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Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue

Haze

Haze

6/14/26 AWESOME ADOPTION ALERT! From foster momma Dianne: Steve will tell you there were two signs that Haze was meant to be his.

The first? Haze joined rescue on Steve’s birthday, September 16.

The second? Steve served in the Navy, where one of the familiar sayings is, “Haze gray and underway.”

For nearly a year, Haze occupied my bedroom. He didn’t have free run of the house because he wasn’t always interested in playing nicely with others. He could be perfectly fine for long stretches of time, and then suddenly he’d puff out his chest, decide someone had looked at him the wrong way, and prepare to start a fight. At 70 pounds, he fully intended to win.

Finding the right home for Haze wasn’t going to be about finding just any family. It was going to take a special family, one that understood Bulldogs, appreciated his quirks and would love him exactly as he was.

As it turns out, that family was already well known to us.

Steve began adopting Bulldogs from Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue back in 2008, starting with Piper. Over the years, Demetri, Margo, Hugo, Boogie Steve, Otis and Sarge all found their way into his heart and home. He spent years opening his life to rescued Bulldogs, and now it was Haze’s turn.

When Charlene arrived with a bag of treats, Haze promptly forgot all about me. From that moment on, his focus was entirely on her and those treats. I knew then that my days as his favorite person were numbered.

Today, Haze began his journey home to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Along the way, he’s already enjoyed a tour of Buc-ee’s, grabbed a hamburger from McDonald’s and settled in for an overnight stop in Little Rock. According to Steve, Haze has been an excellent traveler: watching cars pass by, taking naps and only popping up when he realized he was approaching the magic drive-thru window.

Am I going to miss Haze?

Absolutely.

With every fiber of my being, I am going to miss him.

But the tears I shed today aren’t tears of sadness. They’re tears of gratitude and joy because Haze found a family who chose him. A family who saw beyond his challenges and loved him for exactly who he is. Haze left Texas for Tennessee, where he will spend the rest of his life with some of the finest Bulldog lovers I have ever known.

Happy adoption day, Haze. Your family has been waiting for you all along.

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9/17/25 INTRODUCTION: Please welcome Haze to our rescue family!

At 5 years old, Haze has no sad backstory — just a beautiful beginning to a new chapter.

Haze has always been deeply loved, and yesterday, tears flowed like rain as his family said goodbye. It was a heartbreaking decision made out of love, and we promised them he would be in the very best hands.

True to his name, Haze brings a whirlwind of energy and joy everywhere he goes. Within minutes of arriving, he was zooming through the hay, scattering it in every direction just for the fun of it. Today, we’re working on “no jumping,” but Haze seems to think the cue is “watch me jump, I can jump REALLY high!” 😄

He’s a total people-pleaser who adores attention and thrives on affection. While he gets along with male dogs, Haze would do best in a home with female canine companions, as he sometimes likes to puff up his chest like he’s the top dog, and not every boy dog appreciates that!

He’s a solid 70-pound Bulldog lovebug, and while he might accidentally knock over a small child in his excitement, he’s all heart: goofy, happy and just wants to be close to his people.

💚 Haze will be ready to be matched to one of our approved applicants soon, but first, he needs his “snip-snip” (neuter surgery). His care is made possible by generous supporters like you.

This North Texas Giving Day, will you help us cover Haze’s medical costs and ensure dogs like him get the second chance they deserve?

👉northtexasgivingday.org/organization/lone-star-bulldog-club-rescue

Every dollar brings Haze closer to his forever home.

12/10/25 UPDATE: 🎄💬 A conversation between Haze and his foster mom

Haze: Foster Momma… what’s a foster?

Foster Mom: A foster is a dog who needs a safe place to stay until his forever family finds him.

Haze: So… I’m a foster?

Foster Mom: Yep, sweet boy. You’re staying with me until the family that’s meant for you — the one who will love you forever — comes along.

Haze: Forever? Like… forever-forever? Like “I steal your blankets and follow you into the bathroom” forever?

Foster Mom: Exactly like that. Your own people. Your own home. Your own couch to snore on.

Haze: Wow. Do you think they’ll like me? Even with my mast cell tumor thingy?

Foster Mom: Baby, everyone likes you. You’re the sweetest dog ever. Your tumor was low-grade, the vets took care of it, and it has a low chance of regrowth! All you have to do is just… be you.

Haze: Me? But all I do is wag, smile, and zoom around like a 70-pound Christmas miracle.

Foster Mom: And that’s exactly why they’ll love you.

Haze: Foster Mom… how do I know when I’ve found my forever family?

Foster Mom: You’ll feel it. Just like George Bailey learned — life changes in one moment. Sometimes all it takes is one person seeing your heart.

Haze: Can… can I ask for them? Like… make a wish?

Foster Mom: Of course, Haze. Christmas is the season for wishes.

Haze: Okay… Here goes…

🎄💛

Dear Santa,

If you’re listening…

I don’t need toys or treats.

I don’t need anything fancy.

What I really want — more than anything —

is a home.

A family who sees me and says,

“Haze, you’re ours.”

A place where I’m not a foster anymore…

but forever.

🎄💛

Foster Mom:

That’s a perfect wish, sweetheart. And you know what?

Haze: What, Foster Momma?

Foster Mom: Somewhere out there…someone is already wishing for you, too

5/17/26 UPDATE ~ We’re working to match Haze to a great family for him! He’s also excited to woo the attendees at today’s Bulldog Bonanza at The London Baker. Come by to say hello and pick up some sweet treats. ♥

5/26/26 UPDATE ~ Foster boy Haze is ready to make friends at this weekend’s Bulldog Pickleball Inaugural Showdown in Frisco! This tournament isn’t just about pickleball. It’s about helping rescue Bulldogs get surgeries, medications and second chances. ❤️ Register to play by May 29 or just come out next weekend to cheer us on!