FBRN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home French Bulldogs in need.
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Say hi to our butter🍪Graham! This sweet boy has a crushing backstory. We don’t know who dumped him at the shelter but when contacted, his original owner wasn't interested in reclaiming him.😭Graham took his abandonment hard & was initially anxious & confused in his foster home..
Meet Emma, our newest
#princess
and possibly the sweetest little
#Frenchie
to ever come through the doors of
#FBRN
. She’s had a rough go so far, but now all paths lead to some
#TLC
and the forever home that she’s always deserved.
#rescuefrenchie
Please welcome adorable ASH! He celebrates
#tot
every day.😛 Ash is one itchy 🐸🐶, surrendered due to his health issues. Riddled w/ allergies, we're waiting on his test results to determine his wellness plan & get him back on track. To sponsor Ash, click:
Saorsie is ready for adoption! This sweetie has come so far & her darling personality shines more each day. She now loves walkies, playing & sunbathing. Saoirse won't do well in a crate & isn't fully housebroken but trying very hard to learn. Apply now!
PUPPY ALERT! Pip is in the building! Read all about this adorable 8 month old and help start Pip’s journey into his new life by becoming his sponsor.
#rescue
#rescuefrenchie
#fbrn
Our fosters often come to FBRN with very little. As a back 🐶, Hennessy needed a stroller, diapers, 🩹 to protect her legs & other items. Tx to our amazing supporters for her fulfilled Wish List!🥰
Want to volunteer w/ us? Email fbrn.apps
@fbrn
.net or visit
Sweet & petite Poppy tippy taps until you pick her up & hold her.😍Poppy was returned when her owner became ill so who wouldn't want some hugs? And Poppy loves other dogs!👍🌸 If you have room in your lap for this beauty, APPLY NOW!
#FindYourFrenchieFriday
Meet 7yr old Sassafrass:
Her name might be 🌶️ but she sure is sweet! Surrendered after a family member developed untreatable allergies, she was clearly well-loved; Sass seems in perfect health & demands to sleep on the big bed! To help this delicious diva:
2018 Grad Morgan, now Gertrude (aka Flirty Gertie) & her forever🏡were meant to be. Her parents made the 9-hr drive from MS to OK to bring her home. From the second she arrived she had them🤣😂. She's in❤️w/ her frenchie bro Carl & the feeling is mutual!
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
"Cole is such a snuggler. His fave place to be is in an armpit or across a belly." Coleman nipped at a child & is 👀 for a forever family who will take the time to establish better behavior with him. He's waiting for MD 🦀 season but will relocate. He's now on the available page!
Today is a very special day for Lalo for a couple of reasons. The 1st reason? It’s his birthday!🎂🥳 Lalo just turned 5 y/o and he’s so happy to have been able to give back to FBRN and help them with some social media posts, the perfect birthday present! The second reason?.....
We’re raising a glass to our newest Foster, EGGNOG! This girl is so fresh, she’s not on our site yet! Eggnog is already full of sugar & spice: she was surrendered for resource guarding. 😬To send this creamboat a treat b4 her full bio is listed click here:
Happiness is a nap in a sunny spot!🌞 Gnocchi has been in his foster home for a few months. He's a complicated older fellow who likes a particular routine but he's becoming more comfortable & trusting. If you'd like to sponsor our little 🥔 visit his page:
So good news, I saw a 🐶 today. Buddy! He planned our whole day: “1st, zoomies for 2 hours, then we’ll pee on trees🎄, then we’ll eat a whole bag of treats as fast as we can & then we’ll snuggle.” Remember, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is barking loud for all to hear!🗣️
⭐️Nougat Update⭐️
Resilient Nougat arrived in her foster home Friday. She's eager to put her surgery behind her, taking "walks" in the apt w/ the help of a sling & settling in. We're SO incredibly grateful to our FBRN community for meeting her fundraiser goal. More pupdates soon!
In loving memory of hospice foster Mahalo who crossed the bridge last week. Mahalo entered his foster moms' life shortly after the loss of her dear Frenchie, Aloha. We believe they found each other at the right time. Please read her words and keep her in your thoughts. 🌈🐾❤️
SNEAK PEAK!😎 This wknd, our lass Saoirse (Sur-sha, means freedom) will be ready for adoption! She’s a former mill mama & b4 FBRN she had never been outside. Now she's ready for everything the 🌎 has to offer! ⌚️for her “Available” post & get your app in.
Today is
#NationalRescueDogDay
. A day to celebrate our amazing rescue Frenchies past and present!
Thank you to all our supporters for being an integral part of our rescue. You help give these incredibly deserving dogs a fresh start and the opportunity to live their best lives.❤️
Days are a bit of a blur so foster Tybalt is getting a jump on
#TongueOutTuesday
! 😋 He's also practicing self care and having a spa day in his jammies. 🛀🧘♂️
We hope all of our friends and supporters are doing the same and staying well. 😘❤️
Our new foster is just Dandy! 10 y/o & young at heart, Dandy seems in good health. 💪 Surrendered after his owner passed away 💔, he's a bit anxious but Dandy loves getting pets & his personality is starting to shine thru! 🌟 To sponsor Dandy, click here:
2019 GRAD Taquita looking even better than when she left FBRN! She's living the ultra-posh Nashville doggie life. She loves to ride around town, sunbathe on the speed boat, relax with the fam at their vacation home & the addition of new human baby sis.🤩
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
Wouldja have a look at this black-masked, pint-sized perfection? Tell your neighbors to put in their earplugs, then join us in uncontrollable squee-ing over our newest foster pup, Charlize!
Please welcome Cooper! He's 11wks old & 5lbs, so yes, a mini-Cooper!😂 Cooper is a very sweet boy who loves to eat, play, romp around the backyard, nap then repeat that sequence. He's settling into foster care & will visit the vet soon for his intake exam.
Welcome Sergeant! He arrived at the shelter with no collar or dog tags. PLEASE microchip your pups! With his greying muzzle, he's either a distinguished gentleman or an early bird silver fox. He's now off to basic training & his medical fitness exam. Visit him on our foster page!
Did you have an excellent and productive
#TakeYourDogToWorkDay
? Check out some of our foster and grad CTOs (Chief Treat Officers) keeping their humans on task. Looks like they all deserve a big raise to us! 🍪💰
Let's hear what this week's
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
has to say!
"Carmichael (‘13 Grad) is celebrating his 7th adoptiversary AND his 12th birthday this month. He’s been a solid 33 lbs ever since we got him & never met a treat or a meal he didn’t like!"
That's so frenchie!😂
As FBRN approaches its 20th year, we're looking to revamp our website and logo. To celebrate with our supporters and volunteers, we will be hosting a logo submission contest! Keep an eye out for the official kick off post on Oct 1st! Get those creative juices flowing! 💫🖌️🎨🐶
FBRN's newest snack Gordita, is a 4-yr old ball of energy. Surrendered due a back injury, she is on the mend. 💪
She ❤️ meeting new people, her stuffies & chasing bubbles.
It's
#InternationalWomensDay
can you share some encouragement with this lovely lady?
2013 Grad Abraham (Ham) just celebrated his 8th yr w/ his furever fam!🥳 Adopted in NC, he🌏trotted to DC & HK b4 retiring in Seattle. Ham's thriving in his golden years: he's the best little 🥄, ❤️s rotisserie 🐔& 📽️nights and "walks" (being carried).🤩
#wherearetheynowwednesday
We have another creamboat to introduce: KILO!😍 It’s been a minute since Kilo saw a vet. He has a list of issues to resolve (neurological, chronic allergies, neutering) b4 he can start 🔎for his forever 🏡. To learn his story or help fill his 🐖bank, visit
Meet Joey! Joey is 5-mos old & has a skeletal deformity that causes him to hop. 🦘 He also had tapeworms, a cough, & wasn’t interested in eating but after fluids & meds Joey is feeling better and eating like a champ!💪🏆 Learn more:
Introducing...Phyllis! Phyllis is a spunky, young girl just shy of her 1st bday. She was surrendered due to GI issues and is starting to settle into her foster home in Illinois. We know two things for sure so far: Phyllis is darn cute and is a super energetic/vocal pup!🗣️🐶....
Boone has bounced over to the foster page! Boone has shown some hind-end weakness & loss of balance so he's on strict rest to prevent further damage. When not at work w/ his foster dad, Boone enjoys snuggling on his lap. To sponsor Boone's care visit:
TY!
Texas might be known for its oil but it’s now rich with COAL!🖤Please welcome our ash-gray beauty back to FBRN. While Coal may have a few bad habits, she's such a charmer she wins over everyone she meets! Say howdy or sponsor this lil' lass here Tx y'all!
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
w/ 2014 Grad Dayglow (now Nicholas)! "He's deaf but thanks to his incredible foster mom he's trained to hand signals & has impeccable manners! I swear he can read lips! He loves tummy rubs, walks & his fur cousins. We're so lucky to be his forever home."
Let’s give a toast to our adorable brindle girl Napa! 🍷You can tell this sweet girl lived a good life in her previous home bc she absolutely adores people! She also LOVES her ball.🎾 She also enjoys going for walks and checking out her new neighborhood. Napa is in good health 1/
Now available for adoption: the gorgeous Gordita! From her foster mom: “We hope she has the opportunity to have a care free life after breeding for yrs. She has definitely found comfort being here in a highly attentive & loving home. She's always by my side. She loves to kiss...
Holy carp check out our new foster, FISH!🐟 We're hooked!🥰 Foster mom says that Fish is the sweetest little thing & he hasn't let his hind leg paralysis slow him down. He wants to run, play, & climb everything! Fish isn't on the site yet but will be soon.
Today we can officially announce that Lalo has been adopted...by us! His foster fam! 🙌We're overjoyed to have him in our lives and are looking forward to many more adventures (and birthdays!) and getting together with some of his FBRN Frenchie and human friends someday soon! ❤️
HOLA LALO! Lalo is named after Eduardo “Lalo” Salamanca from ‘Better Call Saul’ which was being binge watched pretty heavily when he arrived at FBRN. This little cow dog was lovingly surrendered by his family in an effort to help him w/ his chronic allergies & ear infections. /1
Happy 5th Adoptiversary to 2016 Grad Vinnie Chase! He’s funny, full of affection & loves adventures. In 2018 he got a
@SNORT
grad sister, Miss Betty.❤️ He turns 12 in May & she turns 9 in June! They're full of beans, play all morning then it's naptime.💤
#wherearetheynowwednesday
Meet Magnolia! Our steely new girl is happy to be w/ FBRN after her owners had a new 👶, then no time for her.🤨 Magnolia has already won over her foster fam with ❤️ & kisses. She seems healthy but has a bit of separation anxiety with the upheaval. More:
Princess Phyllis wants your week to start with puppy cuteness!😍 Surrendered for GI issues,👑P runs like the 💨 and likes to play w/ the resident dogs. She loves her foster ppl & getting attention. She has a local fan club & no doubt an online one now too!
Wishing 2018 Grad Noki a very Happy Adoptiversary! This sweet boy will be 11 years old this year! 🎉
#wherearetheynowwednesday
(on a Thursday....again).
Please welcome Uno! He spent most of his 3 yrs outside & is now being treated for severe skin issues, ears, eyes & UTI. Uno arrived with an empty 🧳so if you can spare a 🦴 visit:
Or shop his Amazon Wish List using your 🙂 account
Some snacks are sweet, some salty, but this one is irresistible! SNACKS is ready to find his forever fam! Is he the treat you're craving? 😋
🚨Snacks is still showing on the foster page but his bio has been updated including the ability to apply for him!
Looking for your Number 1⃣? UNO is ready for his forever fam! He's lovable, rambunctious & into barkour (j/k but he climbs). 😂🤸♂️🐾Uno has environmental allergies that require diligent upkeep, a special diet, meds & supplements. If he's your guy, apply!
Our "wheelie" awesome FUNdraiser with Ivy the Frenchie is rollin'! The best part, for every book sold, Ivy will donate $8 to FBRN!🥰
Order your “pawtographed” copy of Ivy’s book here:
Use code FBRN at checkout to get a free Ivy bookmark & US shipping.
“We adopted Bessie in 2015 when she was 18 months old. She was expected to have a short life due to her liver. With our vet, we figured out a daily dose of Milk Thistle works for Bessie! She has 3 other rescued sisters & bro Harley (feat. last week's
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
).🤩
Foster Tybalt is a true visionary.💫
He resists the norms of
#TongueOutTuesday
and promotes a world where
#TongueOutEveryday
is the ideal. What a pawsitive guy!
Tybalt isn't available for adoption just yet. Learn more about this handsome heartbreaker here:
FREEDOM! Mercutio was released from the hospital today and promptly found the best bed in the house!💪 We're hopeful he'll improve each day. Very thankful for the wonderful care he received and grateful for the good vibes & support from his fans! Pls keep him in your thoughts. ♥️
Hi Buddy, hope you find your dad (or mom)! 🐋😂
Buddy was clearly abused before his FBRN arrival. He's ready to find his happily ever after w/ an experienced Frenchie family who can help him be his best possible self.
He's overcome so much in the time he's been with us. He's.. /1
We're waiting to learn s'more about Graham's health but we hear that he's the best snuggler EVER & gently presses his velvety flews against his foster mom’s cheek.🥰Click 👇 if you can spare any biscuits for Graham & he’ll send you virtual cheek smooches!
Is there a a cuter Frenchie than Tybalt?😍 Good news! He's available for adoption! He may have terrible breath but that shouldn't stop you from submitting an app; he won't judge your flaws & he'll share his whipped cream with you because he's a good boy!
Have you had your ☕️ yet?
Almost every weekend Lalo hits the road and visits local coffee shops. It's become a nice way to get out of the house and support small businesses!
#LattesWithLalo
has also been a great way for Lalo to get out & work on his socialization skills & his..
Photogenic foster Lalo has been taking advantage of the gorgeous New England fall weather!🍂☕️In between fun day trips, Lalo’s foster parents have been working diligently to get his chronic ear issues sorted before he goes on the hunt for his forever home.
The fastest Frenchie on two legs is available for adoption! Silas loves life & loves to cuddle too. He does have special needs but he's a special guy! If you're looking for a sweet lil' shadow apply on his page❤️ We accept apps from US/CDA but don't ship.
It’s Macklin Monday! Never heard of it? Macklin is motivated to make it mainstream!🤩
This active silver🦊is the rare frenchie that actually fetches.🎾Smart, cute, and affectionate w/ a wiggle butt he'll bark himself silly when his person isn't around so if you WFH he's your guy!
HOORAY! HOORAY! IT'S BULLDOG DAY! (We ♻️ headlines for Earth week)
It's
#NationalBulldogsAreBeautifulDay
!
Do go on with the extra treats & kisses today. DO. GO. ON.
And look how well our little crumb Snacks is doing! His hair is growing in and that eye patch is just too much.😍
“Poppy is the sweetest Frenchie! She loves nothing more than to be with her human & will do a little dance until you pick her up and hold her. She's a special little gem that deserves to be completely spoiled in her forever home.”
#FindYourFrenchieFriday
Say Bonjour to Bodega! Just like a store he's full of goodness! Bodega is as sweet as pudding pie with the coloring to show for it: butterscotch, chocolate, & caramel but arrived with empty 🛍️. If you any spare change for his foster care, click here:
TY!😘
Cuter than a bunny rabbit, sweeter than a jelly bean, Gregory has hopped on over to the available page! 🐇
His foster mom is smitten, "Gregory loves to snuggle & be rocked. He also LOVES to play with toys!" 💕
Is this eggceptional boy for you? Apply here:
Perdita was dumped by a breeder who saw no more value in her after her puppies passed away. It's shocking she was bred at all: she has a spinal injury! Good news: she had back surgery & regained some feeling in her legs. To sponsor her recovery pls visit:
There's nothing better than seeing our adopted Frenchies so content in their forever homes! 2017 Grad Rompley is "cute, cuddly and just the right amount of crazy. Equal parts sweetheart and stinker, she's brought so much joy and laughter into our lives!"
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
"Silas has taught me so much about life: adaptation, strength, determination and will. He loves to follow me around & he is QUICK! He's my little shadow and cuddles any chance he gets." - foster mom
Silas is ready for the perfect forever home. Apply here!
Our rock star foster Bruce is a hit!🌟Bruce is 6 yrs old & his glory days are still ahead of him. At 35lbs, it’s evident Bruce has a hungry heart.😋❤️ And baby, he was born to run!💨 Bruce LOVES tours around his neighborhood w/ his foster fam. Bruuuuuuce!
We have another delectable foster joining Chez FBRN: HASHBROWN! He has the most beautiful fawn coat you've ever seen! Hashbrown was surrendered when his previous family realized they didn't have the time to properly care for him (hot off the grill: puppies are a lot of work!). 1/
Don't let this picture fool you, Jackson is all action! This 1.5-yr old, 30lb puppy would rather play than eat (yes, he is a Frenchie)! His priorities are toys & friends. And he's learning manners too! Smart boy! 🧠🐶🧸🥕 Find him here:
You may remember Ira’s initial intro a few wks ago, but this sweet, brave boy has made his official debut on the foster page!🎉Ira is 4 yrs old & has already been thru the wringer! Last yr, he suffered an injury that req'd him to have back surgery. It was a success & he had a 1/
Your favorite Karen is ready to find her happy place!🌞She has chronic & extreme anxiety, and a few requests:
-home cooked meals✅
-other dogs✅✅
-frequent guests🚫
-big city life🚫
-special fam✅
No need to speak to a manager, apply to adopt Karen here:
Introducing our beautiful lass Saoirse (shur-sha)☘️! She lived life as a mill momma, eating scraps & bugs, but that's all about to change! 🙌 When Saoirse arrived she was scared, unfamiliar how walk on grass & had no idea what a toy, dog bed or treat was....
New Foster Zeus has thundered his way to FBRN.⚡️Like a King of Dogs, Zeus doesn't let his hind-end weakness & occasional urinary incontinence slow him down. If you've budgeted under “helping an absolutely adorable rescue Frenchie named Zeus”, it’s an omen!
Foster Liam's daily to-do list:
1. Empty the toy bin
2. Roll around and have a blast
3. Repeat (after foster mom has cleaned everything up!) 😆
To learn more about Liam or any of or other foster dogs, visit:
HNY & Happy 20th Anniversary to FBRN!🥳
You may remember we held a contest a few months ago & asked our supporters to help design a new logo for us. We rec'd nearly two dozen fantastic entries & selected one we felt best represented FBRN’s mission, designed by Heather Broman. /1
📢Great news! FBRN has pawtnered with the
@Chewy
Gives Back program!🐶🙌Place your *first* order & they’ll automatically donate $15 to our Frenchies in need! Just use FBRN’s special link to make your purchase:
Already a customer? Please share! Thank you!❤️
"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." - James M. Barrie
Dogs are clearly our sunshine. 🌞 Have a safe, and hopefully sunny Sunday wherever you may be. ❤️
Please welcome Gilda, a gorgeous 6-year-old brindle girl who came to FBRN after the loss of her person & the lack of extended family available to take her in & care for her. 😭 Gilda's foster mom reports she has the itchies including calloused ears from scratching. /1
On the First Day of Spring, foster Winston is here to remind you it's never too early to start working on your beach bod! If you can get out, 🌞 is a natural disinfectant. A small bit of exercise & fresh air will do wonders for the well-being of you & your 🐶
Please stay safe! 💛
🧵This
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
we're paying tribute to a well-loved graduate & his wonderful Mom. Last month, the FBRN community lost two very important Frenchies
@2FrenchBullys
. Edward & Lily's mom, Andrea, is an amazing volunteer who dedicates much of her time in her role /1
It's with a heavy heart to share that Mercutio went over the rainbow bridge earlier today. He fought so hard but his frail body couldn't fight any longer. It was time for him to find peace. These are the days that make rescue difficult but thank you always for your support 💔🌈🐾
🧵Foster Chula & her foster bro Douglass know how to stay warm & winter safe. It’s called fashion, look it up!
When temps fall ⬇️ 32°F, your 🐶 may need a coat, which can be removed if they get too 🔥 (overheating can happen in winter). And booties protect 🐾 from❄️🧊& 🧂 too!
Adopted in Oct 2015, this week's
#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday
2015 Grad Starla (now Luna) later had surgery for IVDD but didn't recover. She's paralyzed in her hind end w/ full incontinence. With her
@Eddies_Wheels
Luna is speedy, sassy & social zooming around the dog park & beach..
Jager & Juniper are just about ready to hit the jackpot! They will be joining their friends on the available page THIS WEEKEND!🙌 If you're jazzed to add a jolly (and jowly) new family member, jingle your way to our site Dec 19 or 20 when Jager & Juniper officially make the jump!
Sweetie pie Ira is looking for a forever family that will include him in their activities but also understands his special needs. Ira is a Velcro Frenchie who❤️s his people. He craves attention & has a wonderful personality. Ira has IVDD, has overcome two surgeries & huge odds /1
2018 Grad Marcellus has clearly settled into his forever home. What a squish! His sight & hearing may be going but not his appetite! 🦴 Mornings, he barks his old man bark until he gets fed. Then it's nap time! Marcellus ❤️s attention, cuddles & 💋.
#wherearetheynowwednesday