Please Welcome Franklin?! Like many dogs, Franklin was found wandering in a shopping strip in Alton, Texas during the Texas snowstorm. He was so happy someone still cared about him and helped him packed his bags to ABR. It looked like someone forgot about what bulldog care was, but his foster mom has been helping […]
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Zamboni aka Bo is a heartbreaker. It is impossible to meet this dude and not fall head over heels for his calming, sweet nature. Even foster dad who was a self-proclaimed “not a bulldog person” is smitten. Bo is an easygoing guy who relishes in love, affection, and naps. He’s the best boy with kids […]
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Boo is your squatty little sidekick who will always be there to cheer you up with the cutest pink tongue haphazardly hanging out of his mouth. This guy adores all humans, especially little kids. He has done fabulously with young toddlers in his foster home since he is so gentle. Although Boo has lived with […]
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Cupcake is a bitty thing with the stumpiest little toad body. She came to us when a breeder decided she was no longer useful after she stopped being able to produce healthy litters. We also think cupcake is partially, if not completely deaf, due to her ears being neglected for so long. But little Cupcake […]
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Jolene is piggy perfection! She came to us when a breeder determined she was no longer useful, since she was too old to produce healthy litters. But we think that Jolene is wonderful, just the way she is! We think that years of neglect have actually left Jolene fully or partially deaf. Despite this, she […]
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Anyone who meets Fern and looks into her big puppy dog eyes is instantly smitten. If you’ve met a dog who would do anything for a tasty snack before, that is how Fern feels about love and affection. Her happy place is snuggled up next to you in bed or sitting beside you getting fold […]
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Pierre is one of the most endearing boys we’ve laid eyes on. Although he has been through loss and trauma in his life, he is a radiating ball of joy and light guaranteed to brighten your day. Pierre may be part kangaroo — we’ve never seen a bully with hops like this guy! But if […]
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Smart boy Moses walked himself right up to the doors of a vet’s office right before a winter storm here in Austin. When no owner came forward to claim him, ABR was thrilled to get the opportunity to take him in. We could tell right away there was something special about this guy. As it […]
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Otis just arrived to ABR, so we’ll be taking some more time to get to know him before finding him the perfect family!
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Oscar is brand new to ABR, so we’ll still need sometime to get to know him before finding him the perfect home!
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Nala lived the first few years of her life in an outdoor kennel as a breeding machine. When she became injured, her breeder, not wanting to pay for her medical care, gave her to ABR. Seeing the condition her body is in, starving, anemic, with open wounds– we thought we’d be getting a broken girl. […]
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Moose prefers the chill life — he prefers to take it slow on walks, savor his meals, and relax. He’s an expert couch potato who will charm you with his dopey sweetness. Moose would be extremely content hanging with you on the couch all day or heading outside to play fetch with his favorite ball. […]
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Sugar had been shifted between multiple households and owners before landing at ABR. Not a ton was known about her, so lucky for us, she turned out to be incredibly loving, smart, and easy to please. Sugar has quickly adapted to the daily routines in her foster home, including housetraining and crate training. She is […]
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Cameron’s life before coming to ABR is somewhat mysterious. He was being kept in a breeder’s backyard, with just the bare minimum to sustain him so he could continue to produce litters. And although he had lived alongside other male Olde English Bulldogges, we’re not totally sure what their relationship was like. Cameron has quite […]
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Sloane’s life before coming to ABR is somewhat mysterious. He was being kept in a breeder’s backyard, with just the bare minimum to sustain him so he could continue to produce litters. And although he had lived alongside other male Olde English Bulldogges, we’re not totally sure what their relationship was like. Despite having very […]
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(Blaze) Foley is very content with a soft spot to sleep and some kind humans to give him scratches. When he came to ABR, he had never seen a vet or had his bulldog grooming needs met during his entire 10 years of life. Despite being uncomfortable, he has been so patient and grateful for […]
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The first few years of Ferris’s life were spent living in an outdoor kennel with other male breeder dog and very little positive human interaction. He arrived at ABR emaciated and riddle with infection and heartworm. But despite all of those issues, Ferris is so gentle and kind to people, even the vets who poke […]
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There are a very few, special dogs who arrive at ABR that make us say, “wow, this dog is perfect!” and we count Miss Daisy among those few. She is housetrained, crate trained, and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. If you’re ready to play, Miss Daisy is all about it. But she’s […]
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Jason came to rescue after living outdoors for some time, which must have been tough on this boy given how much he loves humans and affection. Although he is bigger guy, he is one of the most gentle boys we’ve ever met. He even takes treats politely from little ones. In fact, Jason lights up […]
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Clive Barker was surrendered to a high risk shelter because his former owner claimed he was too bossy. Hearing this made us scratch our heads and say, “so…he’s a bulldog…” and we sprung into action to save his life. From the moment he met his foster, he has been nothing but sugary sweet. Clive patiently […]
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Thor is fairly confident he’s part mountain goat and part tiny lap dog. He loves to climb up as high as he can (Dining room table? Nope, that’s Thor’s domain). When he’s not scaling furniture, Thor prefers to be sitting in someone’s lap. And it doesn’t matter how big or small you are, Thor fits […]
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Coconut has the very best crooked little smile with the most magical underbite. Her tongue is always hanging out of the side of her mouth, even when she’s asleep. She’s a total ball of whimsy and joy, and it’s impossible to be in a bad mood when you’re around her. Coconut loves all people and […]
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Sunday has been through hell. She was found as a stray on the streets of Houston, her body ravaged by forced breeding and physical abuse. But despite this, she is one of the most sincerely kind, loving, and gentle dogs we’ve ever been fortunate enough to meet. When you look into her soulful eyes, you […]
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