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French Bulldog

Betty Lavender

Adult·Female·Small

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About Betty Lavender

Betty Lavender is a petite force of a Frenchie with enough personality to make up for her mobility disadvantages. Betty loves her person and is a dedicated cuddler, but she is also very playful and energetic. She’s an absolute foodie with a very advanced palate, and an accomplished co-pilot. Betty is looking for someone to see past her disabilities to the amazing dog beneath the diapers and stylish suspenders. Betty came to us after she was dumped by her previous owners after a pregnancy caused a disc to bulge in her spine, resulting in partial paralysis. She doesn’t have full control over her bladder, so she wears a diaper to be courteous indoors. She partially drags her hind end, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit. She is capable of running at shockingly high speeds, doing cute little leaps over the threshold, and activating her impressive core strength to get her legs fully beneath her to stand at times, mostly when motivated by food. She isn't a dog you are taking on walks outside, but she is one that likes to play around in the yard.

Ideal Home

An adopter experienced with resource-guarding behaviors in dogs would be ideal for this little motorized cannonball. She will do best as an only dog.

Ongoing Health

Betty doesn’t have full control over her bladder, so she wears a diaper to be courteous indoors. She partially drags her hind end, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit.

Training & Support

Betty can also be a little bit of a guard-dog at heart, and she’s very protective of her home and her people. She will settle in a crate or a playpen, but she will make sure you are well aware of her displeasure by singing you a 20ish minute concert titled “How Dare You”.

Application Details:

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Transporation

Betty is currently being fostered in Chicago and does have an open adoption radius for meaning she can be adopted in or outside of Chicago. However, selected adopter must be willing to meet and finalize in Chicago.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a French Bulldog.

Typical cost to care

$1,900$2,140 /yr

$168/mo

Energy

Low

Grooming

Weekly brush

Shedding

Minimal

Health risk

High

Lifespan

10–12 yrs

Know the breed

French Bulldog

Exercise

30 min/day, Light activity

Trainability

Moderate

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

Apartment, Condo, House

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

10-12 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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