Captain Casper

	Breed	Bichon Frise
	Color	–
	Age	Adult
	Gender	Male
	Size	Small
	Coat Length	–
	Adoption Fee	–

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About Me:
Name: Captain Casper
Breed (or best guess): Bichon or mix
Approximate Age: 7 yr
Gender: Male
Approximate Weight: 18 lb
Adoption Fee: $450
Requirements: Patient adopter, fenced yard
Why In Rescue: puppy mill survivor
Profile: Captain Casper has come a long way from when we first got him. He appreciates a routine, and we have worked out a system for him where he will accept being picked up and taken outside. In a home he would likely learn to just run outside as long as there is a secure fence. He doesn’t walk on a leash yet.
Here is what his caretakers at the shelter have to say about him:
Casper is a pup in need of an extra special home
He’s a puppy mill survivor who has come a long way since arriving at rescue but needs a family that understands he will not be going for walks and does not like being picked up or touched.
His favorite thing to do is play with his kangaroo  toy and will excitedly show it off to people he trusts!
He would do great in a home with a fenced in yard where he can run in and out on his own. He is almost 7 years old and would love the
opportunity to learn what it means to have a home
Captain Casper came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use him for breeding.  Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house. They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are. They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people. Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the  dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step. Some  dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved  pet pretty easily. Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person. No matter how far and how fast the breeder  dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm. A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the  dog’s safety, and may be required for some dogs. Another small  dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases. 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 $450 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 $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
More important information:
*We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our  pets. If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the  pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn’t work. We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*
*Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your  pet home. If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn’t been completed. We are not able to hold  pets for adopters beyond this time. Thanks for understanding.*
*While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don’t work out. We do have a 30 day trial period. For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn’t a good match for either the humans or the  pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $75 within 30 days of the return of the  dog. Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the  pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*
*We do not show  dogs without an appointment. The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*
Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS