Northern California Bulldog Rescue

The volunteers with Norcal Bulldog Rescue are amazing people, especially Mary, Patty, and the entire team at Blue Ravine. Over the years I’ve adopted two bullies from the organization, and have had the pleasure of seeing how much time, money, and love they put toward the cause.
Just to comment on a couple of things I’ve seen in other reviews:
— If you’re trying to get a «bargain» on a bulldog by going to the rescue, choose another breed. Caring for bulldogs is expensive, and rescue bulldogs are just as much (or more) of a financial commitment. Norcal’s adoption fees are completely reasonable relative to what you’ll need to be ready to spend to properly take care of your bulldog.
— If you don’t like the tone of emails from the team or are impatient with delays in getting back to you, take a moment to consider the work the team is putting in. In addition to taking in dogs, transporting them to vet appointments, screening applicants, caring for and fostering them, these volunteers have jobs and lives. A great way to get to know them and the organization is to volunteer your time.
I know Mary and the team only through my interactions adopting. Accusations that there’s some tight little circle are frankly silly. My impression is that, sadly, there are too many bullies bought or adopted by inexperienced or incapable owners and too few people like these volunteers to handle them all.
Thank you Norcal Bulldog Rescue for everything you do!

I’m a previous Bulldog owner and just felt like this review was necessary.
I had been trying to rescue a Bulldog for several months from this organization. I explained that I was a previous Bulldog owner of 8 years, retired, don’t travel, the dog would be 100% inside and that I have over an acre of land in the Sierra Foothills that the dog would love to enjoy… and I got no response with my initial «adopting application.» Mary finally responded to one of my inquiries on a specific dog in a very curt manner that there were three other people in front of me for the adoption of the dog. This was fine, but in the meanwhile there are dogs that have been waiting for their forever homes on their website for over 6 months. Maybe if the woman responding to the emails was a little friendlier some of these loving dogs would find their homes sooner. I don’t even care about the adoption fees and will ultimately end up seeking out a reputable breeder where I will probably purchase a puppy.
After poking around a bit on their Northern Bulldog Club Association and several inquiries, I’ve realized that this organization — and the adoption wing of it — is nothing but an elitist clique full of assholes. I understand that they love the breed and are very protective, but if you’re a stranger to the group who loves bulldogs, even if you’ve had experience with bulldogs and you openly state that you’re not looking to breed them, they want to have nothing to do with you.

I cannot say enough good things about NC Bulldog Rescue. We have gotten two bullies from Mary A. and have found the Rescue and her to be the very best in what they do for the bulldogs. People buy and adopt the dogs thinking how cute they are, but ignore the extreme costs that may be associated with them, next thing you know the dogs end up abused, neglected, and dropped off at the animal shelter. The NC Rescue does its very best to make sure the dogs go to the right home with the right people. I can’t thank Mary and the team enough for my dogs and would recommend them to anyone seriously considering a bulldog.

The No and Socal bulldog rescues both make it extremely difficult to adopt, and charge almost as much as it would cost to go to a breeder directly for a puppy. I am sure they have a lot of expenses, caring for the or rescue s. And they frequently promote adoption, so they can make room for new rescues that they have to accommodate. …maybe if they made it more affordable and easier to adopt, they would have more room? Just sayin… I know ow 3 people who tried to adopt and we’re frustrated with the expense and hassle. I got mine by intercepting the owner before it went to rescue. Thank god… He is azing, we have been in love since day one, and I didn’t have the hassle of dealing w the bulldog rescue orgs

This review is a long time coming and today was the last straw! The most wonderful organizations that exist are animal rescue organizations and groups! We are dog lovers and currently have our second dog (our Bullmastiff passed away last year), an English Bulldog, that we rescued from a group in Southern Ca. This review is for the purpose of commenting how horrible the Director’s attitude of the Northern CA Bulldog Rescue is toward people. Her name is Mary and she is a straight up BITCH! I have discovered that I am NOT the only person that has experienced her horrid attitude! It all started during the summer of this year when we were interested in rescuing a bulldog. Her attitude was horrible when we spoke on the phone regarding lack of communication about a home check but I let it go. Then, when we were truly ready to rescue a bulldog a few months after my initial contact with her, I emailed her asking about some bulldogs on the website that were only to be adopted together. She responded in an abrupt manner simply saying «…there will be other dogs in the future so check back…» First of all, that was not my question and second of all, I was floored at once again how rude she was in that email response of which I did not respond. A few minutes later (she knew that her behavior was inappropriate), she emails me clarifying that the two bulldogs were to be adopted together. This morning, I emailed her asking for a veterinarian recommendation of one that has a great deal of experience with bulldogs. Of course, her email responses were abrupt, but I did ask her to call me as email was difficult to discuss other matters related to the vet question. She did call me which I appreciated, but once again was so rude and abrupt! I felt like I had to draw things out of her and she acted as if she didn’t know a damn thing about the breed nor did she have a clue about where to take a bulldog for good medical care. Really? And you’re the Director of a bulldog rescue organization and you have no clue about anything or compassion??? Bottom line is that I hate to give a low rating to a rescue group that is supposed to do a lot of good, however, it is well deserved based on this woman’s poor and unacceptable behavior! Normally, when you care about your cause, you are compassionate and welcome interested parties’ questions but not with her! Furthermore, they as well as their Southern CA division make it soooo difficult to adopt a bulldog. The Southern CA division didn’t even have the common decency to respond to my email in October. One of my neighbors experienced the same bullshit as we did but they did get a bulldog elsewhere. My advice for this organization is to have a human being that is compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly lead instead of this awful person.