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Bichon Frise Rescue
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question:
Who are Bichon Frise Rescue UK?
Bichon Frise Rescue is an official Kennel Club recognised & non profit rescue organisation listed in their KC Breed Rescue directory. We rehome Bichons that are handed into us, and are run entirely by volunteers who give up their own spare time, and make sure our Bichons are rehomed to suitable homes and owners.
We also provide advice and information on the breed if new Bichon owners should need it, also if owners have problems with their dogs but don't want to hand in.
Many times advice is all people need, and their Bichons can then remain in the home enviroment, without the need to hand into Rescue.
Question:
Do you have Bichons I can come and view ?
Answer:
No, Rescue isn't a centre, sanctuary or kennels. Bichons that come into rescue are handed in to many of our helpers that operate from their own homes all over the UK on a voluntary basis.
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Question:
Why do Bichons come into rescue?
Answer:
Bichons come into us for various reasons, marriage breakdowns, owners that are unable to cope due to change in home enviroment ( starting a family/moving home), lack of knowledge about the breed, change in work patterns/employment etc..
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Question:
How do I apply to adopt a Bichon?
Answer:
Firstly research about the Bichon Frise, this little dog is a wonderful character, but like most breeds does better in certain enviroments, they don't like being left alone, consider the grooming costs ( Bichons are groomed every 4-6 weeks), insurance and vets bills, if you would still like to apply complete an application form and return to Bichon Frise Rescue.
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Question:
What happens next?
Answer:
Your application will be assessed by our helpers, we receive many applications and if your application seems to fulfill our criteria, a helper will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for a homecheck.
If you don't have any contact from us within a 16 week period after returning your form to us, your application has been unsuccessful.
Question:
How long will it be before I hear from Rescue regarding a homecheck?
Answer:
If you are successful with your application , we will contact you and aim to come out and home check as soon as we can, but this depends on where you live and if we have a volunteer available in your area/region to do a home visit.
Please remember our organisation is run by volunteers who help rescue in their own free time, and in certain parts of the UK we have more coverage than others.
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Question:
If my homecheck is successful how long will I be waiting for a Bichon?
Answer :
This depends, some people state on their forms they would prefer a young bitch under 2 ( this could be a long wait) some owners don't mind and would like a dog or bitch up to 7 or older, this gives rescue better scope to rehome one of our Bichons, it also helps rescue if potential new owners can travel to various areas if there is a Bichon out of their city in foster with a helper.
We also have quiet periods in rescue where Bichons arn't being handed in but as in any rescue, we have equally busy periods.
If your form is successful, and you are homechecked & approved & a suitable dog becomes available, this process can be much quicker, sometimes within days - to a couple of weeks, dependant on the circumstances of the match of dog to home & vice versa.
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Question:
How much does a Bichon cost from Bichon Frise Rescue?
Answer:
You do not " Buy" a Bichon from Rescue, we are not a cheap outlet for Bichons, we suggest a minimum £150 donation per Bichon if you successfully adopt from us.
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Question:
I need to hand in my Bichon, as I can't keep him/her, what can I do?
Answer :
Please contact Rescue, and we will endeavour to help you, it may be you just need some advice, which we will gladly give, Rescue has a waiting list of potential owners so we aim to get a home for every dog, not a dog for every home.
Due to high levels of Bichon's needing to rehomed at certain times of the year there may be a waiting time for us to help you rehome your dog, this is because we are reliant on the helpers free time and we have to make sure we have a home available that suits both the Bichon and potential new owner.
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We hope the above has answered the most frequently asked questions, should you need further infomation please feel free to contact us using the " contact us " form.