Status: | Available for Adoption |
Size: | Medium |
Location: | Mukwonago, WI |
About Me:
Profile: Winston was surrendered by his owner when she was no longer able to give him what he needed. Winston is a great guy. He loves attention and to go for walks. He has been good with the other dogs he has met. He is good for car rides. He is a super loving and happy guy.
The other thing possible adopters need to know about him is that Winston has allergies. He is currently being treated with Cytopoint and Apoquel as well as routine baths. Since starting that, his skin is looking great and no more itching. We did do allergy testing, and mostly he is allergic to dust mites and cats. If his adopters would like we have information on getting him specific treatments against those allergies we have the needed information, or just continue with the medication as needed. He may also be sensitive to some foods, we keep him on a venison/sweet potato diet that he seems to do well with. Without medication, Winston becomes very itchy and will scratch himself raw, so it is important his adopter is willing to continue with any needed medication/treatment so he doesn't suffer.
Everyone who meets Winston loves him. He is in a foster home and doing great, but now he wants his forever home!
We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation.
If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have. http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html
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. Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs. Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to.
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