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Hyacinth is the funniest mini hippo with the most loving and sweet personality. Hy is one of our few dogs who is baby and toddler approved due to her gentle nature. She's actually currently living with a very small baby, and foster mom loves how eager she is to be around her little friend but still maintains safe boundaries and is so so very gentle. The best parts of Hy's day are when the baby wakes up from a nap and snuggling up on the couch with foster mom at the end of the day. Hyacinth is totally convinced she's a lap dog, too. She lives for cuddles and snuggles and booty pats and head scratches, and everything in between! It doesn't matter if you've just met her or you've known her forever...you're still her best friend in the whole world and she wants to be as close as possible.
She was a major volunteer favorite at the shelter we pulled her from, and we have to say, we agree with the sentiment.
Hyacinth was actually part of a cruelty case, which is what led her to ABR. She was a frequently flyer at her local shelter, given she was always out stray. And each time she came back, she had less fur and was in worse and worse shape. The city was finally able to take action and keep Hy from returning to that awful situation. And it's really only taken proper care, antibiotics, and regular baths to bring her beautiful shiny coat back. Hyacinth is not currently living with another dog in her foster home, but had the best time playing with others at the shelter. We think she could be happy with another dog companion in her foster home, as long as her family takes the time to slowly integrate the two vs throwing them together immediately. It's so important to remember that she was a stray for a long time, so she likely ran into a few unfriendly dogs out in the streets and needs some time to feel safe.
Hyacinth is the funniest mini hippo with the most loving and sweet personality. Hy is one of our few dogs who is baby and toddler approved due to her gentle nature. She's actually currently living with a very small baby, and foster mom loves how eager she is to be around her little friend but still maintains safe boundaries and is so so very gentle. The best parts of Hy's day are when the baby wakes up from a nap and snuggling up on the couch with foster mom at the end of the day. Hyacinth is totally convinced she's a lap dog, too. She lives for cuddles and snuggles and booty pats and head scratches, and everything in between! It doesn't matter if you've just met her or you've known her forever...you're still her best friend in the whole world and she wants to be as close as possible.
She was a major volunteer favorite at the shelter we pulled her from, and we have to say, we agree with the sentiment.
Hyacinth was actually part of a cruelty case, which is what led her to ABR. She was a frequently flyer at her local shelter, given she was always out stray. And each time she came back, she had less fur and was in worse and worse shape. The city was finally able to take action and keep Hy from returning to that awful situation. And it's really only taken proper care, antibiotics, and regular baths to bring her beautiful shiny coat back. Hyacinth is not currently living with another dog in her foster home, but had the best time playing with others at the shelter. We think she could be happy with another dog companion in her foster home, as long as her family takes the time to slowly integrate the two vs throwing them together immediately. It's so important to remember that she was a stray for a long time, so she likely ran into a few unfriendly dogs out in the streets and needs some time to feel safe.
Submit an adoption application via our website. Candidates can apply for a specific dog or submit a general application.
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Interview
Go through our interview process, including a virtual home check.
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Approve Application
If applicants are approved, they will be notified by our team via email. They may or may not get a match, at this step.
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Meet the Pet
Applicants must go to the foster's home to meet their match in person and are encouraged to bring their dog(s) and kid(s), if applicable.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Review medical records, sign our adoption contract and pay the adoption fee in full.
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Take the Pet Home
Adopters must pick up their dog in person and get them home safely. Sorry, ABR cannot ship dogs.
Additional adoption info
Austin Bulldog Rescue is 100% foster-based, and does not have a shelter or facility where applicants can come meet dogs before applying. Meet and greets with a potential match will happen after an adoption application is approved. ABR is a matching rescue -- while our teams take dog preference into account, we ultimately match families to the dog best suited for their home and lifestyle. The more thoroughly you answer the interview questions, the better the matching experience on all sides!
Austin Bulldog Rescue is 100% foster-based, and does not have a shelter or facility where applicants can come meet dogs before applying. Meet and greets with a potential match will happen after an adoption application is approved. ABR is a matching rescue -- while our teams take dog preference into account, we ultimately match families to the dog best suited for their home and lifestyle. The more thoroughly you answer the interview questions, the better the matching experience on all sides!
ABR does not operate a shelter or facility where applicants can come meet our dogs in person. All of our dogs are in separate, loving foster homes in or around Austin.
ABR does not operate a shelter or facility where applicants can come meet our dogs in person. All of our dogs are in separate, loving foster homes in or around Austin.
More about this rescue
Austin Bulldog Rescue (ABR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, breed specific, English Bulldog Rescue Organization in Austin, TX. We are a volunteer run organization that relies solely on tax deductible donations to provide the much needed medical care that our rescued bulldogs require. ABR is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of unwanted English Bulldogs, education of owners on responsible dog ownership, and education of the public on the English Bulldog breed.
Austin Bulldog Rescue (ABR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, breed specific, English Bulldog Rescue Organization in Austin, TX. We are a volunteer run organization that relies solely on tax deductible donations to provide the much needed medical care that our rescued bulldogs require. ABR is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of unwanted English Bulldogs, education of owners on responsible dog ownership, and education of the public on the English Bulldog breed.
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