Adopt

My name is Bilby!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps NorCal Bully Breed Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
33 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Hi, my name is Bilby!

ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?
I’m a boy!

HOW OLD ARE YOU?
I’m approximately two years old as of August 2024.

WHAT BREED ARE YOU?
I’m a little bully mix.

HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH?
I’m 33 pounds of handsomeness!

WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE?
I have a tan/light brown coat and white chest. My back looks like there is a little brindle pattern close to my rump. My head is so cutely round that my foster mom nicknamed me “Meatball.”

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT?
I like to eat anything my human gives me – peanut butter, blueberries, kibble, you name it and I’ll probably like it.

WHAT KIND OF PERSONALITY DO YOU HAVE?
I’m an easy-going, sweet boy who loves to be close to my human. I don’t have separation anxiety, I just like being around people and other dogs when I can.

DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY:
My perfect day is waking up and immediately going outside to walk around and potty. I then come inside for a yummy breakfast and mid-morning nap. I get to go on a walk at lunch time and play in the yard before another nap after having a yummy treat. When my human is done with work, I like to play with my stuffed animal and end up snuggling with my human on the couch until dinner. I also love taking rides in the car, it’s so fun (especially with a pup cup involved)!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TOY?
I like playing with Benebones/chews and stuffed animals.

DO YOU KNOW ANY TRICKS?
I’m working on my sit, stay, and leash etiquette – just the basics!

WHAT SCARES YOU?
I’m a brave boy and not much scares me!

HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND CHILDREN?
I have not been around children, but seem to get along with just about anyone/everyone.

DO YOU LIKE CATS?
I have not been around cats.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT OTHER DOGS?
I love other dogs! I don’t mind them trying to play with me, and I also leave them alone when I want quiet.

IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
I would be curled up on the couch getting belly rubs from my human.

HOW IS YOUR HEALTH?
Aside from a limp due to a previous injury to my front left leg, I’m a healthy guy!

WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH IN YOUR FOSTER HOME AND WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST COMPANION?
I live with my foster mom and my three foster (dog) siblings – I love all of them but especially my puppy friend Jasper who likes to play with me.

WHERE DO YOU HANG OUT WHEN YOU ARE HOME ALONE?
I curl up with a cozy blanket in my crate while I’m home alone.

WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?
I sleep in my crate.

DO YOU LIKE WALKING ON A LEASH?
I do like walking short distances on my leash and am a very polite gentleman!

DO YOU HAVE ANY “NOT SO GREAT” HABITS THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
Meal time is my FAVORITE time, which makes me urgently barrel through the door to my crate so I’m learning patience. I also like to howl at meal time, which is more funny than a bad habit, according to my foster mom.

ARE YOU HOUSE TRAINED (DO YOU GO POTTY OUTSIDE)?
I am fully house trained – no accidents and I’m excellent in my crate when I need to be napping!

DO YOU LIKE WATER?
I’m not the biggest fan of water but I’m not scared of it. I am alright with being in a bathtub, but I am definitely not built for water activities, so please keep me safe around pools or large bodies of water.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR FOSTER FAMILY?
I love having a routine and having foster siblings to cuddle with. My mom works from home, so I am able to be around humans and dogs. They love me, take care of me, and keep me safe. I especially love when my foster mom gives me treats!

WHAT WAS YOUR LIFE LIKE BEFORE BEING BROUGHT INTO NORCAL BULLY BREED RESCUE?
I’m not sure what my life was like before, but I know I was in the shelter after being hit by a car. NorCal Bully Breed Rescue saved me and now I am ready to find my forever home! I would love to meet you so you can fall in love with me and we can cuddle and play forever!

⭐️BILBY’S ADOPTION FEE IS $300.⭐️

If you are interested in adopting BILBY, please jump on our website and fill out an adoption application - www.norcalbullybreedrescue.org

At this time, we are asking for adopters to be in the Sacramento and IMMEDIATE surrounding areas (which means Sacramento County, parts of El Dorado County and parts of Placer County).

For more information on what that means and why that is, please click on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/333019703483910/posts/3264412130344638/?extid=0&d=n

Thank you so much in advance!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please visit our website to complete our application. You must live within Sacramento County/parts of Placer County or ElDorado County.

2.

Approve Application

After your application is approved, a home safety check will be performed by one of our volunteers.

3.

Home Check

Our main priority in this step is insuring that your yard is 100% secure - there can be no loose boards or gaps in your fencing.

4.

Meet the Pet

A date/time will be set for you to meet the pet. Resident pets will be required to meet adoptable pet.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

*** You MUST live within the immediate Sacramento area which includes Sacramento County, parts of Placer and parts of ElDorado County.

ADOPTION PROCESS:

The first step in the adoption process is the completion of our online adoption application. You will be able to fill it out online and email it back to us. If you have any questions regarding your application, we are here to answer them. If you do not live within our specified area, your application will not be reviewed.

The second step is the home check. Our main priority in this step is insuring that your yard is 100% secure - there can be no loose boards or gaps in your fencing. If your dog is going to be spending anytime outside while you are at work or away from home, we ask that you have adequate shade or shelter from the elements.Before we schedule a home check, we may ask you to send us photos of your yard/fencing to get an idea of where the dog will be living. If you have any hesitation or questions about our yard check, please see our section on "How to Prepare for a Home Check."

The last step in the adoption process is the meet and greet. This is where we meet with you and any existing pets to ensure proper introductions are made. We want to make sure everyone gets along. Once all introductions are made, and everyone gets along, your rescue dog is yours to adopt.

Please note that there is no pressure involved, and if a situation that cannot be resolved arises, we will always take our dog back. Also, be aware that there is an acclimation period for each dog and every dog is different. It can take a few days or a few weeks for your new dogs to settle in. We will assist in any way possible, including referring our trainer to come work with you and the dog.

ADOPTION PREREQUISITES:
All of our dogs are rescues, meaning they have already needed help in some way, and will only go to homes where they will live a "CHARMED LIFE." All of our adoptive dogs will be indoor dogs with outdoor privileges. We believe that dogs are family members, and should be allowed to sleep indoors.The only time they should be kept outdoors is if the weather permits. Any applications looking for an outdoor only dog will be denied. All current pets in your home need to be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventive. Out of area adoptions are within reason and on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HOME CHECK:
Walk the perimeter of your yard. Take notes on the condition of your fence. Are there any loose boards or gaps under any sections of you fencing? If yes, these are easy fixes. You can nail any loose board back into place, and you can fill any gaps with pavers and gravel Do you have a lock on your gate? If not, please purchase one prior to your home check. Is there adequate shade or shelter for your new dog if it is going to be left outdoors while you're at work? Do you have anything hazardous in your yard, i.e. nails sticking out, chemicals left out, etc? Do you have a cat? If so, does your cat have a high spot it can retreat to if being chased? Are your garbage cans located somewhere near a gate where a dog can jump into them to get out? If so please move them. Please address these issues prior to our visit.

ADOPTION FEES:
All of our dogs will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to being adopted. Our adoption fees are considered to be donations. All donations from adoption go right back into our rescue account, allowing us to continue to help dogs in need. At the bare minimum, the cost to properly vet a dog is $100. But some of the dogs we take on are medical cases, which can cost several thousand dollars. Because of this, we ask the following adoption fees:
$500 for puppies, which are any dogs under a year old
$300 for most adult dogs aged 1 year or older.
(French/English Bulldogs fees are significantly higher and are explained on our website.)

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable dogs live in foster homes and meet and greets are done by appointment.

Monthly adoption events are held at the Roseville Pet Food Express store at 1009 Galleria Blvd in The Fountains Shopping Ctr. These events take place on the second Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm.

More about this rescue

NorCal Bully Breed Rescue (NBBR) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to helping needy animals in our community. While our focus is on "bully breeds," we don't discriminate and will very often help dogs of any breed, provided we have a foster home available. We take in dogs from local shelters with a focus on those with medical challenges and those whose behavior is declining due to the stress of the shelter environment. These are the dogs most often overlooked and in need of the most help.

NBBR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, our tax ID # is 46-3665141. Your donations are fully tax deductible and fund our operations and help pay our vet expenses.

NBBR is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless pets through the spaying/neutering of all of our rescued dogs and through education on the importance of spaying/neutering all animals. We provide information on low cost or no cost spay/neuter clinics in our surrounding areas.

Each dog that comes to us has been temperament tested, updated on shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped. Many of our dogs have also been treated for various medical conditions including mange, heartworms, broken bones, neurological issues, and many others. One of our dogs can take anywhere from one month to one year to get ready for adoption and the cost for the dogs we take on can range from $100 to several thousand dollars. We take on dogs from shelters that are set to be euthanized for various reasons, including simply that they've been there too long, or they have a medical condition that precludes them from adoption to the public, making them "rescue only." This means only a rescue can pull them from the shelter, but also leaves us to be responsible for any costs to be incurred by said rescue dog.

We also take on strays and incur the cost of having them vaccinated, spayed, neutered and microchipped. We will help dogs who owners can no longer provide care by networking their dog, provided the owner can continue to house the dog. We insure a safe house for all of the dogs that we take on and provide all needed supplies for the foster homes that care for them until they are to be adopted. We also insure that they never end up in a shelter, running the risk of being euthanized due to lack of space or due to becoming "aggressive" caused by the stress of being in a shelter environment.

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