English bulldog?

Question

We have a beautiful loving 2 year old enlgish bulldog named Missy.
Unfortunately we travel a lot for business and we're finding she spends at least a day a week if not more home alone with a neighbor stopping by to feed and play for short periods of time.
I know english bulldogs are hard to find and very expensive but I want to make sure she goes to a good home. She does not like other dogs at all but is a total love with people.
I've never been in a situation where I have a dog that's worth a couple grand and are hard to find in the portland area so I don't know if I should just go word of mouth and make sure it's through someone I know or use craigslist or the paper? My worst fear would be selling her to someone I don't know and not knowing if she's being taken care of. Anybody been through this?

Answer 1

My sister has a male English Bulldog and he is the same way with other dogs but, loves people. I am not sure where you are at but, if you go online you can find places that will put her into a foster home until someone will adopt her. It is too bad that you can't keep her because they are very loyal and family friendly dogs. My sister often find herself leaving the dog alone during the day. Bulldogs are OK with that as long as you leave them some toys to play with. Bulldogs sleep a lot during the day so it is not like they are getting bored and if they do get bored leaving a few toys for them is good. They are real easy going dogs especially females. If you absolutely cannot keep the dog then I would look into the foster care alternatives. You can go online and punch in Bulldog foster care and you will see a bunch of places. I hope this helps. It really breaks my heart that you cannot keep the dog they really are just awesome dogs that will offer years of companionship. Perhaps your neighbor would like the dog. Otherwise look into the Foster Home programs around your area. I hope this helps take care and good luck with your friend.

Answer 2

I would either take her to a no-kill shelter and let them adopt her out...because they have a very strict policy on who gets dogs. There is of course no gurantee who will get her...or you could check around and see if anyone you know wants a dog. I just got a puppy from someone at work. You could try craigslist and sell her which if you charge enough might weed out some of the undesirables...but I've seen 2k dogs being mistreated by the people that spent all that money on them. Perhaps you could do an adoption process of your own. If you check your local humane society they have questionaires online that you fill out and maybe that would help. I hate that you can't keep your baby. GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

Are you sure you really want to get rid of your dog? While your situation may not be ideal, it may be better than the next home it goes to. These dogs do not need a lot of exercise, and unless you are having other problems or the dog is obviously having problems with the current situation, keep it.

Answer 4

Look into a Bulldog rescue. They might be able to help you.