mzza111
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I adopted Gypsy (my first dog ever!) from my local bulldog Rescue in May 2013. It was the best decision I ever made!
Gypsy was used for breeding but when she couldnāt breed any longer, she ended up in a shelter and was picked up by the local rescue. While in rescue she had umbilical hernia surgery, her tail amputated and she was fixed.
For me, the rescue process was easy and simple. I filled out the application, had the home check and was given info on a few dogs they thought were a good fit. I picked Gypsy, met her and fell in love!
She is relatively healthy but I think she has environmental allergies. Her front paws are swollen in between her toes but I firmly believe she is allergic to grass. She doesnāt have interdigital cysts and Iāve changed her diet but the swelling seems permanent. She has had 2 ear infections but when it flares up, I give her antibiotics for 10 days and sheās good to go.
Sheās not super affectionate but that has improved over time. She HATES water so it bums me out that her past life still haunts her.
She has no behavior issues. I was a very naĆÆve dog owner. I put baby gates on two bedrooms that I didnāt want her in but other than that she was free to roam anywhere in the house and backyard. Sheās home alone during the day and sheās never chewed on anything she shouldnāt.
I donāt really believe in crateing a dog so I was glad it wasnāt necessary with Gypsy. She has dog beds in the living room and my bedroom. Sheās never chewed those and she sleeps in both with no issues.
From day 1, sheās been housebroken. I only recall her having a couple accidents in the house at the beginning and since I donāt have wall to wall carpeting, it wasnāt a big deal to clean up.
Iām not sure if I just lucked out with a good rescue dog or not but I wouldnāt trade my experience for anything! I believe she knows she was ārescuedā and is very comfortable with me and her new home!
In my opinion, the rescues get a bad rap for some of their requirements (i.e. having a fenced backyard, not adopting out of a certain area, etc.). If you canāt abide by or donāt like their requirements, donāt start the process because it probably wonāt be a positive experience.
In total honesty, my dream is to have 5 or 6 senior bulldogs all from the rescue!
Gypsy was used for breeding but when she couldnāt breed any longer, she ended up in a shelter and was picked up by the local rescue. While in rescue she had umbilical hernia surgery, her tail amputated and she was fixed.
For me, the rescue process was easy and simple. I filled out the application, had the home check and was given info on a few dogs they thought were a good fit. I picked Gypsy, met her and fell in love!
She is relatively healthy but I think she has environmental allergies. Her front paws are swollen in between her toes but I firmly believe she is allergic to grass. She doesnāt have interdigital cysts and Iāve changed her diet but the swelling seems permanent. She has had 2 ear infections but when it flares up, I give her antibiotics for 10 days and sheās good to go.
Sheās not super affectionate but that has improved over time. She HATES water so it bums me out that her past life still haunts her.
She has no behavior issues. I was a very naĆÆve dog owner. I put baby gates on two bedrooms that I didnāt want her in but other than that she was free to roam anywhere in the house and backyard. Sheās home alone during the day and sheās never chewed on anything she shouldnāt.
I donāt really believe in crateing a dog so I was glad it wasnāt necessary with Gypsy. She has dog beds in the living room and my bedroom. Sheās never chewed those and she sleeps in both with no issues.
From day 1, sheās been housebroken. I only recall her having a couple accidents in the house at the beginning and since I donāt have wall to wall carpeting, it wasnāt a big deal to clean up.
Iām not sure if I just lucked out with a good rescue dog or not but I wouldnāt trade my experience for anything! I believe she knows she was ārescuedā and is very comfortable with me and her new home!
In my opinion, the rescues get a bad rap for some of their requirements (i.e. having a fenced backyard, not adopting out of a certain area, etc.). If you canāt abide by or donāt like their requirements, donāt start the process because it probably wonāt be a positive experience.
In total honesty, my dream is to have 5 or 6 senior bulldogs all from the rescue!
