Available for Adoption
Current as of November 14, 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
Jaxson (M) – seven-year-old in Baltimore, MD
As a uber-handsome charmer with enormous, soulful eyes and a heart of gold, Jaxson has a huge personality packed into a 17-lb. fluffy frame (he’s sporting a short haircut right now, but his signature Bichon coat is on its way back!).
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Jaxson loves life’s simple joys — long walks, a spirited game of tug or fetch, and of course, a delicious, nutritious meal followed by some well-earned treats. When playtime winds down, Jaxson is perfectly happy to snuggle up on your lap for chin scratches and belly rubs. or curl up in his favorite furry bed nearby. Overnight, he sleeps in his crate, and when his foster mom asks him to go “night, night” he goes right in.
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He’s crate- and house-trained and a total gentleman around other small dogs. He hasn’t met many bigger pups (or any cats) yet. He does fine in his crate during the day when his foster mom is gone but when she comes home, he gives her a joyful “welcome back!”
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While Jaxson is a friendly boy, sometimes it takes him a little while to warm up to strangers. He will not be placed in a family with young children because of his exuberance in play and initial wariness of new people, but we believe he would do well with those old enough to treat him gently and respect his boundaries. We think he would prefer his own fenced-in back yard so he can run and play to his heart’s content but will also consider active adopters who can give him lots of exercise. He is neutered and will be fully vaccinated and vetted shortly. This amazing boy has melted our hearts. He is ready to melt yours too.
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Nico (M) and Willow (F) – a twelve-year-old bonded pair in Grand Rapids, MI.
Nico and Willow are super sweet, gentle, playful bonded siblings. They lived their whole lives with a devoted mom. Unfortunately, she has to move into a retirement community where they are not welcome, and the pups will need to move to another loving home for the next chapter of their lives together.
Nico is a 16.5 lb. neutered boy, and Willow is a 16.8 lb. spayed girl. They adore sitting next to you on the couch during quiet times but also enjoy running around the yard and going on nice walks together. Both are good with children who are old enough to respect their boundaries and treat them gently. They would thrive with a family who is home much of the time as they are happiest when someone is around. They are used to having a fenced-in backyard to run around in and drain some of their abundant energy. Not completely housetrained, they need an adopter who will give them a refresher on proper house manners. This adorable pair gets along fine with most other small, friendly dogs but are most content in each other’s company. They are fully vetted and have been well cared for. We are looking for a family who can spend lots of time playing, walking and engaging these sweethearts. And perhaps even share their bed with them at the end of a long day.
As active pups, they have lots of life to live and so many kisses to give. They would be perfect companions, are easy to care for, and would give you unconditional love and gratitude beyond measure.
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.
TED (M) Eight-year-old in Potomac, Maryland. (Adoption pending)
Ted was turned into BFCACT when his family was no longer able to care for him. He is absolutely gorgeous and was used in breeding for several years. But now he is ready to bring all his classic Bichon good looks to a new welcoming family who will love him for his adventuresome spirit, happy and friendly personality, and devotion to his humans. He looks at you like you are the love of his life (because you are)! Sweet and gentle, he quickly warms up to anyone willing to give him some love. He will joyfully go from lap to lap. But his favorite place to be is next to you on a soft, comfy couch.
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Our amazing foster mom tells us Ted quickly made himself comfortable in her home and has befriended all family members, including the resident pupper. Preferring to sleep in bed with mom, he is also happy to go into his crate at bedtime, as long as there is a soft blanket waiting for him. He does great on the leash – no pulling – and loves several nice long walks every day to help burn some of his abundant Bichon energy. Ted gets along with other dogs and would do fine in a home with another dog of his energy level and size (about 20 pounds). He is now neutered, vaccinated, and recently passed his vet checkup with flying colors. And did we mention that he is fully housetrained? Yes, it is true!
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If you are looking for an adult Bichon who has clearly been loved and well cared for, Ted is the boy for you. Ted would do well with any adult family or with children old enough to treat him gently and respect his boundaries. He would also enjoy a fenced-in back yard where he could soak up the sun, run and play to his heart’s content and watch, and maybe even chase, squirrels and other critters who happen by. Because he is so attached to his family, it would be great if someone were home much of the time, but he does fine alone during the day if necessary.
DAISY (F) – Nine-year-old in Windsor, CT
Daisy, our amazing 18-lb. girl, is a true “Momma’s Girl”, wanting nothing more than love, affection and attention from her foster Mom. She will be your fluffy shadow, having to be exactly where you are at all times. An Olympic cuddler, she delights in finding that perfect place on your lap where she can be showered with pets, ear scratches, and hugs. Calm and “chill” Daisy does not need toys or stuffies to keep her happy. She’s got mom!
Daisy is great on a leash and enjoys her daily walks. She absolutely loves chasing squirrels and chipmunks in her own yard, it keeps her active, so a fenced-in yard is strongly preferred. This pretty little miss is fully housetrained. She will stare at mom when she has to go outside. Because of previous bad experiences, she will not tolerate being crated.
Daisy is spayed, UTD on vaccinations, and fully vetted. We are looking for an adults-only, preferably all-female home (she is skittish around men), or a family with teenagers who would treat her gently and respect her boundaries. She might like another small friendly dog with the same energy level to play with. We don’t know her history with cats. This special little girl would be great for a retired lady or couple at home much of the time to keep her company. Will you be the one to make the second chapter of her life perfect? She will return the favor with unconditional love and devoted companionship.