Nuzzle

Bichon Frisé · Female · Adult · 7 years

Nuzzle is a truly gentle, special little girl who has already come so far on her journey. She originally came to us from a breeder and, after a short adoption, sadly found her way back to the rescue as it was not the right fit for her. While in the home, she did make progress, but she was fearful of the man in the household and reacted out of fear on two occasions, showing that she needs very understanding, experienced adopters. She is now in a foster home where one of her fosterers is male and has settled in beautifully, which shows great progress for her. When Nuzzle first arrived with us, she was an extremely nervous and flighty soul, spending most of her time hiding at the back of her kennel, too scared to join in or even accept touch. The world felt overwhelming, being in the yard, meeting people, or simply being handled was terrifying for her, and she lived in a constant state of panic and flight. Since then, the transformation in Nuzzle has been truly heart‑warming. With patience, kindness, routine, and consistency, she has slowly begun to blossom. She now approaches her carers for gentle fusses and, when she feels safe, will even ask for more. She enjoys being groomed and is learning to walk on a harness, making steady, positive progress every day. She shared her kennel well with other dogs of a similar size and is now in a foster home where she is getting along well with the other dogs in the home. Nuzzle thrives when she has another kind, confident dog by her side and will need a resident dog, her size or larger, in her new home for emotional support and confidence-building. She can bond quite closely with her doggy friends and can get quite protective of them, so may prefer to be homed with just one other resident dog who can be her bestie. She is in foster with cats and is fine with them so could potentially live with a dog savvy cat. Nuzzle is not a dog for busy or noisy environments and will need a calm, quiet, adult-only home with experienced adopters who understand ex-breeding dogs and are prepared to be patient, gentle, and consistent, allowing her to progress at her own pace. Despite her fears, Nuzzle is a sweetheart who adores comfort, routine, and affection. She enjoys cosy beds, soft fuss, tasty treats, and the safety of familiar people and dogs. She is house trained and really enjoys the comfort of home life. From a medical point of view, Nuzzle has a Grade 1–2 heart murmur which does not currently require treatment but should be monitored by a vet. She has had two teeth removed when she was spayed, and she also has a fatty lump on her side which currently requires no action. Nuzzle has already achieved so much and continues to surprise everyone with her courage and gentle nature. She has incredible potential and, in the right home with the right support, she will continue to grow in confidence and trust. She is a quiet, affectionate companion who simply wants a safe, loving place where she can feel secure and cherished. With the right family who will celebrate every small step and understand her past, Nuzzle will flourish beautifully and become a deeply rewarding companion. This dog can be homed with a resident dog. This dog can be homed with cats.

Listed 2 months ago