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Submitted by Bluebird Gal on September 2, 2016 - 8:46pmGood evening everyone. My name is Kellie (and hubby is George) and we are currently in the logistics process of acquiring a 2yr old (spayed) female English bully. Her former owners ended their relationship and Miss Amelia was moved from where we live in CO to IL and now "dad" has come to realize that he was really never, nor does he really want to be, the primary care giver of this beautiful gal. Former "mom" was unable to keep her either as she has to now work multiple jobs just to keep the lights on. And she loves Amelia enough to understand being alone all day in her condo would not make for a mentally happy or healthy pup. As a cute sidenote - her full name is Amelia Earhart - as her former owners operated a hot air balloon business. She's been flying multiple times and even owns a real dog parka because they've had her on a snowmobile in the winter .. although I just can't imagine those would be things I would have allowed!
My husband and I have known and loved Amelia since they bought her. And after "dad's" frantic rehoming post on facebook, we discussed it for hours on end - primarily so I could explain to my hubby that they do require more care and attention than many other breeds. We decided we just could not let her be given to someone else who didn't understand, nor want to learn, this breed's requirements, and possibly end up in a shelter. She is also one of the very few breeds that my hubby adores.
She will be our 1st bully and we also have 2 cats in our home who we hope will forgive us. LOL Fortunately Amelia was raised in a home with 2 cats as well and we understand from her former owners that she could not care less about the cats unless they want to play. My husband and I manage an RV Campground in Colorado that is hugely dog friendly. We let our workers bring their dogs to work in the office and ride around on the golfcarts with their humans who work maintenance outside so she won't need to be left alone while we work.
She will also have all the many breeds of dogs that she grew up with nearby for playdates. Our bosses, and their families, were just as heartbroken to read that she needed to be rehomed but all of them already have multiple dogs as well.
I'm looking very forward to learning from all the amazing information and experiences here on your forum, and to share much more of her beautiful face when we have her in our arms.
I've included a couple of snaps of Amelia that I, or my boss, took of her.
Kellie
Welcome!
She's a beautiful girl! So glad she's found a good home. We all have a lot of knowledge and experience if you have questions. I have three at the moment, a 9 year old boy (Chester), and Newman (6) and Jesse (6) - they are brother and sister.
So wonder-bull you've joined us!!!! And WOW
Amelia is jussst beauti-bull !!!! I love love love that she's going to have a happy life with y'all now!!!!
You can ask us annnny questions, and all the hoomans here are SO sweet and knowledgea-bull! I have
learned A LOT on this wonder-bull site!! :-) Oh, and of COURSE---we ALWAYS love piks!! :-)....
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Annnnd, I need to move to CO and work for you and your hubby!!!! :-) Omg, your employees all
bring their doggies to work, AND they ride in golf carts? How PAWsome!!!! I will do ANY task you
ask of me---LOL----I have alwaysss wanted to see how cute our babies would be in golf carts!!! LOL! :-)
Our sweet Archimedes "MEATY" Bones (or as we say...boneSHHH!) ---born 11/28/08---- our first bullllyyyy!!!
And SOPHIE Bubbles *Rapscallion* (LOL!) ---born 4/3/11----our second bulllllyyyy!!!!
She is a beautiful little girl!
I'm so glad you've decided to bring her into your home. Griffin is my second bully, my first was a female named Kofi. This site has been tremendoulsly helpful to me during the puppy stages especially. I believe Amelia will bring you more happiness than you could ever imagine. Bullies are so special, and keep us smiling every day! Welcome, and please keep us informed.
Welcome to BDW!
Thank you for giving this beautiful girl a home.
Welcome.
You have found the right place to be. I have been on here for 8 years now. when I first got my Loulou. I will put oit like this. She would not be 8 years old and Healthy with out me being here. I have learn so much from these people. which to me this is Home, You want to keep her Healthy then stay here. These folks knows and welcome all new Bulldogs Mommie and Daddy we love picture, most of all WE REALLY CARE, if we don't know we know who to go too. The Old Timers does come out of the woodwork. She is Beautiful. Looking forward to watching her grow up. Sounds like she has found the real family she was meant to be. Welcome. Glad to Have Her and You to call a place Home for your Beautiful Baby girl. She is Beautiful.
Karonelaine
Thank You One & All
for the warm welcome here. I am, of course, thrilled and overwhelmed with the amazing info here as well as the fellowship of helping one another with these amazing pups to ensure their health and happiness.
Our friend will be finalizing the personal transport details from Chicago to Gunnison tomorrow so it is looking very likely we will have her in our arms by this time next week. We are just so excited that he agreed for us to be the forever family that she deserves!
Welcome!
This was the place I came to when I first became a bulldogger. It's a great place to learn about, and drool over, Bulldogs!
Olivia
Had Wished For Better TIming
than another frantic message from her owner requesting my hubby drive 9hrs straight, on a holiday weekend nonetheless, to meet him 1/2 way to retrieve our new family member. But that's exactly what he's about to do. I guess it stands to reason that the owner is having all sorts of less than pleasant feelings about himself right now about rehoming her ....
The sooner she's with us, the sooner her little life can settle down & get back to being a 2yr old puppers.
Good for you!
It sounds like you are the perfect pair for her!
Please keep us informed. I can't wait to see her settled in at her new home.
Thanks for giving this girl a home.
She is beautiful. You'll soon be a bulldog fanatic.
Hello, and welcome! So glad you have joined us!
I hope you ask every question you can think of about your bully, and post lots of pics when asking! LOL! Congrats, and so good to have you here.
Amy and Sophia