applying to bulldog rescues

[megdav]

Hey all! Just wanted to give you a small update. We have applied to 3 bulldog rescues. One in Phoenix, one in Texas and one in Southern California. The one in Texas sent an email saying my application is under review. Haven't heard from the others yet. There are 2 others in Phoenix, but one's website looks like they are gone and the other one says they do not adopt to homes with unfenced pools.

Even as we are applying, I am still trying to make sure we can afford a bulldog. Pretty important.

 

[megdav]

Oh, btw, if there are moderators that need to know, it's Sorry that says they are no longer doing adoptions...

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Oh, btw, if there are moderators that need to know, it's Sorry that says they are no longer doing adoptions...

haha "sorry" , that should say Bulldog Rescue of Arizona

 

[Chunky White]

Good luck on finding your future bulldog. Getting a rescue should help you to know more about the dogs personality and health

 

[Texas Carol]

Hey all! Just wanted to give you a small update. We have applied to 3 bulldog rescues. One in Phoenix, one in Texas and one in Southern California. The one in Texas sent an email saying my application is under review. Haven't heard from the others yet. There are 2 others in Phoenix, but one's website looks like they are gone and the other one says they do not adopt to homes with unfenced pools. Even as we are applying, I am still trying to make sure we can afford a bulldog. Pretty important.

Another source to adopt from are reputable Breeder's dogs after
retiring them.

My Cami is one

They are usually well cared for, socialized and being a bit older,
mannerly and mellow.

Good luck!

 

[megdav]

Good luck on finding your future bulldog. Getting a rescue should help you to know more about the dogs personality and health

thank you wes!

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Another source to adopt from are reputable Breeder's dogs after
retiring them.

My Cami is one

They are usually well cared for, socialized and being a bit older,
mannerly and mellow.

Good luck!

that's a good idea..How did you find Cami? Did you just get in touch with different breeders?

 

[madie4589]

good luck!! it is a process but so worth it! I remember my best friend calling me to tell me she'd said the words 'model dog mother' on the phone several times to someone from a rescue that was calling my references!! haha.

 

[rjisaterp]

Good luck. Thank you for adopting.

 

[Biogirl71]

Good luck! I hope you find one to give a loving home after your disappointing first try. That is so wonderful that you are doing so much research ahead of time. Bulldogs are high maintenance but they are so worth the time. And often the maintenance can help avoid a lot of the issues that would require expensive vet visits.

 

[ddnene]

Well I agree w/the unfenced pool decision… Bully are chest heavy, so that makes them terrible swimmers. That could lead to disaster unless you have them in a lifejacket or take the time to teach them to swim.

Good luck w/the rescues, I hope that you find your new baby soon…

 

[Ftse 100]

Good luck with the rescues but I have to say the unfenced pool is a big concern that would really worry me I would definitely have to fence it before getting any type of dog but especially a bulldog

 

[megdav]

Thanks everyone.

I just got an email from the rescue in Texas and they turned me down. They gave some reasons about why they turn people down, but not a specific reason for me. I wrote back to ask, but the person said they are not on the application committee so they don't know what was discussed. I could push, but I believe it is the pool situation. I am wondering if we should reconsider for now also. I'll wait and see what I hear from the other rescues, but I don't want the baby to drown either! annnd I'm thinking maybe we should save up for a bulldog for a while and be better prepared.

 

[Opie CHL]

Thanks everyone.

I just got an email from the rescue in Texas and they turned me down. They gave some reasons about why they turn people down, but not a specific reason for me. I wrote back to ask, but the person said they are not on the application committee so they don't know what was discussed. I could push, but I believe it is the pool situation. I am wondering if we should reconsider for now also. I'll wait and see what I hear from the other rescues, but I don't want the baby to drown either! annnd I'm thinking maybe we should save up for a bulldog for a while and be better prepared.

it can be a frsustrating process which sometimes leads people to give up and buy a puppy. Please keep trying. You'll find one but definitely address the pool situation. It's a requirement for many rescues. Good luck!

 

[megdav]

it can be a frsustrating process which sometimes leads people to give up and buy a puppy. Please keep trying. You'll find one but definitely address the pool situation. It's a requirement for many rescues. Good luck!

Thanks for the encouragement! Unfortunately though, we rent and the owner won't put up a fence around the pool. But we may not be here next year either, so we'll see.

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