Meet Marley! Marley is sponsored by Anna Gardner, Matt Roussey, Aimee and AJ Oyhamburu, and Hailey and David Riley.

Marley is an owner surrender

Date posted: 08/28/11

Date last updated: 11/07/11

Location: Indianapolis, IN 
Email: info@indianabulldogrescue.com 

Age: 3

Gender: Female 

Weight: 74 lbs.

Color: Brindle w/ white chest and paws

Dogs: OK w/ other dogsCats: Unknown (probably would chase them, as she loves to chase squirrels and other outside critters)

Kids: Loves kids

Object Aggression: None

Special Needs: Marley came into rescue with a medical condition called Ectopic Ureter. These are the tubes that carry the urine from the kidneys to the bladder, which allows the bladder to fill and discrete urine properly. In Marley’s situation the Ureter was not properly positioned to the bladder and it caused her to be incontinent. Marley has had the necessary procedure to position the Ectopic Ureter proper location. After this surgery Marley was still significantly incontinent and on medications that we hoped would increase her incontinence. With the combination of this procedure and medications Marley’s incontinence was not as successful as we hoped. So back to the specialist we went to discuss further options. The option was to have another procedure would consist of implanting any artificial occluder/sphincter, which would also have a port that could be filled with fluids if necessary. The devise would act as an artificial muscle around the bladder and urethra. Although Marley’s medical bills so far had totaled $3000, this procedure would cost an additional $2000-2500. IBR spared no expense for the procedure Marley was going to need to be adoptable.

On September 20, 2011 Marley had the artificial occlude/sphincter implanted. The procedure was successful and she is now continent the majority of the time. However, with Marley’s condition and abnormalities to her bladder she is prone to frequent urinary tract infections and soon after the procedure she developed one. When Marley has a UTI she also has frequently urges to urinate, which can cause some accidents. Marley is currently being treated for her UTI with long term doses of antibiotics, which may need to continue for long periods of time the rest of her life. She is scheduled to return to the specialist in a few weeks to discuss treatments for her re-occurring UTI’s.Crate-trained: She does not get crated.

House-trained: Yes. Marley does pee and poop outside just like other dogs. Marley will need to go outside more frequently when she has a UTI.

Adoption Fee: TBD

Shipping: IBR does not ship Bullies

Bio:Marley is an extraordinary girl! She is a 3yr. old, Olde English Bulldog. Marley has it ALL – beauty, brains and a joyful spirit!!! Some of Marley’s favorite things are throwing and retrieving the ball….we usually get worn out before her! She also enjoys playing in the water and going on walks. Marley loves kids too! Manners are a plus for Marley – she knows her basic commands, sit, stay, lie down, and high five (with both paws)! She is a loyal family member that wants nothing more that to be with her people. The only thing missing for the girl that has it is ALL……is her forever home. 

Marley has undergone extensive and expensive surgical procedures for her condition of Ectopic Ureter and will likely battle UTI infections for the rest of her life. Marley’s procedures and after care have been done with a veterinarian specializing in her condition. There are very few specialists in the United States that perform the kind of surgery Marley had to implant the artificial occluder/sphincter. Therefore adoption candidates will only be considered if they live in a 30 mile radius of Indianapolis. 

Marley is a healthy and happy girl and her quality of life is not affected by having occasional incontinence. Nothing slows this girl down – she loves to play ball, play with children, looks forward to daily walks and she also will snuggle up when it’s time for that too! Marley’s forever home would need to monitor her for UTI infections and continue to see her specialist on an as needed basis.

Under NO circumstances would it be acceptable or appropriate for her to live outside, in a garage or segregated from her family. Marley wants a family that is as extraordinary as her! If you are the person/family that can give Marley unconditional love and the forever home she deserves, please fill out an application today.

Meet Blossom - Blossom is sponsored by Sheila Losee

Blossom is a 6 1/2 year old owner surrender. Blossom came to us with an ear infection and a tail pocket infection.  Even with that, her foster mom says that she is a very sweet girl.  She is getting settled in her foster home and we will share more information soon.