Matilda

Breed: English Bulldog

Sex: Female

Age: 8 years old

Weight: 57 lbs.

10/7/2019 Update:

Matilda was ADOPTED!!!!!! It is with the GREATEST of pleasure that we can make this announcement, that Tilly has found her forever family.

Tilly joined the NBBR family over 2 years ago. She had a bump or two along the way to her forever home. When she first joined NBBR and went to her foster family it appeared that she did not like other dogs. Her initial foster family was unable to continue fostering (bump). From there, Tilly joined another family and began the process of becoming comfortable. Things went well at that new foster home but it took some time for them to be “right”. In a rare event, Tilly has decided to issue her own press release regarding the big day:

Matilda Jane here, you can call me Tilly. A wonderful day has finally come. I have officially adopted my foster moms. After a year and a half together, I made the decision it was time to become a family. I am joining my fur brother Tyson, also a NBBR alumni, and my fur sister Maggie, an abandoned older chihuahua, along with quite a few rescued cats. My life here has been peaceful and easy. I’m an older lady with a lot of needs, but so full of love no one really notices my special requirements. My adopted Moms are lucky to have me…And as the queen of the house, I make them prove it every day. 😊 This is a great place to spend the rest of my life and I love finally being part of a family.

While it took Tilly long enough to make this important decision, we know that she made the right one. We at NBBR are so happy to her “happily ever after” occur no matter how long it takes. Congratulations to the Tilly, both her Moms and all her forever siblings.

9/10/2018 Update:

Hey People!! It’s Me, Matilda Jane, aka, Tilly, new aka, Tilli Vanilli! I can’t Blame it on the rain, because Girl, you know it’s true! Lot’s of good stuff happening to me! It’s been a GREAT year for me! I transferred to a new foster home in January and it’s been totally AWESOME! I live in the country now and have a huge yard with grass and trees and birds and deer! I’ve got 2 fur siblings and lot’s of cat sisters. Everybody loves me and I love everybody! Until next time, I’ll Take it as it comes!!

Tilli Vanilli

11/19/2017 Update:

Tilly girl here!! This week was a little off for me. I had a a bad day and took it out on my best bud (the resident bulldog). FM took me to the doc to make sure everything was okay. Doc said that I had an angry looking tooth. She put me on some medicine. I don’t mind the pills because I get them with peanut butter and thats my favorite :). If my tooth doesn’t look better at the end of next week, doc said it would probably be best to come out. I really hope that it doesn’t have to come out. It’s my K9 and she said it’ll hurt. Owie!! Lets hope that this medicine helps and that it doesn’t cause me to loose my cool with my best bud again. We are good now. I”m glad she forgave me.

I’m looking forward to this Thanksgiving thing that FM and FD keep talking about. I love hanging out at the smoker when FD smokes stuff. He said he is going to smoke the turkey this year. OMG, that is going to mean lotsa outside time for me. Until next week! Peace and Paws!

11/5/2017 Update: Matilda has continued to feel comfortable and grow even stronger. She is looking forward to the cooler days and loves the cool mornings and evenings. In the last week she has wondered the house (which she had kept her ventures from the kitchen to her foster parents room). She now comfortably wanders to the living room where she was found ON THE COUCH. This is huge seeing as she had a hard time walking when she arrived 2 months ago. All that she wanted to do was cuddle and sleep by her FM and foster kiddos while watching Sponge Bob for the bazillionth time. She and the resident bulldog are best buds but she still hasn’t warmed up to the Boston pup. Matilda would do best either as an only dog or a dog of similar (or larger) size. Tilly is so sweet. She loves her foster people and tolerates the kitties. She’s dreaming of a forever family to cuddle with on these cool fall nights. Is it you?

10/23/2017 Update: Tilly here-Ugh, do you see my face? Seriously….look at it! This is the face that I made when I overheard my foster mom mention that I’m still available for adoption. It makes me so sad (and surprised). I’m a classic 11 out of 10. I mean, I am quiet, laid back, love attention, tolerate most dogs, I am okay with the felines AND good with kiddos. I’m over my chewing phase, I’m potty trained. I feel better than I have in a long, long time and I’m so ready to have a home to call my own. Don’t let my age scare you. I have lots of cuddles to give! You know you want this face staring at you at the end of a long day…wouldn’t it bring a smile to your face???

10/15/2017 Update: Hi-Tilly here. My foster family went on vacation and I stayed at the puppy hotel with one of the other resident pups. I didn’t like my routine being out of whack. I was soooooo excited to see my foster mom when she arrived to pick me up. I don’t think I have ever moved so fast to get in the car and go home. Since I have been back, I have been my foster mom’s shadow. I went from being a loner and sleeping solo to sleeping at the foot of my foster parents bed. I may need to talk more about my feelings. I think I may have some abandonment issues 😣. My tifts with the youngest dog in the house have come back because she is a Boston and she is just REALLY annoying. My foster mom blows a loud horn and I stop and forget why that spaz puppy needed to be put in her place. I have a magic skill of forcing myself into small dog beds and sleeping through the night. If I fits, I sits… #TillyDontCare #FatDogInALittleBed #AdoptTilly

10/9/2017 Update: Matilda here, but you can call me Tilly Jean. That’s what my foster family calls me. This last week has been a whirlwind. I went to the dogtor and they pulled two teeth that were giving me some trouble and they also made sure I could no longer make the babies. The vet sent me home with a new anti-inflammatory to help me get around a little better. Since I have started taking this new medicine I have completed a number of firsts. I gave my foster family kisses for the first time. I walked into the living room and crashed by my foster mom’s feet. I even hopped up and put my two front paws on my foster mom’s lap. I am feeling better and am so ready have a forever family to cuddle with. I am no trouble at all. I am about as laid back as they come and am very low energy. I have even started to tolerate the pesky resident puppy. Oh-guess what? My foster parents got me a special toy today. I don’t usually play with toys, but this one was fun for a second. Anyhow, it’s time for this pup to sign off. It has taken a little over a month, but this is the best I have felt in a long time!

10/2/2017 Update: Tilly had her spay today along with the removal of some decayed teeth. She is recovering well and will be back to more detailed up dates soon 😍

9/18/2017 Update: Oh my paws what a week I have had! It must be the change in the weather, because I have been in a lot of pain. I don’t cry, because I don’t want to seem weak, but I really cannot walk well and my body language must be telling my foster family that I’m not feeling well. My foster mom made a vet appointment for me to see if there was something that she could do. The doc gave me some medicine that was for something called a urinary tract infection AND for joint pain. Whatever that doc gave me has helped a little. I don’t think I’ll ever be running marathons, but for the very first time in the almost 3 weeks that I have been with my foster family, I felt strong enough to exhibit a “wiggle butt” bulldog greeting when they returned home from an outing. The smiles on my foster families face when I greeted them warmed my heart.

I have started showing interest in the Benabones lying around the house. The resident pups are kind of stingy when it comes to sharing these, but my foster mom makes one appear from time to time.She’s like magic! My teeth and gums aren’t the best, so my gums bleed, but that doesn’t stop me from chewing on it. My foster mom did this thing called, brushing my teeth. I HATED IT! She said I was a good girl though. I hope we never have to do that again. She said it was beef flavored, but It was more like broccoli flavored. I

Aaaaaaand, I have been trying to find my place in the pack with the resident pups. Sometimes, I try and one-up the youngest of the pack so I’m not the lowest on the totem, but right now, I’m not strong enough for a full challenge. I am usually very passive, but every now and again I try and let them know that I’m not a pushover. My foster mom mentioned that maybe I’d do best with another laid back bulldog such as myself. Those young whipper-snappers just get on my nerves sometimes.

I still feel safest on my doggie bed or in my crate (with the door open). I have full access to the house, but haven’t had the energy to explore all of the rooms

9/11/2017 Update: Hi, Tilly girl here! It has been a long first week at my foster home. My foster family is so nice and the little humans are always trying to make me feel welcome. One of the little people has read a story to me almost every night. I enjoy warching the little people run and play outside. Im looking forward to the day i can run and play with them. The resident dogs have also been trying to get me out of my shell. They have welcomed me in the pack and are willing to share their space and people with me.

I’m not going to lie, I’m still pretty scared. I feel safest on my bed and I don’t move much. I really only when I have to (to eat, drink and potty). Sometimes my foster parents have to help me down the two steps outside because my legs are weak and in extremely poor conformation. I’m not a big walker, it hurts me. My foster mom says that I’m on a supplement to help me move better. It hasn’t kicked in yet 😕.

My eyes are still kinda gooey, but my foster parents put drops in my eyes and they feel so much better. I am feeling more and more comfortable everyday. I will keep you guys posted on my next adventures!

9/2/2017 Update: Please welcome Matilda (“Tilly”) to the No Borders Bulldog Rescue. Tilly is an 8 year old female English Bulldog that weighs 57 lbs.

Hi! I’m Matilda, but my foster parents call me “Tilly”. I am an 8 year old English Bulldog and weigh 57 pounds. My story seems to be very similar to many of my rescue family. I was once used as a breeder. I had so many puppies. My belly is so saggy from all of the extra puppy weight and there are long c-section scars on my tummy. After some time, my “services” were no longer needed. I was put up for sale online and a kind family took me in and called me their own.

I lived with my family for almost 2 years, but I overhead the grownups saying something about finances and that I’m expensive….and dad was already working a second job, so they put me back up for sale. Apparently a guardian angel spotted my add and an amazing group of bulldog supporters came together with the funds to make sure that I did not end up back where I started (making puppies). The next thing that I knew, I was with my foster family and taking a trip to the vet; having all kinds of tests and stuff done. The vet said that my eyes are dry and that I will have to have drops possibly for the rest of my life. Doc also said that the reason that I have such a hard time getting around was because I have arthritis in all of my legs and shoulders. It is really hard for me to walk. I hear one of the medicines that I will be taking should help me with that. Oh, how great it would be to walk and play with my people without hurting! One exciting thing that doc said is that I was heartworm free!!!

Today is my first day at my new foster home. I’m really confused and a little scared about everything that has happened in the last 12 hours. I have found a nice fluffy bed and have just stayed put. Its really nice here. I met the resident pups and cats and they seem pretty nice too. This house even has little people and oh how I love the little people. They were so excited to see me and it was so nice to get a few extra belly scratches. I overheard my foster parents say how sweet I am and mentioned how gentle I am with the little people. I try so hard to be a good girl. I look forward to learning more about my new home and show the people all of the awesome things that I can do. Until next time…..Tilly-girl.

Matilda

Matilda

No Borders Bulldog Rescue

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