Annabella has been adopted by an amazing couple. They have no other pets so Annabella will get all their attention. She is already spoiled and very well loved by her new family. We are so excited that this sweet girl has found her perfect fur-ever home!

Annabella is a beautiful, brindle 3-year-old Frenchie who is looking for her forever home! Annabella originally was in a home that intended to use her as a breeding dog. However, her original family decided she didn't have a maternal instinct and gave her up after 6 months. Her next family had Annabella for two years. According to her second owners, she started to growl and become aggressive with everyone in the home, including the family's older dog, out of nowhere. They said that she also failed puppy class. They ended up giving Annabella up out of fear that she would hurt their child.

Annabella needs to take Apoquel for skin allergies and Prozac for anxiety/depression daily for the remainder of her life. She is crate trained but prefers not to be crated. She is also leash trained. She knows the following 3 commands, “sit,” “stay,” and “come.” A fenced yard is preferred but not required. Annabella will require someone to be home all day with her or someone who can provide her with a midday potty break.

She is housebroken, but it will take her time to be comfortable asking to go to the bathroom in a new home. She just sits or stares at the door when she has to go. She will have accidents, especially if she is left in or out of her crate in the house alone. She shouldn't be left out of the crate until she's comfortable in the space and all stairs have been blocked off in the home. Although she may seem reluctant, she will try to climb stairs if she thinks her humans are up there. She'll do anything to get to her humans so blocking off stairs is a must.

She has a submissive temperament around humans with whom she's comfortable and a fearful temperament around new humans. She'll cower, freeze, urinate, and hyperventilate when new humans try to physically interact with her without her owners present. She has a very dominant personality and aggressive temperament around other dogs. She is bossy and aggressive with other dogs. It can be dangerous, so extreme caution needs to be taken when introducing her to new dogs. Once Annabella’s comfortable, she will do everything to protect her yard and home from strangers. She will bark and run towards anyone that enters the property. She hasn't bitten or hurt anyone, but she'll do her best to scare them. Her foster parents have found success spraying her lightly with a water bottle to communicate that she doesn't need to bark or run toward people entering their property.

Annabella is a moody pup. Some days she's happy and playful and other days she's sad and doesn't want to be touched. She is very dependent and suffers from separation anxiety. Once she's comfortable with you, she will need to be near you at all times. She does great at restaurants or out in town (unless she sees another dog) and is very calm, quiet, and well behaved. She's so quiet, you'll forget she's there!

Annabella loves to be outside. She enjoys chasing birds, squirrels, cats, and anything else that comes into her foster parent's yard. Annabella loves chasing her foster dad around the yard and chasing soft footballs. A cooling jacket combined with a few tosses in a baby pool is a must because she gets overheated easily. She also enjoys interactive treat puzzle toys. She loves tearing things apart and gets a kick out of stuffing flying everywhere. She'd benefit from any safe tear apart toy. It took her months to feel comfortable enough to play with her foster parents so don't get discouraged if she doesn't feel up to playing right away.

When she's done with playtime, she is a couch potato and can binge watch shows with you for hours. She's also a bit of a diva and whines/huffs if she thinks she's going to get a treat and doesn't. Nothing makes her foster parents laugh more than when Annabella rests her little chin on the couch and looks up at them with curiosity or when she attacks her foster dad with kisses all around his ears and neck. It's these moments when her personality comes out that make her foster parents the happiest.

The ideal home for Annabella is one with lots of people and no other dogs. She wants to be the center of attention and needs at least one person with her at all times. Annabella requires companionship. She is a very dependent dog and will defecate, urinate, or cry if she's left alone. Sometimes she likes her space, but she still wants to be in the same room or on the same couch as her humans. Her future home needs to be very patient, kind, and understand that multiple homes have given her up so it will take her time to trust and love again. She will be depressed for the first few weeks and will sleep a lot. The right home needs to give her time to come out of her shell.

Annabella is a sweet dog that has been shuffled from family to family for too long. Her next home needs to be her last. She deserves a family who will make her their top priority and a home that will train her to be more independent and friendly to other dogs. She deserves a home with kind parents who are forgiving and understand that she is an emotional dog with trust issues but a huge heart. Once she's comfortable in her new home, she will protect her family from strangers, give them endless kisses, snuggle up right next to them, and play with them in the backyard.

If you feel you can provide Annabella with the love and patience she requires, please apply to adopt this cutie!

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POPPY
Location: Central Virginia
Age: 3-5 years
Sex: Female/Spayed
Weight: 25.5 lbs
Kids: Yes
Other Dogs: Yes
Cats: No
Birds: No
Available As Of: 2/5/2019
Adoption Fee: $250

Guess who is ready to be adopted…PRINCESS POPPY!!!!!!  Yes, we call her our resident princess, because this girl is a DIVA in the making! 

Poppy came to French Bulldog Village from another rescue that realized they did not have the vast knowledge to care for a French Bulldog that has IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease).  When Poppy came to FBV, we knew that she had had an episode of weakness in her backend a few months prior to coming into our care.  We placed Poppy with our foster who is familiar with IVDD, and she monitored Poppy’s status.  Poppy showed weakness mainly in the backend and some in the front left leg. She was very wobbly and had a hard time keeping balance on her back legs. Her gait is a little wonky as well.  As she was exercised properly, she grew stronger and the weakness began to get better.  Foster mom took Poppy for a neurological consult, and the neurologist wanted to try Poppy on medication before doing an MRI.  We knew from the radiographs that Poppy showed mineralized disk damage in all segments of her cervical, thoracic, and lumber areas as well as a Congenital Spinal Malformation!  Once Poppy began her medicine regimen, she slowly came out of her shell! 

She is a complete goofball; she loves to do zoomies and play with the resident Frenchie brother.  Although Poppy did not require surgery at this time, this DOES NOT mean that she will not possibly need surgery down the road.  IVDD is a tricky disease and has to be closely monitored.  It can be a VERY expensive venture as well.  We want everyone, before applying for Poppy, to realize this harsh reality.  Poppy IS and will ALWAYS be an IVDD dog that could or could not require surgery down the road.  Although she is stronger now, this does not mean she is 100%.  As with any IVDD dog it can happen more than once…this is a lifetime issue for her and will require due diligence in keeping her healthy.  IVDD is a common disease with the Frenchie breed and takes a great amount commitment from the owner to maintain and handle.  If you are unsure of how you would be able to handle Poppy if she ever required surgery or became paralyzed, please do not apply. Poppy is also not a candidate for pet insurance to cover the IVDD because she has already had an episode.

However, if you think this Princess is for you…please read on.

She is still a typical 3 to 5-year-old Frenchie and loves to play etc., but her play must be monitored.  She should not jump onto furniture or go up and down steps.  Poppy uses a ramp to get on the sofa in her foster home; the steps are blocked with baby gates. Poppy is learning to maneuver hardwood floors, but carpet is better for her.  Poppy knows her limits, but as with any Frenchie, she is stubborn and will push those.  Poppy should not go into a home with another dog who is overly active as her body will not be able to handle it.  Poppy is highly intelligent and is learning basic commands…she is highly food motivated!  She LOVES food and will do anything for a treat!  Foster parents have taken Poppy all kinds of places and she is a dream.  She focuses her attention on foster mom and ignores anyone else in sight, unless they want to pet her, then game over.  She loves to be touched and wants constant companionship from her foster mom. She is the definition of a Velcro dog.  She loves when foster mom comes home and does little twirls for her.  Poppy is a laid back girl with the typical bouts of Frenchie energy.  She loves everyone and anyone she meets.  She has not met a person nor an animal she hasn’t been able to win over. 

Poppy’s beginning has been rough and all she wants is someone to love her unconditionally.  She seeks love from the resident Frenchie brother, and honestly they have fallen in love.  They groom each other and lay together all the time.  Resident brother has taught Poppy how to get on top of the sofa and sleep like a cat, and it is one of their favorite things to do together.  They both play, but both have low energy levels.  Resident Frenchie is an IVDD dog as well and knows his limits and has taught Poppy the joy of being lazy! Poppy is fully house trained which is a win!!!  She does not like to go outside in the rain or snow, but refuses to use the potty in the house!  Poppy loves to stay under your feet especially in the kitchen, you must be mindful of this as you will trip over her! And let’s just say it isn’t fun.  Remember the saying if you build it they will come – well with Poppy…if you have food, she will be right there! She does not beg when you sit down for dinner but she will be watching closely. Poppy is fully crate trained and loves her crate.  Poppy loves toys especially her bones and antlers!  Poppy loves to lay with her human’s and get belly rubs.  She is a dream in the car and pretty good on a leash. 

Do you have what it takes to make this Princess into a DIVA for life?

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We are completely heartbroken to announce the passing of Scooby. He was such a special little guy. His hospice foster mom shared this wonderful memorial with us:

“I would just like to let everyone know that we sadly had to say goodbye to our beloved Scooby. Although 15 months ago, I knew this day would come it was completely devastating. Scooby brought me the most joy of any foster I have brought into my family in the last 15 years. He was truly a special boy. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity by the Village to care for and give him a safe and happy place to call his own. I love him and will miss him so very much every day. So even though I am crying, I am also smiling thinking of all the joy he brought us.”

Such a beautiful tribute to an amazing pup who brought joy to everyone who knew him. We all will miss Scooby here at FBV and our hearts break for his foster mom. Love and hugs to her during this difficult time.

Update 1/27/2019:

We are extremely saddened to announce that ScoobyDo has been moved to hospice care.

Our precious, ScoobyDo, is in kidney failure and all tests that have been performed have ruled out any other possible causes. Unfortunately, Scooby was left undiagnosed and untreated for such a significant amount of time before he came to us, so we were unable to reverse any of his clinical signs of kidney failure but believe us we have tried. We have tried everything with him….AND by everything, we mean everything!

Scooby is such a sweet boy who loves the attention he gets from everyone! He is always happy and loves to play, especially with his blue bone with which he is completely obsessed!! His foster family will ensure that he keeps living the best life possible, and he will enjoy all the time he has left with his foster family loved and spoiled.

While we are heartbroken that Scooby’s kidney failure cannot be reversed, we are happy that he will be spending the remainder of his time being unconditionally loved.

SCOOBY UPDATE

Scooby recently came to the Village at APPROXIMATELY 3 years old, with a floppy ear, blindness in both eyes, anemia and kidney failure! What a life he had as a “breeding dog.” He has been diagnosed with pyelonephritis, a chronic kidney infection, which led to anemia.

The kidney infection probably first started with an enlarged prostrate; he was never neutered. The infection in the prostrate then ascended into the kidneys.

He was diagnosed as borderline in need of a blood transfusion. However, the vets suggested that due to the slow progression of the anemia rather than transfuse we try a medication to stimulate his body to make more red blood cells.

This medication has to be given by injection every 7 days and a 30 day supply costs $300.00. He is on a prescription kidney diet and probably will need to remain on this for the rest of his life. Once his anemia and kidney values improve we will address his eyes. He will probably need to have at least one of his eyes removed due to increased pressure in that eye.

In the meantime, Scooby is getting great care. His foster mom is a Vet Tech well able to monitor his condition and give injections.

This sweet little man has probably struggled for a long time with these issues but he is on the road to a healthier life…and his floppy ear just popped up yesterday! We Villagers call it miracle ear!

VILLAGE FOLLOWERS…URGENT PLEA!

The Village was approached a few days ago with a request we intake a black mask fawn boy from a Florida backyard breeder. The photos alone tore our hearts; we determined he needed a chance! This 2-3 yr old dog was nothing more than a breeding machine…crate was his life, blind in both eyes with one eyeball protruding, one ear broken and floppy. We gave him the name ScoobyDo and proceeded to do his vet check…only to find his anemia was extreme and his kidneys were not healthy. He is currently at a specialist vet for ultrasound to see what we may be able to do to help him…

This is the dirty hidden underbelly of rescue…and more often what we see than not! But…we need help! Please donate, any amount is welcome, as we have some pretty weak kids who have come to the Village recently and in true Village fashion we plan to do the best for them…The Village may be small but our hearts are big! Won’t you please help us to help them?

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