Animal advocates in Montreal say they're noticing an increase in the number of French bulldogs being surrendered because owners are unable or unwilling to pay for their care. Though they're cute, 'Frenchies' often have chronic medical issues — something owners don't often realize until after they adopt.
Animal advocates in Montreal say they're noticing an increase in the number of French bulldogs being surrendered because owners are unable or unwilling to pay for their care. Though they're cute, 'Frenchies' often have chronic medical issues — something owners don't often realize until after they adopt.
But from early on Rio had serious health issues ranging from allergies to problems with her spine. An expensive surgery seemed to get her back on track, but then she was diagnosed with meningitis.Rio was only 4.5 years old when she died.Karolina Jez and her best friend Rio. "I think if we adopt and we don't shop hopefully that's going to lessen — and maybe even one day — eradicate these 'greeders.'"
The SPCA says her breeder gave her up because he didn't want to pay for her vet bills and bite into his profits. "I think they've become a massive status symbol," said Candice Wagner, a volunteer with Rescue All Dogs . "They're buying these dogs, they're uneducated and if the cost of living is going up you can only imagine the cost of vet care," Wagner said.
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