About Me:

• Name:  Irma
• Breed (or best guess): Maltese-Poodle
• Approximate Age: 7 yr
• Gender: Female
• Approximate Weight: 13 lb
• Adoption Fee: $450
• Requirements:  Fenced yard preferable
• Why In Rescue: Breeder release

Profile:  Irma is a shy but friendly girl who is learning how to be a pet instead of a breeder dog in a kennel.  Here is what her foster mom has to say about her:

Irma is a happy girl. When excited, she looks like she's tap dancing. She loves toys and will empty the toy box if given a chance, especially if there are plush toys. She will need time and help to learn house training, is becoming familiar with potty pads and outside. We've started to learn stairs but will mostly need to be carried up or down. She is happy to see people and likes attention, but has not been a velcro lap sitting cuddle bug. She is content to lie on dog beds and be near. Taking treats from hands is still kinda scarey, so treats are put on the floor for her. Irma says soft treats are better than hard biscuits, but hot dogs are the best.

If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.

We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.  

We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only.

The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $200 - $550 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 (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  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 may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $75 (up to $230 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc