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Bubba

English Bulldog · Female

Bubba is a five-year-old French Bulldog who has been neutered. At first, he can be skeptical of strangers but once you've met him, he becomes affectionate and friendly. He prefers children to be older and doesn't need other pets in his home. Bubba loves his humans dearly, bonds closely with them, and wants to be around them all the time. Unlike his daughter Hubba, he is relaxed on a leash outside and enjoys being close to his human. However, he also protects her and makes sure that other dogs don't get too close (we are working on this). Bubba loves indoor and outdoor scent games where you hide objects and give him a sample to find the match - he is very reliable at this. He also enjoys trick training. Training with Bubba can be fun because he is deaf, so you have to practice differently and sometimes get creative. Bubba observes well and understands quickly what you want from him. His dream would be a family without or older children as he doesn't need the chaos Hubba creates but he would love to be involved everywhere. Unfortunately, Bubba has a severe food allergy and can only eat his hypoallergenic food and salad cucumber or carrots as treats. He takes an allergy pill every day and gets a monthly shot in the butt. Being alone is not an option for him unless Hubba is there (she makes enough drama, so he can retreat). Have I piqued your interest? Contact me and we can explore the world together, step by step, always ending with some warm cuddles at night.

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Ich heiße Bubba, bin fünf Jahre alt, kastriert und eine Französische Bulldogge. Zuerst bin ich fremden Menschen gegenüber etwas skeptisch, doch wenn wir uns begrüßen konnten, werde ich schnell verschmust und freundlich. Kinder sollten schon was älter sein, andere Tiere brauche ich nicht in meinem Zuhause. Meine Menschen bedeuten mir alles, ich binde mich eng an sie und hätte sie am liebsten immer um mich. Im Gegensatz zu meiner Tochter (Hubba) bin ich draußen sehr entspannt an der Leine, suche auch hier die Nähe zu meinem Menschen. Allerdings passe ich auch auf sie auf und achte darauf, dass fremde Hunde uns nicht zu nahekommen (daran arbeiten wir aber grade). Spaß machen mir drinnen wie draußen Schnüffelspiele, wenn Du Gegenstände versteckst und mir eine Probe zu riechen gibst, finde ich das Gegenstück schon sehr zuverlässig. Auch lasse ich mich gerne auf Trick-Training ein. Spannend ist das Training mit mir, weil ich taub bin. Du musst mit mir also anders üben und dabei manchmal kreativ sein. Ich beobachte Dich gut und verstehe so, recht schnell was Du von mir willst. Mein Traum wäre eine Familie ohne oder älteren Kindern, soviel Trubel wie meine Tochter Hubba brauche ich nicht unbedingt, ich wäre aber gerne überall dabei. Leider habe ich eine sehr ausgeprägte Futtermittel-Allergie, ich darf wirklich nichts fressen, außer mein hyperallergenes Futter und als Leckerchen Salatgurke oder Möhren. Ich bin hier also die „Gurkentruppe“ ?. Ich muss deshalb jeden Tag eine Tablette gegen Allergien schlucken und bekomme einmal im Monat den Piecks in den Po. Alleinbleiben geht auch noch überhaupt nicht, außer meine Tochter ist da (die macht ja Drama genug, da kann ich mich zurückziehen ?). Habe ich Dich jetzt trotzdem neugierig gemacht? Melde Dich einfach, dann können wir gemeinsam die Welt entdecken, Schritt für Schritt, immer mit einer warmen Kuschelzeit am Ende des Tages.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Bubba
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · EssenLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Bubba home

What you'll need for Bubba in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bubba

What life with Bubba looks like

Bubba is a adult english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bubba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bubba?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Essen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bubba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bubba if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Essen will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bubba already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bubba isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Essen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bubba and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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