What a crazy few days it’s been.
I was in a cage, then in a car and then ended up in a yard with a bunch of other Bulldogs who had been rescued.
Saturday was my lucky day as I got picked up and put in another car. This one took me to a home where I could walk around, smell things and, most importantly, bother the other dog (who does not like it).
I was shy for about an hour and after that, I realized that I enjoyed getting pets and love. I got a shower, which I did not love, but my foster mom got about a pound of excess fur off of me.
Now, I follow my foster mom around when I am not backing up to sit on the other four-legged creature. He just barks at me all the time. Hopefully, my forever family will have a dog that likes to play…this one’s a DUD!
My foster mom says I need to learn better bathroom habits. I am not sure what that means yet. I don’t care about treats, so it’s tough to be bribed/rewarded, but we are working on all of that.
I can’t wait until it’s my turn to sit on the doc’s lap and tell her all about myself. I know she will love me!
Until then, I have been given the name of Saffyre Opal. Those are the birthstones for these upcoming fall months … the months that will help put me on a path to forever love!
9/23/22 Update: Saffyre is gearing up for Sunday’s Bulldog Bonanza in Allen.
Next week, she is off to sit in Doc’s lap to make sure all systems are go for her forever family.
Right now, we’re working on potty training – not very successfully, but we persevere. Some mornings, she gets outside and does her business and others, she goes out, comes back in and pees. There’s been lots of paper towels, floor cleaner and me groaning, but I believe we can get there.
That said, she is such a sweet loving girl, always by my side and wanting to be pet. She will do best in a home with a pet or pets to play with, as she has some energy to expend.
10/3/22 Update: Saffyre seems to think she is guarding the paper towels or the ceramic bulldog or the fireplace. Whatever it is, she is excellent at her job! Saffyre is the sweetest thing…still very playful and so full of love.
We continue to work through potty training (not always successfully) but, being at work all day for me, does not help her!
She sleeps through the night, wants to back in to and both her fur-bro, Colt, and thinks that her play toys are not from the dog aisle but air (in no particular order:
My throw rug
The wheels on my computer chair or on the vacuum
Colt’s wooden food stand
The bristles on the broom
The plastic foot stool in the shower
You get the gist – anything but one of the plentiful toys around the house
Got out the spray bottle for the first time yesterday and, when you tell this girl “no”, she backs up and winds up to growl at you…pretty funny
She goes to Doc Wednesday for some heart films (checking to be sure it is not enlarged) and then for her spay (and perhaps some plastic surgery – yes, I am jealous!)
She deserves a loving home with family who can play and continue to work on potty training. Is that you?
