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[Luana]

Hi all,

This sure looks like a great site and lots of great looking dogs you all have.

My name is Luana and I am Charlie's mom.

I was first introduced to Bichons in January of 1994 when one showed up on our doorstep in a snowstorm.? He went to the kennel for a week and when no one claimed him, we adopted him.? He had obviously been on his own for a while as he was filthy and extremely thin, and under a year old.? We named him Scruffy and found out that he was a bichon but with a cropped tail.? His tail was about an inch long and we kept it trimmed to a little powder puff.? It wagged so fast it looked like it vibrated? ? He was the greatest little dog, always aiming to please and loved his cuddles. Unfortunately we lost him to cushings disease last April at the age of 12.? Both my husband, Cliff and I were devastated? ?

About 3 months after we lost him a friend asked me to stop by her house as she had something to show me.? We went for a walk and coming around the corner toward us was a bichon mix.? She had called her neighbor who was looking for a home for this dog (a rescue that came up to NH from RI).? We are not sure what his mix is (maybe Westie) but his ears stick out and his name was Yoda.? While not as cute as a full bichon, he was cute in his own way and it was love at first sight.?

We renamed him Charlie as we didn't like Yoda for a name and felt Charlie fit him much better. We had some health problems at first and found out he had allergies.? Once we got away from food with those allergens and taught him that HE was NOT the alpha of the house we are getting along fabulously.? He, too, is quite the cuddler, loves to go for walks and rides.

I have attached pictures of both dogs.

[BenjisMommy]

Welcome Luana.. great to have you join us.. I am sorrry to hear about Scruffy, the loss of a baby is sooooooo hard. Scruffy looks like he was a Bichon-Poodle mix.. he sure was cute.......
Charlie is adorable too..... I would also say he looks like a bichon-westie mix..
Good for u on adopting... I absolutely adore ppl like u..
My name is Jane and my baby Benji is 2 and a half..
Hope to see you around on the forum 

[JenBow]

  ?Luana! ?I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Scruffy. ?He sure was a beautiful dog. ?I had a poodle that had Cushings, so I know how that goes. ?

It sounds like you and your husband are a Godsend for lost/rescued dogs! ? ?Charlie is just adorable and I'm sure he has an excellent home with you. ?My bichon, Gunner, also has food allergies and we've worked through that, but I haven't yet taught him that he is not the boss. ?He pretty much has me wrapped around his little paw.

There is a load of helpful information here and a lot of wonderful people to share stories with. ?Enjoy!

By the way...My name is Jen and I live to serve my 18 month old bichon, Gunner.

[Lady&Sa$$y's Mom]

Welcome Luana!!!I'm Rosemary,Ladys mom.I'm sure you will enjoy this site.The hubby and I both do.Theres alot of great people here that will give friendly advice when you need it and alot of smiles and laughter when you least expect it.Enjoy!!You have some beautiful fluffernutters there.So sorry to hear about scruffy.? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

[Lady&Sa$$y's Dad]

Luana and Charlie!!
So good to have you with us.? ?and? for you adopting your fluffernutters! The world could use a lot more people like you and Cliff

So sorry to hear about the loss of Scruffy.? That is always hard to take, and whenever I have lost a pet I have? :'(

Charlie is a little doll.? Looks like he can be a real handful at times I bet.

My name is John, I see you have met my better half Rosemary, and we are owned and operated by Lady Christine.[/color][/size]

[zdk753]

Luana & Charlie!!! My name is Alayna & I am owned by Comet who is 3 mos. old. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Scruffy was adorable w/ his short little tail! Charlie is a handsome little man too! I too think you are wonderful for opening your home to these 2 sweet little angels. If only there were more people like you.

[Karen xo]

Luana & Charlie

Its great you found us here at bichon.ca ? You'll have soo much fun Luana, to be honest they are all nutters Im the ONLY sane one around here


Im too am so sorry to hear about the loss of Scruffy He sure looks like a handsome boy Im sure you & ur hubby Cliff have soo much memories of your 12 years 'serving' Scruffy


Charlie looks absolutely SCRUMMYLICIOUS ?

I have a mutt at home called Charlie ? Just kidding.... my beloved boyfriend is called Charlie? he aint bad.... not as delicious as ur wee fuzzball tho SWAP??????

For the record.. my Charlie wouldnt take offense at anything I say about him he knows better He knows what Im like

By the way Im Karen & my fuzzball is Cheeko he is 4mths, he keeps me on my toes I tell ya ? We live in sunny Ireland

[Murph&I]

  Luana and Charlie!

My name is Sheona, and my flufferbutt is Murphy? We are Bichon.ca's Scottish connection ?

Good on you to give a home to Charlie?

Looking forward to seeing many more pics of your new addition to the family? So get snapping!?

[Murph&I]

ahahahahaha and dont believe Karen she's as crazy as the rest of us?

 

[karen_thompson]

to Luana and Charlie. ?I'm glad you found this little corner of the world, and you will be too. ?This forum contains a wealth of info and the best people in the world. ? ? ?I'm sorry you lost Scruffy, but I'm sure you and he both gave your all to make the other happy, and that you have such precious memories of him. ?btw, I'm Karen and I have 2 Bichons, Cassie 1 yr. and Callie, 5.5 mos. ?We'd ? to see a pic of Charlie. ?

[Luana]

Thank you all for such a warm welcome.  You sure sound like a fun bunch.   I'm hoping to get outside more with Charlie if it ever stops raining and get some more pics (he was the second picture on my intro). 

[EDDEL]

Luana, Cliff and Charlie!

to hear about the loss of Scruffy!?
It's always so heartbreaking to hear about such 'departures'.
Know that Scruffy is now at Rainbow Bridge waiting to be reunited with you & Cliff

On a happier note......
KUDOS for opening your heart & home to another rescue
Charlie is so lucky to have found his forever home with you & Cliff.
Like John (Lady's dad) said, the world could use more of people like you two

Feel free to join in our many threads..... how about this one for a start
Please compare your Bichon's paws
And since you've already posted photos( ),
don't be shy.... go ahead and post some more in the PHOTO GALLERY


'see' you around on the boards!


where are my manners......
My name is Del, and I'm owned by Bianca.
We live in sunny Singapore!!

[SuperMax (Susan)]

Awwwww, Scruffy looks just? precious!

Hi, Luana? ? so nice to meet you and Charlie!?

My name is Susan and I have a 3 year old little boy named Max

Its great you found us here at bichon.ca ? You'll have soo much fun Luana, to be honest they are all nutters Im the ONLY sane one around here

Please don't? be scared off by our resident? , Karen!

Just nod your head and smile? and I promise she won't .?

? I swear she's harmless!

  I'm the super mature sane one!?

[RenoirAndWrigleysMommy]

Hi Luana!!! If CDL Susan and Karen haven't scared you off!!!  My name is also Susan, and my fluffball is Renoir who is nine months old! Scruffy was adorable...and he certainly didn't live up to his name in that picture! Charlie is also just adorable! I can't wait to hear more about him and his antics!!! 

[momofsamandjessie]

Hi Luana, welcome to Bichon.ca!  I'm Ruth and have two fluffy kids, Jessie and Sammy. As of today, they are both four years old.  I am also sorry for your loss of your beloved Scruffy  . I can't imagine how hard that must have been. However, congratulations on your new sweetie pie, Charlie!  Please do post more photos of him. He is such a cutie!