Adoption processAPPLY
The application requests detailed personal information from you. TGLBR members may obtain additional information about you through contacts with veterinarians, references and/or landlords. The information is used by TGLBR members solely in evaluating your qualifications to adopt a Bulldog. |
APPLICATION REVIEW
A volunteer will review your application. The volunteer will contact you via email or phone to talk with you further, and coordinate a time to visit you and your family in your home. Prior to completing the home visit, we will talk with your provided references and your veterinarian. Like the majority of rescues, we require regular vetting with vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm prevention. We work very hard to get our rescue pups back to a happy and healthy lifestyle and want to ensure that is carried forward after adoption! |
HOME VISIT
We need all family members available for the home visit. This gives us all a chance to talk about rescue and we can learn about your expectations for a rescue bulldog. If you have existing pets, it gives us a chance to meet them, too. We also check security of all areas of the home, including yards, fences, etc. |
FINDING YOUR BULLYUpon approval, we’ll immediately contact our foster families, describe your situation and look for a bulldog we think fits your home dynamics. We rarely get puppies. Typically, we’ll send you photos and a short bio on a dog we think will work in your situation. If you are interested, we’ll put you in touch with the foster home. You’ll then coordinate a meeting spot to meet the dog. Please keep in mind that not all bulldogs are listed. Sometimes a dog comes into rescue and is placed in an approved home very quickly. Please be patient during the finding your bulldog process. We need to make sure we have the perfect match for you and our rescue bully.
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Additional Information For the Adoption Process
- Please do your research prior to applying. Bulldogs are extremely high maintenance dogs. They are indoor dogs, require premium dog food, daily cleaning, routine veterinary care and lots of love and attention.
- If you’re seeking to obtain a cheap English bulldog, or you’re looking for a specific color or look of a bulldog, rescue is probably not for you. It is important for all interested parties to understand that our primary commitment is to the dogs who are in our care. We look for the right family to suit our rescue dogs. It’s not about picking out the cutest one. The cutest one may not be your match!
- Many rescued Bulldogs don’t get along with other animals and some can’t be placed with small children. If you have children or other animals it may take some time to find just the right dog for you. TGLBR will asssist with introductions to existing pets and family members. Please be patient.
- You are giving a homeless dog a second chance. This means having the time and patience to work with social, emotional and behavioral problems. In some cases, a health issue is present. We disclose all information we are given and are aware of, as we want to make this as smooth a transition for the dog as possible.
- We very rarely get puppies through the rescue program. If we do rescue puppies, they tend to come in due to problematic medical conditions that require a great deal of personal time and financial commitments to care for them.
- All rescue bullies are spayed/neutered, micro chipped and up-to-date on all shots prior to adoption.
- Adoption fees range depending upon the age/health of the dog.
- TGLBR is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We’ll make every effort to schedule your home visits at a time that is good for you. Please be flexible to our schedule, as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adopting and Rescue
Q: Why do you only adopt to people in a certain area?
A: This is a matter of logistics, not our desire to only limit adoptions to a 6-8 hour radius. We require a home check be done prior to adoption of the bulldog and that the adoptive home come meet the bulldog in person prior to adoption. Also, if there is any follow up medical care with the bulldog, it has to be completed by one of our vets to be covered by us free. Some distances even in Southern California aren’t workable either. We have very few adoptive home that are able to make the distance or commit to driving so far for a bulldog. Depending on where you’re located, we have found that applying with a local bulldog rescue works for most interested families. Check http://www.rescuebulldogs.org for your nearest rescue.
We have also learned that the ‘best adoptions’ are those where the prospective family has a chance to come and meet the adoptable bulldog in person prior to bringing home as a family pet. Many of our bulldogs have distinct personalities, ‘quirks’ and behavior issues that can’t be understood or explained unless you are meeting the bulldog in person. For this reason too, we do not ship or arrange for transport of bulldogs out of the area.
Q: How are Bulldogs with children?
A: Whether or not a dog is suitable with children will depend on a particular dog. Many of the dogs we place do not do well with children under the age of 5 due to their size, while others do great with kids. It depends on the dog. This is why all dogs that come into rescue are evaluated before being placed.
Q: Do you have any puppies?
A: We rarely get any puppies and if we do they usually have a serious medical condition. Most of our rescues are between the ages of 4-8 yrs old.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The donation for the privilege of having a rescue bulldog in your home is usually between $350-$650 depending on the health and age of each dog. Adoption donations are intended to provide funds for the care of current and future rescued bulldogs. Keep in mind that rescue has already paid for the dog’s vaccinations and testing, spaying/neutering, microchip, any necessary dental work, transport from the shelter, grooming, and any necessary surgeries.
Q: How long do I have to wait for a rescue?
A: It really depends. It can sometimes be days, weeks or a few months until the right dog comes along. The more requirements/restrictions you have (certain age, sex, gets along with others, etc.) the longer it may take. Dogs are placed according to the type of home best suited to their needs. We cannot predict when dogs will be available for placement. Typically, it does not take very long to place a dog with you.
Q: Will the dog be altered? What else have you provided?
A: All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and have been implanted with a microchip.
Q: I want to rescue a bulldog for my family member as a surprise/present.
A: Because ALL members of the family must meet the new potential family member before we will consider adoption we do not adopt dogs out as surprises, presents, or for holidays.
Q: What if our Rescue Bulldog isn’t working in our home?
A: If something is wrong, please contact a volunteer immediately. We want to help you and the sooner we are aware of an issue, the easier it is to solve. If for any reason your are unable to keep your rescue bulldog, we REQUIRE that the dog be returned to us.
Q: What if there aren’t any adoptable bulldogs in our area or we can’t find a rescue?
A: There are a couple websites we want to recommend that you may not of discovered yet. First is Bulldog Rescue Network of America at http://www.rescuebulldogs.org. This the national website for English bulldog rescue and you may search by state, regional and cities in some circumstances. Also check Adopt A Pet and Pet Finder which both allow you to search by state and your local zip code.
A: This is a matter of logistics, not our desire to only limit adoptions to a 6-8 hour radius. We require a home check be done prior to adoption of the bulldog and that the adoptive home come meet the bulldog in person prior to adoption. Also, if there is any follow up medical care with the bulldog, it has to be completed by one of our vets to be covered by us free. Some distances even in Southern California aren’t workable either. We have very few adoptive home that are able to make the distance or commit to driving so far for a bulldog. Depending on where you’re located, we have found that applying with a local bulldog rescue works for most interested families. Check http://www.rescuebulldogs.org for your nearest rescue.
We have also learned that the ‘best adoptions’ are those where the prospective family has a chance to come and meet the adoptable bulldog in person prior to bringing home as a family pet. Many of our bulldogs have distinct personalities, ‘quirks’ and behavior issues that can’t be understood or explained unless you are meeting the bulldog in person. For this reason too, we do not ship or arrange for transport of bulldogs out of the area.
Q: How are Bulldogs with children?
A: Whether or not a dog is suitable with children will depend on a particular dog. Many of the dogs we place do not do well with children under the age of 5 due to their size, while others do great with kids. It depends on the dog. This is why all dogs that come into rescue are evaluated before being placed.
Q: Do you have any puppies?
A: We rarely get any puppies and if we do they usually have a serious medical condition. Most of our rescues are between the ages of 4-8 yrs old.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The donation for the privilege of having a rescue bulldog in your home is usually between $350-$650 depending on the health and age of each dog. Adoption donations are intended to provide funds for the care of current and future rescued bulldogs. Keep in mind that rescue has already paid for the dog’s vaccinations and testing, spaying/neutering, microchip, any necessary dental work, transport from the shelter, grooming, and any necessary surgeries.
Q: How long do I have to wait for a rescue?
A: It really depends. It can sometimes be days, weeks or a few months until the right dog comes along. The more requirements/restrictions you have (certain age, sex, gets along with others, etc.) the longer it may take. Dogs are placed according to the type of home best suited to their needs. We cannot predict when dogs will be available for placement. Typically, it does not take very long to place a dog with you.
Q: Will the dog be altered? What else have you provided?
A: All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and have been implanted with a microchip.
Q: I want to rescue a bulldog for my family member as a surprise/present.
A: Because ALL members of the family must meet the new potential family member before we will consider adoption we do not adopt dogs out as surprises, presents, or for holidays.
Q: What if our Rescue Bulldog isn’t working in our home?
A: If something is wrong, please contact a volunteer immediately. We want to help you and the sooner we are aware of an issue, the easier it is to solve. If for any reason your are unable to keep your rescue bulldog, we REQUIRE that the dog be returned to us.
Q: What if there aren’t any adoptable bulldogs in our area or we can’t find a rescue?
A: There are a couple websites we want to recommend that you may not of discovered yet. First is Bulldog Rescue Network of America at http://www.rescuebulldogs.org. This the national website for English bulldog rescue and you may search by state, regional and cities in some circumstances. Also check Adopt A Pet and Pet Finder which both allow you to search by state and your local zip code.
Thank you for your interest in adopting with TGLBR!
