PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR WEBSITE WILL NOT BE UPDATED FROM 7TH UNTIL 15TH SEPTEMBER 2008 DUE TO HOLIDAYS.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE DOGS BELOW PLEASE CHECK OUT THE RESCUE CENTRES WEBSITE FIRST BEFORE CONTACTING THEM TO ENSURE THE DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE.  THANK YOU!

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 and not Friends.  We will not get involved in the rehoming of any dogs. 

If you are a rescue centre who has a Bichon needing rehoming and would like to use this page then please contact us.  Please note that we will not post any Bichons here needing to be rehomed by a private individual.

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

SPONSORSHIP DOGS

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. 

EX BREEDING BITCHES

Puppy Farming 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.

ZIGGY - 6 YEAR OLD FEMALE

Ziggy is a 6 year old Bichon from a breeding kennels. She is at the moment a little nervous and hasn't shown much of herself.  She is used to being let out of her kennel to sniff around and exercise and has loved her owners and the life they've given her. Ziggy has very long legs so is a bit bigger than the average bischon.  She isn't housetrained or used to pet life and will need another dog to show her the ropes but she should learn quickly.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another 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.
 
 To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue 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 £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.
 

FLUTTER - 2½ YEAR OLD FEMALE

Flutter really could not flutter as she is rather chubby, (in fact very).  She is a beautiful Bichon 2½ year old ex breeding bitch. She loves the company of another dog, and will need lessons to walk on a lead and live in a home.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another 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.
 
 To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

FIDDLE - 16 WEEK OLD MALE  FIDDLE CANNOT BE REHOMED JUST YET (read update for more information)

Fiddle is a 16 week old Bichon pup. He was not sold so given to us to find a home for. He is very charming.

Update 26.08.08 - Fiddle is the most beautiful little puppy one could wish for, he is totally adorable in everyway and gives such lovely little kisses.  He is almost there with his housetraining which is truly amazing considering his state of health at times.  We wish the best chance there is for Fiddle as he is just starting out in life with all of our help he can live a normal happy full term life just like any other normal puppy.

Today Fiddle has visited the vet to be tested for a liver shunt.  He has shown signs of this disease since first in our care but it has eased off in the last week.  He has had his first blood test last Thursday which was indicative of a liver disorder.  We will have the results of the Dynamic Bile Acid test hopefully by the end of this week or early next week.  We will update you as soon as we know these results.

Once we have these results Sylvia will plan the best route for medical care for Fiddle. This may (or may not)  include a very costly operation which will have to be performed by an expert in this field as it a highly complex operation. We have been quoted a price for £2000.00 for this by referral from our vets.

Update 29.08.08 - We have had the results back from Fiddle's bile acid test. The tests show that he needs an operation ASAP as his results are extremely high.  226 pre-prandial and 336 post when they should be down in the 10 range. The Bute Cross have very kindly offered to do the operation for Fiddle by donation only which is really good news and we are extremely grateful to them for their help.

When we spoke to our vet initially about Fiddle, she had said that if the test results came back positive she could refer him to Liverpool Hospital. She tentatively enquired if we had insurance cover for Fiddle. The answer was no so she advised it would cost anything between £2000 to £2500. We decided to put out an appeal for a vet to come forward to help save Fiddle.
     

Within a few hours The Blue Cross called Many Tears to speak to Sylvia and we now have Fiddle booked in to the hospital in London on Tuesday next week. Fiddle will have tests and be under observation until the following Monday when he will have his operation. He will stay with the vets at the hospital for a further week to be observed and monitored. He will then be returning to N Wales until adopted.

This is truly a wonderful gift from The Blue Cross to save Fiddle's life.  There is not a greater gift than this. A warm and heartfelt thank you to all involved at The Blue Cross for stepping in when most needed for this little puppy. He is a very poorly little puppy indeed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

Update 03.09.08 - Fiddle, was today taken to the Blue Cross Hospital in Victoria London. He is pictured above with Kim his Veterinary Nurse, who spotted our appeal on the MT website and persuaded Jess the Chief Surgeon, on the right, to take on his case. We were worried about his journey down and he was agitated to start with and then slept the whole way there and I had to wake him for his examination.

He started his treatment today with another double Bile Acid Test, blood tests and urine tests. Tomorrow he will have his X-rays taken and undergo an ultra sound scan of the liver. He will then have his operation early next week to place an ameroid constrictor around the shunt.  This is a metal band with an inner ring that absorbs normal fluid and gradually swells, pressing on the shunt and encouraging it to scar shut. Shunts usually close within 3-4 weeks of the ameroid constrictor placement.
     

Please spare thought for our little Fiddle and hope he will be strong enough to cope with the extra blood flow through his liver. He will remain on his special diet for a further 6 months and providing everything is good he will finally be able to enjoy all the treats a normal dog does.

To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

POCCOLO - 1 YEAR OLD FEMALE

22.07.08 - Foster Update

Piccolo and Poco are the tiniest sweetest little dogs I have ever seen. We picked them up yesterday at lunchtime and in the 30 hrs they have been with us they have blossomed and bloomed.

Piccolo seems to be experiencing problems with her back legs, so we will watch her for a few days then if no improvement is seen she will have x-rays taken. Saying that we have seen a slight improvement today as she has been a busy little bee playing with all her new friends. She is as cute as a button and as sweet as fudge.  She would be more than happy simply to sit on your knee from morning till night as she loves her cuddles and kisses.

Update 01.09.08 - What a pretty little girl Piccolo is.  She is so very very sweet and sits nicely in her little doggie bag when the walk gets too much for her (she only has tiny little legs).  She loves to be the centre of attention and has to be closest to me at all times. She snuggles up as close as she can and stares at me. She would, I believe, be best homed as an only dog as she does attach herself and enjoys my full attention.
     

Piccolo is 90% housetrained though will use the emergency newspaper if she can't get to the door in time. She has an enormous appetite for such a tiny dog and will do anything for a treat. She is not in the last bit shy or coy.  She will howl at the top of her lungs if she can't see me and she knows I am in the house so she gets carried around a lot of the time.
     

All in all she is a beautiful little dog who will love you as much as she possibly can.  Piccolo needs a home where she will be spoilt and cosseted with someone there all day as she frets when left alone.
 

Piccolo was handed in to Many Tears Animal Rescue as she was too small to be bred from so was not needed.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another 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.
 
 To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

PHOEBE - 5 YEAR OLD FEMALE (New Photograph)

Little Phoebe is an ex-puppy farm bitch who is looking for love and someone to give her the time to get use to real life. She is a quiet little girl who is now getting very used to cuddles.  Phoebe wasn't very well when she was released from the puppy farm but with Pro Dogs dedication she is now doing well.  She does have a heart problem and will not be rehomed to anyone with children or busy lives.  She deserves to get lots of attention and pampering.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead.  They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.

If you are interested in Phoebe please contact the person named on the link for more information.  If your details are suitable for the requirements of the dog, they will arrange a homecheck for the dogs security.  If this is passed they will make arrangements for you to meet the dog and hopefully rehome him or her.  A donation of £150 per dog applies.  This helps with neutering, vaccinations, flea/worm treatments and microchipping where necessary.  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.  You will also get four weeks free insurance cover on receipt of adoption form.

REHOMED DOGS

PAIR OF BICHONS

Relisted as new home didn't work out (they chased their new owner's cat!)

Rocky is a three year old castrated male and Lucy is a four year old bitch they are urge

POCO - 7 MONTH OLD FEMALE

22.07.08 - Foster Update

Poco and Picola are the tiniest sweetest little dogs I have ever seen. We picked them up yesterday at lunchtime and in the 30 hrs they have been with us they have blossomed and bloomed.

Poco has a very bad eye infection which is being treated and an ulcer on one eye. She can see a little and her other senses lead her to where everything is in the house. She has not bumped into anything as yet and finds her way around perfectly happily.  She is absolutely adorable. She loves cuddles and wants to be petted around the clock which, of course, we are more than happy to do!

They are both beautiful, sweet, intelligent and simply to die for.

Poco is a tiny Bichon.  She is about 7 months old and nearly blind.  She had terrible infection in her eyes and once cleaned up it is apparent one eye is nearly blind the other has an ulcer.   At present she has very little sight at all.  We are hoping some of it will be restored but we are not sure.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another 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.
 
 To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

ELLIE-MAE - 5 YEAR OLD FEMALE (NEW PHOTOGRAPHS)

Ellie-Mae is a good natured, friendly girl, aged about 5 years and is an ex-breeding bitch.   She is currently being looked after by Pro Dogs Direct.

She has surprised us by just how quickly she has turned around; she is walking on a lead, asking to go outside and is happily sleeping on her foster mum's bed.  This is quite unusual for these girls as they are just not used to being in a home.

Ellie-Mae was obviously born to be a lap dog, it has just taken her a while to get there.  She is a very sweet natured lady who gets on well with other dogs.  She will need a home with another dog to continue to help her learn how to be a pet and an owner who is around for most of the day.  Ellie-Mae would probably be better in an adult only home as she is still adjusting to her new life.  She will make a great companion for somebody.

PLEASE NOTE: Ex-breeding bitches are are best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before. They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.

If you are interested in Ellie-Mae please contact the person named on the link for more information.  If your details are suitable for the requirements of the dog, they will arrange a homecheck for the dogs security.  If this is passed they will make arrangements for you to meet the dog and hopefully rehome him or her.  A donation of £150 per dog applies.  This helps with neutering, vaccinations, flea/worm treatments and microchipping where necessary.  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.  You will also get four weeks free insurance cover on receipt of adoption form.

BLISS - 4 YEAR OLD FEMALE

18-06-08 Bliss  is a 4 year old ex breeding Bichon. She has a great coat up to her back, but then has hormonal alopecia. Her coat should grow back after we get her spayed. She has a lovely temperament and is very sweet indeed.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead.  They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.
 
To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

BONITTA - 1 YEAR OLD BICHON/POODLE CROSS FEMALE

18-06-08 Bonitta is year old Bichon x Poodle ex breeding bitch. She is a darling who will show you a toothy grin if she likes you! She has so loved us cuddling her and would love to share your home your heart and your pillow at nights.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead.  They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.
 

OBI - 5 YEAR OLD MALE

06-06-08 Obi is a very handsome 5yr old male Bichon. He is an ex stud dog so is looking for a new home where he can learn about the joys of living inside with lots of cuddles and love.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead.  They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.
 
To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

HAPPY FEET - 2 YEAR OLD FEMALE

Happy Feet is a dear little 2 year old ex breeding Bichon. She is very gentle but has never had the chance to be a pet so does not walk on a lead and has never lived indoors. She will learn best by having a happy outwardgoing canine friend to help her.

FOSTER UPDATE
We simply could not resist the opportunity to show off. Yesterday we drove to Many Tears and we drove home with the star prize, Happy Feet. She was very scared at first then met our little gang which seems to have calmed her fears somewhat She is as gentle as a kitten and as sweet as a rose what a beautiful little dog she is. Happy Feet slept curled by our side and not a peep all night. Her appetite has returned and she seems keen to try anything we give her to eat.

Happy Feet is a very nervous dog who is settling in very well with our Bichon family she has a beautiful disposition she eats well and enjoys her treats. She has had her hair cut back but it will grow in beautifully just as our ex breeding dogs have. She walks well on the lead but still requires more house training. She is learning how to give kisses and even knows how to play. She watches our other little dogs all the time and picks up from them how to enjoy life as a treasured member of the household. She is lovable, adorable and beautiful, what more is there??? Happy feet needs a home with plenty of love, patience and little doggy for company. Only the best will do for this little girlie. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Ex-breeding dogs are normally best homed with another dog as they have usually never lived in a house before.  They are used to living with other dogs and learn faster with another to copy from.  This also helps those who have never been walked on a lead.  They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience.
 
Being fostered in Wrexham. If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the Foster Dog Adoption Form or contact Kevin on 01249 655323.  To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog.  We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for our foster dogs to help cover the cost of transporting them to their foster homes.

04-06-08 BEING HOME VETTED

KOLA - 4 MONTH MALE

Kola is a 4 month old Bichon pup. He is very sociable and friendly and will be easy to teach as he likes people. He was returned to the breeder as he is deaf and they gave him to us to find a really good home for. He will be happiest with a second dog to act as his ears please.

To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £140.  If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net.

29-05-08 BEING HOME VETTED

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