Narla – Now Adopted!

Failed Foster Alert!!

Narla is Home!

Narla has well and truly landed on all four paws…

She is staying with her foster family, and we couldn’t be any happier.

As you know, it’s only in exceptional cases that we allow a foster family to adopt their dog.

Very sadly, nobody came forward for our beautiful girl.

So, when Kerry and Sean asked if they could adopt Narla, we said yes!!!

We all agreed that staying put would be the best decision for Narla.

Narla is very settled, and all the family adore her. Narla is quite the social butterfly and has been visiting lots of family members to tell them her fantastic news.

So, with no further ado, please join us in congratulating Kerry and Sean and their family on their adoption of Narla.

Enjoy your beautiful girl, we look forward to seeing all your new adventures together.

To Narla, no more changes for you, sweetheart, enjoy your new life, secure, loved, and settled.

Previous adoption statement below,

Dogs name: Narla

Age: 5 years old.

Current location: Birtley, Co Durham.

I CAN LIVE WITH

Children: Yes, older dog savvy children 13+.

Cats: No

Dogs: No

A BIT ABOUT ME

Personality:

Narla is an independent lady; she is shy and timid and can take her a little while to warm up to new people. But once she gets to know you, she will shower you with affection.

Behaviour:

Narla doesn’t like sudden noises and can be overstimulated by a loud and excitable environment.

Narla is dog and cat reactive.

Narla has ongoing training and is learning her basic commands and manners, she doesn’t understand toys but loves a bit of rough play.

Narla can resource guard around food and at times she forgets her manners and will snatch.

Needs:

Narla needs a calm home environment with older children.

Narla needs a confident family who will continue her training and help her reach her full potential.

Narla can be anxious if left for long periods of time, ideally, she will need someone who either works from or is home the majority of the time.

A garden is a must for her.

Walk/exercise:

Narla is reactive towards dogs so must be kept on lead when walked.

She enjoys a gentle stroll and can pull to start with, however she will find the right pace.

Toilet trained:

Yes, Narla is a very good girl.

Travel:

Narla can become distressed during travel, because of this we will accept applications of up to an hour from her current location.

We advise using a seatbelt restraint or travel crate whenever transporting dogs.

Things to be aware of:

Narla has dry eye and will need eyedrops and a lubricant for life. This will be the responsibility of her new family.

Any young children visiting the home must be supervised, as Narla has the potential to jump and knock children over.

Children must understand that bulldogs need time to settle in and have space to rest peacefully and uninterrupted.

Additional information:

Narla is an incredibly sweet natured lady who adores her humans. She has come on leaps and bounds since coming into GBSR. Now all she needs is a forever family willing to love her and continue her training and help her reach her full potential.

A little of Narla’s story below,

Introducing Narla: A Tale of Resilience and Compassion

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round!  Allow me to introduce you to the newest member of our Geordie Bullies family: the utterly adorable Narla!

Narla, a spirited 5-year-old entire female, recently found herself at a crossroads. Her previous owners, faced with a move to a pet-restricted property, reached out to us through our Facebook page. Their plea for help tugged at our heartstrings, and we knew we had to step in.

But Narla’s journey was far from straightforward. She had been living outdoors, her soft paws treading on a cold shed carpet. Neglected and suffering, she battled chronic ear infections and untreated dry eye. Yet, her spirit remained unbroken.

Our rescue process involves more than just paperwork; it’s about understanding each dog’s unique needs. We ask owners to complete detailed forms—capturing not only health information but also behavioural insights. Why? Because we’re committed to finding the perfect match for our furry friends.

Health matters. We connect dogs with vets who can address their specific concerns. Behaviour matters too—after all, we can’t rehome an aggressive dog. Our duty extends to our foster families, their children, and other pets under their care.

Now, you might wonder why I’m sharing all this. It’s because honesty is our guiding star. When Narla’s owners failed to disclose crucial details, we raised our eyebrows. An ad surfaced, revealing that Narla couldn’t be rehomed with smaller dogs or should be placed with large breeds only. None of this matched the forms they’d submitted. Lie number one.

Red flags waved, and we confronted them. Once confronted about this ad and after we informed them that we would revoke the offer of a foster placement their truth emerged: Narla disliked small dogs and had shown aggression toward a visiting dachshund. After discussing our concerns for Narla with our foster and our admin team, our foster didn’t feel confident in taking Narla in as they have another very soft natured female bulldog at home. Which we completely understood and supported.

Back to the drawing board we go. And we found a dog-free foster for Narla!

We were concerned for Narla’s condition and living conditions and truly felt this little girl desperately needed us, so this time we were able to find a foster happy to take her in and all it took was some honesty. We were able to prepare our foster and safeguard both Narla and other dogs by finding her a dog free foster.

We listened to our instincts, and Narla found her safe haven. Enter Kerry Lowery, our hero. She swiftly arranged transport for Narla to the North East, braving weather and distance. And then came lie number two: Narla’s previous owner revealed plans for a new little pug puppy. Our frustration knew no bounds. How could they discard Narla, plagued by untreated infections, for a fleeting trend?

Kerry, thank you! Narla is settling well and is Kerry’s shadow.

Our vets will mend her ears and dry eyes. And sweet Narla, fear not—your GBSR family surrounds you. When you’re ready, we’ll find you a 5-star home, where your story will unfold like a cherished novel.

So here’s to Narla—the embodiment of resilience, love, and second chances.  May her journey inspire us all.

Moral to our story, just tell the truth. Lie’s almost cost this little girl her chance of help!