Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc.
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Rescue News

10/17/08: Local Boo Terrier Makes Good!
When Ned of Pleasant Hill moved to MA in June, he took Boston by storm and became a Bull Terrier ambassador for the Beantown area. Ned and his mom, Nicole, recently won the very coveted "Best Dog and Owner Combo" award at the Salem Hauted Happenings Boo-tiful Pets Costume Contest. Click here for the newspaper article. Here's a picture of Ned as Shrek to Nicole's Fiona.

9/22/08: Bull Terrier Lost in Pittsburg
9/23/08 Update: Big Red was found by a kind neighbor & has been reunited with his loving family! Yay!!!
Big Red has been missing from his home since this morning. Please keep your paws crossed for his safe return. Click here for his Craigslist ad.

8/19/08: New Canidae Formulas
Some dogs may need to be transitioned to Canidae's new formulas. Please click here for more information and resources if your dog has been impacted. The following are Canidae's information on the new formulas and transition guidelines.

6/30/08: Lost Bull Terrier in Bakersfield!
We were hoping that the found Bull Terrier was the one that was lost on 6/26. As of 11:45am today, Icon is still missing. Please contact her family if you've spotted her. Our paws are all crossed here for her safe return. Here's her Craigslist ad: http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/laf/737746805.html

6/30/08: Found Bull Terrier in Bakersfield!
7/01/08 Update: Ivan has been reunited with his family!
Heartfelt thanks to Dallas & Kate in Bakersfield for keeping this little guy safe!
A very sweet and well maintained bull terrier male has been found in Bakersfield. For more information, please contact Suz at 415/672-7391.

6/10/08: Our Rescue Is Up To Its Ears In Alligators!
I've fallen way behind after losing my beloved 14.5yo pit bull boy to cancer last month and am now caring for my 12yo bull terrier girl who is in heart failure. Please know that there is a backlog and that I have not forgotten about any of the applications and home visits - - it's just taking some time to get to them. Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding. Bully folks are truly the best. ~ Suz

5/25/08: South Lake Tahoe Girl Update
We're happy to report that the bull terrier girl in the South Lake Tahoe shelter has been adopted by a shelter staff member. Way to go, Dora! Many heartfelt thanks go to the offers of transport help ranging from a potential bull terrier adopter to cat-loving pit bull advocates!

5/20/08: Bull Terrier in the South Lake Tahoe Area Needs Transport
A sweet bull terrier in a shelter needs to be pulled and transported. Please contact Suz if you can help spring her and/or help with any transport legs. She ultimately needs to end up in the Sebastopol area. Contact info for Suz: 415/672-7391; suz@bullyhaven.org

5/4/08: Lost Bull Terrier in Carmichael! FRANK HAS BEEN FOUND!
5/5 Update: A kind neighbor, who was housing Frank, saw the family's plea on Craiglist and has contacted his owners. What a happy reunion for this family! Nods to Stephanie S. for puting up the Craigslist ad!!!
Frank, a red bull terrier, escaped from his home in Carmichael Saturday afternoon. His family members, especially the children, are devastated. Please click here for his Craigslist ad. If you're in the area and can help his family search for him, please call the number listed. Paws crossed here for his safe return.

4/25/08: Cookie Needs Your Help!
We knew Little Cookie had an issue with her right rear leg but we never imagined that it was due to a broken leg that was left untreated months ago! This love muffin is amazing with people, children, cats and other dogs. We can't erase her pain but we can help her walk normally again. Her total vet fees will run about $1100 for her spay, leg surgery and mange treatment. Please contact Suz at 415-672-7391 or email her at suz@bullyhaven.org if you can help with a portion of her vet fees or with fostering. Thank you for any help and positive energy!

4/25/08: Thank You For Your Continued Patience and Understanding!
We're slowly catching up but are busy dealing with a growing number of incoming rescue dogs. Help is still badly needed in the Stanislaus/San Joaquin areas (breed verifications and partial transports primarily in the Modesto/Stockton areas). Transporters within Northern and Central California are always welcomed! Please contact Suz at 415-672-7391 or email her at suz@bullyhaven.org if you can help. Thanks!

4/01/08: Thank You For Your Patience and Understanding!
Bully people, like our dogs, are the best! Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding. Our normal rescue crew of 6 has been reduced to 1.5 due to work projects and new family additions. We're experiencing about a 2-week backlog on calls and correspondence. Please feel free to keep checking back with us - NagAGrams are very much welcomed! Help is still badly needed in the Stanislaus/San Joaquin areas (breed verifications and partial transports primarily in the Modesto/Stockton areas). Transporters within Northern and Central California are always welcomed! Please contact Suz at 415-672-7391 or email her at suz@bullyhaven.org if you can help. Thanks!

3/10/08: Volunteers Needed In The San Joaquin/Stanislaus Areas
There's a sweet girl that we may not be able to save if transport can not be arranged. Please help us continue to save bull terriers in the Stanislaus/San Joaquin areas. We have a great need for folks to help with breed verifications and partial transports primarily in Modesto/Stockton. Please contact Suz at 415-672-7391 or email her at suz@bullyhaven.org if you can help. Thanks!

3/07/08: Little Ricky's Off To His Foster Home!
Our little monkey is packing up his bags and gearing up for his trip to his new victims (oops, foster family). He'll learn to be housebroken and structured, and will also learn proper doggy protocol with his bull terrier foster sister. We thank everyone for their interest; we're still going through the applications that have arrived for this little boy. Little Ricky will be available for adoption around mid-May.

3/05/08: Woody Has Been Found!
We're happy to report that Woody has been found! In true Woody form, he was chilling with a neighbor. His owner reports, "He was a happy little bully, hanging out with a family and their dog Sadie. She said he must be a spoiled little dog because he refused to eat their dog food, they had to mix it with tuna....and he slept on the couch. :)"

3/03/08: Woody is Missing!
Sweet Woody got out of his yard yesterday while his family was out on a day trip (he was still housed with his family until another home is found). If you're in the Carmichael area and can help with posting flyers, checking shelters and vets, and participating in searches, please contact Suz at 415-672-7391 or email her at suz@bullyhaven.org. Click here for Woody's picture and description. This is Woody's Craigslist post.

3/02/08: Search and Shop To Help Bull Terriers!
Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. has registered with GoodSearch and iGive to bring you fun web searching and guilt-free shopping. Under these programs, Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. gets a penny for each web search conducted via Goodsearch and a percentage of proceeds from purchases via GoodShop or iGive. Click here for more information.

2/21/08: New Pending Arrivals
Expected to arrive 2/23 is Max, a 6-month brindle baby boy. Expected to be in the house the week of 2/25 is a 12yo lumpy (hey, there's more of him to love!) white male who was found happily walking along the beach and meeting new friends. Stay tuned for pictures and more information on these boys. If you can help with fostering after their evaluation periods, please contact Suz at 415/672-7391 or suz@bullyhaven.org. Many thanks!

2/13/08: Foster Home Needed for Little Ricky
Little Ricky is a 3-month baby who will not do well in a kennel during his puppy development period. He's outgoing and curious, and needs continual socialization to people and animals of all colors, shapes and sizes. He'll also need to learn basic, house and leash manners. Little Ricky is due to arrive around February 22. If you can help foster him after his evaluation period, please contact Suz at 415/672-7391 or suz@bullyhaven.org. Many thanks!

2/08/08: Running Behind!
Many apologies for the delays in responding to inquiries. Our crew of six is down to about 1.5 due to work and family priorities. If you don't hear from us within a week, please contact us again. We really don't mind nag-a-grams! Truly!

2/08/08: Evaluations Nearly Completed
Many dogs arrived at our kennel at nearly the same time so their observation periods are over this week. Several are still coping with being kennelled in harsh weather. We will begin matching our dogs to suitable homes this weekend. We thank everyone for their patience!

1/19/08: New Arrivals
In the house or expected to arrive this coming week are cat-friendly Spuddy, kid-friendly Rilo and Pebbles (they're used to being a horse for a 3 year old boy), and rowdy boyz Moose, Bullseye, Bullet and Sammy. Please stay tuned for more information on our little friends. If anyone can help transport a sweet and dog-friendly little girl from King City to the San Jose area, please contact Suz at suz@bullyhaven.org or 415/672-7391. She needs to be out of the shelter next weekend.

1/14/08: RIP Dearest Juneau Bear
When our beloved Big Bear suffered continuous seizure activity on 1/12/08, we knew the kindest thing was to spare him from any pain and discomfort. Although he leaves behind a huge void, we are happy that his final weeks were the best he probably had. He was indoors 24/7, doted on by loving parents and constantly surrounded by a plethora of his favorite fleecy blankets. Thank you, Juneau Bear, for bringing so much sunshine into our lives. Sweet dreams, big guy - - you're loved and missed more than you'll ever know.

1/10/08: Happy New Year!
We couldn't ask for a better holiday season as our kennel was cleared and Ned, Brody, Marti, Shay and Juneau Bear found wonderful, loving foster homes. It was no surprise that Miss Shay and Marti's foster families decided that they couldn't imagine their family without these two sweet girls. We remain grateful to such a caring bully community.