| The Internet has a vast supply of information about | | | | It is very important that the dogs are kept cool at all |
| French Bulldog rescue in your respective area. The | | | | times as they are very intolerant to heat. If the French |
| rescue units are a non-profit, volunteer organization | | | | Bulldog is overly exposed to heat it will have difficulty |
| dedicated to the rescue, foster care and placement of | | | | breathing and excessive panting. The best remedy is |
| French Bulldogs within your area. The rescue units | | | | to cool them down as quickly as possible with a cold |
| have their own websites describing the history and | | | | shower or bath. Feeding the dog an ice cube will also |
| special needs of the many French Bulldogs waiting for | | | | help to cool this sensitive breed's body temperature. |
| adoption. The websites list special fundraising events | | | | The best defense is prevention and be sure to |
| where you can find more information about playing a | | | | remember the dog is best indoors within air conditioned |
| part in this worthwhile cause. | | | | areas during hot temperatures. |
| Anyone desiring to adopt this special dog must | | | | If you are looking to adopt a French Bulldog rescue |
| carefully consider the responsibility of caring for a | | | | dog look no further than the local pet fairs, pet supply |
| French bulldog. This dog needs tender loving care on a | | | | stores or dog fairs can provide reliable information. The |
| continual basis otherwise it will behave horribly. Bulldogs | | | | Internet is another good place to start as it lists French |
| need to feel that they are part of a family and are lost | | | | Bulldog rescue centers in your local area. The website |
| if neglected. The breed type of French Bulldogs make | | | | of any French Bulldog rescue can provide almost any |
| it intolerant to heat and cannot be left outdoors | | | | information you require about selecting, fostering and |
| unattended for long periods of time. If the dog is | | | | caring for a Bulldog. |
| exposed to heat beyond its tolerance level death is | | | | Individuals interested in adopting a French Bulldog must |
| imminent. They are best as an indoor dog within an | | | | be prepared to be thoroughly assessed by volunteer |
| air-conditioned area. | | | | rescue staff for a proper match between dog and |
| The main objective of a French Bulldog rescue is to | | | | owner. If you are a neat freak you may need to think |
| find loving homes for abandoned, strays and unwanted | | | | twice about adopting this special breed, as it is a very |
| dogs. The Centers are non-profit run and all | | | | messy eater and drinker. They need their wrinkles |
| volunteered staff in most regions of the United States. | | | | cleaned regularly so they don't acquire infections. They |
| On a yearly basis the centers place hundreds of dogs | | | | are very sensitive to heat due to the shape of their |
| in happy homes. Many of the pups are only weeks old | | | | face. If they are overly exposed to the heat they are |
| when they arrive at the rescue. Torn from their | | | | in very real danger of impending death if not given |
| mother causes them to have severe health issues, | | | | immediate treatment. Consequently, the dog requires a |
| genetic disorders and challenging behavioral problems | | | | commitment from an owner to provide the love and |
| due to neglect and abuse. | | | | attention it deserves. |