How about a game of football….anyone?

Tyree August 31st, 2008

Poor Miss Betty Boop. There are five Frenchies in her foster home and none of them seems to want to play football with her. Perhaps it is because she has already run them all ragged!

Betty’s foster mom tells us that although Betty’s back legs are weak, it does not stop her from enjoying her life to the fullest. She runs everywhere she goes and plays tag with her foster siblings in the yard every night. Do not be fooled by the languishing pose in the photo…

Betty Boop is back!

Tyree August 19th, 2008

A change in life circumstances has put Ms. Betty back at our doorstep and looking for a new home. This gorgeous girl originally came to the Village after suffering from a stroke that affected her spine and left her unable to walk. After a barrage of vet visits and water therapy appointments, Betty now not only walks but runs. She is still a little wobbly, and has an accident now and again but what dog doesn’t?

Betty’s current foster home includes a number of Frenchies, including a very petite puppy that Betty absolutely adores. A household with a puppy (or an exuberant older dog) would be the perfect home for her. Betty should be available on the website soon, so check back!

New faces around the block

Tyree August 15th, 2008

It’s been a hectic week at the Village as we greet four new fosters and welcome back a former graduate.

First up is Sweetie Petie, a doe-eyed brindle girl around 3 or 4 years old. She was sprung from a Kentucky animal shelter by one of our ever-vigilant FBV volunteers. We don’t know her story and her foster family is still evaluating her physical health and temperament, but I think it is safe to say that, even through the blurry picture, she definitely looks like a Sweetie!

Next, we have Gabbi, a 5-year old fawn California girl who loves to sun herself on sandy beaches. Her previous owner had some health problems and asked one of our volunteers to help Gabbi find the perfect home. Gabbi is the quintessential Frenchie diva and can turn more heads than a Hollywood starlet.

Then, we have Stewie, who became displaced when the older Frenchie in the household decided he really did not like this young upstart in his family. Stewie is a 13-week old pied male, full of all the love and spunk that comes with being young. So far he is healthy and getting along well with the other dogs in the house. His foster mom is currently working on his house manners (and her timing!)

The Village also picked up Rocky, a Frenchie-Boston Terrier mix with floppy ears and cuteness to spare. Rocky’s Boston Terrier brother did not like him either so he was handed over to us. A pair of very dedicated volunteers drove 22 hours round trip to pick up this little guy. Rocky is two years old, neutered and gets along with kids, other dogs, and people (although he seems to prefer women over men).

Finally, we welcome back Betty Boop. This gentle gal has certainly lived her share of bad days and has always come out on top, all without losing her loving disposition. Through no fault of her own, Betty is now back with the Village and once again looking for a place to hang up her leash permanently.

It all goes without saying that none of these dogs would be here if it weren’t for the dedication and tireless efforts of our volunteers. Many of them put aside what they are doing, hop in their car, and drive, sometimes hundreds of miles, to pick up a Frenchie in need. Each and every time. Thank you to ALL our volunteers. The Village would not be here if it was not for them!