Available for Adoption
Current as of October 24, 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
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.
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.
OLLIE (M) – 16-month-old puppy in Austin, TX
Who is this uber cute and happy boy? It is Ollie, one scrumptious 10.6 lb. bundle of Bichon affection, silliness, adventure, curiosity and playfulness! He adores frequent long walks, which help drain abundant Bichon puppy energy.
During his quiet time, Ollie likes nothing more than getting belly rubs and ear scritches. And of course he craves all the positive attention his amazing foster family can give him. As a sensitive little pup, he responds best to loving positive re-enforcement when he is being a very good boy (which is most of the time!!). Ollie gets along great with other dogs. We think he would love a home with another small, friendly pup who can match (or at least keep up with) his boundless energy. His playfulness can annoy some resident felines.
He is crate trained but also likes to sleep on a big soft dog bed nearby at night or when he needs a rest to recharge! An adopter will need the time and patience to bring him to the next level in his housetraining lessons. Our little munchkin is neutered and has been well cared for. He is currently being treated for allergies as he chews on his paws when he can find nothing better to do. Ollie is easily frightened, especially at night, and will react to unexpected movements or people. He must be placed in a quiet adult home or in a family with children old enough to respect his boundaries and treat him gently.
Ollie will bring a new family the special joy and enthusiasm of a young Bichon now and will gradually transition into a beautiful, loyal and devoted adult 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!
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.
BENA (M) – Seven-year-old in Philomath, Oregon (Adoption pending)
Bena, (pronounced Ben-ya), a beautiful seven-year-old, 11-lb. boy, is looking for someone to love him for who he is and help him become the amazing companion he was meant to be. He is the most devoted dog, ever, never leaving his foster mom’s side and always trying to please her. He will gaze lovingly into her eyes, which of course melts her heart every time. He is also a sweet little cuddlebug, craving snuggles and scritches. Whip smart, Bena easily learned how to sit, lay down, load up, stay and heel on his walks.
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Bena is great on a leash during his walks but has a little glitch in his stride, caused by a previous injury. This does not stop him from getting plenty of exercise playing with his prized toys and his foster sister pup Molly. While a fenced yard would be great for him, it is not necessary. Having been previously pad trained, in foster, he quickly learned how to use the doggie door and is making great strides in being fully house trained.
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Bena does well with the two other Bichons in his foster family and has not been tested with cats. His perfect home? We think he would do especially well with a female owner, a retired couple or someone who can be home with him most of the time. Bena is neutered, fully vetted and healthy.
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But he doesn’t come without some challenges. Bena tends to nip at people he doesn’t know. Working with a behaviorist, his foster family trained him to go into his crate when the doorbell rings. He is making great progress! He has overcome his habit of constant barking when left alone but can still be vocal if he is by himself too long. His fosters will share with his new family everything they have learned about helping him so he can keep making great progress as he settles into his new home.
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Bena will require someone experienced with fearful, insecure pups who is willing to continue working with him and, most importantly, to love him for who he is. He is not perfect, but he is wonderful in his own way, and would make someone a loyal, devoted companion. Will you open your heart to Bena, our pup with the gorgeous eyes and heart of gold?