EMILIO - BICHON FRISE / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Bichon Frise / Mixed (long coat). Name: Emilio Breed: Bichon Frise Age: Approximately 12 years Sex: Neutered Male Location: Durham, NC Adoption Contact: Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue – inforainbowbridgerescue Apply to Adopt: rainbowbridgerescue/applications/ Meet Emilio – A Gentle, Loyal Soul Searching for Peace Emilio is a sweet, affectionate, and service dog-trained 12-year-old Bichon Frise who’s looking for a peaceful, loving home to live out his golden years. This beautiful boy was the devoted service dog to his blind owner for over a decade, providing calm companionship and constant love. After his beloved person passed away in 2024, Emilio moved in with family, but due to worsening health issues, they can no longer care for him. He is now being fostered through Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue and is ready to find his next chapter. Sensitive & Anxious Emilio is grieving. He’s a deeply bonded dog who has experienced great loss, and it shows in his sad, anxious demeanor. He longs to be close to his person and struggles with being alone, often crying or barking when left behind. A calm home where someone is around most of the time would be best. House Training Needs While Emilio is mostly house-trained, he still has occasional accidents—especially when stressed or left alone for too long. A home with a doggy door and a consistent potty routine would be ideal. He is used to potty pads and a dog door setup. Ideal Home: Quiet and predictable Someone home most of the time and is willing to take him on occassional outings. A fenced yard and doggy door would help reduce his anxiety and support house training Best as an only dog, or with one equally calm and non-disruptive companion Children are fine if they are respectful and gentle He will need professional grooming every 8 weeks Health & Veterinary Care: Recently had a full senior panel — he has cataracts and a Grade 4 Heart Murmur. The type of heart murmur cannot be controlled by medication. Up to date on all vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella) Monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention Recently had a benign cyst removed Eats Hill’s Science Diet Senior 11+ Small Breed Takes Trazodone or Gabapentin for grooming, travel, or anxiety Extras: Travels safely in the car with a seatbelt harness Professionally groomed regularly — tolerates well with light sedation Located in Durham, NC and available for local or regional adoption Our rescue has a referral to a speciality eye clinic and it is our hope we can restore his sight in at least one eye, therefore we need a local foster or adopter so he can continue his medical care, the rescue will take care of eye surgery. Emilio is looking for a soft place to land, a lap to snuggle into, and a heart big enough to understand his grief and help him heal. If you believe in second chances and the unmatched love of a senior dog, Emilio is waiting to meet you. Interested in adopting Emilio? Adoption Fee $300 Please complete an application at: rainbowbridgerescue/applications/

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	High
  Shedding Amount:	None
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Obedience Training:	Well Trained
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations