5/12/26 INTRODUCTION ~ Please welcome Aunt Bea to our rescue family.
From the foster momma: Aunt Bea is a petite Bulldog at around 50 pounds and approximately 5 years old, and we are so thankful we were able to save her from a local shelter before she found herself out of time.
What she may lack in size compared to some Bulldogs, she more than makes up for in sweetness and personality. This darling girl is affectionate, people-loving, and happiest when she’s close to her humans. Aunt Bea is the kind of dog who wants to be part of whatever you’re doing, whether that’s relaxing on the couch, following you from room to room, or claiming the best sleeping spot in the house.
She enjoys playing with the other dogs in her foster home, though lshe appreciates a little time and space to decompress when meeting new canine friends. Once she feels comfortable, her playful and goofy side starts to shine.
Aunt Bea appears to be very well house-trained and has had wonderful manners in the home. We haven’t tested her in a crate yet because, truthfully, she has made her sleeping preferences quite clear: she would strongly prefer to sleep in bed with her people. If the bed is unavailable, she is willing to compromise with a recliner or an oversized dog bed. 😂
A few things to know about this special girl:
• Aunt Bea is currently undergoing treatment for heartworms and an eye infection
• She slobbers like a leaky faucet — especially when she’s excited
• She has not yet been tested with cats or children
Aunt Bea is looking for a home that understands Bulldogs, embraces a little drool and is willing to give her the patience, love and time she needs to fully settle in.
And once she does? Trust us… she’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with.
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5/24/26 UPDATE ~ Foster girl Aunt Bea was recently diagnosed with megaesophagus, a condition that makes it difficult for food to move properly into the stomach. She is also being treated for suspected aspiration pneumonia, which can happen when food or liquid accidentally enters the lungs.
The good news is that her lab work ruled out several major underlying diseases, including Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism. Overall, many of her bloodwork results looked reassuring. The main concern was an elevated white blood cell count, which supports the pneumonia diagnosis and confirms inflammation/infection in her body.
Aunt Bea is now on several medications to help:
• reduce nausea and regurgitation
• help food move into her stomach more effectively
• protect her esophagus from irritation
• treat the pneumonia
One of the most important parts of her care is feeding time. Aunt Bea now eats upright in her Bailey chair and stays elevated afterward so gravity can help move food safely into her stomach and reduce the risk of aspiration.
She’s adjusting well so far, and we are hopeful these treatments will help her feel more comfortable and improve her quality of life.
Please keep sweet Aunt Bea in your thoughts as she continues learning her new routine.
