Mariam is a four-year-old, 10-pound Bichon Frise with a timid heart. After spending her life being bred in a puppy mill, she is learning how to relax, play, accept affection, and feel safe. She is scared and unsure, but with patience, gentleness, and time, she may slowly discover the joy of being loved.

Ideal Home

Mariam needs a calm, loving home willing to give her space to decompress and come out of her shell at her own pace. She deserves a soft bed, sunshine, walks, treats, toys, and a gentle hand. Her progress may come in tiny steps, and she will need someone who embraces her as a project of the heart.

Ongoing Health

• Vaccinated
• Not currently spayed

Training & Support

Mariam is still learning the ordinary experiences of family life, including relaxing, playing, asking for affection, and accepting touch. She will need gentle, patient support as she learns what it means to feel safe and loved.

Application Details

• Adopters must live within 90 miles of Bedford Hills, NY.
• A completed application must be approved before meeting Mariam.
• Applications begin by contacting the provider through Wags.