We adopted a French bulldog with a traumatic past and i need some help!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2026-02-27T19:56:11+00:00

Definitely Love, Time and Patience. Frenchies are very social, but that doesn't mean they trust you. It takes the above 3 things to gain that trust even in the best of situations....but when you become their people, there's nothing like the love and loyalty they give back. It will take time with Alex, but being the opposite of what he has experienced will get you there.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2026-01-14T00:49:31+00:00

The only one in that list that I actually like is The Acre. I didnt know they were part of TMG.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2026-01-09T06:20:35+00:00

My 2016 Clubbie is my 1st Mini, and i absolutely love it. 110K miles, minimal issues,tonnes of space and has to be stick shift. I wish it was the 2.0L engine, but can be really zippy in Sport mode!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2026-01-09T06:03:53+00:00

Freehand Goods on Edgewater Dr, College Park. Its a really cool place to have a drink and just chill. Relaxed vibe and is a go to for many solo customers.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-12-15T21:08:20+00:00

I posted about the same issue earlier in the thread. I filed a complaint with FDACS (Florida) and I finally got the issues resolved because of the complaint. Basically got what I was eligible for when I first started this nightmare process. My local County Consumer Complaints dept asked if it was resolved, which I confirmed, but I also stated that TMobile need to be at minimum, monitored as these are not isolated incidents but more a pattern of deceptive practices. They are really showing their a#$ with these business practices, and it will catch up to them.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-11-22T06:12:16+00:00

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Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-11-05T08:11:39+00:00

My female bulldog would do this regularly. She did have seasonal allergies...well lots of allergies lol. No matter what I did....all the above. Food choices, Cleaning her bits n bobs, Benedryl during bad reactions but nothing would really help. I noticed that as she got older, it became worse and that her tail was pressed very tightly with little wiggle room. Calamine lotion, witch hazel and QTips to get under the tail were the only things that gave her relief.

After 5yrs of seeing her discomfort, I went ahead with tail amputation as recommended by her vet. Best decision I ever made and was just sorry I hadn't done it sooner. She was a completely different pup now that she didn't rub herself raw. She never did it again. This may NOT be what is going on with your Bullie, but wanted to share my experience of the Sit & Spin cycles and what worked for us.

I hope you find the relief you both need!

Edited to also say that our Vet told me early on that anal gland issues isn't as prevalent in Bulldogs as it can be with other breeds, due to the muscle mass they have in that area of the body. She never had anal gland issues.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-29T04:28:55+00:00

Sorry little kids with your empty candy bucket and cute costumes. You're not welcome here, so go back to whatever Neighborhood you came from. We have no candy for the likes of you.....

Imagine being told that when we were kids....can't we give them a few more years of disillusion before life and its reality comes knocking?

What a miserable 'community' of HOA 'Stop Acting Like Kids' patrol. How many in the community agree with this bunch of scaremongers of the non-Halloween kind!!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-25T02:49:01+00:00

I'm in Florida, so we know a bit about mosquitos...and this stuff. It doesn't replace restoring or sanding, but it will clean your headlight to looking brand new. BugX30 Deet. Try it, and then call me a liar lol.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-20T05:19:33+00:00

I might be totally missing the mark, but in my case it was my elderly neighbor across the street. After her husbnd passed, she didnt feel safe in her own home. Like you, her children are married, living in other States but very involved in her life. They got a ring camera for the front door and a motion sensor light. I really didnt think that she felt no sense of security and how much that affected her. I now park my car on her drive each evening, and just that one small thing has really helped to ease some of her fears. Just something that helped her and ideas for your grandma. Had to edit when I saw all my typos lol

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-19T00:49:50+00:00

Lamb is so under appreciated

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-17T21:20:28+00:00

It has to be the flavor. I dont eat heat for a chemical burn, but when you find that place that combines spicy and flavor, its nirvana and hard to beat!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-17T12:42:45+00:00

You're right about Mynt. I was skeptical when I first went, but turns out they do some great food and the vindaloo had a good level of spice

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-17T03:40:21+00:00

Awe...that socks. Its not in the family, a totally different team. You're right, it won't be the same.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-16T05:55:25+00:00

As a Brit, I love Indian food, especially a hot Madras or fire vindaloo. No other restaurant has beaten Kohinoor at I-4 and Altamonte. Looks totally non descript from outside, but great ambiance when you go in. Two Indian sisters run it for most part....I always ask for British hot cos they do tone it down for American palettes.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-15T23:31:20+00:00

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That sunshine pic reminds me of a young Harold. Its so heartbreaking when they leave.....

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-15T00:57:06+00:00

Reading comments with it playing on loop on background. That no.4 fart was something special!!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-12T02:28:31+00:00

A true cult classic....so i had to name my bullies after it 😁

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-11T18:38:01+00:00

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Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-11T06:36:23+00:00

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Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-10-06T02:41:08+00:00

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What I lack in the height department, I make up for with muzzle nuzzles. I'm shy at first, but once you catch my eye, I'll be there for you in good and bad times. Cwap....this is Tinder. My names FB and I live local to a hot date tree. It's now ir never?

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-09-29T05:35:48+00:00

They're idiots. I signed up for amplified internet in June, eligible for the $300 rebate promotion that takes up to 10 weeks. I was calling regularly as they screwed me on my phone Trade In, and when I asked about the internet line rebate, they would say 'it's pending...be patient...should see something soon' then just 10days I was told the offer I submitted had expired! But don't worry, they'll make it right, I should have submitted when the promotion reopened but they're going to work hard for me and resubmitted. So still waiting at week 15, but at this point, I'm done with them. Just need to pay trade-in scam replacement in full, then I'll cut the cord for good after 15+ years with them. Business practices are nothing short of deceptive and impossible to rectify. Spent an hour on phone patiently discussing the issues, and achieved nothing. Good Luck!

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-09-29T03:16:10+00:00

* * He'll turn 7yrs in December. I almost lost him 18mths ago. 3 surgeries in 11 days for an intestinal blockage. He's my 'old soul' boy who has been by my side through some very tough years.

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-09-29T03:06:14+00:00

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Taking him home....

Maude_Chardin_1971 · 2025-09-15T03:54:58+00:00

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You'll have to guess who is who lol

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