Welcome to Southern California Bulldog Rescue
January 14, 2012: We’re back! After a two month hiatus, the monthly meeting of bullies is back starting Saturday, January 14, 2012. Its a once a month opportunity for families to come to our vet offices in Santa Ana to meet bullies for adoption, get information on the adoption process, and meet foster parents to ask about bulldogs in their care. SCBR will be in the back area behind the white picket fence. Hope to see you there!
SCBR "Wish" Rescue Bulldog Sun Catcher $20
Get your Limited Edition First Annual Rescue Bulldog Sun Catcher and help a rescue bulldog. The theme is “Wish” in honor of all the rescue bulldogs waiting for homes. Made of recycled glass, symbolic of the second life given to unwanted glass and how rescued bulldogs too have wonderful lives when given second chances. Suitable to be displayed year round as a sun catcher, it can also be treasured holiday ornament. This 2011 limited edition ornament is on sale for $20 with free shipping while supplies last. All proceeds benefit bulldog rescue. Click here to purchase
Southern California Bulldog Rescue consists of a group of volunteers and many supporters dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of bulldogs that in some recent time were no longer wanted or able to be cared for by owners.
Hundreds of Bulldogs are lost, abandoned, taken to animal shelters, or surrendered to rescue every year. This is the price of popularity. (The Bulldog is among the 24 most popular breeds.) Buyers are intrigued by the Bulldog’s many charms, only later to discover the special care that may come with their wrinkles, “pushed in” faces, unusual structure, and, in some cases, genetic faults from irresponsible breeding.
Unfortunately, many folks think dogs that end up in a rescue organization are all genetically and behaviorally inferior. But, it is not uncommon for us to get $1,500 to $3,000 bulldogs that have either outlived their usefulness or their novelty with impulsive owners who considered their dog a possession rather than a friend or member of the family, or simply did not really consider the time, effort and expense needed to be a dog owner.
Not all breeders will accept “returns”, so choices for giving up dogs can be limited to animal welfare organizations, such as rescues, or the owners trying to place their own dogs. Good rescues will evaluate the dog before accepting him/her (medically, behaviorally, and for breed confirmation), rehabilitate if necessary, and adopt the animal only when he/she is ready and to a home that matches and is realistic about the commitment necessary to provide the dog with the best home possible.
Choosing a rescued dog over a purchased pup will not solve the pet overpopulation problem (only responsible pet owners and breeders can do that), but it does give many of them a chance they otherwise would not have. Beyond doing a “good deed”, adopting a rescued dog can be the best addition to the family, and the best decision you ever make.
Thoughout this website you are going to find information on adoptions, care and how you can help.
