AVA-BICHON FRISE
State: near Buffalo, NY
Age: 4 years
DOB: 11/18/21
Weight: 11 lbs.
Sex: female
Neutered/UTD: soon/Yes
Coat Color: white
Children under 4: yes
Children over 4: Yes
Separation Anxiety: no
Other dogs: Yes
Cats: yes
Crate Trained: learning
House Trained: learning
Obedience Trained: No
Leash Trained: learning
Microchipped: Yes
ADOPTION FEE: $675
10/01/25-Ava is truly an inspiration, a sweet girl who will capture your heart. She’s still a little shy but has made tremendous progress over the last week. She has courageously overcome her fears of entering & exiting the house. With ease she now goes in & out, genuinely relishing the outdoors. She’s recently discovered the thrill of running around the yard & playing, but her greatest joy lies in exploring every nook & cranny. Just like her foster housemate Hope, Ava is a shining example of resilience. Ava sleep soundly through the night in her bed. To ensure her comfort, pee pads are placed in strategic locations & she wisely uses them when needed. Ava’s face lights up with pure delight when she sees you in the morning. This precious girl deserves all the happiness in the world. Although she still needs time to fully blossom, her progress is a testament to her strength. Ava has stolen my heart & I’m forever grateful for her presence in my life. These great bichon girls are fine to go to separate homes so don’t hold back on adopting one or the other!
9/18/25-Ava’s personality is characterized by sweetness, shyness, and nervousness. Following her spay surgery, she has recovered remarkably well and is now prepared to join her forever family. Ava exhibits a more reserved demeanor and is still in the process of learning to trust humans, likely a result of her challenging past as just a breeder dog. Despite this, she is adapting exceptionally well, similar to her housemate. It is anticipated that Ava will gradually become more confident about transitioning in and out of the doorway to access the outdoors. While navigating the house poses no difficulties for her, she does require assistance with entering and exiting through the back door, which involves being picked up to go outside and brought back in. As well as leash training. We are working on that as well. Once outside she is free as a bird & runs like the wind!
9/13/25-These two girls right here are hilarious I gave them both a dental stick and I guess Hope decided to let Ava chew it up and then Hope will eat the pieces! Lol
9/11/25-Following their spay surgery, Ava and Hope have returned home and are recovering. Presently, they are a bit disoriented but are doing well. Hope is wearing a pink suit, and Ava’s is purple.
9/7/25-You know who’s such good girls? I have no problem with them at all when I am at work. I watched them on the camera from work & they were sleeping next to each other. There were toys behind Ava’s head and one is in front of Hope’s face, hilarious!
9/5/25-Ava is an exceptionally sweet girl. She thoroughly enjoys spending time outdoors, running enthusiastically around the yard, and experiencing the thrill of the zoomies. Although she is still in the process of learning to trust, she is making remarkable progress. Yesterday she underwent a grooming session, which initially caused her significant distress, but fortunately, the groomer reported that she performed admirably. Ava is still developing trust with humans, and currently she relies heavily on her housemate Hope for emotional support. She has formed a strong bond with her, and in the mornings, Ava exhibits affectionate behavior, seeking attention and displaying endearing traits, such as sitting up like a prairie dog. Her adorable nature is undeniable. During the day, while I am at work, Ava engages in playful activities with her toys, demonstrating exceptional self-entertainment skills. Notably, she does not require crating and instead excels at free-roaming the house, which I monitor via camera. We are presently working on leash training, as she tends to freeze, but with time and patience, I am confident we will overcome this challenge.
9/1/25-This morning, Ava and Hope greeted me with enthusiasm. Ava’s affectionate licks on my hand were a lovely gesture, and it’s gratifying to see them flourish and become more outgoing. The toys gathered around them indicate they had a lively and engaging playtime.
8/29/25-Hope and Ava are very good girls just went on camera to see what they were doing and they are just lying together! Awww
8/26/25-Just got back from the vet with the girls. She said they look good. Ava just has some tenderness in her back. I told vet every time I pick her up she grunts but I did notice when I gave her a bath she looked like she had a bruise on her back so I’m not sure what happened to the poor girl before she came into rescue. Vet said she’s not concerned about it just to let her get plenty of rest. Their spay is not until 9/11 but I asked them to put me on for any cancellations so it may be sooner.
8/25/25-Ava (pink or black collar) is adapting remarkably well to her new home environment outside of the breeder. Her progress has been outstanding, and she is becoming increasingly confident. Although she remains somewhat apprehensive around humans, she has made significant strides in trusting her new surroundings over the past couple of days. Ava is a cheerful and energetic individual with a passion for play. We are making excellent progress with housebreaking, and she has demonstrated a keen ability to use the outdoors for her bathroom needs. When I am away at work, I do not utilize crate , instead opting to grant her unrestricted access to the house, which she has handled admirably. As a precautionary measure, I have placed pee pads throughout the house, which she has learned to use effectively. Ava’s eating and drinking habits have been satisfactory, and she has developed a fondness for treats. As I continue to familiarize myself with Ava, I will provide further updates on her progress.
08/22/25-Ava is an adorable 4 year old female bichon frise. She came into rescue today from a commercial breeder as they just didn’t need her anymore. She arrived safely into rescue tonight thanks to her transport volunteers. Her pre-spay appointment is next Tuesday & her spay is on Thursday 9/11. Once she is spayed she will be ready to go to her new home.