With English Bulldogs being in the top 10 dog breeds of popularity, it also comes with a curse. Those little wrinkly puppies that are so cute, are SO MUCH WORK. Our breed is very high maintenance and can be costly. More often than not, if a bulldog is surrendered or given away it is because of medical issues or the fact that someone just can't take care of them.
Specific breed rescues run into the problem of funding, fostering and re homing. Most want that bright shinny new puppy, because they want to watch them grow. Fundraising for rescues is a difficult situation because you are having to pay for medical services that a bulldog (or any other breed of dog) was neglected and sometimes the issues are compounded.
When you see the rescues online, in the paper, and other social media outlets, it sort of tugs at your heart. Some think someone will definitely help that dog out (or cat). I was guilty of that as well. I didn't really think my involvement would help. How wrong I was. By thinking someone else will help, kept me from helping a truly needing animal.
A few good friends of mine have been fosters and have rescued animals. The unconditional love they give is amazing. Rescues have a few quirks, but in reality wouldn't you if you were left off at a shelter, or taken to a vet and never picked up?
The expense of a foster is something many aren't willing to take on. Even if the rescue can offer assistance, it's never the total cost. There is no federal fund for taking in animals.
Personally, I foster 5 animals Vet costs. While they do not live with me, they do visit me and I do cover their medical and living expenses for families.
Rescue Organization are usually all volunteer. They have a huge task at hand with once the rescue is medically cleared, getting someone checked out, to make sure this little angel isn't shuffled again. The process is not an easy one, I openly admit I didn't understand all the levels that were needed for this process.
If you can help, please do. 5-10-20-50-100 or whatever you can do is really a huge help.
What if you can't donate dollars, can you help organize a fundraiser? Can you work with a group of people getting the word out?
It's not secret a new foster has come into our lives. One of our bulldog friends' families has accepted a little lady that is in bad shape. She has a lot of love and life left in her. She adapted very well to their household, but she has several issues to get ironed out. The expenses are pretty steep. We are doing an effort to raise funds for her, I hope we succeed.
If you are able, please go to http://www.buckeyebulldogrescue.org/lola.html
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