Adoptar a Freddie
Bulldog Inglés · Macho · Adulto · 6 años
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Freddie is a French bulldog born on 20/02/2022 He is a lovely natured boy who has been a much loved family pet and is looking for an adopter who will manage him carefully due to his mobility limitations. He needs a calm environment with someone who enjoys shorter walks, and a living space which can be managed to keep him on one level as steps and stairs will affect his back condition. His adopter will need to have the time to devote to attending vets or physiotherapy and learning any recommended exercises to do with him to manage his condition. There's more information about this further down and his full records will be made available to suitable prospective adopters. Freddie came to us for rehoming because his family have recently had their first baby and are struggling to cope with everything, Freddie hasn't done anything wrong, and his previous owner would be happy to speak to anyone who is interested in adopting him. This is what they have said about him: Freddie is a gorgeous, affectionate Frenchie with so much love to give. We have had him since he was 8 weeks old and he really has been our entire world! We are only rehoming him due to recently having a newborn baby and the demands this brings. We simply can't give Fred our all anymore and it's breaking our hearts. He regularly attends doggy daycare and has lived with a mini dachshund for 4 years (they were the best of friends). He needs short, slow walks to keep up his strength and long cuddles. He will quickly become your best friend and we just want his new owners to give him the love and time he deserves. Once he's settled in, he'll sleep and sit on your lap and be your loving and loyal shadow. If you're looking for a low exercise, low maintenance but high affection dog, Fred is the one for you. Freddie is currently in a foster home while he is looking for his permanent home, as being in kennels wasn't helping his mobility. His fosterer says the following about him: "On the whole, he travels well; currently, we’ve had him on a seatbelt in the back. He’s quick to lie down, but with some occasional low whimpering, so he’s not fully comfortable yet, but able to cope. He’s very good about going into his crate. At night, I’ll sit with him for just a few minutes now (it was the best part of an hour on the first night) to make sure he’s settled, as this is the only time he might start barking in there. He then sleeps well through the night. At any other time of day, he doesn’t need the reassurance and can be left in or out of his crate without any problems. He often chooses to sleep in there even when he could sleep on a bed outside it. Occasionally, his legs will give way underneath him, and he’ll end up on his bum. This panics him, but he’s often managed to get himself up before I’ve reached him. However, it shows the importance of floors with good traction, especially when he's left unattended. We have runners down on any slippery floors. He’ll bark and want to chase cats, but he’s not overly intense. If you’re going past one, he seems to forget about its existence immediately once past. However, due to his back, his desire to chase them, and the time it might take to integrate them, it’s probably best that he doesn't live with cats. We’ve met a few more dogs that have come up to him now, and he’s been fine with them—often only saying a brief hello before really wanting to meet the owner! He will bark and want to get to dogs on lead, though. He’s been fine with every person we’ve met; he hung out with a few people all day yesterday and was very calm and settled quickly." Freddie had successful BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Surgey) in July 2025. He developed IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) in February 2026, which has affected his mobility. He didn't need surgery, but he had physio for some time. He has seen our vet, and they have put him on Metacam to help with any discomfort in his spine and have recommended further physio, which he will be starting in October. He isn't a candidate for surgery because of how long ago the onset occurred, and it is not severe enough to warrant such a major operation. Freddie is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Windway Trust will help with the cost of physio and hydrotherapy if he needs it longer-term. He has been fed a raw food diet since he was a puppy. We have been gradually moving him onto standard dog food by mixing it with grain-free wet food trays, which suit him well.
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