Ariella
Adoption Status: Pending
Gender: Female
Breed: Bichon Frise & Mini Poodle Mix
Age: Est DOB: 05/2025
Weight: 8.4 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Ariella is a beautiful girl who needed a second chance at a good life. She quickly wriggled her way into our hearts with how sweet and loving she is and she would make a great addition to a lucky home of her own soon!
A Note from the Foster: Meet Ariella (Ari) – Your Little Hummingbird Companion 🐾
Ariella, affectionately known as Ari, is a 7-month-old bichonpoo weighing in at a petite 8.4 lbs. This curly-haired cutie is a recent breeder release, and while family life is brand new to her, she’s blossoming more each day with curiosity, affection, and playful charm.
Ari is a bundle of energy wrapped in fluff—her foster family lovingly calls her their “little hummingbird” because she flutters around the house with nonstop enthusiasm. She’s discovering the joy of toys, loves a good game of tag, and is learning how wonderful it feels to be part of a loving home.
Though she’s still a bit shy, Ari is deeply people-oriented. She follows her humans around like a shadow and prefers not to be left alone. She’s especially cuddly when you’re lying down—expect a flurry of kisses and snuggles! She’s most comfortable when you’re on her level, and her transition from zoomies to cuddle mode is adorably conflicted but always heartfelt.
Potty training indoors is going well, and she’s currently learning pellet training. The outdoors still puzzle her, but she’s been brave enough to explore alongside other dogs. Ari would thrive in a quieter home with someone patient and present. Another dog could help show her the ropes, but she’d also do fine as a solo pup with a devoted human by her side.
Her signature look? The cutest floppy ears that stick straight out when she’s happy or curious—pure joy in motion.
Ariella is ready to find her forever family. If you’re looking for a sweet, silly, soulful companion who’s just beginning her journey into love and trust, Ari might be your perfect match.
Adoption Fee: Our adoption fees typically vary from $510-$1260 + tax. Our coordinator will be in touch with you with specific information during the application processing. For more information on where our animals come from, here is some additional information. Thank you!
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
