Available for Adoption
Current as of September 30, 2026
BFCACT does not ship dogs.
BFCACT does not adopt outside of the USA
Children under 5 years are not recommended for Bichons
Home visits are required for all adoptions
All family members, including pets, must be present for home visits
COTTON (M) in Walkertown, North Carolina (not far from Winston-Salem) Adoption pending.
What’s better than a friendly, energetic, healthy almost‑four‑year‑old, 13.8 lb. Bichon boy? We’re not sure anything is — and we’ve found a wonderful one in North Carolina. Meet Cotton, an adorable, smart, and active little gentleman who mixes young‑dog playfulness with grown‑up Bichon confidence. His senior mom adores him but can’t keep up with the needs of a high-energy young dog anymore.
Cotton would thrive in a more active home where he can enjoy nice long walks, a yard to run in, devoted companionship, and ideally another pet to play with and help drain his abundant energy. He’s social, loves adults, children of all ages, other dogs, and even cats. Sweet and devoted, he’s ready to bring joy to a family who can match his lively spirit.
Cotton is housetrained, though like many Bichons, he may need a refresher as he settles into a new home. He is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, neutered, and has been well cared for his entire life. He does get occasional hot spots, which are easily treated.
If you’re hoping to add a little excitement — and a lot of Bichon devotion — to your life, please apply to adopt Cotton today.
Brandy (F) & Bella (F) - A bonded pair in Chandler, Arizona (suburb of Phoenix)
Can these little faces be any cuter? We don’t think so. Brandy and Bella, our two gorgeous little princesses, are ready for their second chance.
Brandy is an eight‑year‑old, 9 lb. sweetheart. She’s been diagnosed with diabetes, now managed with twice-daily insulin injections with her meals, which she’ll need on an ongoing basis. She also has Cushings, although she takes her liquid Vetoryl easily and seems to be feeling better. Bella, her nine‑year‑old, 16-lb. sister, is a true lovebug in every sense of the word who just wants to be near or touching you. If you want to hear squeals of joy, you’ll get them when you return after leaving the house.
Brandy and Bella are deeply bonded to their foster dad and will follow him all around the house. If you’ve ever dreamed of leading your own fluffy parade each day, they are absolutely the girls for you. They must lay in his office while he is working. And they MUST sleep in his bed. They adore their daily walks and will give you quite a workout - they’re speedy little troopers. Both girls are spayed, fully vetted and vaccinated. While they are doing well in the housetraining department, they would do best in a home with a fenced-in backyard and a doggie door, so they can let themselves out when they need to potty. As we fine‑tune Brandy’s diabetes medication, she sometimes needs an extra potty break or a quicker trip outside — completely normal during this phase. She’s a tidy, reliable, and wonderfully cooperative little girl who truly tries to keep her routine, and she’s already improving.
Brandy and Bella apparently had some rough times in their early years, and they can be nervous and fearful. Brandy is very afraid of bigger dogs. Bella is a little diva who prefers to be the alpha and gets along beautifully with dogs who let her lead. She will also bark at strangers if dad is nearby - her way of making sure he’s safe. She loves stuffed toys (especially removing the squeaker). Because of their sensitivities, we will not place them with children.
We are looking for a patient, experienced adopter who is home most of the time - someone retired or working from home would be ideal. These girls are amazing, tender souls who just need reassurance that the world isn’t scary and that love is forever.
If you would like to experience their loyalty, devotion, and gratitude, please apply to adopt them. You’ll be giving two deserving girls a second chance at a happy life. It doesn’t get much better than that.
SISSY (F) in Independence, Missouri
Sissy is a super‑cute 12.2‑pound, 12-year-old little girl. She is spayed, up‑to‑date on vaccinations, and has been well cared for. Like many Bichons her age, she does have dental disease; BFCACT will cover the cost of her dental. She was reliably house trained, though she will likely need a refresher in a new home until she learns their schedule and expectations. This sweet tidbit loves her daily walkies and enjoys taking in the scents and sounds of her surroundings. She is great with people, though she has been startled by young children who didn’t respect her boundaries. We don’t know if she has met any cats.
We are looking for an adopter or a foster‑to‑adopt family. We believe Sissy would prefer someone who is home much of the time, as that is what she is used to, and would like plenty of cuddle‑, play‑, and lap time with her new family. A fenced‑in yard is not necessary if she gets nice daily walks.
If you can share your home and heart with this deserving munchkin, please apply below. You will not only be helping a precious pup in need, but also giving yourself the gift of company, loyal companionship, and unconditional love from a special little girl.