Learn About French Bulldog Village
Francesca and Sharkey, my two French bulldogs, came from Suzanne Readmond of Just Us Dogs, a wonderful breeder in Maryland. Suzanne recently told me that she is the president of a small French bulldog rescue group called French Bulldog Village. Just last weekend, they took in eleven neglected Frenchie girls, whose breeder could no longer care for them. I asked Suzanne to tell us about the Village.
French Bulldog Village is a national group of volunteers who work to save and help Frenchies and Frenchie-mix dogs. We are a 501-c and are incorporated in the state of Virginia. We are not a shelter, thus, we have no one place where we keep our rescues. However, we do our best to work rescue magic - taking in broken souls and making them whole. We often succeed but sadly, we sometimes fail. We place our dogs in loving foster homes with families that are knowledgeable about the breed. The Frenchies are taught how to interact with their human families and with other pets. They are taken on outings to help them get acquainted with the world. Through the work of our foster families, these dogs learn to love and be the companions they were bred to be. And yes, donations are needed and greatly appreciated. If you'd like to donate, please click here.
1 This is Aurora on intake day after she was given a bath. Aurora came to us with infected ears, skin, face folds, and bad teeth. Her emotions were ragged!
2 Hi! I need a medical exam, heart-worm check and vaccinations. Please make a donation and say it's for Aurora, so I can be as healthy and radiant as the light in the night sky I'm named after.
3 This is Bailey at intake. Like my other friends I can't be my warm wrinkly self without your help! I need a medical exam, a heart-worm check and vaccinations too! Please make a donation for me, xoxo Bailey.
4 Broccoli at intake - My name may be Broccoli, but I'm not as healthy as I should be, yet I need to get the medical examination, heart-worm check, and vaccinations. A pedicure would be a dream too!
5 The intake photo of Butter - I'm Butter, and hopefully I make your heart melt enough to donate a few dollars for a medical exam, heart-worm check and vaccinations. I too could use a pedicure, but what little lady wouldn't?! My Mom is Dimples, we would love to be able to go to the doctor together!
6 Campbell at intake - Most people want the soup I'm named after when they don't feel well. All I need is a vet examination, heart-worm meds, vaccinations, and that spay treatment... Please help me.
7 Dimples at intake - Being a Mom, I could really use a spa treatment, manicure, bath, and nose butter. My foster Mom says, medical exam, heart-worm and vaccinations. Same for my little girl Butter. She's a good egg and letting us go together would sure make me smile!
8 This is Dimples smiling at her foster home.
9 Lockett at intake - It's been a long time since I've gotten a good check up and some nose butter. I need the spay treatment, heart-worming stuff, and those vaccinations. Say it's for Lockett I'll love you forever!
10 This is Lockett with an adorable little face. We are elated because Lockett is beginning to respond and is begging for attention.
11 Magpie at intake - so very sad! - Unlike my bird counterpart I don't recognize myself in the mirror lately. I really have to have a spay treatment, heart-worm stuff, vaccinations, and nose butter. What is nose butter? Is it something to eat?
12 Magpie in her foster home.
13 Marmalade at intake - I'm super sweet, which is why I'm named Marmalade but, without being examined by the vet, getting heart-worm meds and vaccinations I won't be able to be my happy-go-lucky self!
14 Sponge at intake - I'm Sponge and I need all of the above and my teeth fixed up, too. After all those doctors, I'd love a spa day to get clean and soak it all in!
15 And Tuffet at intake - Hi! Unlike Little Miss Muffet, I need that nose butter instead. After that I must see a vet, get my heart-worm meds, and vaccination. Oh yeah... and a spay procedure. Luv & Licks, Tuffet
16 This is Captain at intake. This poor boy was from a puppy mill. It's very, very hard to see them come out of those places. He was very scared and refused to stand up. He just lay in his bed and hid.
17 Since then, Captain has made significant improvement.
18 This is Butter, one of the current group and she is learning how to smile.
19 This is Daisy. Elderly or broken, in body or mind, we take these poor animals in to hopefully, make them whole so they can enjoy whatever time is left. We've found that some people prefer taking the seniors, and one recent is already working with her new owner as a private therapy dog.
20 This is handsome Dexter, who needed back surgery that his family could not afford. We took him in and through generous donations, Dexter had his surgery and is back to normal! He is now in a loving forever home and is one of our great success stories!
21 This is Dolly after one of her procedures.
22 Little Sophie - This girl is a recent intake. Her owner has gotten orders overseas, yet again, and cannot keep her in boarding.
23 This is the French Bulldog Village fundraising table.
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So beautiful in their own way!
Posted by: Holiday Baker Man | March 21st, 2013 at 12:47 am
Martha,
Thanks for sharing this blog. What a great cause!
Posted by: KLBrown | March 21st, 2013 at 1:01 am
So cute! I love their ears!
Posted by: Jessica | March 21st, 2013 at 2:58 am
Best wishes on this project. Living in USA, some of us are without medical care and some may think INSURANCE is answer. Martha, you have made me aware of much and your interest in making our world a better place is well known. ACA has done little to bring political posturing together when it should have given us security. thank you for your contribution care center in NY.
Posted by: ann | March 21st, 2013 at 6:28 am
Hi Martha,
The Frenchies are really cute. I just had a friend of mine that has one of my chows ask me about a Frenchie for one of his clients. I will tell him to check out your blog today and French Bulldog Village
Karen
Posted by: Karen Tracy | March 21st, 2013 at 6:51 am
I just don't get it...so many rescues out there and people still breed?????
Posted by: Paula Bennighof | March 21st, 2013 at 8:04 am
Dear Martha,
I am glad to know about French Bulldog Village and will donate to help out the rescues. It's important to spread the word about wonderful organizations like French Bulldog Village because there are too many dogs, cats, and other pets who are abused or abandoned or are homeless and that is just unacceptable. The pictures of the Frenchies are adorable and the captions tug at my heat. I want to adopt all of them. I am not able to do that or even adopt one but I can donate and feel like I'm doing something to help out. Thanks for bringing French Bulldog Village to my attention.
xo
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Gordon-Miller | March 21st, 2013 at 8:12 am
Thank you for your hard work and commitment to rescuing Frenchies Suzanne, they are adorable!
Posted by: Cindy F | March 21st, 2013 at 8:12 am
Hello! I live in Southwest Harbor in the summer and have seen a picture at Beal's of one of your babies. I have a rescue from FBV (Norman aka Normandy) and just rescued another Frenchie from 11th Hour Rescue, her name is Brie. She was a breeder found on the streets of Camden NJ (not Camden ME unfortunately.) Camden AC fortunately called 11th hour, because she was emaciated, could not walk and they thought her chances were poor. She has been with us a few months and after her spay and major dental work, she is at weight and has full muscle and mobility in her legs! She plays with Norman all the time, and has developed so much muscle and energy that she can now "beat" him at their games, even though she is tiny next to him. Such wonderful rescue groups that allow us the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful breed! Brie is our 5th bullie rescue (3 french and 2 english) so far! Thanks for acknowledging the wonderful rescue groups!
Posted by: Alicia Edwardson | March 21st, 2013 at 8:20 am
It's good to see someone of high profile using their fame to help the animals. Hope u adopt one. Would be very cute for the grandchildren. For god sake women, u have a farm
Posted by: Chris | March 21st, 2013 at 8:22 am
Hi Martha,
Suzanne has a kind heart. It is sad that these dogs didn't get the treatment they needed before but hopefully they will now. I wish her success in finding homes for all of those little cuties! Trish
Posted by: Trish | March 21st, 2013 at 8:29 am
I am a volunteer with the French Bulldog Village and I just wanted to thank you for bringing our recue to the attention of your bloggers. We all work so hard to help French Bulldogs in need, and many of the ones we take in have serious medical or behaviour problems. Our team of devoted volunteers work tirelessly to rehabilitate these dogs until they are ready to go to their forever home. Without fundraisers and private donations, we would not be able to do what we do.
Posted by: Kim Jacoby | March 21st, 2013 at 8:37 am
I recently rescued a beagle mix who was abused and neglected by his previous owner. There is nothing better than seeing the positive turn-around in such a short amount of time. They want nothing more than to love and be loved.
Posted by: Barbie | March 21st, 2013 at 9:26 am
Hi Martha, Loved seeing you on The Today Show yesterday and can't wait to see you there again today two more times!! This latest blog about those French Bulldogs who need forever homes and lots of help from dog lovers is just a little bit disturbing. I love all dogs and have had 6 over the past 60 plus years and some of them had bad treatment before I got them and I was able to make them my happy little babies! I joined Humane Society and am glad to help all dogs that are treated badly and will try to help these Frenchies, too! Suzanne Readmond is a great Frenchie breeder and Karen is another great Chow Chow breeder!! Francesca, Sharkey, And Ghenghis Khan are the luckiest dogs to have you as their wonderful Mom and I love them as much as I love my Dudley Do Right! These photos are a little sad, but it is nice to see some of these Frenchies doing better already! I love those 2 websites you shared about Just Us Dogs and French Bulldog Village and they are certainly worth seeing for all of us dog lovers! God Bless those sweet Frenchies and all dogs! Hope you, F,S,&GK have a great day! I loved seeing your dogs on your TV Shows and wish I could see them again! Dog Lover Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | March 21st, 2013 at 9:30 am
So sad that this still goes on. People who buy puppies from most pet stores should realize these are the conditions those puppies are born into. So glad your bringing attention to it Martha. Keep us posted as to what happens to theses little dogs. I hope for a great recovery and lots of love in the future for all of them.
Glen
Posted by: Glen Nyhus | March 21st, 2013 at 10:05 am
French Bulldog Village rocks. We volunteer for them and also French Bulldog Rescue Network. Wonderful wonderful rescues...
Posted by: Two French Bulldogs | March 21st, 2013 at 11:05 am
Thank you so much for this post and helping bring attention to this issue! I hope that all these babies have a great future ahead thanks to the kindness of this rescue and those that donate.
Posted by: mariefayandre | March 21st, 2013 at 11:15 am
It just breaks my heart to see these wonderful little doggies in such sad shape when they arrive. If I could, I would take all of them.
Posted by: John Newman | March 21st, 2013 at 11:21 am
Good Morning Martha,
I know there is a special place in Heaven for those who open their hearts to give and teach love to all God's creatures great and small. Great job Suzanne and all of the foster family's who are caring for those little frenchie hearts and souls.
Posted by: Cindy M | March 21st, 2013 at 11:27 am
Martha, I too am a volunteer with the French Bulldog Village. Thank you for sharing us on your Blog and Twitter. I hope this brings in so many donations for these little curmudgeons. I own 7 and have one foster. 2 English & 6 french all rescues but one. Thank you again
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Mozingo | March 21st, 2013 at 11:30 am
I am one of the hundreds of volunteers that work for French Bulldog Rescue Village and we would like to thank you for putting this article up. Education on puppy mills and the existence of rescue organizations like us, is essential information in letting people know about puppy mills and options for bringing a dog home. In this way the hope is that breeding will be done in a responsible way and that there are so so many dogs that need homes within the shelters, rescue organizations that long to become members of your family...forever. So please if you are looking into bringing a dog home...check out rescue groups, your local shelter first...odds are there is a purebred dog there that is longing to be yours. The love you give is given back 10 fold.
Posted by: Lorra Douglass | March 21st, 2013 at 11:34 am
Thank you Martha for blogging about such a fantastic Frenchie group! I adopted my Frenchie from them and he has been such a joy for my family! This group has a special place in our heart. Without them we would never have been able toad such a snorting, snoring little frog dog!
Posted by: Sarah | March 21st, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Thanks, Martha, for bringing attention to these sweet puppies in need. It's truly heart-breaking to see how some animals suffer. Pray that they get the care they require and eventually loving homes.
Posted by: Angela | March 21st, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Martha, Thank you for bringing the attention about the plight of rescued French Bulldogs in the USA! The need for rescue groups for French Bulldogs has grown tremendously over the last 10 years. The FBV, all of our volunteers and supporters appreciate the article on your blog. Really means a lot that you care.
Hugs to your adorable Francesca and Sharkey!
Best regards,
Rebecca Sazegar
Co-Founder & Volunteer
French Bulldog Village
http://www.frenchbulldogvillage.net
http://www.thewrongpuppy.org
Posted by: Rebecca | March 21st, 2013 at 7:58 pm
They are all so cute. They all deserve forever homes! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Michelle | March 22nd, 2013 at 7:58 am
These are such beautiful little babies. Thank you for providing us with this important information about French Bulldog Village and how important it is to get puppy mills shut down. Finally more pet stores are beginning to change their ways and work with shelters to place loving animals in the right homes.
Posted by: Sonya | March 25th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Martha,Thanks for showing how important it is to adopt animals. In my country (Spain)there is increasing abandoned animals due to the crisis.So I think it's good to show that you can adopt, not need to buy.
For me, all animals are beautiful and I think French Bulldogs are very funny.
Thank you very much
(My English is not very good, sorry)
Posted by: Aja | April 13th, 2013 at 3:36 pm