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My name is Francine *Adoption Pending*!

Posted over 10 years ago

My basic info

Breed
English Bulldog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Greetings from Chicago English Bulldog Rescue (CEBR FOR SHORT). Don’t be fooled by our name, we cover a large Midwest territory. We are the longest standing Bully rescue around and the only 501c3 charitable bully rescue in town. Become a fan of CEBR on Facebook or join our Meetup Group. Stay connected with cute bulldog pictures, stories and get daily updates on all things bully!



It’s A Big World And I’m Ready To Figure It Out!

Hi. My name is Francine (or Frannie for short) and I am a beautiful 2 year old english bully. I was recently rescued from a puppy mill where I spent my first 2 years in a breeding kennel, in an old trailer like building, in a wire cage, day in and day out…every day, 365 days per year. Can you say “babies having babies?” It’s like a bad Maury Povich show! I didn’t have the chance to cuddle with my humans. No chance to lay on a soft bed. But that’s all over now! CEBR was able to get me (and 25 other dogs) out of that puppy mill! They called the mission Project Mercy and you can read more about it and even donate if you like at http://www.ebullymatch.com/Project-Mercy.html.


When I arrived into the care of rescue I had a pretty darn bad urinary tract infection as well as a skin infection and nasty case of worms. Can you believe that? A pretty girl like me? But those are all cleared up now and I am in great health right! Good riddance to the days of neglect and lack of care! I am also up to date on my vaccines and microchipped too.


Let me just say “WOW!” I had no idea a world of soft blankets, toys, squishy couches and affection even existed before! I absolutely love all the attention I am getting from the kind humans I have met. I want to be with you every second and may even cry and bark if I can see you but can’t get close to you. They say I will be best in a home where I can be the center of attention and spend as much time as possible with my humans.


As much as I love my new-found freedom, I am still very scared and frightened that something or someone might hurt me. So I take each new day with caution, slowly and gently. For instance I am slowly learning that walking through doorways is safe, and just because the curtain blows in the wind, it doesn’t mean I am in harms way. Little things like that. I am not used to living in a house so all of these noises and smells you take for granted are all totally new to me.


My foster family is helping me build my confidence so I can thrive in this big new world of unknowns. Everyday I am working at learning something new (today was stairs!). My foster parents say I’m a quick learner and with some guidance and positive reinforcement, I’ll have these skills down pat in no time.


I am in a foster home with other bullies and so far have decided that they aren’t my cup of tea. Now don’t get me wrong, I think with time and a training class or two under my belt, and some proper socialization, I will likely be able to hang with other dogs. But the world is scary enough for me right now so we are focusing on my confidence and will leave dog-to-dog introductions for several months from now once I am in my new home and have learned to trust you. Ok?


If you want a sweet, young, little gal to dote on and love, I’m your girl. Please help me continue to come out of my shell and let my happy-go-lucky bully shine!


XOXO


Francine


NOTE FROM THE HUMANS

Francine’s adoption fee is $635. Our adoption criteria for Francine are as follows:
  • CEBR Adoption Radius Only.
  • A home with no other dogs. She needs a training class and some work before integrating with other pets.
  • A family that is around quite a bit as she desperately craves human attention.
  • A patient and gentle home that will work with her slowly.






HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A CEBR BULLY

To determine if you qualify to adopt one of our adorable bullies start by viewing our Adoption Area Map. If you fall within the boundaries are interested in our bullies the first step is to complete an application by visiting www.ebullymatch.com.

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