St Pattys Day Party

Ok folks, we have been away and we are sorry. We want to keep this positive so lets get the party Started...

I am going to post pictures !

Pudge Drawing... Please read

Tonight I am doing the drawing for Pudge's donations. Please check our Vine for seeing the winners.

We have a few cool gifts.

1.  Betsy Johnson Bulldog Makeup Cases -  Mr. Chip Mom

2.  Stuffed Bulldog (Ikea Bulldog) - Deuce and Tooie

3.  Bulldog Portrait from Sam Dellinger - Delilah and Zoey

4.  Silver Bulldog Necklace - Jodi- Ella Mae's Mommy

5.  Framed Bulldog Picture - Valerie Haines

6.  Bulldog Frame - Very heavy - RockytheDogg woohoo...

Are you ready???????

Sorry for the delay and absence.

I am sorry to say we have been missing in action for the past week. We sincerely apologize. Maggie and I would like to tell you that we are forgiving Mommy for being gone and overly busy, and sort of sick and kind of upset and overall she is a mess. However, the bacon she had the butler make for us is kind of a peace offering and we are going to take it.

We are sorry if she has caused you any grief, we will be back to our regular schedule this weekend and will conduct the two projects she started.

However after that, we are going to take a break, Mommy has some things to work out. Thank you for being our friend and we wish happiness to everyone.

Another friend passed over Rainbow Bridge RIP Halsey

Dear Sweet Halsey lost her battle today, she died peaceful in her Mommy's arms. This is a terrible time for her family and I ask you to say a paw-prayer for her.

We know that often we leave our families far too soon, and everyone cries. Please know we go safely to heaven and run free from pain and disease. 

What an amazing spirit you had during you fight! Much love and comfort for your family. 

Love Gunner and Mags

Pudge needs our love and contributions

http://www.gofundme.com/pudgesplea


Everyone Pudge is a rescue dog that needs us. He is family, not my family but our Twitter Family.
But over here at Bulldog Gunner's Blog we are throwing in a little jazz.. All the Twitter folks who have donated will have their name in a hat and we will draw thank you prezzies. Instead of just one box, I think we could spread the wealth. We have great prizes. I will post pictures with my ibone later tonight.



Here's his story: 

Hello friends! 

Thank you for visiting my Gofundme.com page.

I'm sure you want to know a little bit about who I am and what exactly my "plea" is all about. First off, my name is Pudge (aka Pudgeman). I am what they call a "rescue bulldog." From what I remember, I was born in rural Arkansas and my original owner must have done something bad because he/she ended up in prison. After that, I was sold on this website called Craigslist a few times. However, my last owner decided that they didn't want me (imagine that!) and dropped me off at a shelter somewhere in the middle of Arkansas. While I was fearful about where I would be shipped off to next, I was told I was in good hands. On November 11, 2014, this very nice couple showed up and told me we would be going on a bit of a car ride... to Memphis, TN! I was nervous, a little smelly, and had some eye and ear infections but I just went with the flow and trusted my gut. Turns out, they brought me to the home of two very nice girls, Maria & Caitlin. They call themselves bulldogs as well...Drake Bulldogs! I knew from that first night I was with them, my future was looking much brighter.

Since then, I have had the sweetest life. I fetch rubber chickens, sleep, play tug-of-war, run around outside & meet other pups, look handsome, sleep, and do a few tricks for treats (I know how to high-five...nbd). I LOVE car rides, cuddling, and belly rubs...oh and did I mention sleeping?

While my life has been pretty fantastic since I've been rescued, I recently found out some bad news. I visited my vet this last week and he broke it to me that I am going to require this major ear surgery pretty soon and eventually, an eye surgery. Despite best efforts to avoid surgery (steroids, laser therapy, ear cleanings), it seems like in the long-run, this is my best option. My ears are so bad, most likely due to being poorly cared for and not being fed the best food pre-rescue, that portions of it have already calcified...ouch! Every vet who has examined them becomes very concerned about just how bad they are (the worst they have ever seen) and if they aren't fixed soon, I am told sad things could happen.  While I am fearful of the surgery because I will be deaf afterwards, I started working on sign-language months ago with my foster moms! As for my eyes, they are a little droopy. They are constantly irritating and itching and so I need a bit of an eye lift.  

The Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue (SMBR) saved my life...however, they have to help many bulldogs like myself.  Turns out, I am such a handsome boy that one of my foster mom's has decided she just cannot live without me <tail wagging!>. So...my foster home is sending out a "plea" on my behalf to help get the funds for SMBR to do my pretty expensive surgeries so I can stay in my forever home.  While I have been told it will be a rough recovery, we are all ready to tackle it. The sooner we raise the money for SMBR for the surgeries, the sooner I can officially become my mom's son!

I will be forever grateful for anything you can donate to SMBR. I promise to keep you updated on my progress, be the biggest ambassador for rescued (bull)dogs, and of course, keep being my big Pudge-awesome self.

Go Bulldogs!

(Learn more about me and my daily shenanigans! Follow me on Twitter @Pudgeman901)

Maggie and I

To say we've come a long way, well we are really not that bad with each other. You see, I am the number one dog here at the Bulldog & Breakfast Resort. As big as I am, I am quite sensitive and gentle in nature. I have the big dopy kid syndrome and do not know my own strength. However, I haven't a mean bone in my body other than an occasional nip at my dad to let him know I am the boss. Unfortunately I usually get taken down a peg by the Alpha dog Mommy. She is an experienced behavior issue person and has no time for my shenanigans.  Maggie on the other hand, well she wasn't raised in the same environment. She has a bit of an adjustment.

We are very social and outgoing. We do things as a family. We spend quality time together playing, reading and watching bulldog videos. I am loved by many and I am sharing that with my sister Maggie.

Maggie's favorite things are to help bake or cook for the B&B. We are the official food tasters. Mommy is a little worried how close Mags likes to get to the oven, so she isn't allowed near it anymore. I steer clear until the bell rings for the official tasting to commence.

It has been decided that Maggie will probably get her own pink room. Mommy is shopping for a new bed for her and bedding. Mag's loves sleeping in her crate at night, as do I, so I am not sure how that is going to work out.

We did buy Mag's her own suit case yesterday because we are taking a trip. After Mag's visits the vet for her shots this week, we are going to test her flying. Let's hope she has no issues with ear popping.

Love to all my friends and family. Maggie and I are doing good. It's a journey not a sprint.

First night with sister Maggie

After we had our sit down dinner we decided to settle in and tear it up! I mean we had a great time just snarling at each other. I kept hearing my Mommy say "bite him Maggie" as if? What she was really saying was do not take his crap. I bet you my Mommy was a little sister once!

We went to bed in our respective rooms. I went in with the Daddy and Maggie went in with Mommy. Maggie was not settling so she had to sleep in her crate in Mommy's room.

We slept through the night without incident and woke up this morning very happy and refreshed. We both went outside to the fog to do our bidness and quickly returned to take our places at the dining car.

Today is going to be a bit of a challenge. Mommy has a lot of work to do, and Mags and I are probably going to ride shotgun. Oh boy the fun...

We are taking it slow and easy, my sister has a bum leg and some back issues. The suppa smart doc stopped by the house to take a peek at Maggie and we have a small tough road ahead.

Stay tuned...