Bulldogs Under Our Wing

Read stories about the bullies that are or were under the care of HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue. They are perfect examples of your donations hard at work and the passion of our volunteers. These dogs are NOT available for adoption.

If you'd like to make a big difference in the lives of these dogs, you can do so on our donations page. It sure would help!

Thank you to everyone who shared in our love for Tank.

Sophia is Under Our Wing

Sophia Update: Click thumbnails to view larger image.

Update: Sophia turned 1 on 1-13-09, a day that was precious to all that love her & have contributed to her care, a day we were not sure she would ever see.

Over the last several months Sophia has had many accomplishments & some obstacles to overcome. She started to have trouble eating & drinking. Another surgery was needed. Her tonsils were removed & she had soft palette surgery as well. She is now eating and drinking without regurgitating her food, she still needs her meds & special chair, but doing well for now. The doctor did let us know that along with her current issues, she has some internal effects from her condition as well. Her small intestines don’t function normally and other organs seem to be out of place, all functioning for now. We will continue to monitor her closely.

Sophia continues to amaze us with her utter determination to do all that a “normal” dog would do. She has learned to climb stairs! She can not go down, but has the best time climbing them! She loves to play, gives lots of kisses & just loves everyone! She is completely potty trained, she will bark at the door to be let out to go. She knows the difference between her ball & bone, she will bring you which ever you ask for, but she prefers her bone! Her balance is also continuing to improve, she still falls but gets right back up and continues with her day each and ever time!!

Sophia: Click thumbnails to view larger image.

Sophia was born January 2008 and surrendered to rescue by her breeder in April.

Very early on in Sophia's life her disabilities began. Her mother took this sweet angel's head in her mouth and when the breeder tried to get her head out, Sophia ended up with head trauma that cause serious neurological damage. At the recommendation of the vet she started steroid shots, consisting of a series of three shots over her first few weeks.

HSBR took Sophia to the University of Pennsylvania for further testing and they have recommended that an MRI be done along with further testing at a later date. Sophia was unable to walk, run or play like a normal puppy but with the love and care of her foster mom and many hours of physical therapy, Sophia is making progress and learning to walk, run and play. Although she doesn't have the balance of a normal dog and does fall when trying to walk, she is totally unaware of her disabilities and picks herself up again and starts over with utter determination.

More recently, Sophia got very sick and was back at the vet's office again. After extensive testing it was discovered that Sophia was a condition called Congenital Megaesophagus. This is a condition where her esophagus becomes paralyzed and enlarged and is unable to propel food into her stomach. Because of this condition it is extremely important that Sophia eat in an upright position and remain upright for at least 30 minutes after each feeding, otherwise she could suffer fatal aspiration pneumonia due to inhaling food.

Sophia will remain under our wing with continued and extensive vet expenses to give this little angel a chance to lead as much of a normal life as possible. With the dedication, love and devotion of her foster mom Sophia is doing well today, but we need your help to continue her success.

Won't you consider reaching out and helping Sophia?

CAN YOU HELP SOPHIA?

The Bulldogs below no longer need your special help because they got it!
We've left their stories here so that you can see the huge difference your donations make.

Meet Little Arie

UPDATE 5/6/09:

Arie got the help she needed and has been adopted.  She walks fine and you'd never know she had surgery!  In fact, she RUNS

Arie: Click thumbnails to view larger image.

Arie's mom called us hysterical from an emergency hospital late Saturday night. Arie is a 5-month old bulldog purchased from a pet store as a gift for Arie's mom. Arie fell down a big flight of outdoor (cement) stairs. Arie's mom took her to the hospital but couldn't afford the surgery to fix her leg that was broken in three places, so she took her home until she could figure out what to do. She wasn't sure whether she should give her up but the only alternative given by the hospital was to put her to sleep. She finally decided this morning that we could come and get Arie.

Anyway, we have her now and she is on her way to the hospital where she will be seen by an orthopedic surgeon and get the care that she needs. I am so sad that she had to spend this time in pain but at least she'll be in the care of the surgeons soon.

Paws crossed that all goes well for Arie!! Please keep her in your thoughts.

Only picture I have so far, of her in the car, but hopefully you'll see her running and happy soon.

Update: Arie saw the orthopedic surgeon and she will be having her surgery shortly. She will need pins and implants to fix her shoulder. It is a very bad break. Poor baby.

Please keep her in your thoughts. I'll update you again later.

Update: They are very happy with how the surgery went. It will be 4-6 weeks with no activity. She will have to be carried in and out and she will go back for xrays again in 2-3 weeks, but they think that she will be okay! Of course, she will most likely develop arthritis as she gets older, and if she breaks or snaps the screws, it will mean another surgery for her.

Update: She is home from the hospital and resting comfortably. They are not putting the cast on yet - they want her leg to be able to breathe - she is on heavy-duty meds so she won't be getting up right now anyway.

She's so cute!!!!!!!!

GUMP HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!

Gump: Click thumbnails to view larger image.

Meet Gump, he is a sweet young man that was recently surrendered to HSBR. Gump was living outdoors, chained in the back-yard with limited food and water for many years. Until coming into our care Gump had never seen a vet, never vaccinated or on heart-worm prevention either. Thankfully a good samaritan was able to convince his owners to surrender him and she in turned reached out to HSBR asking us to help this little man.

Thankfully Gump is heart-worm negative, has been brought UTD with vaccines. Unfortunately due to many years of a continues ear infections Gump has been left with calcified growths in both ears that will require ear ablasion surgery in both ears. This fiesty little boy has eye problems that has resulted in severe dry eye in one eye that requires medical attention as well.

It's amazing that Gump has been such a trooper through everything. He has not been socialized but loves attention, having his butt scratched and is now learning how to play with toys. Gump wants to know if you can see it in your heart to help him get the help that he needs so he can have a second chance of having the wonderful life that he so deserves.

Chester got your help!

Thanks to your help via our Fundables auction, we raised the money needed to get Chester his ear surgery! This is how your donations help! Read his story below.

Chester: Click thumbnails to view larger image.

Chester is a neutered adult bulldog who came to us at HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue after one of our wonderful volunteers discovered him posted on Craig's List and convinced his owner to surrender him! Chester is a loving and easygoing boy who has been seeking the love and attention that he so deserves for a long time. He loves to give high fives, bark for treats, and get his belly rubbed. He also loves to sniff around in the grass, something he's never been allowed to do before. Due to severe neglect he's experienced, Chester has a serious issue with his ears - we've never seen anything like it. Chester needs two ear surgeries to remove the tumor-like, cauliflower-shaped growths that have been allowed to form in both ears, calcifying and turning to bone, causing him to be deaf at this time. Fortunately, he is now in the hands of HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue and we're working on getting him the care that he needs.

Chester is a sweet little man that loves life and wants someone to give him that second chance.

It is our hope to give Chester the surgery his vet has recommended for both ears to restore some of his hearing, allowing his ears to drain and become infection-free, and giving him the opportunity to have a wonderful life. Please help us to help Chester to get that second chance and enjoy the rest of his life reclining on the sofa and getting belly rubs every day, without sore and painful ears, and with the ability to hear his loved ones calling his name.

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