Cookie & Bruno

Meet Bruno and Cookie, a bonded pair of English Bulldogs looking for a special foster-to-adopt home where they can remain together. Their current owner is moving out of the country in mid-July.

Bruno is a sweet, stoic senior bulldog, born March 17, 2016. He weighs 83 lbs. and is neutered. Bruno is happiest relaxing on the porch and watching the world go by. He is house trained, crate trained, up to date on vaccinations, and receives regular flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Bruno has several medical conditions, including severe allergies, chronic ear disease, osteoarthritis, and some skin masses that require monitoring. Due to chronic pain and inflammation in his ears, he is very protective of them and will need a patient caregiver willing to earn his trust. His mobility is limited, and stairs should be avoided whenever possible. He does beautifully with his lifelong companion, Cookie, but should be monitored around strange dogs due to his barrier reactivity (reacting at fences and doors). He is wonderful with children when they understand not to touch his head or ears and does best with a calm, predictable routine.

Cookie is a lovable, moderate-energy girl, born February 15, 2021. She weighs 35 lbs. and is spayed. Cookie enjoys lounging, being spoiled, and spending time with her people. She is house trained, potty bell trained, and up to date on vaccinations. Cookie has undergone multiple orthopedic surgeries and is fully recovered from a recent TPLO procedure. She also has allergies, some vision limitations, and sensitivity to heat. Despite her medical challenges, she remains a happy girl who enjoys exploring and interacting with her family. She grew up with children, has daily positive interactions with neighborhood dogs, and has never had any issues with children.

Bruno and Cookie share a very special bond and must remain together. They provide comfort and companionship to one another and are looking for a family willing to open their home and hearts to both dogs. They would probably do best with no other dogs or a very mellow resident dog.

Ideal Home

A foster-to-adopt home with bulldog experience is required. A calm, predictable routine is best for Bruno. Stairs should be avoided whenever possible for Bruno. They would likely do best with no other dogs or a very mellow resident dog.

Ongoing Health

Bruno has severe allergies, chronic ear disease, osteoarthritis, and some skin masses that require monitoring. Cookie has allergies, some vision limitations, and sensitivity to heat. Both are up to date on vaccinations and receive regular flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Veterinary records will be provided to approved applicants.

Training & Support

Bruno is house trained and crate trained. Cookie is house trained and potty bell trained. Bruno can be reactive towards strange dogs through fences and doors and is protective of his ears.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Bruno and Cookie are located in Richmond, VA. Transportation may be available to approved adopters.