PERCIVAL - FRENCH BULLDOG (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: French Bulldog (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private meeting. If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiriesunderdogrescuemn> ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Please fill out a bulldog application to meet Percival: underdogrescuemn/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ DOB: 02/17/2016 Requires another dog in home: No Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Yes Okay with children under 12 years old: Yes, older, respectful kids Weight: 31 lbs Requires a fenced yard: No Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs. Hello, my name is Percival, and I am a very squish-faced (hee, hee) adult male French Bulldog who is typically quiet aside from the fact that I snort like a little piggy!! Since getting surgery on my nares and soft palate, this has gotten much better and it is SO nice to breathe! I am always happy and foster mom likes to call me a “bouncy ball of energy!” I’m not much of a cuddler but I love being near my people especially when they scratch/pet me or want to relax and/or nap together. By the way, I am kennel/crate trained but why be in there when I should be with my human…Just sayin’!! I have yet to figure out what I’m supposed to do with toys, but I have a rope that I LOVE to chew on. I enjoy taking short, leashed walks but I need a special harness because I’m one of those sans neck types, so collars don’t work for me. I do, however, enjoy being outside. I will whine and/or scratch at the door to let mom know I need to go outside, and I will do my business there or on a potty pad turf but for some reason I still have accidents in the house even after I’ve gone outside. Believe me, I do not try to have accidents so mom is working on some solutions. Mom also gives me a chewable antibiotic for a skin allergy. It seems to only affect my paws but who wants allergies of any kind am I right!?! I am a quick learner too who not only learned that I don’t like dry food, but I do love treats, and I need to drink water slowly or I’ll choke; but mom also taught me that jumping on people is frowned upon in this establishment! That said, I admit that when I get excited, I sometimes forget! As for kids, I have not yet met any, but I am good with other dogs and always respectful of cats although they do confuse me a bit! Hee, hee!! I am currently eating a raw food diet and it has done wonders for my skin and poos in the backyard. I'd need a family committed to keeping me on this diet and it is what I do best on! Anyway, I am an amazing boy who is simply looking for my furever home with someone who promises to NEVER give up on me and will love me unconditionally! I love my humans with my whole heart and if you are looking for an incredible companion then we must meet soon! Love Percival. Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to normal pre adoption surgeries, Percival also had surgery on his nares and soft palate to improve the quality of his breathing. This is reflected within his adoption fee. Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one! This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. You may wish to consider applying and setting up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: .underdogrescuemn/adoptionprocess/ Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN. All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at .underdogrescuemn/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website .underdogrescuemn/foster-applications and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link .underdogrescuemn/donate to donate. (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Has Allergies