Dogs name: Pablo

Age: 4

Current location: Lancing, West Sussex

I CAN LIVE WITH

Children: Yes, dog savvy

Cats: Untested

Dogs: No

A BIT ABOUT ME

Personality:

Pablo is a big softie, affectionate, gentle, and full of love. He’s a real teddy bear who enjoys company, cuddles, and attention.

Pablo thrives on human contact, whether it’s a belly rub, a gentle stroke, or curling up near you for company, he just wants to be part of family life.

Pablo is the definition of a loyal companion. He enjoys a mix of play and peace, happily joining you for walks before curling up for a nap nearby. A true sweetheart ready to bring warmth and comfort to his forever home.

Behaviour:

Pablo enjoys playtime and can be bouncy when he’s feeling playful, but he’s also happy to settle himself down for a quiet nap when he’s had enough.

Pablo is friendly, affectionate, and eager to please. He’s relaxed around people, non-reactive to dogs on walks, and gentle with children.

Pablo doesn’t like rough play but enjoys games and interactive toys. He has no guarding issues around food or toys and is happy to share or give them up.

Pablo knows “sit”and “paw”, though he tends to follow commands best when he’s motivated by attention or treats. His foster carers have been working on improving his recall, but at the moment it’s limited, he doesn’t reliably come back when called yet, so continued practice in a secure area is recommended.

Needs:

Pablo would thrive in a loving home where he is the only dog and can enjoy regular walks, playtime, and plenty of affection.

Pablo adjusts well to his environment but appreciates having his own space or quiet area to retreat to when he needs downtime.

Pablo loves his walks and will benefit from daily exercise to keep him happy and healthy. He enjoys exploring new places, meeting people, and having a chance to stretch his legs. Consistent, gentle lead training will help him learn to manage his excitement, especially at the start of walks.

Pablo’s ideal home would be calm and predictable, with patient owners who understand his sensitive side and can offer quiet reassurance when needed.

Walk/exercise:

Pablo loveshis walks! He gets very excited when the harness comes out and can pull a little on the lead due to enthusiasm. He currently walks on a harness which helps manage this.

Pablo is happy to walk alone or occasionally alongside another calm dog. He’s non-reactive to other dogs and ignores them even when they show interest or bark at him.

Pablo would benefit from regular, moderate exercise, two or three shorter walks a day suit him perfectly. He’s not a high-energy dog, but he enjoys getting out and needs that balance between activity and rest. After his walk, he’s content to settle down at home and snooze.

Toilet trained:

Yes, Pablo is a good boy

Travel:

Pablo travels really well, because of this we would consider homes up to four hours from his location

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

Things to be aware of:

Pablo is allergic to chicken, beef and grains so will need to stay on his current diet of Burns Pork and Potato sensitive.

Pablo recently underwent entropion surgery on both of his lower eyelids. His recovery has gone well, but his eyes can occasionally become a dry. He currently uses lubricating eye drops to keep them comfortable, and it’s likely he will need to continue with these long-term to maintain good eye health.

Pablo can be nervous of loud or sudden noises and will need a calm, understanding owner who can provide reassurance.

Sometimes Pablo is excited to play but doesn’t realise his size, any young children in the home must be supervised, as he 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 from Pablo’s foster:

If you want a real life Teddy Bear. Pablo is for you

Pablo’s adoption donation fee is £450 and will need to be paid in full prior to him going home which will also be subject to a home check.

**Every dog rehomed by GBSR receives Rescue Back-up for their whole Life. And the admin team are available for advice and support for the whole of that dog’s lifetime via Messenger, therefore the successful applicant will need to have an active Facebook and Messenger account for the life of the dog. If you cannot agree to this, please don’t apply**

***ALL DOG’S MUST BE COLLECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF ADOPTION***

🚨 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING 🚨

1. You MUST MEET ALL the dogs’ criteria, have you read the adoption criteria in full? 

2. COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM

3. PAY YOUR £5 SUBSCRIPTION – SEE NOTE BELOW*

4. PAYMENT REFERENCE must on the application form to cross reference. Mention if you have paid by Paypal or Bank Transfer if you are unable to provide a Transaction Number so we can check.

5. PAYMENT METHOD Via Enthuse using the link below.

https://geordiebullies.enthuse.com/donate

Note:

UNLESS WE SEE PROOF, YOU HAVE PAID; WE WILL NOT PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED.

£5 per year allows you to apply for as many dogs as you wish over a 12-month period from your first application. Please mention if you have paid by PayPal or Bank Transfer on any previous applications so we can cross reference.

Below is the link to the Application Form.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/geordiebulliesspringboard1/adoptionapplication2

Pablo

Please welcome 4 year old Pablo into our Springboard family

Sadly, Pablo hasn’t had the best of starts

We believe he was passed to someone after his original owners wanted him gone, who left him for very long periods. He had to fight with other dogs for his food and ultimately, he was left outside in a crate…. !!

His current owner took him in nearly 2 years ago and has since started a family, but she is due to have another child soon and she feels Pablo’s quality of life will suffer so she contacted us to see if we could help. Pablo is entire and after him having such a negative start to his life, she didn’t want him falling into the wrong hands

Simon Shephard very kindly offered to foster Pablo, and he collected him at the weekend. Thank you so much Simon, we are very grateful to you for travelling to collect Pablo and for fostering him for us

Pablo has taken the move in his stride and is settling well

Pablo came in with very sticky and gunky eyes so Simon has been popping in some eye drops to keep him comfortable.
He has a vet check on Wednesday, and all being well we can book him in for his neuter and hopefully he won’t need any corrective surgery for his eyes

Pablo is a lovely boy and we are looking forward to seeing him progress through his assessment

So welcome to your Springboard journey Pablo, this is where your next chapter begins

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