The other day Bobby and I were offered the opportunity of a lifetime.
A bulldog rescue in Erin Ontario had a bulldog who would benefit from
a family environment.
I can't tell you how excited I was to hear from the rescue.
Bobby and I drove an hour and a half in traffic to Erin, to meet the
animal.
The rescue had roughly 13 bulldogs in it's care and couldn't give each
of them the individual care they needed.
Bulldogs require a lot of attention and an owner who will train them
consistently. Bulldogs can be quite stubborn, so the owner needs to be
just as stubborn. :)
We entered the home/rescue and were greeted by a slew of bullies. All
shapes sizes and colours. As we entered further into the home there
were 4 kennels/crates and there he was.
He seemed larger than the others, and quiet.
I had asked the rescue owner operator if I could take him for a walk.
She agreed and off Bobby and I went.
At first the
bullie tugged a touch but I wasn't gonna let him walk me.
I started correcting, he started responding favorably. I knew at that
point that I would be able to take care of this big boy.
We signed a Foster agreement and got him in the back of the truck.
He loves drives & was a joy in the vehicle.
His first night was touch and go he didn't sleep well, and he paced. I
kept him company. I tried to make him feel comfortable.
We've been doing great since! He still needs some work but I'm happy
to do it and happier with his progress. Eventually I hope to deal with the slight touch of dog
aggression he has.
I've been so happy to have him. He sometimes tries to push boundaries but I don't let him get away with it.
I think we're bonding, and learning together! I think I love him. He's kinda fat but so am I
lol we're walking together everyday 2-3 times a day (I'm in so much pain
lol)
I think the two of us are going to get really healthy together :)
Giving him back when our foster is over is going to be hard. He's just so sweet and funny. He acts like a grumpy old man. Right now he's snoring on the floor beside me. I think I love him.
I suggest fostering or adopting for anyone who wants to make a
difference in a poor animals life.
Be strong and help improve their quality of life. Train them
consistently and use discipline. All animals need it. (and humans do
too :) )
