How to Rescue Bichon Frise Puppies
Bichon Frise dogs are popular partially because they have hypoallergenic coats. There are many fine Bichon Frise breed rescues which have healthy, trained dogs and puppies up for adoption. But what do you do if you suspect that a litter of Bichon Frise puppies near you is being mistreated? The advice here could work for all breeds of dogs, whether you see something in your neighborhood or answer a classified ad and see evidence of cruelty.
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Things You'll Need
- Notebook or computer disk
- Time piece
- Calendar
- Binoculars (optional but recommended)
Instructions
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Leave the area of the suspected abuse without buying a puppy as soon as you can. Keep in mind that Bichon Frise puppies should not have cropped ears or docked tails. Although Bichon Frise dogs are small, they should not be living in stacked crates. They need solid flooring, as wire floors cut their paws.
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Write down a detailed description of what you saw including the date and the time.
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Contact your local police department. Animal abuse is handled by different agencies, depending where you live. If where you live has an animal control department, contact them.
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Get a notebook or computer disc to record all of the events you witness at the Bichon Frise suspected abuser's place.
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Keep an eye on the place where the Bichon Frise puppies live. Maks ure the owner is taking care of the coat. Although a white coat is often yellowish, it should not be matted. Matted coats count as cruelty. Use binoculars if you have them. Add entries in your notebook or computer file. Although it will be hard, try to stick to the facts and leave your personal musings out of it.
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Keep a relationship with the officer assigned to the case. Show them your notebook or put your computer file on a disc. You may be called on to testify as a witness in a court case. The odds of going to court are very small. It's easier for people to just surrender their dogs. The officer can then tell you which shelter took in the puppies.
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Contact the shelter that took in the Bichon puppies to see if you can adopt one. You will need to fill out lots of forms and have your background and home checked. The average adoption fee for a Bichon Frise puppy is about $150 (US).
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Tips & Warnings
The words "rescue" and "adopt" are often used interchangeably in the animal shelter system. So, if someone asks you if you want to rescue a Bichon Frise, they mean "adopt".
This whole process can take days, weeks or months. You have to be patient, even when the wheels of justice seem stuck in the mud.
Many people who take good care of their animals know how to give injections. So, if you hear that a breeder is giving shots to Bichon Frise puppies, don't assume this is a sign of cruelty.
If you are not sure what Bichon Frise puppies are supposed to look like, ask your veterinarian or someone you know that owns a Bichon Frise or is a dog lover.
Never buy a puppy of any breed from a pet store, even if you think you are "rescuing" them from the pet store. This not only supports the inhumane puppy mill industry, but the pet store puppy is usually ill and hard to train.
Don't just steal the puppies. You could go to jail for this.
Don't confuse red tear stains as a sign the puppy is hurt. Bichon Frise puppies often have blood red tear stains on their faces.
Resources
- Photo Credit Image of Lucky from WikiMedia Commons
