Stories

Ivy

Ivy, (formerly Starz), was a six -year-old puppy mill surrender.  From first time I saw her picture on the CFBR site, I couldn’t stop thinking about her.  In truth we were hoping for a younger dog, but she was just stuck in my head.  After about a week I showed her picture to...

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Peggy

Peggy was taken in to our rescue due to severe neglect. Every bone in her body was showing when she came into rescue. On a scale of 1-9, where 9 is obese and 1 is a skeleton, Peggy had a body score of 1. She was very very weak. I realize now how much Peggy was...

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Rowan

Rowan was surrendered to Chicago French Bulldog Rescue from a breeder who was told to euthanize him. He was the runt of the litter and was failing to thrive. At 11 weeks old he weighed only 20 oz and was sickly. With the care of the Rescue’s wonderful vet and a loving foster...

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Amelia

Sweet Amelia came into rescue with severe hip displaysia. Her original owners brought her to the vet when they noticed she couldn’t walk well. They discovered she had a blockage in her tummy & performed emergency surgery to remove quarters, nut, bolt, and some hard plastic. The owners could not afford the bill...

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Lynn Miller

lynn Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Lynn Miller, a devoted volunteer of CFBR. Nothing made her happier than her own frenchie Cosmo and always being there to help our foster frenchies in need. In lieu of flowers or gifts- her loving husband has...
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Dickey Bingo

Here's a short little eulogy for an amazing dog. Once again thank you for everything you do and helping give us a place to remember him. Unfortunately we didn't have him for long so I wish I could of had some better pictures. But as you know all to well Frenchies never take bad photos. "Our time...
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First Annual BARK BALL

Hello Animal Rescuers! Realtors® to the Rescue is planning our First Annual BARK BALL on November 5th.  It will be a fabulous pet friendly night with a full-open bar, delicious food from George Jewell Catering, great music and an AMAZING silent auction!  We will have a super cool red carpet plus a photographer to snap you and...
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Ruby

Ruby came from one of the worst Amish puppy mills in the country. She was abused as a breeding machine and sold at the age of 5 because she no longer produced a profitable litter. She has overcome most of the mental and physical abuse she experienced in the mill. She is proof that all...
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Moose

I adopted the infamous Moosie, and frankly I find myself very lucky everyday to have him in my life. I work at Hightails Hideaway and we foster many dogs so I am quite used to falling in love with dogs that I don't get to keep with me forever. However, something was very different when I...
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Mya and Roxy

Jim and I had no intention of adopting a Frenchie, until Leigh Casino, my daughter,  who owns Hightails Hideaway, Inc., and helps CFBR by fostering rescue Frenchies, sent me photos of Mya and Roxy and then brought them to our home one sunny afternoon for a visit.  I fell in love with them—two 2 yr....
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Winnie

Was rescued from a shelter- prior to that, she was found wandering the streets in an area that has a lot of back yard breeders with a lot of frenchies. We believe they bred her till they were done with her and then kicked her to the curb.
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Jolie

Jolie is a beautiful, healthy, spayed female Frenchie who is approximately 3 years old. She is the epitome of the best in French bulldogs! She’s affectionate, she loves attention and loves to play!
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