Just landed and already a KING, little Georgie has made himself right at home in foster care.
He was another dog surrendered to us because his well-intentioned family could not provide him with the care he needed, so here we are.
HE has been LOVED and has amazing manners.
LOVES his doggy friends and is so surprisingly chill for a frenchie!
He's got confirmed IVDD in his neck, which is totally treatable and that we need to fundraise for to treat, soon, but little guy will be good to go very soon.
His family will have to be willing to manage a bit of a delicate frenchie on top of all the regular frenchie fun:
French Bulldogs are not low-maintenance dogs
They require patience with training, and daily mental and physical engagement, especially when they're young.
They are playful, opinionated, and full of energy, not couch ornaments.
Frenchies thrive in homes that understand the breed and are ready for the commitment.
Additionally, although SUPER cute and so yummy & silly, most of our dogs have come from yucky backyard greeders and so, will 100% need to have owners committed to their unique long-term care, health, and wellbeing.
Here are just a couple of things that we need to ensure every French Bulldog adopter understands and is comfortable with.
- All Frenchies MUST HAVE A FULL-SERVICE vet and at MINIMUM an ANNUAL vet appointment. Big-box store vets or mobile/discount shot services are just not going to cut it.
- Here's the BIG ONE: thanks to their breeding, ALL Frenchie parents have to be ready to manage and IMMEDIATELY treat an episode of IVDD:IVDD 411
- All Frenchie parents must be willing to make the time for daily maintenance and grooming: our Frenchies love their spa time and need (at minimum) all of those folds and crevices cleaned that make them so dang cute. It's a sign of your commitment and care.
- Bulldog adopters have to be willing to administer eye drops; all those folds make for grumpy eyelids.
- Last but not least, all lucky bulldog parents should expect to manage the ongoing cost of all the goodies associated with loving a bulldog: including but not limited to: high-quality food, eye drops, medicated shampoo, monthly heartworm prevention, fun toys, vet care, and endless scritches and cuddles (This last one is free)
PHEW - that's a list, but these guys are so worth it. Your commitment will be rewarded with the love and joy these Frenchies bring into your life.
Once you go Bulldog, there's no going back to 'regular' dogs
If you're IN, please apply now for this gorgeous pup!
To see more of our dogs, please go to https://austinbulldogrescue.com to see who is available and to learn how to get involved with ABR.
