Ringo found himself homeless in the aftermath following a divorce.  He was two years old when he came into our care and he was in desperate need of training and socialization.  Although he loved people and he was eager to please, he was quite a handful and he had never been taught basic obedience.  He also needed to learn how to get along with other dogs because he had never had much exposure to them in the past.  Ringo was placed in a loving foster home with three other dogs and his dedicated foster mom began working with him right away.  He was a good student and responded well to structure and guidance.

In addition to Ringo's training and socialization needs, he also had several health issues that required attention.  As is common in French Bulldogs, he had difficulty breathing due to his short muzzle.  This also made him very prone to overheating and put him at high risk for heat stroke and dehydration during the summer months.  While in our care, Ringo had surgery to widen his nasal passages as well as two surgeries to shorten his elongated soft palate.  He was also suffering from severe food allergies, which resulted in uncomfortable skin rashes and itchy flare-ups.  In consultation with a veterinary dermatologist, Ringo was started on a strict hypoallergenic diet which was effective in getting his skin problems completely under control.  Ringo was finally ready for adoption!

It took a long time to find exactly the right home for Ringo, but we finally found the perfect match!  Ringo was adopted by a young man in Burnaby who has lots of experience with the breed and is eager to continue his training and socialization.  Ringo has a fabulous future ahead of him!

 

Special thanks to Dr. Francis, Dr. Defalque and all of the staff at Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital for the wonderful care that they provided.