ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?
I am a super cute little girl!
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
Hmm… my best guess is around one year old as of mid-2025.
WHAT BREED ARE YOU?
I’m a French Bulldog.
HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH?
I weigh around 17 pounds. Perfect, right?
WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE?
Adorable isn’t even enough to adequately describe my cuteness. I have a GORGEOUS merle coat that is so soft, you will want to pet me constantly. My foster mom calls me a little snow leopard! I love that description!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT?
I mostly eat kibble with a little wet food mixed in just for fun. I play with blueberries a little bit because they’re kind of like a ball, as far as I can tell. I’ll tell you more about my love affair with balls later!
WHAT KIND OF PERSONALITY DO YOU HAVE?
My personality is the best! I am such an easygoing girl. I am always happy and just love to be loved. If you give me belly rubs, I’ll be your best friend! I absolutely ADORE playing with a ball. I carry my ball around and fall asleep with it in my mouth most of the time. It is my favorite thing in the whole world!
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY
I wake up happy and love a good play session after my morning potty and breakfast. Of course, that play session will definitely involve chasing the ball around! I can’t see it, but boy oh boy is it fun to chase that little rascal around the yard! I take naps in between play sessions and meals throughout the day like a good little girl.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TOY?
Ummmm… I think we covered this already, right? Ball is life, of course! Let’s go play!
DO YOU KNOW ANY TRICKS?
I am really smart, so I can learn whatever you teach me. My most impressive talent right now is that I sit my little booty down after I go potty and then make a beeline directly for the treat jar to get my “good girl” treat. It’s really cute, if I do say so myself!
WHAT SCARES YOU?
I’m pretty brave, actually. I am open to trying new things, although it is probably good if we have a consistent setup for my water and food bowls, furniture, and the toy box so I don’t have to sniff too hard to find them.
HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND CHILDREN?
I have been around my foster family’s young granddaughter and I like her a lot. But I should probably just be around older children. I sometimes try to grab my toy while we play tug and don’t realize it is not in your hand, so a young child might get scared if it seems like I am biting. I’m really not biting, I’m just not sure where the toy is at that moment!
DO YOU LIKE CATS?
I have not been around cats.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT OTHER DOGS?
I like dogs, but I should be in a home with a dog that is patient and tolerant of me when I am a little bit of a pest. Hey, don’t judge! I haven’t had that much exposure to other dogs and it is all very new. Please make sure you set me up for success with slow introductions!
IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Anywhere that you are, as long as you bring my ball with us! If there are belly rubs and a ball, I will be a happy little nugget!
HOW IS YOUR HEALTH?
Well, first of all, I am blind. Yup, you read that right. But it does not slow me down a bit. I like to say that I can do anything that other dogs can do, except see! I am running, playing, chasing my ball, and getting around the house without a problem. I’m all over it! I’ve got some eye drops that the doctor wants me to have long term to help my eyes stay healthy overall, but that is the only medical treatment I need. My foster mom thinks I might be a little hard of hearing, too, but I am responsive to loud claps or commands.
WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH IN YOUR FOSTER HOME AND WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST COMPANION?
I live with my foster parents, their two resident dogs, and one other foster Frenchie. My best friend is definitely my foster mom. She takes such good care of me, teaching me how to be a good girl and how to navigate around the house like a pro. I love to follow her around wherever she goes!
WHERE DO YOU HANG OUT WHEN YOU ARE HOME ALONE?
I am so cozy and comfortable in my very own crate! It’s my happy space.
WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?
I sleep through the night like a little angel in my crate.
DO YOU LIKE WALKING ON A LEASH?
Enh, I’m not a huge fan of the leash. It is a little bit much to be out there with all those smells overwhelming my nose! I am alright with short walks in cool weather, but I tend to get tired and overheat easily, so let’s not push it, okay?
DO YOU HAVE ANY “NOT SO GREAT” HABITS THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
I sometimes find myself in spots that foster mom says I should not be in. I try to tell her I’m just checking things out, but she tells me to “get out of there!” and I am a good girl, so I do it. And I tend to walk really close to my humans, which means I am often right underfoot and might trip them up or get myself stepped on if they don’t know I’m there!
ARE YOU HOUSE TRAINED (DO YOU GO POTTY OUTSIDE)?
Yes! I have only had one accident inside. I have a regular routine so I am going potty outside consistently throughout the day.
DO YOU LIKE WATER?
I am all about drinking water (who isn’t, right?), and I am a very good girl in the bath. I should definitely not be around a pool or other body of water, though. Frenchies just aren’t built for water activities, and the fact that I am not able to see makes it especially important to keep me safe from that stuff.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER FAMILY?
What’s not to love? They took me in when I needed a safe place to stay, and they have shown me what it feels like to be treasured and loved. They have taught me that I am deserving of a life full of toys and food and belly rubs and balls.
WHAT WAS YOUR LIFE LIKE BEFORE BEING BROUGHT INTO NORCAL BULLY BREED RESCUE?
That’s a good question, but I don’t have much of an answer. All I know is that I was at a shelter, which was no fun at all. I couldn’t see anything and it was pretty scary and confusing. But I stayed strong until NorCal Bully Breed Rescue came for me, and they got me out of that place and into my wonderful foster home. Now that I have been here for a while, I am ready to find my forever home so I can have more fun new experiences. Will you show me what life is like with a family of my own?
**ZINNIE’S ADOPTION FEE IS $350**
If you are interested in ZINNIE, please jump on our website and fill out an adoption application - www.norcalbullybreedrescue.org
At this time we are asking for adopters to be in the Sacramento and IMMEDIATE surrounding areas (which means Sacramento County, parts of El Dorado County and parts of Placer County).
For more information on what that means and why that is, please click on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/333019703483910/posts/3264412130344638/?extid=0&d=n
Thank you so much in advance for understanding!!!
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Hi there! I am Zinnie!
ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?
I am a super cute little girl!
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
Hmm… my best guess is around one year old as of mid-2025.
WHAT BREED ARE YOU?
I’m a French Bulldog.
HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH?
I weigh around 17 pounds. Perfect, right?
WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE?
Adorable isn’t even enough to adequately describe my cuteness. I have a GORGEOUS merle coat that is so soft, you will want to pet me constantly. My foster mom calls me a little snow leopard! I love that description!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT?
I mostly eat kibble with a little wet food mixed in just for fun. I play with blueberries a little bit because they’re kind of like a ball, as far as I can tell. I’ll tell you more about my love affair with balls later!
WHAT KIND OF PERSONALITY DO YOU HAVE?
My personality is the best! I am such an easygoing girl. I am always happy and just love to be loved. If you give me belly rubs, I’ll be your best friend! I absolutely ADORE playing with a ball. I carry my ball around and fall asleep with it in my mouth most of the time. It is my favorite thing in the whole world!
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY
I wake up happy and love a good play session after my morning potty and breakfast. Of course, that play session will definitely involve chasing the ball around! I can’t see it, but boy oh boy is it fun to chase that little rascal around the yard! I take naps in between play sessions and meals throughout the day like a good little girl.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TOY?
Ummmm… I think we covered this already, right? Ball is life, of course! Let’s go play!
DO YOU KNOW ANY TRICKS?
I am really smart, so I can learn whatever you teach me. My most impressive talent right now is that I sit my little booty down after I go potty and then make a beeline directly for the treat jar to get my “good girl” treat. It’s really cute, if I do say so myself!
WHAT SCARES YOU?
I’m pretty brave, actually. I am open to trying new things, although it is probably good if we have a consistent setup for my water and food bowls, furniture, and the toy box so I don’t have to sniff too hard to find them.
HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND CHILDREN?
I have been around my foster family’s young granddaughter and I like her a lot. But I should probably just be around older children. I sometimes try to grab my toy while we play tug and don’t realize it is not in your hand, so a young child might get scared if it seems like I am biting. I’m really not biting, I’m just not sure where the toy is at that moment!
DO YOU LIKE CATS?
I have not been around cats.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT OTHER DOGS?
I like dogs, but I should be in a home with a dog that is patient and tolerant of me when I am a little bit of a pest. Hey, don’t judge! I haven’t had that much exposure to other dogs and it is all very new. Please make sure you set me up for success with slow introductions!
IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Anywhere that you are, as long as you bring my ball with us! If there are belly rubs and a ball, I will be a happy little nugget!
HOW IS YOUR HEALTH?
Well, first of all, I am blind. Yup, you read that right. But it does not slow me down a bit. I like to say that I can do anything that other dogs can do, except see! I am running, playing, chasing my ball, and getting around the house without a problem. I’m all over it! I’ve got some eye drops that the doctor wants me to have long term to help my eyes stay healthy overall, but that is the only medical treatment I need. My foster mom thinks I might be a little hard of hearing, too, but I am responsive to loud claps or commands.
WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH IN YOUR FOSTER HOME AND WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST COMPANION?
I live with my foster parents, their two resident dogs, and one other foster Frenchie. My best friend is definitely my foster mom. She takes such good care of me, teaching me how to be a good girl and how to navigate around the house like a pro. I love to follow her around wherever she goes!
WHERE DO YOU HANG OUT WHEN YOU ARE HOME ALONE?
I am so cozy and comfortable in my very own crate! It’s my happy space.
WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?
I sleep through the night like a little angel in my crate.
DO YOU LIKE WALKING ON A LEASH?
Enh, I’m not a huge fan of the leash. It is a little bit much to be out there with all those smells overwhelming my nose! I am alright with short walks in cool weather, but I tend to get tired and overheat easily, so let’s not push it, okay?
DO YOU HAVE ANY “NOT SO GREAT” HABITS THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
I sometimes find myself in spots that foster mom says I should not be in. I try to tell her I’m just checking things out, but she tells me to “get out of there!” and I am a good girl, so I do it. And I tend to walk really close to my humans, which means I am often right underfoot and might trip them up or get myself stepped on if they don’t know I’m there!
ARE YOU HOUSE TRAINED (DO YOU GO POTTY OUTSIDE)?
Yes! I have only had one accident inside. I have a regular routine so I am going potty outside consistently throughout the day.
DO YOU LIKE WATER?
I am all about drinking water (who isn’t, right?), and I am a very good girl in the bath. I should definitely not be around a pool or other body of water, though. Frenchies just aren’t built for water activities, and the fact that I am not able to see makes it especially important to keep me safe from that stuff.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER FAMILY?
What’s not to love? They took me in when I needed a safe place to stay, and they have shown me what it feels like to be treasured and loved. They have taught me that I am deserving of a life full of toys and food and belly rubs and balls.
WHAT WAS YOUR LIFE LIKE BEFORE BEING BROUGHT INTO NORCAL BULLY BREED RESCUE?
That’s a good question, but I don’t have much of an answer. All I know is that I was at a shelter, which was no fun at all. I couldn’t see anything and it was pretty scary and confusing. But I stayed strong until NorCal Bully Breed Rescue came for me, and they got me out of that place and into my wonderful foster home. Now that I have been here for a while, I am ready to find my forever home so I can have more fun new experiences. Will you show me what life is like with a family of my own?
**ZINNIE’S ADOPTION FEE IS $350**
If you are interested in ZINNIE, please jump on our website and fill out an adoption application - www.norcalbullybreedrescue.org
At this time we are asking for adopters to be in the Sacramento and IMMEDIATE surrounding areas (which means Sacramento County, parts of El Dorado County and parts of Placer County).
For more information on what that means and why that is, please click on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/333019703483910/posts/3264412130344638/?extid=0&d=n
Please visit our website to complete our application. You must live within Sacramento County/parts of Placer County or ElDorado County.
2.
Approve Application
After your application is approved, a home safety check will be performed by one of our volunteers.
3.
Home Check
Our main priority in this step is insuring that your yard is 100% secure - there can be no loose boards or gaps in your fencing.
4.
Meet the Pet
A date/time will be set for you to meet the pet. Resident pets will be required to meet adoptable pet.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
*** You MUST live within the immediate Sacramento area which includes Sacramento County, parts of Placer and parts of ElDorado County.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
The first step in the adoption process is the completion of our online adoption application. You will be able to fill it out online and email it back to us. If you have any questions regarding your application, we are here to answer them. If you do not live within our specified area, your application will not be reviewed.
The second step is the home check. Our main priority in this step is insuring that your yard is 100% secure - there can be no loose boards or gaps in your fencing. If your dog is going to be spending anytime outside while you are at work or away from home, we ask that you have adequate shade or shelter from the elements.Before we schedule a home check, we may ask you to send us photos of your yard/fencing to get an idea of where the dog will be living. If you have any hesitation or questions about our yard check, please see our section on "How to Prepare for a Home Check."
The last step in the adoption process is the meet and greet. This is where we meet with you and any existing pets to ensure proper introductions are made. We want to make sure everyone gets along. Once all introductions are made, and everyone gets along, your rescue dog is yours to adopt.
Please note that there is no pressure involved, and if a situation that cannot be resolved arises, we will always take our dog back. Also, be aware that there is an acclimation period for each dog and every dog is different. It can take a few days or a few weeks for your new dogs to settle in. We will assist in any way possible, including referring our trainer to come work with you and the dog.
ADOPTION PREREQUISITES:
All of our dogs are rescues, meaning they have already needed help in some way, and will only go to homes where they will live a "CHARMED LIFE." All of our adoptive dogs will be indoor dogs with outdoor privileges. We believe that dogs are family members, and should be allowed to sleep indoors.The only time they should be kept outdoors is if the weather permits. Any applications looking for an outdoor only dog will be denied. All current pets in your home need to be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventive. Out of area adoptions are within reason and on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HOME CHECK:
Walk the perimeter of your yard. Take notes on the condition of your fence. Are there any loose boards or gaps under any sections of you fencing? If yes, these are easy fixes. You can nail any loose board back into place, and you can fill any gaps with pavers and gravel Do you have a lock on your gate? If not, please purchase one prior to your home check. Is there adequate shade or shelter for your new dog if it is going to be left outdoors while you're at work? Do you have anything hazardous in your yard, i.e. nails sticking out, chemicals left out, etc? Do you have a cat? If so, does your cat have a high spot it can retreat to if being chased? Are your garbage cans located somewhere near a gate where a dog can jump into them to get out? If so please move them. Please address these issues prior to our visit.
ADOPTION FEES:
All of our dogs will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to being adopted. Our adoption fees are considered to be donations. All donations from adoption go right back into our rescue account, allowing us to continue to help dogs in need. At the bare minimum, the cost to properly vet a dog is $100. But some of the dogs we take on are medical cases, which can cost several thousand dollars. Because of this, we ask the following adoption fees:
$500 for puppies, which are any dogs under a year old
$300 for most adult dogs aged 1 year or older.
(French/English Bulldogs fees are significantly higher and are explained on our website.)
*** You MUST live within the immediate Sacramento area which includes Sacramento County, parts of Placer and parts of ElDorado County.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
The first step in the adoption process is the completion of our online adoption application. You will be able to fill it out online and email it back to us. If you have any questions regarding your application, we are here to answer them. If you do not live within our specified area, your application will not be reviewed.
The second step is the home check. Our main priority in this step is insuring that your yard is 100% secure - there can be no loose boards or gaps in your fencing. If your dog is going to be spending anytime outside while you are at work or away from home, we ask that you have adequate shade or shelter from the elements.Before we schedule a home check, we may ask you to send us photos of your yard/fencing to get an idea of where the dog will be living. If you have any hesitation or questions about our yard check, please see our section on "How to Prepare for a Home Check."
The last step in the adoption process is the meet and greet. This is where we meet with you and any existing pets to ensure proper introductions are made. We want to make sure everyone gets along. Once all introductions are made, and everyone gets along, your rescue dog is yours to adopt.
Please note that there is no pressure involved, and if a situation that cannot be resolved arises, we will always take our dog back. Also, be aware that there is an acclimation period for each dog and every dog is different. It can take a few days or a few weeks for your new dogs to settle in. We will assist in any way possible, including referring our trainer to come work with you and the dog.
ADOPTION PREREQUISITES:
All of our dogs are rescues, meaning they have already needed help in some way, and will only go to homes where they will live a "CHARMED LIFE." All of our adoptive dogs will be indoor dogs with outdoor privileges. We believe that dogs are family members, and should be allowed to sleep indoors.The only time they should be kept outdoors is if the weather permits. Any applications looking for an outdoor only dog will be denied. All current pets in your home need to be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventive. Out of area adoptions are within reason and on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HOME CHECK:
Walk the perimeter of your yard. Take notes on the condition of your fence. Are there any loose boards or gaps under any sections of you fencing? If yes, these are easy fixes. You can nail any loose board back into place, and you can fill any gaps with pavers and gravel Do you have a lock on your gate? If not, please purchase one prior to your home check. Is there adequate shade or shelter for your new dog if it is going to be left outdoors while you're at work? Do you have anything hazardous in your yard, i.e. nails sticking out, chemicals left out, etc? Do you have a cat? If so, does your cat have a high spot it can retreat to if being chased? Are your garbage cans located somewhere near a gate where a dog can jump into them to get out? If so please move them. Please address these issues prior to our visit.
ADOPTION FEES:
All of our dogs will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to being adopted. Our adoption fees are considered to be donations. All donations from adoption go right back into our rescue account, allowing us to continue to help dogs in need. At the bare minimum, the cost to properly vet a dog is $100. But some of the dogs we take on are medical cases, which can cost several thousand dollars. Because of this, we ask the following adoption fees:
$500 for puppies, which are any dogs under a year old
$300 for most adult dogs aged 1 year or older.
(French/English Bulldogs fees are significantly higher and are explained on our website.)
Our adoptable dogs live in foster homes and meet and greets are done by appointment.
Monthly adoption events are held at the Roseville Pet Food Express store at 1009 Galleria Blvd in The Fountains Shopping Ctr. These events take place on the second Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm.
Our adoptable dogs live in foster homes and meet and greets are done by appointment.
Monthly adoption events are held at the Roseville Pet Food Express store at 1009 Galleria Blvd in The Fountains Shopping Ctr. These events take place on the second Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm.
More about this rescue
NorCal Bully Breed Rescue (NBBR) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to helping needy animals in our community. While our focus is on "bully breeds," we don't discriminate and will very often help dogs of any breed, provided we have a foster home available. We take in dogs from local shelters with a focus on those with medical challenges and those whose behavior is declining due to the stress of the shelter environment. These are the dogs most often overlooked and in need of the most help.
NBBR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, our tax ID # is 46-3665141. Your donations are fully tax deductible and fund our operations and help pay our vet expenses.
NBBR is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless pets through the spaying/neutering of all of our rescued dogs and through education on the importance of spaying/neutering all animals. We provide information on low cost or no cost spay/neuter clinics in our surrounding areas.
Each dog that comes to us has been temperament tested, updated on shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped. Many of our dogs have also been treated for various medical conditions including mange, heartworms, broken bones, neurological issues, and many others. One of our dogs can take anywhere from one month to one year to get ready for adoption and the cost for the dogs we take on can range from $100 to several thousand dollars. We take on dogs from shelters that are set to be euthanized for various reasons, including simply that they've been there too long, or they have a medical condition that precludes them from adoption to the public, making them "rescue only." This means only a rescue can pull them from the shelter, but also leaves us to be responsible for any costs to be incurred by said rescue dog.
We also take on strays and incur the cost of having them vaccinated, spayed, neutered and microchipped. We will help dogs who owners can no longer provide care by networking their dog, provided the owner can continue to house the dog. We insure a safe house for all of the dogs that we take on and provide all needed supplies for the foster homes that care for them until they are to be adopted. We also insure that they never end up in a shelter, running the risk of being euthanized due to lack of space or due to becoming "aggressive" caused by the stress of being in a shelter environment.
NorCal Bully Breed Rescue (NBBR) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to helping needy animals in our community. While our focus is on "bully breeds," we don't discriminate and will very often help dogs of any breed, provided we have a foster home available. We take in dogs from local shelters with a focus on those with medical challenges and those whose behavior is declining due to the stress of the shelter environment. These are the dogs most often overlooked and in need of the most help.
NBBR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, our tax ID # is 46-3665141. Your donations are fully tax deductible and fund our operations and help pay our vet expenses.
NBBR is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless pets through the spaying/neutering of all of our rescued dogs and through education on the importance of spaying/neutering all animals. We provide information on low cost or no cost spay/neuter clinics in our surrounding areas.
Each dog that comes to us has been temperament tested, updated on shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped. Many of our dogs have also been treated for various medical conditions including mange, heartworms, broken bones, neurological issues, and many others. One of our dogs can take anywhere from one month to one year to get ready for adoption and the cost for the dogs we take on can range from $100 to several thousand dollars. We take on dogs from shelters that are set to be euthanized for various reasons, including simply that they've been there too long, or they have a medical condition that precludes them from adoption to the public, making them "rescue only." This means only a rescue can pull them from the shelter, but also leaves us to be responsible for any costs to be incurred by said rescue dog.
We also take on strays and incur the cost of having them vaccinated, spayed, neutered and microchipped. We will help dogs who owners can no longer provide care by networking their dog, provided the owner can continue to house the dog. We insure a safe house for all of the dogs that we take on and provide all needed supplies for the foster homes that care for them until they are to be adopted. We also insure that they never end up in a shelter, running the risk of being euthanized due to lack of space or due to becoming "aggressive" caused by the stress of being in a shelter environment.
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