Poncho

About Me:

Name: Poncho

Breed (or best guess): Jack Russell Terrier Mix

Approximate Age: 6 yr

Gender: Male

Approximate Weight: 15 lb

Adoption Fee: $495

Requirements: Loving Family

Why In Rescue: Owner Surrender

Profile: Poncho has been in a foster home and has been doing well. Here is what they say about him: Poncho is a very good boy and it's clear he has lived in a home for many years. He has the perfect balance of playful energy and sweet, sleepy snuggle time. He loves playing fetch and tug-of-war, and going on walks to sniff all the new smells around the neighborhood. He is potty trained and has done well with the other small dogs in the foster home. He has really enjoyed meeting and spending time with new people. His friendly, loving personality shines through quickly. He is happy to sit right next to you at home, but is also fine with laying in his own dog bed if he can't sit with you. He has had a health exam and he does have a grade 2/6 heart murmur. We don't have past vet records so don't know if this is new, or if he has had it for awhile. At this time it isn't causing him any problems. If interested in this sweet guy, fill out the pre-adoption application.

Poncho was very loved by his owner but she is no longer able to care for him so he is searching for a new home. Poncho is almost 7 years old and is missing his family. He loves attention and to go for walks. He has been friendly to everyone he meets. He has been keeping his kennel clean at the shelter. If interested in happy little Poncho please fill out the pre-adoption application.

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 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 $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies 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 $100 (up to $260 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