Endangered Dogs Defence and Rescue - American Bulldog Advice

Due to an increasing number of enquiries concerning American Bulldogs, we have designated a separate section here for the breed.

The American Bulldog is a relatively new breed here in the UK and has/still is undergoing a rise in popularity, a steep increase in numbers has led to a greater number of dogs in need of new homes and rescue placements; currently regional breed rescues have not been set up - EDDR does not operate a breed rescue for the American Bulldog; we help where and when we can, homes and rescue placements are constantly needed, as is advice for current owners.

Rescue & Rehoming:

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Happy Days New friend

Update January '08:

Bluebell has found a lovely new home. She is happily living with three other rescue dogs, pictured here with one of her new best friends who now never leaves her side!

Home Needed - December 2007 - Bluebell - American Bulldog bitch

Home Needed Bluebell - American Bulldog bitch, (currently fostered in the south east)

Bluebell was taken in by EDDR from a scrapyard. She seems to have been passed around through various owners and was in poor condition. Following several weeks TLC, medication and assessment, Bluebell is now ready for a new home of her own.

Bluebell has been veterinary checked, wormed, de-flead, id chipped, vaccinated and spayed by EDDR. She is approximately five years of age, confident around people and thriving on human company. She is looking for a home with someone who has experience, Bluebell enjoys the company of other dogs and has been introduced to both male, female, small and larger dogs, she was very well behaved at the grooming parlour (she thinks baths are fantastic fun) where she became friends with a Greyhound male, she is full on with other dogs wanting to play-which isn't always appreciated by the other dog, but has been learing how to better communicate with the help of her doggie companions. Blubell loves the vet! She also travels very well in the car and does find a car ride a great treat. She is now walking nicely on the lead, used to traffic/built up areas, has her appetite back and has been steadily gaining weight.

Due to her size and enthusiam Bluebell would be suited to a child free home (teenagers or older), living with another dog(s) will depend on successful introductions first.

For further information-please contact amanda@endangereddogs.com

For further information-please contact amanda@endangereddogs.com

Update 15/11 - Safe and now in the care of EDDR.

Rescue Space Urgently Needed - 2/11/07:

American Bulldog bitch, between 4-5 years, has been bred on every season since 8mths of age in different hands as she has been sold and swapped and basically used as a breeding machine. She is thin, worn out, with no innoculations, she needs worming, de-fleaing, neutering and lots of TLC, initial assessment was that of a very friendly dog, she is currently living with another dog.

Can only stay with her current owner temporarily.

If your rescue has a free space - please contact us, travel can be arranged as can support with neutering.

LOPEZ - American Bulldog bitch

Update February 2008- LOPEZ has been re-homed.

This is one sad and very greedy world we live in!!!!!
Here is Lopaz. She is a 3 year old America Bulldog who has been rescued (with her puppies) and rehomed by Many Tears Animal Rescue.

To adopt a dog from Many Tears Animal Rescue you will be home checked, you and all members of your family and any dogs who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. If adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. If you are interest in adopting please call the rescue centre between 10am and 4pm on 01269 843084. We are unable to return phone calls so please try again if your call is not answered or email us at sw.vanatta@virgin.net .

Update 30/10.07 - Brian and Nora have found homes.

Nellie

Update 7/9/07 - American Bulldog puppies Nellie, Nora & Brian are all in need of a home. Please Click here for their story.

All have been fully vaccinated, ID Chipped, wormed will be neutered shortly. They are currently 7 months of age and in foster care homes. Further details here.

Mum

Update 1/9/07 - Puppies mum has now been re-homed after several months TLC and attention, she now has a new start and a great new life ahead in the Devon countryside alongside her rescue doggie friend and caring new owners.

Rescue Spaces Needed - September 2007:

Rescue Placements urgently needed for the following, without a space with a rescue, these dogs will be put to sleep as they are all urgent and cannot stay any longer where they are:

AB Male, aged 10 years, much loved companion, needs a foster or rescue space as can no longer stay with his owner due to personal situation. South East. Update - 7/9/07 - Now in rescue centre and under assessment.

AB Female, Wales, approx. 18mths-2yrs, found as a stray dog, no one has come forward to claim her, time up 5/9/07. Rescue urgently needed.Local centres all full. Described as friendly and just wanting a stroke. Update 6/9/07 - Rescue offered space, safe.

AB Female, Yorkshire, under 2 years but already had two litters, now spayed, owner cannot keep any longer. Rescue needed booked in at vets to be pts. Update 30/8/07 Rescue space found but transort from Yorkshire to Nottinghamshire urgently needed. Update 1/9/07 - Now safe in rescue, transport via Animal Ambulance.

Home Needed:

Update 7/9/07 - Archie has now found a lovely new home - Good luck Archie!

Archie - American Bulldog male - May 2007

Update 12/8/07 - This special girl, Elly, is currently under the care of the RSPCA, we have today spoken with the Inspector to see how she is - one ear operation has been carried out and she has recovered well, one ear operation is still needed. The veterinary costs are considerable and the RSPCA will be grateful for any donations received. If you would like to offer a home - please contact the RSPCA for further details - Rehoming - Tel: 07817-360497

Update 8/6/07 - a rescue space has now been found and she has moved into boarding kennels.The rescue is able to provide ongoing veterinary treatment for her ears.

Lost and abandoned dogs are taken to the local authority dog pound and held for 7 days to see if anyone comes forward to claim them. Once the 7 days period is up, if the dog hasn't been claimed by the owner, it is then taken on by a rescue, homed directly from the kennels (in some areas) or put to sleep.

No one has come forward to claim this girl, local rescues can't take her as they are all full, so unless she can find a rescue place very soon, she will be put to sleep.

A rescue placement is needed where she can be fully assessed and taken care of, she was found and taken in by a member of the public, with both ears severely infected and has received veterinary treatment, it is likely that both ears will need operating on, she is approx. 12-18mths of age and 43 kg.

For further details, please contact us to be put in touch with the Dog Warden who is trying to help her.

Buddy is a gorgeous healthy male, unable to stay with his owner due to a change in personal situation.

Currently in Derbyshire, Buddy can travel anywhere to find a good rescue placement.

Update 2/5/07 - Benny has gone to a new home. We have been to visit him and he is settling in well.

Benny is 18mth old and unable to stay with his current owner due to accommodation problems.
He is currently in west London/Middlesex area, but EDDR can organise travel to any rescue further afield. Benny is fully vaccinated and due to be neutered at the vets next week.

Benny is very people friendly, rolling over to have his belly rubbed on the pavement, he is living indoors with two teenagers, Benny has also lived with a female Stafford.

Update 1/5/07 - Ralph has now found a rescue placement with the Dogs Trust kennels near Salisbury, Wiltshire, if you are interested in offering him a home, please contact the Dogs Trust re-homing centre for further information Tel: 01980 629634

Ralph has served his seven days in the dog pound and no one has come forward to claim him, he is now desperately looking for a rescue placement or else he will be put to sleep if nowhere can be found for him.

Ralph is approx. 4-5 years of age, he has just been neutered, pictured here he was taken out for a walk this weekend and he loves the water, Ralph has met a bitch and wanted to play, he also met a house cat and ignored him, being more interested in just being in a comfy house and Ralph2

not a kennel.

Ralph is in kennels in Wiltshire, transport can be arranged for any area, if your rescue can offer him a place or if you have fostered before and may be able to foster Ralph - please contact us for further information.

Update 1/5/07 - Diesel has been rehomed directly by his owner. Thank you if you offered help for him.

Two years old, unable to stay with his owner due to change in personal situation. Diesel is currently in Oxfordshire and in urgent need of a rescue placement, EDDR can arrange transport if your rescue can offer him a space.

Please contact us for further details on Diesel. Neutering costs can be covered by EDDR. Photos available.

We need foster homes with people who have experience of dogs, especially for American Bulldogs.

Food, transport and veterinary fees can be paid by rescue.

Please Contact: rescue@endangereddogs.com for further information.

We have a poster which can be downloaded and printed out, please display at your local pet shop, vets, dog show (with permission) to help bring awareness to the situation. Click on the poster below to open it up in pdf format, if you would like a MS Publisher version-please email us for a copy.

American Bulldog SOS - problems faced by rescues and owners as breed popularity increases, new rescue web site now online, please help raise awareness. March 2008

Another Day - Another Dollar - seven unwanted puppies and their mum arrive safely in rescue, foster homes and help needed for them. May 2007

Alfie found his forever home - Alfie the American Bulldog waited and waited in a rescue kennel for someone to show an interest in him, one day his luck changed when Emma came to visit the kennels and fell in love with him. He may have had a tough start in life but never again would Alfie be alone and rejected. Now life couldn't be better down in Sussex but what is it like living with an American Bulldog ? Read more

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