Willow joins the No Borders Bulldog Rescue by way of owner surrender.  Willow and her brother Walter are a bonded pair that have had a bumpy life lately. Prior to September their history is almost non-existent. They were purchased as a set by a local family after they lost their previous Frenchie. They were told one story and found that the most of that information was incorrect.   After many trips to the vet the family decided that they were not able to care for Willow and Walter any longer. They contacted NBBR and asked if we could take them in and find them a home (together).   For those not “in the know” with Rescue these days, finding qualified foster homes has become VERY difficult and that is for ONE dog.  To find a home that could handle not one but TWO is even more difficult.  BUT we did have a family that had previously adopted from us and had just completed an application to adopt again.   However, ideally, they wanted ONE English Bulldog as that was what they always had.   Well, as a hail Mary, we contacted them to ask…. after hearing about Willow and Walter their only question was “When will they be arriving”? The ONE English request had morphed into TWO Frenchies in a matter of minutes.  But if you think about it, it’s kinda the same amount of dog (in poundage), just two packages instead of one.

Now the details, we knew that Willow had some health issues.  To say “issues” was definitely and understatement.  As we say in the South, she was a “hot mess”.  So, Willow and his first stop was the clinic to see what else might be needed. Here is where the “hot mess express” train started.  Willow has severe allergies.  In addition to the allergies, she has most of the other secondary issues that go along with them.  Yeast infections: ears, tail, skin, check, check, check.  The good news that all of Ms. Willow’s health concerns can be addressed.  We are working with our Vets and have already begun her treatments.   In addition, we updated her vaccine status and gave her a microchip. After an exciting day meeting the clinic staff Willow was ready to head to her foster home. And that is exactly what happened. When she arrived at her foster family it was love at first sight. Especially between the pups and their new human brother. While our volunteer was reviewing the pair’s care regime, both pups and their foster brother disappeared to his room to play and get to know each other.  It was indeed confirmed that it was love at first sight. 

Willow is the “quiet one” of the two.  When our volunteer picked them up while Willow quietly explored her new surroundings, it was a much different approach from Walter.  While initially quiet, Willow warms up quickly.   She is a typical Velcro dog and does like cuddling to running (or any physical exertion for that matter). For now, that is what we know but priority one for her new foster family is to learn as much as they can about what makes her tick.  AND that is exactly what will happen.  Stay tuned for updates as the dynamic duo settle in and start their new forever life.