How to Find a Bichon Frise Rescue
The Internet has literally saved lives, including the lives of abandoned dogs. Although Bichon Frise are small, happy dogs, they need regular grooming and care that many people are not willing to find the time for. Their white coats are notoriously hard to keep white, for instance. For the past few decades, Bichon Frise dogs are consistently in the top thirty most popular purebreds in the United States. Some get abandoned and so the need for Bichon Frise rescues came up.
Another great place to go to in finding a good Bichon Frise rescue group is online. Bichon Frise rescue groups often have web sites that not only feature dogs they have for adoption, but are great sources for Bichon Frise information. Although these are great dogs, they do have special needs, especially with grooming. Taking on a Bichon is taking on a big commitment.
First off, there is no national parent organization in charge of monitoring all of the Bichon Frise rescues in America. Caring volunteers, who often have to wing it in order to get an abandoned or abused dog a good home, run most of these rescue groups. They are often run out of people’s homes, so try to be sensitive to this situation. These are non-profit organizations and should be able to show you their charity registration number. You can find good Bichon Frise rescues on the internet through the BFCA Bichon Frise rescue web site or by contacting your local animal shelter.
The other scheme is when a puppy mill pretends to be a Bichon Frise rescue. They offer puppies or adults, while real Bichon Frise rescue groups usually only have adults. These sites will also offer to ship your puppy or dog to you anywhere in the country. A real Bichon Frise rescue group would never do that, as it is very dangerous for the dog. These scam sites also will not let you visit their place, while you are encouraged to visit real Bichon Frise rescue centers or foster homes.
There will be a few telltale signs of a website that is of a genuine Bichon Frise rescue group. First off, you will have to fill out a very long adoption application form. That is just to get an interview with one of the volunteers. You should also be prepared to arrange all transportation yourself.
A real dog rescue group will not offer to ship their dogs (unless it’s in the immediate area).
Another sign is that the pictures of the Bichon Frise dogs will not look like any of the show dogs you see on televised dog shows. They will often seem too big, their coats too corkscrewed and their coats full of stains. They still are Bichon Frise, but not show quality Bichon Frise.
A good Bichon Frise rescue group will let you call or email questions about your new dog long after you’ve taken him home. Some groups will even offer to take the dog back, even years later, if you fall into hard times.
About the Author: Mary Stevenson is a passionate lover of the Bichon Frise and owns a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Bichon Frise Rescue plus a whole lot more.-
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