Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is Beatrice. Available for Medical Adoption Animal ID A855145 Let me start with saying Bea is a Beautifully Typical English Bulldog. Current weight is 43lbs 9 months old. Bea also has a serious heart condition. More info coming. Temperament is Stubborn, Pushy, bully at times, especially with older dogs. Easily corrected. She is also Very Loving, smart, cuddly, loves belly rubs, Bene Bone chews and toys. In her foster home, she has large, medium and small playmates. Also, cats. She is respectful, but if they run, she will chase them in a non-aggressive way. Bea has not been exposed to children of any age. We suggest respectful children over 12 yrs old. She has a moderate energy level. On 4/13/2024, I took her in for a Dr check for possible ear infection, common in bulldogs. While under sedation to clean ears and perform x rays on hind end, Vet discovered a grade 3/6 heart murmur. Shelters Preliminary diagnosis on murmur and lameness, Congenital Heart Defect and Hind Limb Abnormalities. X rays on hind end were inconclusive. Over time her movement has gotten much better. Beatrice had her Cardiology visit on 4/26/2024. The Echo findings show a complex combination of congenital abnormalities. She is currently on Beta Blocker therapy. The medication is called Atenolol. The dosage is 25mg, 2 times per day. Dosage may increase as Bea matures and gains weight. A recent prescription filled at Walgreens pharmacy was only $34, for 1 month of meds. She has been on this medication since 4/26 and has been doing Fantastic. Beatrice will require on-going medical care to regulate her condition. Our shelter vet successfully performed Bea’s eye surgery and her spay. He said she got through her surgery with flying colors. He acknowledges Bea may have shortened life, he also feels, as I do, her life could be much longer. 2 + years. I believe there is an adopter out in the universe, who LOVES this breed, knows all of the little quirks, behaviors, temperaments and how to handle them. Maybe an adopter who already has a Bulldog with matching energy and temperament, who needs a companion. A person or people who can and will give Beatrice her absolute BEST LIFE, no matter how long, and treat her like a spoiled little Princess. This is the life she deserves. We will continue to foster this Beautiful little Soul, until the absolute PERFECT adopter is found. Please reach out if you have any questions. Sandy Caplinger gypsyredsc@gm
