Rehoming my Dorset old tyme bulldog

chris_n_tj

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

Yes, I will second the Mayflower being good - it is at Bawtry, which will only be an hour or so from Derby I think

Just an hour would be about right FC depending on traffic, we make that trip often. We in Doncaster our Daughter is in Derby.
Chris n TJ x

lyssa_2

Ahh thanks for that. I'll have to give them a call in the morning. Really grateful for everyones help.

EmptyPockets

Hi,

I also live in Derby and from the top of my head, can think of a couple of rescues close by. Have you tried

http://www.secondchancerescuekennels.co.uk/

Second chance are very very good. DH and I visit them most weekends to take up newspapers, blankets, etc and to see the dogs. None of the dogs are kept permanently caged, they are allowed to roam free and they have acres of land there. We will soon be looking to rescue a second dog, hopefully from Second Chance. I highly recommend them and know of two family members who's dogs went there and have since been successfully rehomed.

Also have you tried The Ark in Ashbourne..?

devildog

Frugalista

DOH!!! I know she is not a pure bred bulldog!!
But as there is a long waiting list for bulldogs and as going by op's original description of Dorset old thyme bulldog which rather than 'new improved' type is trying to take them back to what they originally were! They look like a 'modern' bulldog (barring the tail) and have the temperament of a bulldog so for someone wanting a bulldog as a pet she could of been ideal-rescue dogs go without papers so does it really matter? The fact that so many people were(and I imagine are) desperate for one(not enough in rescue) means that the chances of them finding her a home would of been pretty good. Afterall a dog without papers could, in theory, be anything
I do know what they rehome- family member used to do home checks for them

devildog

OP -May be worth giving Fireside rescue a call on 0870 777 9294-it is a rehoming service for ALL bullbreeds!!

or http://bullbreedrescue.bravehost.com/

or http://www.bullbreedrescuedorset.co.uk/default.html

I personally would be more concered that she would be used for fighting as opposed to breeding.
Training is a possibility but they are oh so stubborn (and pretty stupid tbh-and I love the breed)

hethmar

May be American Bull dog rescue could help you?

http://www.americanbulldogrescue.co.uk/

lyssa_2

Thanks for everyones suggestions. I've emailed and telephoned them all, unfortunately the either can't help or haven't got back to me. Hopefully something crops up soon.

Raksha

Do you 100% have to rehome her? What if she has a simple medical problem which is causing her aggression and that can be fixed?

Any behaviourist worth listening to will ask for a full vet check on the dog first, as so often changes in behaviour can be brought on by medical issues.

hethmar

I do hope someone can help you. It does demonstrate though, how hard it is to get places for dogs now

sarabe

Was she, or your other girl in season or close to a season when the incident happened?

Have only speed read the thread so sorry if I missed it.