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Emergency C-Section Saves Frenchie Layla and her 2 puppies- They Need You Help
Miami, FL • Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue
Yesterday, we took in a French Bulldog mama in active labor and distress. We didn’t have a foster lined up, and our resources were already stretched — but when a life is on the line, we simply can’t say no. This situation highlights something incredibly important that many people don’t realize: French Bulldogs often cannot give birth naturally. Due to their body structure — narrow hips and large puppy heads — labor frequently requires planned C-sections. Without medical intervention, puppies can become stuck in the birth canal, putting both mom and babies at serious risk. That’s exactly what happened here. When we got the call, two puppies had already been born — and heartbreakingly, one had passed. We immediately rushed mom and the surviving puppy to the emergency vet. X-rays revealed three more puppies still inside, blocking her bladder, which had become dangerously full and close to rupturing. She needed emergency surgery immediately. The C-section saved her life — but sadly, two of the remaining puppies had already passed. One was stuck in the birth canal, and another had separated from the placenta. Only one additional puppy survived. Right now, Layla and her two surviving puppies are stable and resting. She is recovering from major surgery and caring for her babies, but the road ahead will require close monitoring and continued veterinary support. We also want to acknowledge the owners, who did the right thing. Their priority was getting her medical care as quickly as possible. They surrendered her without hesitation and agreed to surrender the puppy as well so the family wouldn’t be separated. They drove her to the ER within 20 minutes — and that quick decision saved her life. This is why education matters. French Bulldogs require: • Planned veterinary-assisted deliveries • Emergency funds for complications • Close monitoring late in pregnancy • Immediate intervention if labor stalls Without this specialized care, tragedies like this happen far too often. Your support will help cover: • Emergency C-section surgery • Diagnostics and X-rays • Hospitalization and recovery care • Medications and pain management • Care for her surviving puppies This mama did everything she could for her babies. We stepped in to save her — and now we need your help to support her recovery and give her puppies the best possible start. Every donation helps us continue rescuing dogs like her and educating the public about the realities of overbred breeds. Thank you for standing with this little family 4/18/26 Update CRITICAL UPDATE – Mama & Puppies Emergency Mama, now named Layla. This is the same mama we rushed for an emergency C-section —the one who arrived already in active labor, with one puppy gone and others still stuck inside. We had her taken straight to our emergency vets immediately because every second mattered. She made it through surgery… but now we’re facing another life-threatening complication. Our mama is severely anemic (hematocrit 19%) following her C-section. This means her body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen, and she now urgently needs a blood transfusion to survive. We did not let her suffer. We acted fast. And now we have to act again. Right now she needs: • Emergency blood transfusion • Intensive monitoring & post-op care • Support while she fights to recover for her babies This is the reality of rescue—critical, time-sensitive decisions to save lives that didn’t get a chance anywhere else. We urgently need donations and shares. Every dollar goes directly to her life-saving care. Every share helps us reach someone who can help. She fought to bring her puppies into this world… now we’re fighting to keep her here with them. 4/21/26 Update: Layla Post C-section complication update On Apr 18, just eight days post partum, Layla began hemorrhaging bright red blood. We immediately took her to our vet, where it was determined she had severe anemia and an infection somewhere in her body. She required an emergency blood transfusion to prevent her organs from shutting down. Of course, we ensured she received the care she needed and she was hospitalized for 2 days. In the interim, her puppies could no longer nurse from her, so they began being bottle fed formula, and our amazing foster family stepped in to provide the puppies the 24 hour care that their mom would normally give. Her hemorrhaging slowed down, but did not stop completely. Our little rescue then had a coagulation panel performed as well as set up an ultrasound to see if there may be some issues internally (rule out stump pyometra or possible busted suture) or blood clotting disorder. Layla was placed on crate rest, is stable and the hermorrhing stopped significantly. The final coagulation panel came back negative to any blood clotting disorders and the ultrasound report showed her internal sutures were in place and no other anomalies. The additional hospitalization, blood transfusion and diagnostic procedures and labs now raise the medical costs to over $6000. 5/7/26 Update: On the road to recovery On 29 April, Layla has her final blood work done and recheck exam and she is doing extremely well. She is a foster to adopt home and is being loved on by her family. Her puppies are now almost a month and are growing rapidly. Unfortunately because Layla was week from the anemia and had an infection in her body, the puppies were not able to continue nursing. Both puppies are with fosters where they are being bottlefed. Layla and her 2 puppies all had hookworms and have been dewormed; I'm sure the hookworms also contributed to Layla's anemia. While Layla is out of the woods, our little rescue is not! Her ememrgency care came in at over $6400 and we could desperately use some financial support from the community. Without donations from the community, we will not be abel to say yes to the next emergency that calls on our help.
Mr. Frosty Potato Jones
Help Frosty Finally Live Without Pain
Miami, FL • Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue
At just nine months old, Frosty entered Miami-Dade Animal Services in unimaginable condition — hairless, covered in open, infected ulcers, and fighting for his life. He was only a baby. That’s when Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue stepped in and refused to let his story end there. Weeks into his recovery, Frosty began bleeding from his penis. He was rushed for emergency care and diagnosed with a urethral prolapse, requiring immediate surgery to save him. The initial procedure was successful — but Frosty’s fight wasn’t over. Scar tissue and possible underlying abnormalities have now caused his urethral opening to dangerously narrow. Today, it takes Frosty 10–15 long minutes just to empty his bladder. He leaks urine throughout the day and lives under constant risk of urinary obstruction, painful infections and a sudden, life-threatening emergency. If he goes 12–18 hours without urinating, he must be rushed to the ER immediately. This is not sustainable. It is not fair. And it is not the life this sweet boy deserve Veterinary specialists have determined Frosty needs advanced corrective surgery and the cost is astronomical for our small rescue. This surgery could restore normal urinary function and eliminate the leakage that has kept him from being adopted. Because here’s the heartbreaking truth: Frosty is ready for a family. His body is the only thing holding him back. Frosty is turning two years old in March. Despite everything he has endured, he is gentle, affectionate, wonderful with children, and good with other dogs. Yes, he was poorly bred as an “exotic lowrider” bulldog and has limb deformities — but orthopedic specialists have confirmed they are painless and do not impact his quality of life. The only barrier to adoption is his urinary condition. This surgery is his chance to live without discomfort. Without constant monitoring. Without the fear of emergency obstruction. It is his chance to finally be part of someone's family. Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue has cared for Frosty for nearly a year while working tirelessly to secure this specialized care. But this lifesaving surgery is beyond what a small rescue can absorb alone. We are asking you to help give Frosty the simple, basic comfort every dog deserves — the ability to urinate normally and live without pain. Every donation brings him closer to surgery. Every share brings him closer to safety. Please help us give Frosty the future he has been waiting for. He survived neglect. He survived emergency surgery. He survived a system that failed him. Now he just needs us. 3/15/26 Update We’re excited to share our first post-surgery update on Frosty — and the news so far is very encouraging! Frosty is now almost two weeks post-op, and he is doing fantastic. One of the biggest concerns going into surgery was the possibility that he might continue to dribble urine afterward. We’re incredibly happy to report that 12 days after surgery, Frosty has not dribbled once. Considering that he previously struggled for 10–15 minutes just to empty his bladder, this early progress is a huge step forward. Frosty has a recheck appointment later this week, and we’re hopeful his recovery will continue on this positive path. During surgery, the veterinary team performed a Contrast Cystourethrogram, Cystoscopy, and a Partial Penile Amputation to correct the severe narrowing at the tip of his urethra caused by scar tissue. Thankfully, doctors found no underlying anatomical deformities or additional urological issues. The problem was isolated to the stricture and scarring, which was successfully removed during the procedure. Frosty still has healing ahead, but for the first time in a long time, we are hopeful that this sweet boy may finally be able to live comfortably, without pain, leakage, or the constant risk of emergency obstruction. Your support is what made this surgery possible — and we still need your help to finish covering the cost of Frosty’s care. If you’re able to donate, every contribution makes a difference. If you can’t donate, sharing Frosty’s story helps us reach more people who can. Thank you for standing by Frosty and Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue. We’ll continue to share updates as he heals. 3/27/26 Update We are overjoyed to share the update everyone has been hoping for — Frosty is 100% recovered! 🎉 Frosty had his final recheck exam on March 19, and we are thrilled to report zero complications from the procedures performed. He is now urinating completely normally, his bladder shrinks back to a normal size after he voids, and there is no urine dribbling at all. This is the outcome we dreamed of when we first fought for this surgery — and seeing it become reality is nothing short of amazing. His final recheck appointment did take a little longer than expected… but only because Frosty insisted on making it a social event. He had to say hello to every staff member in the soft tissue surgery department, and his NC State fan club gathered to shower him with kisses, hugs, and well-deserved attention. 💕 It’s safe to say this sweet boy has captured many hearts along the way. After everything he has endured — the neglect, the emergency procedures, the long recovery — Frosty is finally healthy, comfortable, and ready for the life he has always deserved. Frosty is officially ready to find his forever home! While Frosty’s outcome is everything we hoped for, his specialized surgery and follow-up care came at a significant cost for this small rescue. If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help cover Frosty’s medical expenses. Every contribution — no matter the size — helps ensure Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue can continue saying “yes” to dogs like Frosty who need lifesaving care. If you’re unable to donate, sharing Frosty’s story is another powerful way to help. Your support made this happy ending possible, and it will help save the next dog waiting for their chance. Thank you for standing with Frosty every step of the way 5/7/26 Update Not long ago, Frosty struggled for 10–15 painful minutes just to empty his bladder. He leaked urine constantly and lived at risk of a life-threatening obstruction because of severe scar tissue and narrowing caused by his previous urethral prolapse. His future was uncertain, and without specialized surgery, his quality of life would have continued to decline. Today? Frosty is doing AMAZING. He’s urinating completely normally, comfortable, playful, and finally able to just enjoy being a dog. And maybe the best part of all… his personality is coming out more and more every day. It’s become so obvious just how uncomfortable he must have been before surgery. Now that he’s finally pain-free, we’re seeing the real Frosty — a sweet, goofy, happy boy who loves attention and makes everyone around him smile. This surgery didn’t just save Frosty physically. It gave him his life back. We cannot thank everyone enough for the donations, shares, encouragement, and support that made this possible. Because of you, Frosty got the second chance he deserved. Now we just need one final piece of his happy ending: a forever home.