What is a Bichon Frise rescue dog and where do
they come from?“Rescue” refers to dogs
that have come to rescue groups because of any
number of reasons and need new homes. Some of the
reasons Bichon Frises become rescue dogs are:
deteriorating health, the owners are unable or
uninterested in caring for them anymore or they may
come from pounds, shelters, puppy mills or even as
strays.
Every day thousands of dogs are euthanized
because they are inconvenient. In some cases Bichon
Frises lose their homes because the owners did not
really understand the needs or temperament of these
lively little” lap dogs” when they got them. As “lap
dogs” Bichon Frises really are companion dogs
and require human interaction and attention. They
don’t do well when left alone for long periods of
time.
Some new owners underestimate the amount of
grooming their Bichon Frise requires while some
owners discover they are “allergic” to them and
consequently get rid of them. If your are
considering adopting a Bichon Frise or any dog it’s
important to do some research to understand the
specific characteristics and needs of the breed.
A rescue dog may or may not come from an
environment where he/she was mistreated or in
imminent danger. Awareness of the former home and
circumstances of the dog’s background is important
in determining placement in a new home. Any special
needs (especially health and behavior issues) need
to be determined in order to select a suitable home.
If you are considering adopting a Bichon Frise
from a rescue group be prepared to fill out an
application and be interviewed. This is an important
step in the adoption process in order to assess your
ability and time to take care of your dog and
provide a good home. It also helps to determine the
best match between you and your future pet.
See “Would You Like to
Parent a Bichon Frise?” and our other articles
on Bichon Rescue.
To find a Bichon Rescue nearest you visit
www.bichonrescue.org
