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Trash or Treasure?

Posted: January 30th, 2012
Trash or Treasure?

I was putting away the decorations from Christmas and my daughter was helping. She was also going through some boxes and came upon some trinkets that hadn’t been seen for years. She was thrilled with her find and I was happy that she could make use of these objects that no longer meant anything to… Read More

In Loving Memory of Zorra

Posted: January 8th, 2012
In Loving Memory of Zorra

In Loving Memory of Zorra-  a very special girl.  Thank you for being part of our lives and teaching us so much.  You will be forever in our hearts. The Three Muskateers can play together again Conan, Eden and now you.   We will always love you and miss you…..   Marie & Bob Zorra – 4/27/98-12/31/11

Don’t shop… Adopt

Posted: December 3rd, 2011
Don't shop... Adopt

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the mall the workers were stirring to prepare for it all. The decorations were hung by the hundreds with care in hopes that the crowds would pour in well prepared. The puppies were crying all jammed in their crates, while the workers stood by waiting to bait…. Read More

Calling all superheroes!

Posted: November 5th, 2011
Calling all superheroes!

Hello folks and welcome to American Bulldog Rescue! We are a group of volunteers who are commited to helping the bullies. We have many success stories to speak of and unfortunately many sad stories as well. This week in Florida a female dog and her seven puppies were found in a field fighting to survive…. Read More

Stilton (Lopez) McOwen

Posted: October 21st, 2011
Stilton (Lopez) McOwen

We just wanted to update you on Lopez.  He is doing great!  In keeping with our cheese theme, we have re-named him Stilton.  As goofy as he is, he deserved a distinguished name 🙂 He has settled right in to life in our home.  Every morning I go walking/jogging with him for 20-30 minutes down… Read More

Jack Waldorf Nickerson

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Jack, mom, dad, beach. Nuff’ said.

Apollo Bodycott

Posted: October 21st, 2011
Apollo Bodycott

Pennsylvania: Apollo Our Apollo is not the God of the Sun; he is the God of Fun!! This puppy spent the first 9 months of his life in a crate only being let out on a leash to go to the bathroom on a patch of grass between the concrete. But he has found a… Read More

Pearl Waldorf

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Pennsylvania: Pearl is the 3rd new Waldorf pup who is as sweet and quiet as they come. She loves her foster brother Dewey and her skin is healing slowly but surely

Bridgett the Princess Fox

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Pennsylvania: OK…we know that Bridgett is not a Bulldog.But she might as well be, she is bad to the bone and tough as nails. She is a little ole’ lady who was pulled off of an urgent list from a PA shelter. We just couldn’t stand to see this perfect lil lady die. Bridgett was… Read More

Vinny the Trout

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Florida: Vinnie is doing fabulous! His foster family says he couldn’t be more perfect! He’s house trained, crated trained and will sit and give paw. He has an appointment on Thursday to remove his stitches and he can be adopted or moved to another foster home to await his forever family!Sweet and wonderful Vinnie was… Read More

Chubba Tubba Wubba Triano

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Pennsylvania: Chubba is the biggest clown around. He is great with chickens, dogs, cats, pigs you name it! Chubba is 18 months old and is great on a leash and funny funny funny!

Lucky Daisy waited 2 years

Posted: October 21st, 2011
Lucky Daisy waited 2 years

Florida: Sweet and wonderful Daisy has waited a very, very long time and hasn’t had one single person interested in making her a part of their home forever. I had the pleasure of spending the entire day with her yesterday (her foster family has to move out of state) while bringing her to a new… Read More

Gus the personal trainer

Posted: October 21st, 2011

Pennsylvania: Guster is everyone’s best buddy, he is Chubba’s brother. he is great with other dogs, fine with chickens, crate trained, shares food, bones, toys, both Gus and Chubba are crate trained, never bark, never met a person who wasn’t their bestest friend. He is is Bucks County, PA

The forgotten victims

Posted: September 30th, 2011
The forgotten victims

I think that everyone is aware of the growing number of homes foreclosing in this country. I’d like to talk about a problem that everyone may not realize, the pets that are being left behind. ABR rescued a dog named Daisy this week from a foreclosed home. The realtor who found her, along with another… Read More

Perfectly Imperfect

Posted: September 18th, 2011
Perfectly Imperfect

It was a beautiful Saturday morning, the sun was shining and the air was a bit crisp as I set out to pick some apples at a local orchard. With my basket in hand I began to make my way around to the various apple trees happily picking the little red beauties! There were lots… Read More

Rescue me.

Posted: September 11th, 2011
Rescue me.

I am out in the world alone, I am tired of walking for one of my legs was badly injured. I am barely able to eat, you can see my bones through my tattered fur. I try to sleep, but it’s hot, and the bugs are biting me.I am fearful and I don’t understand what… Read More

Labor Day.

Posted: September 3rd, 2011
Labor Day.

LABOR- a job or task done or to be done Labor day is a time to relax and reflect on the hard work  and sacrifices of so many. We at ABR are very busy with so many dogs that need to be saved from shelters, need to come out of boarding, need to go to… Read More

Buster Whitehead

Posted: September 2nd, 2011
Buster Whitehead

Buster was found running along a highway in very rural New Mexico when he was about 18 months old. A wonderful woman picked him up and took him to a private, no kill shelter. Buster had been beaten and abused. He trembled and would not permit anyone to touch his head. He cried in his… Read More