May 25, 2010 - Dear Prudence...
The story of a special girl.
Prudence came into IBR's care with massive medical problems. Thus far, her vet bills have been over $500 and we are estimating her needing another $500 in the near future.
Her first owner neglected little Prudence. They left her tied up in the backyard and ignored her. Eventually, Prudie had maggots in her tail pocket which ate into her tail and rectum to the point she now has serious nerve damage and is bowel incontinent.
This cute little love bug also may have spina bifida and hip dysplasia which may need surgery later in her life.
And to top this off, her immune system is weaken due to the untreated mange she contracted while being neglected in the backyard. So Prudie will be prone to getting bladder infections for the rest of her life.
Prudence must wear a diaper due to the nerve damage but is great about letting you put them on.
Despite all of this, Prudence is the sweetest little girl who loves to sit on your lap and snuggle.
Prudence loves to play and roll around outside just like any other dog.
If you are someone who can be there to change her every two to three hours and shower her with love and treats for the rest of her life, please fill out an adoption application for her.
Or if you would like to donate money towards Prudence's medical bills, please click on the paypal link to the left. Be sure to note that the money is for Prudence.
May 16, 2010 - IBR on Pet Pals TV!
Check us out on WTHR Indianapolis Channel 13's Pet Pals TV! Patty Spitler and her crew came out to see us to find out about Indiana Bulldog Rescue and why English Bulldogs, no matter how cute and cuddly, are not for everyone and quite a bit of work.
Video courtesy of Pet Pals TV on WTHR Channel 13
April 23, 2010 - Chopper's Story!
A few weeks ago, our director, Deb, received an email about an English Bulldog who was found in Northern Indiana. He had been hanging out at the retirement center for several days, eating all the goodies that were given to him. A very kind policeman went to pick him up and took the lost boy into his home for the night then called us at Indiana Bulldog Rescue.
He was your typical big, friendly and gorgeous Bulldog. We hopped in the truck and went straight to the vet to get scanned for a micro-chip. While he was being ooh’d & ahh’d over, the tech scanned him and low and behold, he had a Home Again micro-chip. She went out of the room for what seemed like forever and when she returned she said "His name is Chopper and he was stolen 1 1/2 years ago from Central Indiana. We have his owner on the phone." You can only imagine the tears of joy that were flowing in that room. His owner was overwhelmed and in a state of disbelief that after all this time, his Chopper was alive and appeared to be healthy and happy.
Chopper got a bath and slept peacefully on the couch while waiting for his family to come get him. He seemed to remember them as his big butt was just a-wiggling when he saw them! He has since found his old spot under the bushes, relaxing while being back home again!!
Deb and Indiana Bulldog Rescue would like to thank the girls at Noah’s Landing Pet Care Clinic for scanning him and notifying his owner. Huge kudos to Chris, who gratefully picked up Chopper and to Chris' wife, Sarah, who emailed diligently and kept communications going while we got the details all sorted out.
Please remember to micro-chip your pets! Hopefully you will never have to use it, but if you do, there is hope. Chopper is the perfect example of a happy ending!
