French Bulldog Dogs Available for Adoption in Closter, New Jersey

Thumbelina is a 5 year old French Bulldog who is learning that life can be safe and kind again. After her owner left her behind with a neighbor and never returned, she ended up sitting in a cage at animal control. We couldn’t leave her there, so she’s now safe with our rescue and getting fully vetted.

This sweet little girl is good with other dogs, rides nicely in the car, and walks well on a leash. She’s also a huge foodie and gets adorably excited for meals and treats. Once she feels comfortable, her playful and loving personality starts to shine through.

Thumbelina does take a little time to trust new people. She isn’t a dog who wants a lot of handling right away and prefers to warm up at her own pace. Because of that, we think she would do best in a quiet adult-only home with people who will give her patience and understanding.

When she first came into rescue, Thumbelina was extremely stressed and had a few seizures during that adjustment period. Since settling in, we haven’t seen any additional seizures. We are monitoring her closely with our veterinary team to determine whether seizure medication will be needed long term and will update her profile as we learn more.

Thumbelina has been through a lot, but she deserves the chance to finally feel safe, loved, and home for good.

ADOPTION PROCESS:

1. You must begin our adoption process by applying to adopt on clawsadopt.org. Please do NOT inquire via Petfinder, social media messengers or in our comments. We will only be looking at applications!

2. Please make sure you fill out our adoption application COMPLETELY. We may not be able to respond to applications that are not completely filled out with the proper information. Side note: on our applications, the more details you provide = the better.

3. We prefer applicants live within 60 miles of Closter, NJ. (Applicants who live farther away may still apply. However, please note we do prioritize local applications as we try our best to serve our local community first.)

4. Please respect our organization, our volunteers and our process. As a reminder, our organization is a nonprofit. We receive no money from the state. We have no paid employees! This is a polite reminder that we are doing our best to make the right decisions for the animals in our care. Thank you.

Website - clawsadopt.org
Email - clawsadopt@yahoo.com
Instagram - @clawsadopt
Facebook - facebook.com/ClosterAnimalWelfareSociety

The French Bulldog, known for its iconic bat like ears, charming personality, and compact yet muscular build, is a beloved companion dog breed. Originating in France, these affectionate and adaptable dogs are ideal for apartment living due to their relatively low exercise needs. Their distinctive wrinkled face and snub nose make them instantly recognizable, while their playful and sociable nature endears them to families and singles alike. French Bulldogs are known for their loyalty, affection, and gentle temperament, making them a popular choice for dog lovers worldwide.