Add a Little ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ to Your Life: Adopt This French Bulldog!
Two evils a dog (or cat) should never be forced to endure:
- Being crated 🚫
- Being selectively bred to have deformities or extreme features 🚫
PETA urges folks intent on finding a “purebred” canine companion only ever to adopt French bulldogs or any other dog and never to crate anyone. Unfortunately for Pierre, his breeder and initial owner both missed these memos. Due to abusive breeding practices—ones that are outlawed in a number of European countries as well as one on-the-ball Southern California city—Pierre was brought into the world with a purposefully smushed face and a crumpled, distorted airway, classifying him as a breathing-impaired breed, or BIB. He then bounced from home to home, at least one of which often saw him confined to a crate. But Pierre’s misfortune did a 180 when, late last month, his most recent owner turned to PETA for help finding the brindle beau a home and family that are as chic—and caring—as he is.
Once Pierre’s owner bid the stocky stunner bon voyage, à la Alain Prost, fieldworkers zipped him back to PETA’s shelter, helping him bid crated life adieu.
It took a PETA veterinary technician about half a second to fall in louvre with Monsieur Pierre. And with her years of experience caring for BIBs, the PETA Mobile Clinics staff member was the perfect person to foster this flat-faced Frenchie.
Dogs like Pierre can suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, intervertebral disc disease, and other chronic, debilitating health issues. Even his panting, snorting, and wheezing—common characteristics of French bulldogs—are reminders of Pierre’s constant struggle simply to breathe. This is why anyone interested in welcoming Pierre into their home and heart must be experienced with and/or knowledgeable about BIBs. Potential adopters must also understand that a dog with special needs is likely to require more extensive—and more expensive—veterinary care over the course of his life.
Pierre is roughly 2 years old and 25 pounds. Prior to adoption, he will be neutered and fully vaccinated and will undergo surgery to help widen his narrow nostrils (aka a French bulldog nose job) so he can breathe a little more easily. According to his most recent owner, Pierre is great with young kids. His foster guardian reports that the Frenchie gets along with cats as well as with other dogs who don’t mind his panache. And his caretaker friends at PETA’s shelter can confirm that this petit chien has a big, sassy personality.
Buying Any Animal Is a Faux Paw—ADOPT a French Bulldog Instead!
Once Pierre’s got his new nose, PETA will set its sights on finding the deserving dude a new brood. And while the City of Light is a bit outside of fieldworkers’ chaufurring capacities, PETA is prepared to transport Pierre to the perfect East Coast (or East Coast–adjacent) nouveau home. If you think that home is yours, kick-start your rapport with an adoption counselor by e-mailing [email protected] or clicking below:
