Vivienne
Adoption Status: Pending
Gender: Female
Breed: Bichon Frise & Mini Poodle Mix
Age: Est DOB: 06/2021
Weight: 7.8 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes- needs another dog in the home
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Doing great!
History: Vivienne is a super beautiful girl who was recently welcomed to rescue and will warm your heart. She is working on her trust and confidence and is hoping to find a patient family of her very own soon!
A Note from the Foster: Hi, I'm Vivienne. My foster family says I’m absolutely the sweetest! I like staying in or near my kennel right now but I do really like fluffy dog beds. I like to snuggle and be comfy. I will come out of my kennel on my own sometimes but will run back if I see a person looking at me.
I am really tiny at only 7 pounds. My foster family says I look like a puppy because I’m so little even though I’m almost 5 years old. I can run up some steps but will probably need small steps to go up and down furniture, if you let me go on the furniture. It’s probably not best on my knees to be jumping up and down a lot.
I’m just very scared in general right now. I’m not super afraid of people, especially once I get to know them a little. Being held and petted helps me feel safe. However, I am really scared of the unknown and big open spaces. I prefer to stay in doggy beds, corners, and little hidey holes. I am very good at finding little hiding spots. I like my routine and am very scared if I have to be taken out of my kennel outside of my routine. I just don’t know what is going to happen. Will it be something scary?
I would like a home with at least one other dog. I would do well with a calmer, confident, friendly dog. I really like my foster family’s dogs. I like running around with them. They make me feel more confident and know what is safe. One of them likes to cuddle with me, and I like that. These dogs are bigger than me but still only 25 pounds. I don’t know how I would do with a very big dog since I’m so tiny.
I do a really good job of doing my business outside. I haven’t had any accidents inside. I’m not so sure about this leash thing though. I find it really scary but I’m working on it. I’ve started walking on a leash from my kennel to the back door and will walk well even though I shake the whole time. I don’t bark very much. My foster family says I more “squeak” than bark and sound like a little kitten. I mostly make noise when I want to play or run around.
I do sometimes start whining if people are not around. I think I would do well in a home where someone is home a lot during the day. I am not so sure of small children. They seem loud and unpredictable, which makes me scared. I do need a home that is understanding of where I come from and is willing to be patient with me and help me gain more confidence.
Adoption Fee: $560 + tax
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!
