An Adoption story (or should I say, Foster Fail) times 2
Crash & Tootsie Taylor found their forever home the moment their little paws hit Casa de Westbrook. It took foster dad a little while to catch on but he really should have known something was up when Miss Tootsie was given a new name within the 1st week. Foster mom had big plans!
Crash-the-crazy required several nicknames to fit his multiple personalities. Part grass-chomping, moo-cow, part philosoraptor, with a bark that hits like a tuning fork to your very soul, his name fit his COMING THROUGH way of life. As we were working hard on all-things-manners, we noticed that Crash achieved BFF status with our two boys (both foster fails). There was no chance we could separate them, and Crash had already captured our hearts. But just when we thought we were ready to make it official, along came a sweet little Tootsie. It was 100% love at first sight, and foster mom started formulating the rescue ruse
It was easy to help foster dad fall in love, she wrapped him around her pretty little paws in a weekend! Her new name was more fitting, our lucky Pennie. Though she might be sweet as candy, we quickly realized she was definitely part Gremlin! Nope, this isn’t an adoption story filled with rainbows & sunshine…things went upside down and sideways after the sudden loss of one of our boys, Tank Not only were we devastated, but Pennie, did not take the loss well. Her & Colossus became mortal enemies overnight, and threatened to tear the house & each other apart!
Good thing foster mom/dad aren’t the type to quit and give up when the going gets tough. Scheduling training sessions, learning management techniques for the times in between, and trying to keep from being eaten alive ourselves after discovering she becomes Cujo when overstimulated, took time. In truth, Happily Ever After doesn’t exist as a final destination just because pictures go up and the adoption contact is signed. It’s a lifelong journey. Sometimes a tough one with bumps and bruises along the way. But when you make a commitment, it means staying the course when surprises appear, and seeking out help as soon as its needed, not waiting till things get out of control. Pennie and Crash are two peas-in-a-pod, the silliest of pairs, our very own Beauty & the Beast. Only, personality wise, Pennie is the Beast in that equation. It took several months to get where we are now, and it will take consistent patience and effort to help everyone be successful long term. But every crazy, chaotic day is filled with unconditional love. I guess its fitting that we end up adopting the would-be misfits, they fit in nicely with our perfectly CRAZY family.
You may have noticed my eyes. Yes, they are a mess. One eye is dry and I have a cherry eye in the other. What you can’t see though are my heartworms. Yep. WORMS in my heart. I am heartworm positive. Nasty! Last, but not least, I don’t like kids. I don’t know why ~ I am just not kid-friendly. I don’t know if it’s because they can run fast, or they can be loud, or exactly what it is, but they make me super nervous.
I am only 2 years old and in those two years, I’ve already had two families. I only weigh 40 lbs and that is pretty small.
It’s going to take me some time to get my medical needs handled. I hear the heartworm treatment may be painful and difficult too. Plus, they say I’ll have to be on crate rest for 30 days after the treatment. OY! That’s a long time for a young, energetic girl like me. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, as these kind folks in rescue help me become healthy again.
Lone Star Bulldog Club and Bulldog Rescue are in compliance with and support the Texas Health and Safety Code chapter 828 .002; which states EVERY dog rescued under our umbrella, either from a shelter, Rescue Society or private sources, will be spayed or neutered. Bulldogs are typically affectionate and friendly, and the Network will not knowingly place a dog with an unsound temperament. However, no one can predict how any dog will react in a given situation without complete knowledge of its life experiences before its rescue. Therefore, adopters are strongly urged to exercise prudence and caution in introducing an adopted Bulldog into a new situation until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog’s unique personality. Lone Star Bulldog Club and Bulldog Rescue Network make no claims, representations, or warranties regarding the temperament, behavior, or future health of any rescued Bulldog.
but he really should have known something was up when Miss Tootsie was given a new name within the 1st week. Foster mom had big plans!
Not only were we devastated, but Pennie, did not take the loss well. Her & Colossus became mortal enemies overnight, and threatened to tear the house & each other apart!
Plus, they say I’ll have to be on crate rest for 30 days after the treatment. OY! That’s a long time for a young, energetic girl like me. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, as these kind folks in rescue help me become healthy again.
