Emma

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Name: Emma Age: 5 yrs old Breed: English Bulldog mox Gender: Female  Weight: 62 lbs Good with kids: yes Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown  Current on vaccinations: Yes Adoption also includes Certified Vet Inspection, and Prior vetting paperwork. Foster location: New London  Application & Website: https://www.ourpackanimalrescue.com/adoption.html Bio: Emma is a 5 year old Gremlin/Teddy bear mix packed into 62 lbs of English bulldog body. She is very gentle, sweet, and friendly with dogs and people. She snores like a freight train, but loves lounging on the couch near her people.  Emma is looking for a forever family that has experience/is knowledgeable with the breed. Brachycephalic dogs have shortened skulls and pushed-in faces, giving them their popular "smooshed" look. While adored, their anatomy predisposes them to serious, lifelong health issues. If you are considering one of these pups, special care is required to ensure they live a comfortable, healthy life.  Key Health Concerns: BOAS Because their snouts are crushed, their internal airways are often compacted. This leads to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which includes:  Stenotic Nares: Severely narrowed or pinched nostrils. Elongated Soft Palate: The tissue in the roof of the mouth is too long and blocks the windpipe. Everted Laryngeal Saccules: Tissues get pulled into the airway, further blocking it. Tracheal Collapse: Narrowed or weak windpipes That's not to say she will need help with all of these, but they will be addressed/asessed at her spay that is coming up next week prior to going home.  Daily Management & Care Caring for a brachycephalic dog requires actively managing their breathing and body temperature.  Use a Harness: Never attach a leash to a collar, as pulling can easily collapse their delicate windpipe. Watch the Heat: Dogs pant to cool down. Because their airways are compromised, they are highly susceptible to heat stroke. Keep them indoors in air conditioning during hot summer days. Weight Control: Obesity adds dangerous pressure to their chests and airways. Maintain them on a strict, healthy weight-loss or maintenance plan. She has lost 18 lbs since in foster care.  Our Pack Animal Rescue,  Inc. Is an all foster based 501c3 rescue. License #487823. Meet and greets are arranged after an application has been approved. An approved application does not mean you must adopt the dog of interest, if it isn't a good fit.