Apple - Spina Bifida English Bulldog Homestead, FL

Meet our special baby Apple!
female English Bulldog. Surrendered to the local shelter in April at 5 weeks old due to incontinence. Once we pulled this little girl from the shelter, we realized not only is she incontinent, but she also has a lame rear leg. After vetting with our primary vet, and a consult with a neurologist that included Mri's of her lower back, Apple has been diagnosed with Spina Bifida.

What this means for Apple is that she will be incontinent forever, and over time the weakness in her rear leg will progress. We expect Apple to require a wheelchair at some point in her life. The good news is Apple can still have a wonderful quality of life and is not in any pain. As far as she is concerned, shes just as normal as any other dog and wont let her diagnosis slow her down! She is loving, michievous, silly, and as adorable as any fat cheeked baby!

While we welcome all applications, please take the time to consider the lifelong commitment, patience, care, and compassion Apple will require before submitting one for Apple. Any experience with special needs dogs would be preferred.

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ADOPTION PROCESS:
1. Email us at adopt@thisisthedog.org to request an application

2. Meet with the dog or cat. Bring treats/toys if you would like.
During COVID and for TRANSPORT- Virtual Home Visit using Facetime

3. If adoption is approved - Complete Adoption Contract

2022 adoption donations-

Local (South Florida) cat adoption - $150
Local (South Florida) dog adoption - $300

Out of state cat adoption:
One cat- $250
Two cats- $350

Out of state dog adoption:
One dog - $400


All donations are tax deductible.

Adoption donation for dogs includes Spay/Neuter, Up to Date Vaccines, Microchip, Deworming, and Heartworm Check if needed.
Adoption donation for cats/kittens includes Spay/Neuter, Up to Date Vaccines, Deworming, FeLV/FIV testing and Microchip

5. Thank you! This is the Dog! does not have a shelter. Our dogs and cats are in foster homes primarily in Homestead, FL. We are a small group of volunteers making a difference in the lives of people and the dogs/cats that we help.

TOUCH a SOUL. CHANGE a LIFE. PERHAPS your OWN.

FREE spay/neuter email adopt@thisisthedog.org


This is the Dog! (TITD!) makes no representation, warranty or guarantee about an animal’s breed, temperament or behavior. We also make no representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the size at maturity, health or disposition of any dog because This is the Dog! is sometimes uncertain of an animal's background or history. Adopter also understands that the dog has displayed no evidence of illness, behavior, or health problems during its stay with TITD!, unless indicated on the medical history form.

Spay and Neuter is the ONLY way to lessen the number of unwanted dogs and cats in our country and around the world. Please contribute to the solution and get your dog or cat spay/neuter. Thank you.