-09 This is Viera she is a dear little girl who has been a breeding bitch. She loves other dogs especially other Bichons. She is 6 years old and has one blind eye. She will need to have the company and guidance of another dogs in her new home so please only apply for her if you have a dog who is kind and gentle and who will be her friend and help her learn.

15.10.09 UPDATE Viera has been with me for 5 days and is realising its quite nice living in a comfy home. She was quite nervous at first but will come to me for a cuddle and likes being smoothed now. Viera is quite a brave little girl but is still unsure about me coming towards her and will either stop still or scuttle off but a little coaxing and she's back especially if I make a fuss of my dogs as she's very inquisitive and does like to join in with them. She needs another little happy friendly dog to help her on her way. Amazingly she is completely clean in the house and has been since day 1. Viera has quite a lot of staining on her legs but once grown out will be an absolute beauty, she loves all of my dogs and will cuddle up to any of them and can see her being the same with cats. Ex breeding dogs will give you their all once they've settled in and become the most faithful, loving and happy pets and this little 'un is worming her way into my heart already so come and meet her and let her steal yours. She is soooo special.

21.10.09 UPDATE Dear little Viera has been with us for 11 days and I'm surprised she hasn't had interest. she is great on the lead, completely housetrained and gets braver by the day. We took her to Barry Island to the beach on Sunday and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She did have a little car sickness on the way there but was fine on the way back. We met up with 2 of my ex foster dogs and their mums and dads and altogether there were 6 adults and 10 dogs and she took it all in her stride and enjoyed meeting all. Don't let her being blind in 1 eye put you off as it doesn't bother her at all. Viera is a sweetheart and can see her becoming a proper doggy in no time at all so don't wait til it's too late, come and meet her and decide for yourself.

PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RES

15-09-09 Pippin is a 9 week pup. He has one fused hind leg that does not bend. He manages fine with this at the moment. We have had other Bichons with this same problem and no vet has ever wanted or been able to operate and help this. He will not be insurable for this particular problem but should be fine for everything else. However, be sure if adopting him you can support him forever. He is divine as you can imagine.

22-09-09 UPDATE Tiny Pippin is adorable to say the least. He is soooooooooooooooo gorgeous and sweet. I arrived home with Pippin yesterday afternoon. He travelled all the way home as quiet as a little mouse all snuggled up as happy as any puppy could be. I popped him into the garden in which he toileted straight away. He met all my little dogs with a noisy hello and ran around their ankles until he felt he had introduced himself properly.

Pippin is very vocal and hates to be away from his person. He wants to be cuddled at all times which, of course is not a hardship. He is a cuddle monster. Yes he has a sticky out leg but no he does not let this stop him at all. He can climb and jump just like any other puppy. I have fostered 2 other little puppies just like little Pippin and have kept in touch with their new families. The reports are all very very positive. They have both gone to live in Scotland but I've seen Mally many times since his adoption. Both of his legs were fused but he is now a very very active and happy 1yr old. Marcus is also doing extremely well and is also adorable. Do not let this put you off adopting this special boy he is too lovely for words.

26.09.09 UPDATE Well, what can I say about this little white bundle of fur and fun. He is a "must have, simply can't do without little puppy" Pippin is cuddly, funny, playful and beautiful. What else is there? Pippin is basically house trained, he sleeps all through the night and tells me when he needs to go out in the morning. Little Norry is totally enjoying having Pippin to stay as they play all day together, even though Pippin's idea of playing is hanging off his tail and his ears!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pippin is only 10 weeks old he needs his new forever family now whilst he is young enough to be settled in his life. He needs his own person to train him and let him know his boundaries in life in order for him to enjoy a settled, stable and happy life. Pippin knows his name and is learning a few basic commands, he certainly knows what NO means as I say it often enough! He loves his cuddles and kisses, he loves his food, he loves to go out in my coat all snuggled up for a little bit of sight seeing. Most of all Pippin loves the dogs, he really does need a little friend to interact with. He has learned how to play with his tiny red ball and retrieves it from the most unlikeliest places. On our walks I have been stopped countless times so that he can be admired and cooed at from all and sundry needles to say my walks in the mornings have been extended since fostering little Pippin. Oh I forgot about his little sticky out leg, I forgot about it because it neither bothers Pippin nor myself. If you can offer tiny Pippin his brand new fun filled loving home then please fill out the form, he is not going to be on the site forever you know!!!

This dog is with Many Tears Animal Rescue Centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire and being fostered in Wrexham.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.