9/7/25 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS: Some stories don’t get the happy ending we hope for. And today, we’re sharing one of those.
With immense sadness, we had to say goodbye to Memphis T., a dog who was deeply loved by his foster family and everyone who tried to help him along the way.
This was not a decision made quickly, or lightly. It was the heartbreaking end of a long road filled with patience, care and hope.
Despite the love and structure given to him, Memphis T. struggled with unpredictable aggression that made it unsafe for him, and for those around him, to move forward.
His foster family is devastated but understands, with heavy hearts, that sometimes a dog’s mind simply isn’t wired the way it should be.
We want to be clear: euthanasia is always a last resort, and this decision came after exhausting all safe and responsible options. It’s the hardest part of rescue.
Memphis T. may not have found peace in this world, but we hope he’s found it now… free from the things that caused him so much inner turmoil. He will never be forgotten.
Please wrap your love around Lundi and her family, as they work through a new world without him.
She writes: Memphis was a handsome, blue-eyed, fluffy merle Bulldog. He loved to have his face wiped and his soft ears pet. He loved his treats and fruits and veggies with his food.
Memphis often barked when he heard noises, especially when he heard the food bowls. Alumnus Walter would start the barking and they would both continue until the bowl was placed in front of him.
Memphis had cataracts in both eyes, so he could not see well. He often barked and would chew on the gate or his crate. I am sure it was hard for him living in a “blurry “ world.
Memphis left for his forever home at the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. This was the hardest decision to make. To take the life of a dog for non-medical reasons was hard. I wanted to give Memphis a happy home where he could thrive, and not fear anything. That was 90% of his time. The other 5% of the time, he was full of anxiety and would lash out.
Memphis enjoyed a Chick-fil-A 12-piece nugget meal with a large fry on our ride. He greeted everyone at the vet clinic and pranced around, so happy.
I talked to him~ I told him I’m sorry and that I loved him. I promised him I would see him again and all the “gang” would be waiting for him. I kissed his squishy face, rubbed his belly and hugged him as he peacefully went to sleep. No more anxiety, no more fear, no more pain.
My Memphis, love you forever. ♥
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INTRODUCTION: I have been waiting a couple weeks for an opening in rescue and today was the day.
I’ve always been a “ladies man.” That has always been my job. I saw a lady and I loved them, and they loved me!
In my four years, I’ve never met a stranger. I’ve loved everyone! I am not a fighter in any way. If someone starts a fight, I usually run and hide. You could say I am a lover, not a fighter.
I need a little surgery to help me lose that loving feeling. My new rescue friend also thinks I may need surgery to help with my breathing. I have always breathed this way, so I really don’t know anything different.
I’m anxious to sit with Dr. Larsen so she can check me out and get things rolling. I’m ready to find my next family!
6/5/24 Update: Our foster boy Memphis T. is in need of all the good vibes you can send. His breathing worsened overnight so he was taken to an emergency vet. As they tried to track down a vet to do an emergency palate surgery, they tacked the palate open to help with airflow.
Thankfully, they were able to secure a surgeon who removed a lot of the soft palate and saccules, which they said were huge. Because of his narrow trachea, the staff had to use a much smaller tube. An X-ray unfortunately showed he’s also fighting aspiration pneumonia in his right middle lung and right thorax.
Memphis T. is currently on fluids, antibiotics and oxygen at the emergency vet clinic. Breathing treatments to help the pneumonia will start tomorrow. His kidney values were elevated, but seem to be decreasing now.
Please keep fighting, Memphis T. We’re praying you can make it through this. We need you to win, so you can have the life you deserve.
6/6/24 Update: I visited Memphis T. at the emergency clinic this afternoon and the doctor said she is slowly weaning him from the oxygen. When he walks, he gets very tired, winded and gets a little pale. He hadn’t eaten today, but did have a few bites of food when I was there. The doctor said he looks so much better than yesterday morning and will call me later with another update.
6/7/24 Update: As of this morning, Memphis T. is completely weaned off of oxygen and in a regular kennel.
He had a good evening and ate twice last night with some oral medication with his food. He rested well overnight and only had one small bout of diarrhea.
The emergency vet staff will try some short walks to see how he does today. The plan is for possible discharge later today/evening. He will have to continue oral antibiotics and other medication, as well as breathing treatments.
Thank you for keeping him in your thoughts!
6/14/24 Update: Foster boy Memphis T. kept fighting to live and WON~ he was released from the emergency vet on Friday evening. YAY!
He writes: What a week… unexpected and scary emergency with me, but I was saved.
Now, I’m back at my foster home and recovering. I have been eating, napping, doing my breathing treatments, taking quick potty breaks and then back to napping.
I still have a little cough from my aspiration pneumonia, but the doctor said it will go away as I get better.
Foster Mom bought me a new bed, like a couch, so I can prop my head up if needed. She checks on me all the time and even stayed outside my room the first night home!
Thank you to all the staff at Frisco Emergency Pet Care for taking care of me 24/7. And to all of the Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue supporters for the prayers, love, donations and good vibes. They’re working! Sending everyone big hugs and slobbery kisses.
7/5/24 Update: I bet you all were wondering why I’ve been so quiet on the updates. Well, you see, I’ve been resting and healing from my emergency stuff (soft palate and aspiration pneumonia) and don’t forget the peach harvest!
You would think that I would be a quiet Bulldog… but I found my voice! And I like to sing all day, every day and whenever I can’t see someone. I have been singing to all the dog pictures on the wall, the stuffed frog on the shelf and I also tore up my new bed. In my defense, I heard my foster mom had another new one for me. I was just making room for the new bed!
I have been eating and doing all the normal things, like a puppy, even though I’m not one. I can’t have any toys or chew things because I’m still healing… so I find my own. The vinyl floor was this week’s victim. I really am a sweet boy. I just don’t like to be alone.
I do like to help water the plants outside. Somehow I end up “watered” too!
7/11/24 Update: I am ready to find a family! I went for a vet checkup last week and all is good.
Now for my new family… I don’t need much. I would just like to have somebody who will be near me ~ someone I can talk and play with.
I love super tough toys, as I would probably tear up anything soft. Remember my bed? Foster Mom thinks a Benebone would be good because I like to chew on my “Fluff Trough” stand after I finish eating.
I enjoy helping in the yard and love to sit or lay in the grass. I love watching the neighbors too!
I do have limited vision, so I sometimes run into things when I’m walking. This one flower pot keeps jumping in front of me!
I love to have my face cleaned, including my nose rope.
Please help me look for my family. I know they are out there!
8/2/24 Update: I got a surprise gift from Erika and Pippa Lou Snuggleton from P Dawg accessories for bulldogs.
Look at this cool bandana! Thank you, P Dawg. I’m sending you lots of hugs.
Foster Mom said I look so handsome.
I am ready to meet my next family and I am waiting patiently for them to find me. Have you applied?
9/20/24 Update: Memphis checking in! I am still searching for my furever family and I heard there was an event coming up. Well I asked FM if we could go so I can visit with people and let them see how handsome I am! I love to go outside and enjoy the sun and play with the water from the hose. I really liked when it rained, I am waterproof too!
11/15/24 Update: I had such a great time at Rock for the Bulldogs and our Pizza Paw-ty! It was awesome meeting so many wonderful people and getting to hang out with all my fellow Bulldogs.
I’ve got a couple of medical appointments coming up to check on my eyes and address a “rear-end” issue, but nothing too serious! I did have a family interested in meeting me, but they’ve decided to hold off due to concerns about my ongoing medical needs. I totally understand, and I know that my perfect family is still out there waiting for me. I’ll be here, patiently waiting for the right people to find me!
Memphis T.
P.S. – Foster Mom was the high bidder on my painting at the event, so now she’ll always have a piece of me with her!
1/17/25 Update: Snow is cold, icy, slippery, and oh-so-tasty!
I just can’t get enough of it! But today, there’s no more in the yard.
Foster Mom promised to make me some snow cones though, so I’m holding out hope!
In the meantime, I’m still here, waiting for someone to adopt me. Someone, please find my family and let them know where I am!
2/21/25 Update: It’s me Memphis, and yes I am still in rescue. I am doing good, but I am waiting on some surgeries to be scheduled. I am on the waiting list with Dr Lay to have Entropion surgery on my eyes and another surgery on my backside (under my tail region).
Anyways I hope I get some applications from some bulldog loving people who would love to make me part of their family!
8/10/25 UPDATE: From foster boy Memphis T.: I’m doing well and gearing up for a big week — it’s surgery week, so please send some good vibes my way!
Last week, I went in for my pre-op exam and got some news from Dr. Larsen. Turns out I’m a little anemic and my pH levels are high, so Foster Mom added some bladder bites to my meals to help me out. The doc says the anemia should improve after my surgery — paws crossed!
On Wednesday, I’ll be seeing Miss Heather at Bright Star Veterinary Clinic for something called a “clean-out”… not sure what that is, but I hope it involves snacks. 😅
Then on Thursday, I get to meet Dr. Lay and Jeannie — they’ll be fixing a polyp in my back end (yikes) and also taking care of my entropion. I’ve been told I’ll feel like a brand new Bulldog after it’s all done!
Once I’ve had time to rest and recover, I’ll be back to reviewing applications for my next family. I know they’re out there somewhere. 🧡
Thanks for cheering me on —
Love, Memphis T.
