Birdie Shih Tzu Mix Mukwonago, WI

Name: Birdie

Breed: Shih Tzu mix (best guess)

Age: Older - approximately 8 yrs old

Gender: Female

Weight:

Adoption Fee: $200

Why in Rescue: stray/lost dog

General Profile: Please fill out the adoption application at www.bichonrescues.com/adoption.html if you are interested in meeting one of our dogs.

Birdie is a special needs dog. She has cataracts and very limited vision. She is a sweet girl, but because of her limited vision it is best to let her know you are going to touch her or pick her up. We don't have any history on her, so don't know if she lived with other pets or with children. We also don't know if she is housetrained. She does have some stiffness in her rear legs, but she gets around just fine and like to go outside for a little walk and just to sit outside. If you would like to meet this special girl, fill out the pre-adoption application and we can set up an appointment for you to come see her.



Adoption Procedures:

1. Completely fill out the pre-adoption application. We will be checking with your vet if you have had pets, calling your landlord (if any) and checking a personal reference, before we contact you about visiting the adoptables. Any missing information may have us moving onto another application.

2. If you application is approved, we will contact you to come meet the adoptables that you are interested in.

3. If it is a match, you will complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Please be prepared to take your adopted pet home when you come meet him/her. In most cases, you will be able to take the pet home the same day. If all the vetting hasn't been done yet, we will hold the pet for you until the vet work is completed.

4. If you have filled out an application and we haven't contacted you within a week, we may have missed your application, the pet may have been adopted by another applicant, or you may have been missing information on your application. You may contact us to find out the status of your application at this time. Please give us a week to process your application before contacting us!



The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $150 - $475 depending on the age of the dog, which includes Wi State Sales Tax. Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventative, microchipped, and dewormed. Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.

To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you will also receive an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training for $50 (up to $190 value). You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, Small Dogs Big Hearts, or Shy & Reactive Dog Class. You must start the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee. For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc

All dogs are seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Many are in various foster homes getting extra one on one attention getting them ready for their new homes. The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application. Bichon and Little Buddies is run by volunteers who have full time jobs in addition to the hours they spend with the rescue dogs. Having an application on file assures us that the potential adopter is really interested in adopting a dog. It also assists us in placing dogs in homes where both the dog and new owners are happy. The application puts you under no obligation to adopt a dog from Bichon and Little Buddies.

The Dog Pre-Adoption Application can be found at http://www.bichonrescues.com/preadoptionform.html

Thanks for thinking about adopting your new pet!