Available for Adoption
Current as of August 25, 2025
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
Maya (F) - 11-year-old in Vienna, Virginia
Who is this beautiful girl with the big brown eyes and amazing little ears? It is Maya, our 13-lb. bundle of love. She is one gentle soul wrapped in soft curls and endless affection. Always ready to snuggle up on the couch or burrow into a warm blanket, her favorite pastime is power cuddling! Whether it’s a quiet afternoon nap or a movie night with her foster mom, Maya brings warmth and sweet companionship wherever she goes.
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Maya enjoys her daily walks around the neighborhood and does well on a leash. She gets along great with other dogs and enjoys exploring her own backyard. She has good housetraining manners. And she doesn’t mind relaxing in the crate. In fact, when she hears the word “bedtime” she happily heads for the crate on her own. Maya has a great appetite and is especially happy when the treat and Greenies bags come out! While not an especially vocal girl, she does love to chime in when another pup in the house is “talking”. Sweet, polite, and patient, Maya is a perfect little companion for both adults and children over the age of 12. She will do well in a home with another small, friendly dog and seems to favor boy dogs! But our girl will also do well as an only pup. Maya hasn’t been tested with cats. She has been spayed and fully vetted. Maya likes it better when her family is around so we think she would be perfect for someone who is retired or works from home. Will Maya burrow her way into your heart?
Gizmo (M) - 10 year old being fostered in Sanford, FL
Gizmo is an absolutely beautiful 19-lb. Bichon mix who was turned in with two other pups. All three were flea-infested and grossly dirty and matted. Although he was neglected in the past, he doesn’t hold a grudge, and turned out to be a sweet, affectionate and loving companion. His foster mom tells us he is doing great on his house breaking. While his sight is severely limited by cataracts, our boy gets along well in an environment familiar to him. He is being fostered with a number of other pups, who he does fine with. Gizmo is neutered and has been fully vetted.
Gizmo needs you. While he is a bit older and his eyes are clouded by cataracts, he has so much life to live and love to give. Yes, because of his vision loss, he can’t safely do stairs and his person needs to be sure the house is safe for him. But what a gift you would be giving to him – and to yourself – to grant this special boy the chance to live as part of a loving family. His gratitude would know no bounds and you would be comforted knowing that you made a difference in the life of such a worthy little pup.
Rex (M) – five year old in Winston-Salem, North Caroline (north part of state)
This five-year-old, 13.8 lb. little charmer will melt your heart – he did ours. Rex spent the first years of his life making puppies and was then surrendered to BFCACT two years ago. He was adopted by a loving lady, who gave him a wonderful life, but her life circumstances changed, and she made the difficult decision to ask us to find him another home.
Rex is unabashedly devoted to his mom. He waits patiently at the door for her return from running errands and greets her with abandon. After playing in the backyard, he will come back into the house just to check on her and then goes back to whatever adventures he had been engaging in outside. During quiet times he will jump on mom’s lap, snuggle and turn his head to gaze at her with Bichonly adoration. At bedtime, he takes himself to mom’s bed whether she is there or not and waits patiently for her to join him. He thrives on attention of any kind, ear or tummy rubs, being carried in mom’s arms and even his daily grooms.
Rex is neutered, fully vaccinated, and has no known medical problems. Previously housetrained, Rex will need a refresher to remind him what is expected. As his mom’s guard dog, he will bark at all visitors but will soon settle down when he realizes they are not a threat to her. He hasn’t mastered the fine art of walking on a leash quite yet. He is a smart and “rascally” Bichon, according to mom. He will need an experienced Bichon owner able to set boundaries and show him he cannot always have his own way. Because he does not like to share his pawparent with other pets, he must be the only one in the home. We believe he would be perfect for a family who can devote a lot of time to training and engaging with him. Children old enough to respect his boundaries and treat him gently would be great playmates for him. Are you willing to fall under the spell of this precocious, adorable boy?
Fluffy (F) – Ten or eleven year old in Owings Mill, MD (northern suburb of Baltimore)
For those of you looking for an amazing girl with her puppy years in the rearview mirror, we may have found her for you! Fluffy loves to run in the yard, take her walks and go for car rides. In fact, she will do a little dance and give a big smile when she realizes her foster mom is getting ready to go out. While Fluffy occasionally plays with the foster mom’s Maltese, she prefers to be on her own, finding just the right stuffie to shake and chase after. As a take-charge kind of gal, she is good with other dogs who respect her space and let her be the leader. At night, she is happy chilling out near her foster mom to help her watch TV.
Our girl weighs about 13 pounds, was previously spayed, recently had dental surgery and is fully vetted. Perfectly house trained, when she needs to go outside, Fluffy will give cute little growls and look eagerly into your eyes. She doesn’t hear well, maybe due to past ear infections. She has learned her foster’s hand signals and will comply if the spirit moves her (she can be a tad bit stubborn). Fluffy may have some vision problems and arthritis, as she is hesitant to use the stairs, but moves great after the first step. Like many Bichons, Fluffy has separation anxiety and will require a family that is home most of the time. She has not been tested with cats or children. We believe she would be fine with young people over the age of 12 who treat her kindly and respect her boundaries.
With her delightful personality and devotion to her person, Fluffy would be a joy for anyone looking for a gentle, loving companion.
Henry (M) – Three year old in Newell, South Dakota (west part of state near Wyoming and Montana borders)
Well, look who’s here! It is Henry, our 11 lbs. of love and adventure living life large on a beautiful ranch in South Dakota. While we are not 100% sure what his heritage may be, we do know he is an adorable, active and curious boy. He adores running through fields with his foster mom and barking at horses nearby, playing with other dogs, jumping, and exploring the world around him. As playful as a puppy, he quickly learned how to play fetch with his favorite ball and doesn’t mind if you throw it over and over (and over) again! But he has a quiet, relaxed side and is more than happy to be the calm, friendly dog in a remote office and to cuddle with you on the sofa at night. He is getting used to the cats in his foster mom’s home – one he tolerates and the other one – not so much. While Henry is definitely an indoor dog, he would love to burn off his boundless energy in a fenced-in yard. He has recently been vetted and neutered. Foster mom has him in a belly band until she confirms his housetraining skills. While he is a bit thin, he has been gaining weight. In the meantime, he is one cute little dude in his sweaters! He loves adults and children and would do best where they are home a lot. He is looking for someone who would have the time to show him what it means to be a pampered and cherished pup. This special boy deserves the best!
Benji (M) – Two-year-old in Houston, TX
If you are looking for a tiny white powder puff with paws, a button nose and soulful brown eyes who also doubles as your personal shadow, he is ready for adoption! Benji is an 8.8 lb. neutered Bichon with the face of an angel and the snuggle game of a pro.
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Benji adores affection of all kinds - tummy rubs, ear scritches and hugs, and he tucks himself right against you at nap and bedtime. Expect him to follow you from room to room and gaze into your eyes like you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to him. And, oh, his unbridled joy when he wakes you up in the morning and sees some of his favorite children is beyond heart-warming! This little boy walks well on a leash. On his outings, he happily greets all people and immediately turns on his Bichon cuteness to get their attention. He still needs a little work on his manners with some dogs along the way, but he is making progress. But at home, he is friendly with smaller dogs and even likes to cuddle with his foster mom’s other pup. He doesn’t initiate play, but we think that will come in time. He should do well with another dog that is patient with his puppy antics. He has not been tested with cats.
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Benji has a luxating patella—but don’t tell him that, because he’s too busy zooming around like a tiny race car. This adorable little boy still has some inside potty accidents and will need a patient and consistent adopter willing to spend the time and effort to take the final steps to help him graduate from housetraining 101. He would enjoy running and burning off his puppy energy in a fenced yard and on lots of long walks with an active adopter. He is looking for a family in which someone can be home with him most of the time. He’s sweet. He’s goofy. And he’s ready to turn your home into a love story. Apply to adopt him today!
Viking (M) One-year-old puppy in Centreville, Virginia
Get Viking while you can!! He is beyond adorable with beautiful soft hair and huge joyful (and mischievous) brown eyes. This amazing boy is all puppy. At about one of year of age, he is having too much fun to leave his puppy years behind him and likes nothing better than playing fetch with his toys, running after tasty treats scattered in the yard by his foster mom and taking nice long walks. He still has puppy-like curiosity and clearly enjoys investigating whatever treasure foster mom mistakenly leaves in his reach. He has a great appetite, loves his Kong filled with peanut butter and cheese or roast beef, and his weekly treat of leftover salmon.
Viking absolutely adores his foster mom. He loves to jump up on her lap, put his paws lovingly around her neck and rest his head on her shoulder. He will stand on her in bed and stare into her eyes before applying lots and lots of Viking wet kisses. What a sweet boy! He would like an active family that lets him sleep in their bed and hang out with them all day. Would he love another canine playmate? You bet! It doesn’t matter if the pup is small- or medium-sized, just so they are friendly and active. He hasn’t been tested with cats. Our boy is good with children over 10 years of age and does well with children from 6 to 10 years old if supervised.
Viking is 10 lbs, house and crate trained, and fully vetted. If you are looking for a smart, happy, active, loving puppy, please consider sharing your heart and home with him.