Brewster's Ready for the Big Time

This handsome lug is going to be ready for the available pages next week. Isn't he goodlooking with that gorgeous coloring and studly build?

His foster mom says he's had the deluxe works in the past month: "Brewster has made such great progress in just one month.
His staph infection is gone. He's been neutered, had his cherry-eye fixed and micro-chip inserted."

That's big doings for one boy! Know what? We couldn't have done any of it without our supporters' help.

With many thanks from a soon-to-be placed Brewster and

The Frog Princess

EDIT: Sorry to be absent so long. The Frog P has been laid low by the bacterial equivalent of the Mountain Pine Beetle. Lo! how the mighty are fallen. Looks like the only cure is to set ourselves on fire.
We'll get back to you on how that works out.

Miho

We received these wonderful photos of foster Miho and members of her foster family along with this note:

"People often ask me why I foster when I have such a young son and I always tell them that fostering is the perfect way for him to appreciate life and it is something we can spend time doing together. When he grows up, I would hope that he would treat every animal he comes into contact with with love and compassion.

It's nearly impossible to resist sweet little Miho (small brindle (black mostly) in the top left of this picture). She's so snuggly and warm.

She'll be spayed soon and hopefully off to a long life with a loving family but for now I am enjoying this tiny bit of heaven.

I hope you all enjoy, too."

We wouldn't want this to get out, but the Frog Princess has a bit of a soft spot for freshly washed, pajama'd younger men. Listen! If huggin' them is wrong, we don't want to be right! declares

The Frog Princess

The Frog Princess Begs a Boon

Toulouse Caboose says, "Please, Sir! I want some more!"


Toulouse Caboose is pretty healthy--just thin.

Kind gentlemen and good ladies, the Frog Princess begs a boon of you.









Sugar Bear has an excellent prognosis, but she needs surgery to repair a liver shunt.

We are in the running for an award from a website that will mean a very nice donation of $500 dollars for the top 20 finishers or $10,000 for the first place finishers. The contest runs for 9 weeks. This is the 6th week of voting.



Icarus is recovering from foreign body surgery to remove part of a toy.







FBRN is at number 19, and we would like to ask you to participate in this competition.

This is the site: http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/75250

If you uncheck the box, you will receive only one notice that your vote counted. You can vote anonymously if you like.




Brandie has a raging staph infection and terrible allergies.




Please, if you haven't voted, vote.










Becky's terribly injured eye must be removed.

If you have already voted, thank you so much!



If you have already voted, would you consider forwarding this request to a friend or ten?











This is Jazzy. She has a dreadful skin condition.



You can only vote once from each IP address.



















She is getting medicated baths and feels better already, but ow!



We've included some photos of recent intakes from the last month who could really use this award funding, in a blatant effort to tug at your heartstrings and enlist your help.







Astrid has demodex, but with her new sweatshirt on, she feels warm and pretty!






We hope it works! exclaims a shameless

Frog Princess

Nessy Noodle

Vanessa was spayed last month and when she got home, she got the deluxe treatment from her friend, Sydney.

Here's what her foster mom had to say:

"We are fostering Vanessa. AKA: Nessa, Nessy, Nessy New-New, Nessy Noodle and finally her superhero name is Nine Nippled Nessy Noodle-girl. But that is only when she wears her cape and pretends to save the world with my superhero daughter Super Sydney.

Noodle was spayed today.
She came home from the vet and Sydney read her a book about dogs.
Then she ate yummy beef stew and took her pain meds and her pheno. (for her controlled seizure disorder.)
Sydney made a nice bed in our larger crate out of her baby blankets and pillows from her bed. The larger crate allows for Ness to move a bit better with the collar on."



Home cooked meals! Storytime! A serving maid! This is the lifestyle to which all Frenchie damsels aspire.

And rightly so, considers

The Frog Princess

Farley

Farley was found awandering by a Good Samaritan who tracked down his owner. When the owner was located, it turned out Farley was not so much lost as set free to find his own path in the world. The Good Samaritan took Farley home and called us and we hotfooted it over to fetch the poor boy.

Farley has a big bald patch from demodex, plus he has hookworms and a dry eye condition that requires drops. But the first two are mere pests
and the third, while a bit of a nuisance, is easily managed. He's a happy young frog. Here's a note we got from his foster mom last week:

"Here are some pics of Farley playing. Don't laugh at his "a bit too small" sweater, it's the ONLY one he would wear! I have a larger red coat but every time I try to put it on him he tries to kill it! He lets me put the sweater on with no trouble, I guess the boy knows what he likes! It has been around 5 degrees here so I wanted him to wear something. His personality is coming out more each day, we're really enjoying him. Now just working on getting that skin cleared up."

We're with you, Farley! If you've got it, flaunt it! advises

The Frog Princess

Bonne Anniversaire!

Here is our beautiful 2006 graduate, Molly (formerly Candie Kisses), celebrating in high style!



Bedecked with pearls, bedight with ribbon, Molly is eleven years old and feeling just fine!


Saying a few words to the assembled guests.


Her mom says the secret to her good health is a home-cooked diet, lots of playtime with her sisters, and a deliciously scandalous relationship with a turtle named Colonel Slowski who lives down by the creek. Molly sees that he gets little kitchen tidbits in warm weather.





Party attendees!



Molly, you look wonderful and we wish you many happy years with your family and the Colonel!

But where is the cake for

The Frog Princess

Make a wish!

Warm Your Heart

Earlier this month we got a call from Angelina's owner's mom, letting us know that she was trying to persuade her son to surrender Angelina to us rather than have her become an outside dog.

Angelina piddled when she got excited or nervous. When her family brought a new baby home, they decided that Angelina should live outside rather than crate her overnight or seek some medical solution. That meant she'd live outside winter and summer. The night we got the call, the temps were forecast to be in the single digits.

Angelina waits for the ball!

Grandma was able to talk her child into keeping the dog inside at night, but the next day when Grandpa went to check on her, he found her outside, under the deck, huddled next to a much hairier dog. He took her home and we arranged the surrender from the grandparents' house. We are so glad that these grandparents reached out to us and did what needed to be done for Angelina's safety.

We got an update from Angelina's foster mom today. Here's what she says: "She is just wonderful! When she was rescued she was sleeping outside under a deck in the snow with another dog, her owners said she had a problem with piddling on the floor when she was excited, she does sometimes but not with us anymore.
She was so sad when she came, she was afraid we were going to leave her outside so she wouldn't even go out unless we stood on the porch, now she runs out and uses the bathroom all alone knowing that I will be right there to let her back into the
house.

She is going to make someone a very special friend! She loves to fetch her toy and even brings it back. I am going to post some pictures of her when I figure that part out. She has one deformed ear and green eyes. I have never seen a frenchie with green eyes!"

This rescue was possible because we got some help from other breed rescuers.

We could not have done this without the help of MidWest Boston Terrier Rescue and Great Lakes Bengal Rescue. Because we don't have full volunteer coverage in the Indiana/Illinois/Michigan area, we asked for help from our volunteers' network of rescue friends, and they came through for us!
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue and other rescue groups have helped us in the past, and we remain obliged and grateful for their help.


Angelina after her bath.

Some people just don't seem to grasp that even though dogs are animals, and some dogs have thick fur, that not all dogs are designed to survive extremes of heat and cold. The same day that Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue helped us with Angelina, one of their volunteers was horrified to learn that the Boston she was to pick up and foster had frozen to death. Please, please don't leave your dogs outdoors in sub-freezing weather. On this Christmas Day, please spare a thought for all those who shiver in the cold.

If you haven't already, please consider donating money, food or blankets to your local shelter, animal or human. Winter has only just begun. There will be a great many more freezing nights before the last frost of spring.

Maybe it's time to light a candle or put another log on the fire? suggests

The Frog Princess

M'ack Attack!

We got a lovely note from one of our volunteers last month. Her mom fell in love with our volunteer's French bulldogs and applied for M'ack. He's been with her about a year.












"It's coming up on one year since my mom adopted FBRN's M'ack. Max was surrendered by the only family he hadknown for his 8 years of life - an elderly couple - when the wife became ill. I think he feels very comfortable living with older folks like my mom and her husband.






My mother's health and happiness has improved dramatically as she walks him daily and dotes on him constantly. Max's health has also improved, he seems so much younger than 8, especially since having a couple of bad teeth removed. He is a very well bred frenchie, and it shows in his grace and presence.


I wanted to share a few photos from my Thanksgiving visit with Max and my mom. You can see Tucker and Meika in a couple of the shots, and the last photo is Max pouting when he didn't feel sufficient turkey was given to him :)"

Turkey hoarding! We've heard of far worse and naughtier responses to the practice of skimping on a dog's holiday share of the goodies! We are sympathetic to poor M'ack's heartache and disappointment.

Shocking selfishness! pronounces

The Frog Princess

Frenchie Wrasslin'

For those of you who have not yet had the opportunity to witness this athletic activity for yourselves:

Frenchie wrasslin'!



Shell and Fannie! Girl wrasslers!



Fannie in training

And after the match comes sleepytime.


We like to see this kind of good sportmanship! approves

The Frog Princess



Shell during cooldown.

Brulee's Christmas Wish

Brulee has a wish for Christmas.



Well, two, actually. The first wish is that he and Truffle can find a happy forever home together.




The second has to do with these little foster kitties his foster mom brought home recently. We aren't sure what he wants to do with them, only that he wants one. Dare we ask for what?

You're right.

Probably it's better not to ask, murmurs

The Frog Princess

Cognac Is Ready for His Family!

There were four in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over! Roll over!" So they all rolled over and one fell out...














Coni looks for an opening.





An extra-special Christmas present waiting to be opened!










Cognac's foster mom sent along some photos of Coni with her family. He's a tripod frog, but it doesn't slow him down a bit!




Cognac saves the residents of tiny town from the hideous fuzzy! Nevermind the applause! Throw treats!

What a brave and handsome French bulldog he is! We know his family is out there somewhere. Check him out!

The Frog Princess

Apres Bain

M. Qbert would like to ask a question of all ze jolie laaaadeeez in ze kingdom: "Voulez vous couchez avec moi ce soir?"

Mr. Hefner? Eat your heart out!

Ooo la la, Qbert! sighs

The Frog Princess

Longaberger Basket Bingo for FBRN!

We know that there are hundreds of thousands of Longaberger basket fanatics in this country, and we hope that all the ones in the Leesburg VA area will turn out for this event:
Filled Longaberger baskets, pottery and wrought iron
December 19, 2008
at 401 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA
Doors open at 6, games begin at 7
$20.00 for 20 games
there are 2 raffles, 2 specials, 1 50/50, 1 WTA and door prizes

LIMITED SEATING


Call (703) 777-6048 or (540) 955-0333 to reserve

Reservation names will be entered into a Special Drawing!

One of our volunteers and her family are putting this fundraiser on and hoping to bring in some big moola for our frogdogs this season. If you can't attend but have a friend in the area, you could ask if they'd be willing to play on your behalf! These bingo games are notorious for their excitement and the last one we did was no exception! You may even meet a current or former FBRN Frenchie or two.

It's a great cause and great fun--and the prizes are spectacular!

Beloved

The recession is breaking hearts as well as nest eggs all across the country. This is Petey Boy, a well-beloved frog whose owners tearfully surrendered him when they were caught in the pernicious drift net that has been cast over our nation and the world. Here's a note from Petey Boy's foster mom from the day she picked him up following his transport of several hundred miles:

"Petey Boy was surrendered due to his owner's financial situation.

Petey is a 5 year old neutered male. We just picked him up today so we are still learning about his personality. But I thought I'd send along a few pics. He is a bit ... ahem... "robust" at 33+ pounds, especially in comparison to my 23 pound Pip. They seem to be getting on just fine, even though he reportedly didn't like other dogs. Petey has ignored the cats, and adores my husband. (If my husband is in the room, Petey only has eyes for him.)


The car ride was very stressful for him, so we are working on being calm and relaxed to diffuse some of his tension.

The owner sent a huge box of toys, plenty of food, blankets and a bed, and a 4 page handwritten and tear stained note with details on feeding, schedule, personality and how dearly they love him. It is heart breaking to read."

We can only imagine the pain this poor family is feeling. We sincerely hope things get better for them and all who have been displaced--human and canine--in the past little while.

Here are some photos of Petey Boy in his new home, playing with his Frenchie foster brother and his human foster brother. He has got the most winsome grin we've seen in quite some time, and we know that this big lug is going to be a very popular pup. He's on our available pages right now if you'd like to check out his bio.

He's a model frogdog, and we are looking for a home for him where he will be loved and adored for the rest of his life. If you think you can provide that, don't delay putting in your application for him.

He's a fine figure of a frog! proclaims
The Frog Princess

Portlanders' Generosity

We got this report from a Portland OR volunteer last week!


"Every year The Portland Oregon Frenchie MeetUp Crowd has a holiday photo fundraiser.



Here are two of the attendees who stopped by during the three hour open house.


This year Meet-Up organizer Nicole and her Frenchie Rosko decided the proceeds from this year's event would benefit FBRN! David Childs Photography donates their services every year for the event, and the photos are wonderful. See all the shots here:

David Childs can be reached at david at DavidChildsPhotography dot com





New FBRN grad Clara was a little nervous and considered hitting the sauce.







We are glad she decided to "Just Say No"

















Here's Clara with her adoptive mom





And the formal portrait of Clara with her new sibs














Here's David's shot of FBRN foster hunk Tommy Boy



The fund raiser brought in $535 for FBRN Frenchies in need!


Thanks to Nicole, David Child Photography, and all the Frenchies and non-Frenchies who dragged their people to the meet up on a beautiful afternoon for beautiful holiday photos.







Joey One Eye says "High Five Everybody! Happy Holidays!" (That's FBRN grad Loolie and sister Patti in the sleigh with him!)"

Oh, my goodness, we are starting to feel some of the holiday spirit!


There's a little tingle with the sound of the jingling bells!

Many, many thanks to Nicole and David Childs and all the folks at the meet-up! Our Frenchies really appreciate your kindness!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, hums

The Frog Princess