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Rescuing Bulldogs in Need

Dedicated volunteers search diligently for happy bulldog homes.

    

Even now, more than two years after the fact I still remember the smell that pervaded that minivan.  It was like a dead dog.  It was the nastiest odor.  I couldn't get it out of my van.

     The odor had come from nine sick, neglected Bulldogs that were among the 24 rescued in September 2000 from a puppy mill in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. 

     Not every rescued Bulldog gets as bad a start in life as those.  Still, quite a few Bulldogs find themselves in need of rescue from places where they are treated badly, neglected or at best misunderstood.

Why Bulldogs need rescuing

     Aside from outright cruelty and neglect, the reasons Bulldogs find themselves in need of rescue vary.  Some are breed specific others are not.

     Human failure often gets a Bulldog into trouble.  Bulldogs are dominant dogs, and if the owner does not train it, many become quite obnoxious.  Difficult dogs and independent breeds are much more active than many people expect, and unless they are taught manners, will play very roughly.

     If the dog is allowed to believe it is the pack leader, it may threaten, snap and even bite its owners or anyone that makes it try to do what it doesn't wish to do.  In the dogs mind, it is fully justified in putting that person back in his or her proper place.  Unfortunately, this type of behavior almost always escalates.

     Another breed specific reason that Bulldogs lose their homes may be the dogs emotional dependence on their human companions.  Of all the reasons that people give for relinquishing their Bulldogs, the most breed specific probably is when the family has a new baby, and consequently, has less time for the dog.  When that happens, the Bulldog may develop behavioral problems that new parents feel unequipped to solve.

     Persistent health problems can also jeopardize a Bulldogs bond with its human companion.  Bulldogs are notorious for chronic, long term health problems.  Among those problems are skin ailments and recurring infections, as well as the need to pay special attention to cleaning the many folds of their skin.

     Some Bulldogs lose their homes for the same reason other dogs are relinquished by their owners.  Sadly pet owners often tire of caring for a pet.  Pets require training, attention and create more housecleaning.  Some pet owners put he conditions of their homes and material possessions ahead of the needs of a living creature.

Bulldog Rescue

     Sometime, though fate comes between a Bulldog and its people.  The death or illness of and owner, change in owners working hours, a move to a place where dogs aren't permitted or a family members allergies can also force a person to give up his or her Bulldog companion.

 

Here is a list of rescues with possible English bulldogs up for adoption by state.

Alabama Bulldog Rescues

 

Jan & Greg Lewis

931-296-1247

Waverly, TN

 

Alaska Bulldog Rescues

 

Miranda & Billy Daniel

907-746-2855

Palmer and surrounding areas

Neil/Stephanie Koeniger

907-345-1685

Anchorage and surrounding area

 

Arizona Bulldog Rescues

 

Karen Farrish

480-593-6559

Arizona

LoveABullrescue.com

Amy White

480-227-1276

Arizona

Keith Rhode

480 383 9867

Arizona

Kelly Bowker

602-770-7186

Chandler and surrounding areas

Terri DeSantis

623-326-1032

Surprise

Molly Hennessy

480-244-9804

Chandler and surrounding areas

 

Arkansas Bulldog Rescues

 

Amber Gutierrez

918-991-0581

Arkansas & TULSA, Oklahoma

 

California Bulldog Rescues

 

Skip Van Der Marliere

714-381-7691

Santa Ana, CA

Southern California Bulldog Rescue

Patti Rungo

916-984-0990

Fair Oaks, CA

Ann Chiorino

916-663-2892

Newcastle, CA

Sharon Carr

650-343-8465

Hillsborough, CA

Jennifer Joseph

707-485-8835

Redwood Valley, CA

Mary Aiken

650-851-3386

Woodside, CA

NorCalBulldogrescue

Melisa Paden

925-595-3364

Pleasant Hill, CA

Elaine Garcia

925-577-5388

San Ramon, CA

Naomi Chador

707-321-8874

Dunnigan, CA

Courtney Garcia

Los Angeles, CA

Marci Burton

805-494-1994

Thousand Oaks, CA

Tracey LeVeque

619-501-0219

San Diego County

San Diego Bulldog Rescue

Kim Lucier

707-459-5509

Willits

Rhiann Butler

559-786-4010

Visalia, CA

Vicki Varona

562-810-6923

Long Beach

Valerie Vallejo

951-440-2977

Alta Loma

 

Colorado Bulldog Rescues

 

Lee Kramer

303-366-3370

Aurora, CO

Joel' Bradley

720-255-3615

Denver

 

Connecticut Bulldog Rescues

 

Karen Massaro

Old Mystic, CT

 

Delaware Bulldog Rescues

 

Kara Gordon

215-514-9818

NJ, DE, & PA

Heaven Sent Bulldog Rescue

 

District of Columbia Bulldog Rescues

 

Kate Kimener

703-431-8612

Fairfax, VA

On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue

 

Florida Bulldog Rescues

 

Jill VanDusen

352-446-0063

The Villages

 

Georgia Bulldog Rescues

 

Rebecca Turpin

770-267-5975

Monroe, GA

 

Hawaii Bulldog Rescues

 

Laura Frederickson

808-484-9080

Aiea, HI

 

Idaho Bulldog Rescues

 

Shar Kynaston

801-546-0265

Kaysville, UT & Southern Idaho

Liza Najera

509-363-1697

Eastern Washington/Northern Id

 

Illinois Bulldog Rescues

 

Linda Dawson

847-356-3621

N Illinois, SE Wisconsin

Molly Marino

773-382-2803

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisc

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Susan Meier

608-868-7950

Milton, WI

Greg Shives

773-382-2818

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisco

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Teresa Weybright

217-972-2844

Decatur

 

Indiana Bulldog Rescues

 

Molly Marino

773-382-2803

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisc

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Pam Bergson

765-592-5068

Central Indiana

Greg Shives

773-382-2818

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisco

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

 

Iowa Bulldog Rescues

 

Teresa Weybright

217-972-2844

Decatur

 

Kansas Bulldog Rescues

 

Stan & Sandy Aspey

816-676-8382

St. Joseph, MO

Brenda Reno

620-549-3253

St. John, KS

 

Kentucky Bulldog Rescues

 

Heather Stinson

586-774-3575

St Clair Shores

 

Louisiana Bulldog Rescues

 

Kathy Johnson

985-519-0347

North Central Mississipi

 

Maine Bulldog Rescues

 

Karen Massaro

Old Mystic, CT

 

Maryland Bulldog Rescues

 

Kim Hood

410-633-2525

Baltimore, MD

Sandy Ayers

703-431-8612

Frederick, MD

On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue

 

Massachusetts Bulldog Rescues

 

Corina Pacella

978-265-4183

Dracut, MA

 

Michigan Bulldog Rescues

 

Heather Stinson

586-774-3575

St Clair Shores

Karen & Ken Swartz

586-727-3837

Columbus, MI

Sue Vercoe

906-346-9768

Gwinn, MI

Sondra Van Camp

586-784-9660

Armada, MI

Eric Adams

616-844-4286

Grand Haven, MI

Raven Slattery

313-259-5008

Detroit

Jennifer Dolenic

330-503-2332

Auburn Hills & Northern Ohio

 

Minnesota Bulldog Rescues

 

Rita Guthmiller

952-873-3037

Belle Plaine, MN

 

Mississippi Bulldog Rescues

 

Kathy Johnson

985-519-0347

North Central Mississipi

 

Missouri Bulldog Rescues

 

Stan & Sandy Aspey

816-676-8382

St. Joseph, MO

Diana Engeszer

314-381-2010

Missouri

Teresa Weybright

217-972-2844

Decatur

 

Montana Bulldog Rescues

 

Brenda Kienlen

406-449-4306

Helena and surrounding areas

Cascade Bulldog Rescue/Rehome, Inc

 

Nevada Bulldog Rescues

 

Debbi Golding

702-645-2201

Las Vegas, NV

Julie Babcock

702-567-6866

Henderson, NV

Patti Hawkinson

775-972-6497

Reno, NV

Diana Latronica

702-240-4562

Las Vegas

 

New Hampshire Bulldog Rescues

 

Ruth Cave

603-526-6774

New London, NH

 

New Jersey Bulldog Rescues

 

Debbey Moser

609-747-1720

Burlington

Nikki Bermea

609-861-5851

Woodbine and surrounding areas

Heaven Sent Bulldog Rescue

Kara Gordon

215-514-9818

NJ, DE, & PA

Heaven Sent Bulldog Rescue

 

New Mexico Bulldog Rescues

 

Ann Yarick

505-988-7270

Santa Fe

 

New York Bulldog Rescues

 

Laurette Richin

631-689-6245

Stonybrook, NY

Long Island Bulldog Rescue

Deb DiClementine

Rochester, NY

Andrea Dayton

607-657-2590

Richford

Long Island Bulldog Rescue

 

North Carolina Bulldog Rescues

 

Julie Burton

910-717-1600

Fayetteville NC

Mary Nay

336-575-1462

Central NC

 

Ohio Bulldog Rescues

 

Heather Stinson

586-774-3575

St Clair Shores

Molly Marino

773-382-2803

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisc

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Jennifer Dolenic

330-503-2332

Auburn Hills & Northern Ohio

 

Oklahoma Bulldog Rescues

 

Amber Gutierrez

918-991-0581

Arkansas & TULSA, Oklahoma

Elaine Andrew

918-299-8687

Tulsa

Don Bryson

405-627-6050

Yukon and surrounding areas

Angel Winn

918-724-6910

Tulsa

 

Oregon Bulldog Rescues

 

Calvin & Sharon Dykes

541-962-0534

Eastern Oregon,La Grande and s

Kodie (female) Burgess

503-435-7720

Portland and surrounding areas

 

Pennsylvania Bulldog Rescues

 

Kathy Delgrande

717-571-3965

Harrisburg/Philadelphia, PA

Kara Gordon

215-514-9818

NJ, DE, & PA

Heaven Sent Bulldog Rescue

Maria Gallagher

Philadelphia

Heaven Sent Bulldog Rescue

 

Rhode Island Bulldog Rescues

 

Karen Massaro

Old Mystic, CT

 

South Carolina Bulldog Rescues

 

Julie Burton

910-717-1600

Fayetteville NC

Mary Nay

336-575-1462

Central NC

Jenifer Sist

843-247-5757

Bluffton and surrounding areas

 

South Dakota Bulldog Rescues

 

Michael Fish

605-342-5590

Rapid City, SD

 

Tennessee Bulldog Rescues

 

Jan & Greg Lewis

931-296-1247

Waverly, TN

Mari Decuir

865-688-2270

Knoxville, TN

Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club Rescue

 

Texas Bulldog Rescues

 

Van Blevins

940-538-6601

Henrietta, TX

Diana & Jim Young

210-673-8020

San Antonio, TX

Lesa Strickland

903-521-5232

North East Texas

Bethany Scott

817-368-1209

Wylie, TX

Beth Williams

409-385-2848

Houston/Beaumont, TX

 

Utah Bulldog Rescues

 

Shar Kynaston

801-546-0265

Kaysville, UT & Southern Idaho

Elizabeth Coates

435-899-1330

Kanab

Susan Tibbitts

801-571-9248

Herriman

 

Vermont Bulldog Rescues

 

Suzanne Dubuc

802-425-3919

Charlotte, VT

 

 

Virginia Bulldog Rescues

 

Sandy Ayers

703-431-8612

Frederick, MD

On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue

Lori Mattis

804-725-3854

Eastern-Central Virginia

 

Washington Bulldog Rescues

 

Cindy Mozingo

Lou (female) Green

253-380-5957

Tacoma, South Puget Sound

Liza Najera

509-363-1697

Eastern Washington/Northern Id

Nelia Duarte

206-898-3729

Training & Behavior Questions

Carmen Harriman

360-410-9119

Lynden and surrounding areas

Susan Ball

Everett and surrounding areas

 

West Virginia Bulldog Rescues

 

Stefanie Light

800-594-4289

Eastern West Virginia

 

Wisconsin Bulldog Rescues

 

Linda Dawson

847-356-3621

N Illinois, SE Wisconsin

Molly Marino

773-382-2803

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisc

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Susan Meier

608-868-7950

Milton, WI

Lisa Hinz

608-522-3391

Baraboo, WI

Marianne Harrison

608-564-7180

Arkdale, WI

Greg Shives

773-382-2818

Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisco

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue

Faye Wolleager

608-423-3636

Cambridge and surrounding area

Jo & Tim Ullom

715-468-2739

Shell Lake & surrounding areas

 

Wyoming Bulldog Rescues

 

Wanda Briggs

307-362-5230

Rock Springs, WY

Lee Kramer

303-366-3370

Aurora, CO