Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Cici is a compact, kind-of-chunky, extra wrinkly English bulldog who is shy… for approximately one whole day. Estimated to be around 1 year old, Cici arrived fully shut down. She wouldn’t walk on a leash, through the house, or onto the couch. Using her tiny legs, she chose to army crawl and slink her way through life, convinced the world was out to get her.
Then she realized something important:
✨ This place rules. ✨
Once Cici figured out that life outside of what she’s known might actually be the biggest party she’s ever been invited to, she wasted absolutely no time turning into the wild child foster mom never wanted but desperately needed. Cici LOVES people and other dogs and brings a level of hype that could legally qualify as a workout.
That puppy energy comes with nibbling, sock theft, and chewing on items she did not purchase herself. Manners are a work in progress, and while Cici is friendly with people of all ages, she may be best suited for a home without small children at this time — simply because she hasn’t yet mastered the art of not bulldozing her way through life with enthusiasm.
Cici is a play hard, nap harder, cuddle hardest kind of gal. She will happily spend hours on your couch delivering full-body kisses, dramatically flopping into your lap, and showing off her adorably unproportionate sploot, especially if booty scratches are involved.
She is a 10/10 car rider and an elite-level crate user. She has never had an accident in her crate and doesn’t make a peep at bedtime or meal time. Speaking of meals — Cici is a certified FOODIE. The mere suggestion that food might exist sends her into party mode. While food brings her joy, she will continue to benefit from a controlled-portion diet to keep her healthy and those bulldog joints happy.
Cici is fully house trained and gives very clear signals when she needs to go outside. With other dogs, she is a vocal player and prefers not to share her prized possessions. Playtime, bones, and meals should be given separately. After the chaos, she’s more than happy to crash next to her pals for a good recharge.
While Cici is confident and hilarious in the home, she still has some insecurities in new environments. Outside her comfort zone, she may revert to her shut-down blob era, preferring to lay low and observe — especially when it comes to leash walking in unfamiliar places, traveling, and meeting new people. With patience, reassurance, and time, her inner party queen always resurfaces.
Cici didn’t just get spayed—she went all in on her glow-up. This girl has had a little extra TLC thanks to some helpful medical upgrades to help her live her best, comfiest life.
• Bilateral entropion surgery – Fancy words for “her eyelids were rolling inward and making her eyelashes poke her eyeballs.” Rude, eyelashes. This surgery fixed that so her eyes are now comfy, clear, and irritation-free. She can finally blink without drama.
• Soft palate resection – In simple terms, the soft tissue at the back of her throat was a bit too long, which can make breathing noisy or harder than it should be. The vets trimmed it up so air flows better. Translation: easier breathing, better snoozing, and fewer snorty sound effects (though we can’t promise zero).
• Rhinoplasty – No, not for Instagram. This was done to open up her nasal passages so she can breathe more easily through her adorable little nose. Same cute face, upgraded airflow.
All of these procedures were done to improve her comfort, breathing, and overall quality of life—and she’s recovered beautifully. Cici is feeling great, breathing easier, seeing clearly, and is now fully optimized for zoomies, cuddles, and stealing your spot on the couch.
Basically, she’s not high-maintenance—she’s highly improved. 😌🐾
Cici is being fostered in Harrisburg, PA, and potential adopters must be within a reasonable commute or drivable distance (up to 2 hours) for consideration.
www.zoeshouserescue.com
Zoe’s House Rescue
Kennel License 9117
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
