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Charlie is a 5 year old bulldog mix. He was found as a stray, with an injury, and though owner was found they didn’t reclaim due to needed vet care. With bulldog breeds, their tails are often situated right against the skin, an area called the tail-pocket, which can become an area of infection. Charlie had experienced such long term and chronic infection there, that it had created an internal infection, necrosis of skin, and regrowth of skin that grew from inside (near tail) the body, outside, creating what looked like a mass and threatening to take away his ability to use the bathroom - an emergency.
We had reconstructive surgery done with an orthopedic surgeon, and Charlie is almost all completely healed up! He is 100% housebroken, doesn’t need a crate, and a fun dog. Even though he’s not a pup, he’s still playful like a pup with his toys, and strong.
He would do best in a bull dog or similar breed experienced home, so they’d understand his personality and play style best. He would really love being understood. He’s got the best sunshine face with people who get him. His play style is bulldog/boxerish.
Charlie loves lounging outside and stuffies. He gets really excited about challenging you to take it. He will benefit from setting expectations on his manners with play. He’s met other dogs and can be friendly, but if they wanted to fight or squabble, he would too. He would need to meet new dog friends, but would be perfectly happy as an only dog too.
Sturdy kids who are dog experienced ok.
No cats. We don’t know how he is with cats, and due to his size and strength, won’t test him here.
Charlie is a 5 year old bulldog mix. He was found as a stray, with an injury, and though owner was found they didn’t reclaim due to needed vet care. With bulldog breeds, their tails are often situated right against the skin, an area called the tail-pocket, which can become an area of infection. Charlie had experienced such long term and chronic infection there, that it had created an internal infection, necrosis of skin, and regrowth of skin that grew from inside (near tail) the body, outside, creating what looked like a mass and threatening to take away his ability to use the bathroom - an emergency.
We had reconstructive surgery done with an orthopedic surgeon, and Charlie is almost all completely healed up! He is 100% housebroken, doesn’t need a crate, and a fun dog. Even though he’s not a pup, he’s still playful like a pup with his toys, and strong.
He would do best in a bull dog or similar breed experienced home, so they’d understand his personality and play style best. He would really love being understood. He’s got the best sunshine face with people who get him. His play style is bulldog/boxerish.
Charlie loves lounging outside and stuffies. He gets really excited about challenging you to take it. He will benefit from setting expectations on his manners with play. He’s met other dogs and can be friendly, but if they wanted to fight or squabble, he would too. He would need to meet new dog friends, but would be perfectly happy as an only dog too.
Sturdy kids who are dog experienced ok.
No cats. We don’t know how he is with cats, and due to his size and strength, won’t test him here.
S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc. is an Indianapolis, IN based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with people experiencing homelessness or crisis due to domestic violence or health issues and their pets.
S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc. is an Indianapolis, IN based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with people experiencing homelessness or crisis due to domestic violence or health issues and their pets.
