I am excited to start fostering for this rescue. They have a great team of volunteers who inspect your home, review application's and review fostering guidelines more then once !! I'm looking forward to being a part of this team !! read more

#justiceforcrypto Impossible to reach this rescue, it looks fake to me, but apparently a dog was surrendered and there's no way to reach them to see where the dog is read more

I wanted to try fostering dogs and found BFK on social media. I submitted my application and a week later I got a call from Sylvia S! She interviewed me and we had a great chat! She was very nice and friendly yet selective. I got to understand more about how their rescue runs and they really do things carefully for the benefit of the dogs. She said I was a great candidate and I got very excited. The next day I suddenly remember that I forgot to ask if having allergies to dogs is a problem. I wasn't sure if the dogs are all Bichon or mix. Then I chatted with Lauren, who told me that they won't know the exact breed and can't guarantee if they are hypoallergenic. So sadly, we couldn't proceed. I texted Sylvia to update her sad news and she actually called me back! She was so nice. Really wish I could work with BFK. But if I ever decide to rescue a dog, BFK would be the one I go for! read more

I do not recommend this rescue!!! My friend trusted someone by the name of Kelly Barrios (a volunteer at this rescue) who was very persistent and having desire to keep a dog. The situation was handled in a deeply unethical and misleading way. Kelly Barrios represented one thing and then took actions that resulted in my friend losing possession of her dog without proper consent or transparency!!! My friend has attempted many times to get her pet back. This rescue has not responded on social media NOR do they have a working number!!! Communication was unclear, promises were not honored, there was no empathy from Kelly and there was no accountability when concerns were raised! This experience caused immense emotional distress and has completely destroyed trust for my friend. AS AN ANIMAL LOVER/VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL I would never trust Kelly with anything, she WILL steal your dog and give it away!!! #BRINGCRYPTOHOME #JUSTICEFORCRYPTO read more

I am writing to formally address the circumstances under which my dog came into your possession and to request his immediate return. One of your volunteers or representatives (Kelly barrios )contacted me and persistently requested that I give my dog to her personally, stating that she wanted to keep him. During this interaction, I made it explicitly clear that I did not need to rehome my dog and that, if she decided she no longer wanted him, I would take him back without issue. She affirmatively stated that she wanted to keep him It has since come to my attention that this individual did not retain my dog as represented and that he was instead surrendered to your rescue under false pretenses. I did not consent to surrender my dog to the rescue, nor did I sign any documents transferring ownership or relinquishing my rights. As such, my dog was wrongfully given to your organization based on misinformation and misrepresentation. I remain the lawful owner of my dog and am formally requesting his immediate return. Please contact me as soon as possible to arrange a prompt resolution. I hope to resolve this matter cooperatively and without further escalation. Thank you for your attention to this issue, and I look forward to your response. Sincerely He was brought in yesterday or today from the information I have read more

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We adopted Buddy (Randy) after agreeing to foster him. He was a rescue and after one night we were in love with him and he with us. He is the most loving dog ever and a joy to have in our lives. BFK was right there with daily calls regarding his adoption and how they could help. Marti and Lauren were "angels" as far as we are concernef. Jackie, Jack, and Buddy Ludwig read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - Buddy and his toy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Marti and her team is always fantastic! This is the fourth dog we have had through Bichon Furkids. My six kids have thoroughly enjoyed these wonderful dogs and I'm so grateful to the organization for all of the support. They're always just a phone call or email away and that is really handy, particularly when you are new to the process. Everybody is wonderful ! James Joseph La Habra California read more

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I would NOT do business with this rescue. My friend and her daughter are heart broken and want their dog back. My friend used to work in vet med with a person who is a part of this rescue, Kelly Barrios. Kelly had a dog that passed away. It was a bishon too and looked like my friend's dog. My friend had no reason to give up her and her daughter's dog "Crypto" but, because of her big, caring heart, she was willing to lend her to Kelly as a trial basis to see if the dog would help her. Kelly had been texting and asking my friend for Crypto for almost 2 weeks asking for her dog. My friend told Kelly repeatedly that she would take the Crypto back if things didn't work out. She didn't transfer ownership to Kelly. My friend showed me many text messages from Kelly that she really wanted the dog and that she just needed her husband's approval to have the dog in her home because they had 2 other dogs living there too. Again, my friend was emphasizing that she would be more than happy to take Crypto back. Long story short, an hour after she dropped off her dog "Crypto" at Kelly's house, she contacted Kelly to see how he was doing and that she'd come and get him if it wasn't working out. Kelly told her that she gave the dog to a rescue already and that it was with a new foster. My friend was utterly surprised! I was with my friend when she called Kelley to ask for the dog back. She asked Kelly to make it right and give the dog back to her because my friend was trying to help Kelly out of the goodness of her heart. She wasn't trying to give away her dog. I went with my friend back to Kelly's house right away where she dropped off Crypto to simply ask for him back and they did not answer the door. Kelly was not being cooperative and actually ended up blocking my friend on her phone and on social media after my friend said she was going to go to the police. She ust asked Kelly to make things right and give Crypto back. Some of her friends who knew Kelly and were also friends with her on social media tried reaching out to Kelly as well and she blocked them too. My friend and I went to a local shelter to try and locate the dog and ask for any information and assistance that they could give her in finding Crypto. We also went to animal control and spoke with them and they referred us to the police department to report the issue. The police got a hold of Kelly and spoke with her and she still hasn't returned the dog to my friend. A report has been filed with the police. Kelly took Crypto under false pretenses. She was supposed to take care of the dog and NOT give the dog away. Who knows...maybe she even sold the dog? Please help if you can. My friend and her daughter just want their Crypto back. After doing some research, my friend found out that Kelly is associated with and/or runs this particular bishon dog rescue. My friend tried contacting the rescue multiple times and they have NOT responded to her and it's been a days now since Crypto was taken. As a dog owner myself with 2 dogs, one of which my son got from a rescue, I would NOT do business with Kelly or this rescue! Please help my friend in getting "Crypto" back if there's any way that you know how to get him back. My friend has been taking good care of Crypto over the years, getting him groomed every 2 weeks and having routine medical check ups. Her and her daughter's other dog recently passed away a couple weeks ago so this was an additional unexpected blow to them thinking that they were helping Kelly through her own grieving process but, in reality, she took Crypto and gave it away instead. Please help them to get their Crypto back if theres anyway that you of that can help them. Maybe you personally know Kelly and ask her to give him back to his rightful owner. They just want Crypto back. Thanks for your help and God bless you #justiceforcrypto read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - Crypto - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We have adopted 3 dogs from Bichon FurKids, beginning in 2010 and more recently in 2025. Dogs put up for adoption have been spayed and are current on all needed vaccines. This rescue organization is noteworthy for the care they take to screen potential adopters to assure that dogs will be taken good care of and that they are truly committed to life long care. The Bichon FurKids staff follow up after adoptions to make sure that the dogs and adopters are a good fit and work with the owners to resolve any issues that might affect the dogs' well-being. read more

We thought every step of the process to adopt our fur baby went flawlessly. All the volunteers are so invested in finding the best home for the dogs in their care. read more

They were extremely supportive and helped me every step of the way. They found the perfect Bichon for me and my mini Bernedoodle. They love each other and play together all day. read more

BFKR is awesome! I appreciated the thorough & thoughtful process to make sure I and my home were a good fit. I am so very grateful for the wonderful rescue they found for me. I say that as he is sitting on my lap patiently awaiting me to put down my phone & begin interacting wit read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - Winston and me. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Bichon FurKids rescue made it easy to find the right dog for us. Smooth process and helpful volunteers.

Something is extremely off about this organization. I submitted an application with them in hopes of adopting a dog with little to no hassle. I applied online, received an email and later a phone call from an org member stating that I was the top candidate for a high energy dog (based on my lifestyle) that is STILL POSTED on their website after 5 months. I schedule a time for a walkthrough of my apartment with another member, and waited for about 2 weeks before I ended up reaching out requesting a status update to which I was told by the walkthrough person that the process was now out their hands and that someone else would be in contact with me via email regarding the next steps. This happens, but the email states (outside of the details of the next step in the process) that NOW ANOTHER MEMBER in charge of assigning recused dogs to potential adoptees will be in contact with me IF IM A GOOD FIT, and to only contact them if there were any questions. Okay.... 2 months go bye and nothing, so i reach out via text and the assignment member says they don't remember reviewing my application and that other people are in line before me because they are a better fit. So that's where I gave up because what is really going on with organization? Their instagram page is very telling of who they want and allow to adopt their recused dogs in need of a home. On top of the fees they are charging, it looks like they adopt from shelters (which most if not all provide spaying and neutering, etc.) and then have the audacity to charge a $750-$500 adoption fee for dogs adopted/bought from animal shelters across SoCal (this is not to include surrender dogs which is a different situation). Long story short, this place is suspicious and scammy. read more

I put in an application for a Bichon based on a recommendation from a business associate that adopted a dog from them. They have family in that area but are living in SF. This was around the early part of Covid. I heard that this rescue was expanding to the SF Bay Area, but alas that was not to be. They seemed nice enough though, so while I couldn't adopt at that time because of travel restrictions (they couldn't come to SF and I couldn't get to SoCal, and shortages of Bichon dogs (everyone was adopting at that time)), I appreciated their honest reply to my inquiry and application. read more

Had a great experience adopting our fur baby Dexter (Dickens). The foster was amazing and they take time to check on the families post adoption. read more

I have adopted 4 dogs from Bichon Furkids over the past 10 years. Each interaction I had with them during the adoption process was very professional and they were easy to work with. Each dog had been vetted so I was able to learn all about them. When I picked them up they came with an adorable adoption kit which included a bed, blanket, toy, harness and leash. I enjoyed working with them and I'm looking forward to working with them again in the future. read more

We've been blessed by 2 Bichon rescues: adopted "Daisy" from Bichon FurKids in 2011 and she was our family member for 13 yrs! We miss her but reached out to BFK again and now we have welcomed an adorable "Molly"!! Thank you BFK for rescuing these beautiful Furkids! read more

BFK is a very well run organization that puts the interests of the dogs first. They work very hard to find the right home for each one, so that the adoptions are happy and successful. The team of devoted volunteers make the rescue process run smoothly and professionally--not always an easy task when the dogs come from widespread shelters and must be tracked, transported, seen by veterinarians, given medical and dental treatments, groomed, handed over to fosters, and then ultimately adopted into loving forever homes. I have adopted several dogs from BFK over many years, and it is a comfort to know that they are there all the other dogs facing uncertain futures in the overcrowded shelters of Southern California. read more

I adopted Frankie from this organization, and I highly recommend it. The foster was great (Elizabeth), and the group is very conscientious in general. They just followed up with me today to see how he is doing. He is now almost six months old and is doing great! read more

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We adopted our sweet Kaylie from this group. We are totally in love with her. You could not find a more caring group to work with.

We recently adopted for the third time from Bichon Furkids Rescue. They rescue and place, so many dogs in need. Not just Bichons, but Bichon mixes and other small dogs as well. They are so caring, with a wonderful team of volunteers who transition these dogs in need. My husband and I are "foster failures". We took in our first boy Robbie as fosters, fell in love, and couldn't let him go! He was our first Bichon and first small dog and we've never looked back. Thank you Bichon Furkids Rescue for our wonderful furry family read more

This non-profit organization gets high praise from me. My husband I got our absolutely wonderful Bichon-mix from Bichon FurKids some years ago, and I feel writing this review is the least I can do show our appreciation. "Grady" was the perfect addition to our home. BFK vet the applicants who want to adopt from them very carefully, making sure that they are suitable owners, and a volunteer does a home inspection (to check the safety of someone's home and the fencing). We were happy to have our home approved, plus I got some good tips on safety for the dog as well. A wonderful lady, named Marti, owns and operates this business, with the assistance of many volunteers as well as loving foster families. The entire team work together to find the perfect home for their rescues. I will always be grateful for my Grady, and would recommend Bichon FurKids to anyone looking for a beautiful fur baby. read more

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BichonFurkids is a fabulous group of volunteers working to rescuing Bichon Frise rescues and other small dogs and they get them ready to go to their "furever"home. They are meticulous about who adopts the fur babies and they are very professional. I have had 3 of their pups...owning and fostering...and I do believe they are one of the best rescue organizations in Southern California. read more

I want to post a review of this organization because we have gotten 2 adorable Bichons from them over the years and I think this rescue does a fantastic job. I'm mystified that anyone would leave a negative review. We had our first Bichon, Baxter, for 6 or 7 years and he passed away in 2013. We got our current fur kid, Teddy, in 2014. My husband and I are retired and our kids are grown, so Teddy is our constant companion -- we love him to bits. A lovely foster mom from Los Angeles drove all the way to San Diego to bring him to us. I've found everyone at Bichon Furkids Rescue to be friendly and helpful -- it's clear that they love dogs and are very careful where they place them. I did not mind the process at all, it's actually a positive and shows how much they care. read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - Teddy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

In January we were looking to adopt a rescued Bichon after losing our 14 year old Bichon to cancer. The application process was quick and easy, but what really impressed me was the interviews and home safety check. I have had bichons for 16 years, and understand that they love to be part of the family. This group of volunteers truly are all about making sure that every dog that comes to them gets a fantastic forever home what will best fit the needs of the furkid AND my family. We have small children visiting often and also have a very senior bichon. Throughout the process, those factors were discussed in depth. We ended up adopting a spunky little gal, who adores our family and extended family and is super gentle to our senior pup. When I have had questions or any issues, I felt comfortable calling Marti (BFK) for ideas, tips and care as our new pup acclimated to her forever home. We were so touched by the foster parents of our new pup, and the love and care they were willing to give so that an abandoned dog could have a second chance, that we volunteered to help by fostering if there was ever a need. I have been amazed at the volunteer network this group has. They are all about making sure the furkids that come to them end up in the best matched forever home possible. I would, and have recommended them to friends and family. We plan to adopt another furkid, and look forward to working with BFK to do that! read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - So Happy to Be Loved! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My first review was deleted for "lacking detail," guess they dont like poor reviews. I feel very strongly about what I wrote, so here I am again. In my many years of working with and rescuing dogs never have I run across a more stuck up holier than thou rescue. So not to leave out information I have trained and groomed dogs professionally for the last seven years. I am well aquainted with many reacues and have a vast amount of knowledge from working with many organizations. Including grooming rescue dogs preparing them for adoption. Almost a year ago we had a large amount of neglected bichons fall into our lap. A distant relative had let her pack get out of hand and they needed to be rehomed. We reached out to many rescues as this was too many dogs for us to take care of on our own. After speaking with Bichon Fur Kids Rescue and others, we chose to take the dogs to a local rescue we had also spoken to and trusted. This set off a chain of nasty phone calls, and public posts complaining that we went behind their backs and took these dogs out from under them. Apparently they had created a hashtag and a fundraiser to save these dogs that werent even promised to them. Que the angry mob, more phone calls, and them spreading false information covering their butts for already taking thousands of dollars from their followers on facebook. Any comment on their pitty party post that proved they were in the wrong was deleted as they continued to speak poorly of the other rescue and the people who actually went in to get these dogs from their poor living conditions. The people who volunteer and run this organization are rude, have spread lies, and bashed other animal lovers/ rescues. Just because a rescue has a large following and claims to love animals doesn't make them a good rescue. The scathing messages I have received from this rescue and their community are shameful and riddled with nastiness! When the mission is to save dogs there is no room for the drama, and they definitely thrive on the drama. Our goal was to get 15 dogs somewhere safe where they would be cared for and loved, and we did that. Im just very happy that it was NOT with BFKR! Please adopt from somewhere else, please surrender somewhere else, dont give then your money, their hearts aren't in the right place. read more

I do not write many reviews but when an individual or an organization truly stands out and exceeds my expectations, especially if it happens more than once, the silence needs to be broken. Such is my feelings for Marti and Bichon Furkids. I met Marti 7 years ago when I was searching for my first dog. I knew nothing except that I wanted to be the forever parent of a dog. Marti and I spoke several times and based on our question and answer sessions she recommended the Bichon that became our lovely daughter Lulu. Lulu was a gem, beautiful inside and out and brought constant joy and happiness to our family, until she passed a couple months ago. We were devastated with her loss and when we finally reached out to Marti again to see about another adoption we were met with her honest, kind, caring and most understanding reception. We talked at length about Lulu, how we felt and what we needed most. Again, her first recommendation exceeded any and all of our expectations. We went from chatting on the phone with Marti to a zoom call with the foster Mom, the same day, and the meeting with her and the puppy the next. In just 24 hours we were able to complete our family once again. I should also mention that over the years we have received many good recommendations for vets, groomers and other professional services from Bichon Furkids , all of which have been first rate. Thank you Marti and the rest of the team at Bichon Furkids for being there for us as only friends and family would. From the happiest of beginnings to the saddest endings. You truly love and care for each and everyone of these magical creatures and the families they join. We are forever in your debt. read more

One of our 3 dogs passed away recently and we have been looking to adopt a little brother for our female dogs. We filled out an application for Bichon Fur Kids and It took forever for them to get back to us. They have phone interviews, home safety check and if person doing the safety check doest like you for any stupid little reason, they deny your application WTF!!! They have stupid reasons for not letting you adopt a pet. The dog we wanted to adopt is still there and it has been more than 2 months. Please do not waste your time and money with these guys. We just adopted a puppy from Maltese and More Rescue who are much more organized and help and rescue more dogs that are in need of forever loving home P.S. the lady doing the home safety was wearing a custom vest with bichon fur kids logo. I find this very very wasteful. I wouldn't give a dime to this so called non profit rescue organization read more

Over 16 yrs ago we adopted a wonderful 6month old Bichon from BFK. We went though home check and meetings to make sure fur kid and we were a good fit. It turned out to be an amazing 16 yrs of adventures with our boy. After he passed onto the Rainbow Bridge, we waited over a year to feel like it was the right time to adopt again. We recently contacted BFK and started to look for that special little one that we could adopt. We finally found what we felt the right fur kid. We filled out all the paperwork, had a couple of virtual meet and greet with pup and foster mom. Ask A LOT of questions, because we know it's a lifetime commitment and didn't want to make a quick decision. We had an extensive home check. Then the day we could meet our new family member came we were incredibly excited. We knew we had some training to do, but also knew it was something my Hubby and I could handle. We are retired and can take our new baby, 3yr old male, with us wherever we go. He has settled into our home beautifully and is being very proactive in training us , lol. He has met many 2 and 4 legged friends in our community and has had several doggy get togethers and loves floating in the pool with his Momma and chasing all his toys. Thank you BFK for being so professional and caring in your process to make the right match between pup and human. It was an easy, well managed adoption from start to finish. Love being in the BFK extended family again. read more

Best decision ever to adopt Great Rescue organization. If you are looking to add a fur kid I recommend this great rescue!

My husband and I applied to adopt but we were immediately rejected based only on our application -- no interview, no phone call, no follow-up communication whatsoever. We don't mind getting rejected if we were given reasonable factors but this was solely based on assumptions. So my husband works 3 nights on and 2 off, sometimes even 2 nights on 3 off, I work weekdays. Our schedule makes it so that there is always at least one of us at home when the other is at work. The lady assumed that we both worked regular 9 to 5 jobs and that we would leave the fur kid alone for 8 hours. She does not even know that I can take my dog to work everyday whenever I can so I just don't know why she didn't even give us a chance to explain our situation because we even stated in our application that our dog would only be left alone for maybe 2-4 hours a day. I asked my friends who adopted a rescue and they've said they did not have to lie about having a job 8 hours a day 5 days a week and they still got approved as long as someone is at home with the dog/dog will not be left alone. I've always wanted to adopt a dog when I was still studying but I chose not to mainly because of one reason- no one will be left behind with the dog while I'm not home and I didn't want the dog to be alone. This time, I know that it is reasonable. Also, we've seen dogs that have been posted for more than a month now on their website so I'm guessing this is probably why they remain in the rescue. Do not even try to apply here unless you're someone who works from home or unemployed because apparently you have to be home all the time in order for you to get approved. We've received feedback from Maltese & More and they are definitely more accommodating! read more

Do NOT get an animal from this terrible rescue. I adopted a dog from them in mid-November. Charlie (the dog) was in a completely inappropriate foster home. I was told he would throw up his food every once in a while and because he had been on and off the street and in and out of shelters, that he had some social issues. I gave him THE VERY BEST of care and spent about 2,000 hours working with him. He ALWAYS threw up after meals and was getting worse. I took him to the vet and with one x-ray, they were able to diagnose a long-standing illness. He was in the hospital for 3 days on many drugs and had many procedures. He came home on 8 meds, continued to get worse until he was crying and couldn't breathe. The vets and I decided that the most humane solution was to put him down. Charlie's gone now. I spent $7,000 in 3 months on this dog that I fell in love with. I sat down and read his complete file. Turns out a shelter noted his vomiting in 2014. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT BFK KNEW HE WAS ILL. After 3 phone calls to BFK to update them, I got a blaming text from Marti who runs BFK. I texted her back and she never bothered to respond. Not even an "I'm sorry for your loss". Do your due diligence on your future pet in advance and DO NOT USE THIS AGENCY. read more

If I could give this rescue 100 stars I would! I have been looking for a pup to join our family for months. I looked into many rescues and many pups and this rescue found the perfect family member for us. From the first call I knew they truly wanted to find the right home for their pups. They asked questions about what we were looking for and asked about our home and environment. After going through the interview and application process, we were approved to adopt one of their amazing pups. Ironically the pup we thought we wanted to adopt was not the right fit for us. Marti who heads this amazing rescue recommended we adopt Poochie, and boy was she right. We were given information about the pup including whatever history they had. We were also told about his good and bad behaviors. They were completely honest and transparent. We drove 3 hours to meet him and the foster family that had him. Doug spent hours with us talking about Poochie and made sure he was comfortable with us and that we were with him. He told us there was no pressure and if the pup was not the right fit we did not have to take him. This was never an option for us because it was love at first sight! The rescue gave us photos, and a lovely care package including a new bed, toys, food, treats and a blanket. Doug even gave us a safety harness belt so that our pup would be more secure in the car. Marti and Doug continued to text us to make sure everything was working out and to answer our questions. I have personally worked and volunteered for animal rescues and I have NEVER experienced such care and attention from the first call with both the adopter and adoptee. We are already in love with our beautiful pup and I cannot thank them enough for trusting us with this beautiful gift. If you are considering adopting one of their pups or choosing a rescue to give a donation to, I HIGHLY recommend Bichon Furkids! read more

Bichon FurKids Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My husband and I recently applied to rescue a pup from here and were outright rejected based on our application, all because we wouldn't be stay-at-home fur-parents. Like most people, we have jobs that we have to go to, and lucky for us we're home most days, at least 4 days of the week, but apparently that's not enough. We have a lovable furbaby at home that we've trained and love so much, and we'd like to get a sibling for her. Unfortunately, it will not be from this organization. read more

We recently lost our beloved "rescued" Bichon, who was almost 14 years old. He lived a wonderful 8 years with us, enjoying RV camping, travel, beautiful home and backyard, and tons of love and attention. I completed an application thru this organization since we truly wanted to rescue another Bichon. I received a phone interview with Lorraine. At the time of my application, we had one rescued, sweetest ever cat and no other dog(s). I guess we were deemed "inappropriate" since I never received any follow up phone calls or promised emails! I was so hurt, sad, and frustrated. I know we have given all our pets beautiful, rich lives. It's sad potential adopters are treated with such little regard while dogs are waiting for forever homes. I have since purchased our new fur baby from a reputable breeder. Love our new family member! read more

Today we picked up the newest member of our family, Travis Barker, a 16 month old Bichon Frise. We found Bichon Fur Kids Rescue via the newspaper and are so impressed on how awesome they are. They are run entirely by volunteers and rescued almost 300 Bichons last year. They came out and inspected our house and interviewed us. We filled out an application and were contacted immediately that they had a dog for us. Our dog was living at a foster home where he had been groomed and had received all of his shots. Again, volunteers. He also came with a blanket and a bed...made by volunteers. They have many Bichons for adoption right now. If you are looking for a dog, don't shop....adopt! The fee for adoption was $350. He is a sweet puppy, sitting at my feet right now! read more

We have been involved with this organization since 2002 and have rescued 4 dogs through them and nearly ready for our 5th. Their leader and network of volunteers are fantastic and caring. They do have requirements to adopt, but those are from experience of knowing how this breed best adapts and thrives in the home environment. They are truly "rescuers", acting quickly when eg. owners die and there's an immediate need for a foster or new placement, or a bichon is found wandering. They make sure medical needs are met. They are a well organized group that contributes so much for this wonderful breed. I'd encourage those interested to sign up to receive their online Newsletter and follow these furries. We're fortunate to have them here in the region. Consider a little bichon- personable, loving, curious, smart and quickly part of your family- read more

A while back I went through the entire application process to adopt a Bichon from BFK. At the time, there were several opportunities to adopt but each time I contacted Marti ( the owner) to see if a particular dog was still available, she always had a reason why the dog wasn't a "good fit" for me. After inquiring about at least 5-6 different dogs, I was still getting the same answer so I finally withdrew my application. While I completely understand the strict requirements and the extreme responsibility BFK takes to ensure that their dogs are placed in an optimum situation, I believe this was a serious case of overkill on Marti's part. I am hoping that I am an exception as to how I was treated because there are a lot of wonderful animals out there that need responsible loving homes and I was one of them . Fortunately later on I was able to adopt a beautiful little angel from a local shelter and I am extremely happy with her but I felt that I should make it known that choosing this rescue may be an uphill battle for some. There are several other 1-star reviews on this rescue so I appear to be in good company. read more

As a Foster Mom for BFK, I have to express how dedicated all of the Volunteers are, and how much they care about rescuing and finding forever homes for Bichons and other small breeds. This particular group has saved thousands of lives-dogs who would have otherwise been euthanized. I'm grateful, not only as a Foster Mom, but as the adoptive Mom of two wonderful Bichons, for the hard work and efforts of Marti, and all of the volunteers, who always have the dogs best interest at heart. read more