We lost a great boy today. Phil, a GEBR senior permanent foster, succumbed to heart failure this afternoon. Our hearts are broken and many tears have been shed. Phil is survived by his loving parents, Bill and Deb and his fur son, King. Phil (10 years old) and his son, King came to GEBR [...]
2/23/13: Meet Lewis, a two year old emergency surrender this morning because of a bowel obstruction; the owner could not afford surgery. He is at GVS at this very moment being evaluated and will most likely go to surgery within the next few hours. More info to come as it becomes available to us. Emergency surgeries, [...]
Our little buddy Oscar passed away on January 23, 2013. It came as quite a shock, we discovered he had cancer and there wasn’t anything we could do for him. We adopted Oscar when he was almost a year old and were lucky enough to have him in our lives for 10 years. He loved [...]
Edith went to the rainbow bridge on Jan 22, 2013. She joined GEBR in August 2012 and was adopted by her foster family in October. Please keep the Downing family in your thoughts during this time of great sadness. We will always remember you Edith.
Sadness touched the bulldog nation on Jan 22 when Chop (Porkchop, GEBR) went to the rainbow bridge. Chop joined GEBR in May 2012 and was adopted by Ron and Sonja shortly after. He was just recently diagnosed with cancer. Please keep Ron and Sonja in your thoughts and prayers, it’s been a rough two years for [...]
Around 5pm on November 26th we were informed about Butkus and were very concerned that he may be suffering from serious medical issues. We knew rescue couldn’t wait if we were going to have the best possible outcome. Harold Heck a friend of the rescue dropped everything and drove two and a half hours to Valdosta, GA [...]
Sweet Gia left us for her journey to the rainbow bridge. She has been in rescue since May but had been plagued with multiple medical issues. She was never able to leave the vet hospital because of those problems. Her medical and neurologic condition deteriorated rapidly over her the last 48 hours despite treatment. She was [...]
Despite the best care available, Bric was called to the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts are broken. Bric, we are grateful you did not die alone and we vow that you will not have died in vain.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ireland family during this terrible time. Murphy, was called to the Rainbow Bridge. Murphy was adopted from Florida English Bulldog Rescue a little over a year ago. Shortly after adoption, she was diagnosed with a a serious medical condition. The Ireland family never gave up on her. [...]
Most times we are very happy when we can rescue a bulldog from neglectful or dangerous circumstances and place them in forever homes as happy, healthy pampered pets. Along with those good times, there are some so sad that it nearly brings us to our knees. GEBR was contacted last month by a family in [...]
Zora, GEBR alum, died peacefully this afternoon at her daddy’s side. Zora was undergoing treatment for Lymphoma and was doing well on chemotherapy. This was not expected. Our thought and prayers go out to Dr. Louis and Jill Harris,and their family. Thank you for giving Zora the opportunity to tap into her inner Princess. After [...]
Our friends and adopters of PeeWee, Jean and Glenn Dudek had to say an unexpected good bye to their sweet girl Grace this afternoon. Please include the Dudek family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Miss Gracie. Run free without pain. Mom and Dad will meet you again at [...]
On July 31, 2012 we lost our little boy Max due to a heart attack brought on by a seizure after a walk at his favorite park called Ardmore Park in Atlanta. Max was only a year and nine months, but In his short life, he touched so many hearts, especially those of his adoptive [...]
We had great sadness yesterday as well. Our sweet Misha had a major brain event, from a bleed or another stroke Tuesday night. She was taken to Auburn in very critical condition. She did not survive. Please keep her family: Suzanne, Anthony, Ja’San (her skin brudder) and her fur brudder, Jonathan in your thoughts a [...]
Despite our best efforts, Presley was not able to withstand the assault of acute kidney failure and died peacefully surrounded by people who love him yesterday afternoon. Thank Dr. Ross and the many vets at GVS who did everything possible to bring him through this illness. Presley joined GEBR in January 2010 and battled with [...]
One of our early rescues, Beatrice (formerly Lacey) succumbed to Lymphoma on Monday the 14th. Lacey was used as a breeder her entire life, dumped on the side of the road when she was of no use to the breeder anymore. We got her, treated her skin and eye issues. She lead a very charmed life [...]
A very sad day for many bulldog rescuers and the Bulldog Nation. A precious little female, surrendered as a senior and adopted by Neely and Champ Waring, went to the Rainbow Bridge. Her name was very simply “GIRL”. Girl was loved by one and all and was the very definition of rescue. Girl will be [...]
Bandit, a GEBR alum, passed away suddenly from gastric cancer on March 30th. He spent the past two years being loved by his family.
We are very sad to report that Boss crossed the bridge unexpectedly on February 26, 2012. Our hearts are with his family as they cope with yet another great loss in their lives. Boss joined GEBR in early October 2011. His owners dumped him at the local shelter because they no longer wanted him. Within three [...]
Wallace got his wings, suddenly at 2:45 on January 22, 2012. We knew he was an angel on earth and his owners did everything medically possible to keep him with us. Wallace cheated death from the moment he arrived to GEBR. He was within hours of death from starvation, could have died at any moment from a [...]
Google Lee, at 6 weeks and 11 pounds, became a member of my family on 2002/11/11 shortly after I joined Georgia Tech. Google has a unique personality. He is stubborn and tenacious but also considerate and super sweet. He often curled up randomly in any couch in the house other than the two recliners we have [...]
Lucille was the cherished furdaughter of Ron and Sonja. Lucille was quite a personality, with her supersized tongue and perpetual smile, no one could resist her charms. She brought love and laughs to her Mom and Dad on a daily basis. Lucille was happy, healthy and maintained her larger than life personality until the end. Lucille went [...]
A debonair Gentleman is the only way to describe this tremendous boy. Christa A. rescued Buster as a neglected pup, from a puppy mill. He was the most loving, kind and gentle boy tolerating every foster brother and sister his mother brought home. Buster nurtured each, teaching them how to be carefree dogs again. Those [...]
Bubba was the cherished “furson” of Theresa M. He had a wonderful personality and was loved by all who had the opportunity to interact with him. Bubba lived a charmed and pampered life at his Mom and Dad’s side, bringing joy to them daily. Unfortunately, evil entered Bubba’s life when he was stolen from a [...]
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Ruffus October 17, 2011 Ruffus was a sweet young pup who was cherished by his family, Matt and Danielle. Unfortunately, Ruffus suffered from severe seizures along with many other medical conditions. Ruffus’ family did everything they could to control his many issues and provided wonderful care. They were unselfish enough to know that Ruffus had a [...]
On September 2, 2011, Daniel and Tammy Payne lost the love of their lives. Isabella came to live with them in May, 2003 and quickly stole their hearts. From that point on Bella lived a charmed life bringing joy to her new family every single day. In the winter of 2009, Bella was diagnosed with an [...]
Arthur was our very first English bulldog – we got him as a puppy from J & J Bulldogs in Coker Alabama. He was born Sept 19, 2004 and passed away on August 21, 2010. He was the love of our life. I have attached the blog link that tells what he did for our [...]
Prissy was the cherished pet of Gary, Kelley and Eva Hollowell, adopted 2 years ago from Adopt-a-Bull Rescue in FL. Prissy was the first personal rescue by GEBR director, Ruthann Phillips, well before GEBR was a reality. Under Kelley’s care, Prissy blossomed into a beautiful girl. She had a wonderful life filled with love and security, something [...]
In September 2009, we were contacted by our neighbors about an English Bulldog living in Jasper, GA that needed a new home. We had no idea of what condition he was in, or even that much about English Bulldogs. We had always had a soft spot for animals, and had always had cats, but never [...]
Sugar was 8 years old when she came into our home, a sweet older girl in need of rescue and TLC. Over the last year, we delightfully watched her blossom into the pampered princess that was her destiny as part of our family. She knew safety, security and love with us and her fur brother, Fat Boy. Sugar [...]
With a heavy heart I must announce that we have lost another of our cherished dogs. Stone was one of my own personal fosters since I got him out of Columbus, GA. with grossly deformed and swollen paws, and fur loss. I nursed him for the last 15 months, trying to cure mange that went [...]
May 28, 2011: Maggie died unexpectedly this morning. Maggie entered rescue in August, 2010 but was fostered by her owners until Jan, 2011, when she was transported from Savannah to Atlanta. Maggie was a sweet girl who had gone through too much in the year prior to her surrender. She lost her doting and devoted [...]
Several years ago Snort had a home with a soldier. On the day he was to be deployed,while Snort was still a pupppy, he took Snort to the pound. Fortunately for Snort, a fine man named Al was there to rescue him on the day he was surrendered to the pound. He lived a charmed [...]
Wookie was rescued from the Humane Society in Columbus GA in the spring of 2009. Wookie chose the Kennedy family also of Columbus as his new fur-ever home, a few months later his name became Romeo. Romeo was well loved by his family, particularly his Daddy. Unfortunately, this past fall he was diagnosed with an aggressive [...]
Lily was adopted in April, 1997 in Newport News, VA and joined the Baillargen’s other bulldog, Calley. Lily was our 4th bulldog and was totally devoted to our family. She loved to ride in the golfcart and demanded rides 2 or 3 times a day. As Lily aged, she became much more discriminating in the [...]
The world lost a vibrant young woman early Wednesday morning, in a tragic auto accident. She will be missed by her loving family and her English Bulldog, Murphy.
Coach was always a very special and happy little girl that made the room brighter with her endearing personality. She loved her tennis balls, chewies and long naps by her mom’s feet. She is deeply missed by her parents and two human sisters. Coacharoo, we love you and will forever hold you in our hearts. [...]
Munson you have brought so much joy to our lives. You and your brother Buddy brought life into our home before we had our two-legged children. You helped make us an official family and not just a couple. You gave so much of yourself without ever asking anything in return. We love you and miss [...]
Geoffrey had been in an isolation kennel at our vets for the last 3 weeks. He had eye, ear, skin and respiratory infections. 5 days ago we decided to add another antibiotic to his treatment regimen. His skin was getting better but still had little improvement in the ears. By Friday the ears were beginning [...]
Macy joined our home as a foster dog in March, 2009, after being rescued on her final day at a rural Alabama shelter. She was a shy little girl and very afraid of my other dog. She quickly became comfortable with all the activity in my home and blossomed into the DIVA we all knew dwelled [...]
ERK RUSSELL PITTMAN, May 22, 2003-December 28, 2009 Erk was born in Belarus and was the son and grandson of champions. He was a 68 pound beautiful dog with wide shoulders and big head. Everyone that met Erk was captivated by his personality. He lived to the hilt and loved deeply. He was bought for [...]
On September 10th I received a call from one of our volunteers in South Georgia about a senior bulldog being held at Gwinnett Co. Animal Control. He was a stray, in very bad physical shape. After visiting animal control and speaking with Officer Hughes, I was determined to get this sweet boy out and comfortable. [...]
Prissy was the cherished pet of Gary, Kelley and Ava Hollowell, adopted 2 years ago from Adopt-a-Bull Rescue in FL. Prissy was the first personal rescue by GEBR director, Ruthann Phillips, well before GEBR was a reality.
Under Kelley’s care, Prissy blossomed into a beautiful girl. She had a wonderful life filled with love and security, something she hadn’t known for much of her life. Prissy was instrumental in bringing Kelley, Ruthann and Jenn with Florida English Bulldog Rescue together, leading to the creation of Georgia English Bulldog Rescue and The Bully Ball. Prissy had no idea how important she was, she only cared that she had love, a warm place to lay her head, and a full belly. She has helped hundreds of other bulldogs reach safety and enabled us to provide much needed medical care.
Prissy succumbed to a malignancy that hid well and progressed quickly. She was with her loved ones, holding her in their arms as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Even though Prissy is gone, her legacy will live on through GEBR and The Bully Ball. Hundreds, maybe even thousands of bulldogs will benefit from her very existence well after all of us have crossed the bridge. Prissy, we miss you every day, there is a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.
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