Vermont English Bulldog Rescue Williston, Vermont

Super happy to have adopted Harmony. Can't imagine our home without her. We love her so much!

We're very happy with our adoption through Vermont English Bulldog Rescue. We are very happy with the newest member of our family! The rescue really cares that the dogs and their new family be a good match.

We had an amazing experience with VEBR. We adopted a senior dog who came with a few health issues. They provided her excellent medical care and gave us complete, medical accurate records prior to adoption. The adoption fee wasn't cheap, but our sweet girl is worth every penny. I could not recommend VEBR any more.

Some of the most kind and respectful people I've ever met. Thank you.

This rescue, with animals in a small private home garage, is extremely unprofessional & does not promote a positive interaction for people with disabilities. In my interactions with this business have led me to believe I must speak …

I cannot say enough good things about this rescue! From the time I first inquired about adopting to now we have had contact with them. When I went to meet our pup it was mid covid and all precautions were taken. We were as socially distant as possible and masks were always worn. I got to spend as much time as needed with Tommy to make sure he was a great match for our family. Since bringing him home they have checked in multiple times and I have even sent someone else who was a perfect match for one of Tommy’s “sisters”. I am so glad we found them and will definitely check with them first if we ever decide to add another fur baby to our family!

We rescued what we think is a pug-lab mix from VT English Bulldog Rescue. She was healthy, very well described, and they were friendly straightforward and helpful with us. We do not think that $550 is an unreasonable amount to ask for a rescue dog and we were happy to pay this for a dog who had cleared been well cared for through the transition.

I can’t say enough about Dawna and the great work she and all the volunteers do . We adopted our Bulldog from her and he is the greatest addition to our family we could ever have been blessed with . Dawna and her whole gang are angels with hidden wings ❤️❤️❤️ I would like to update my post 6 months Later .. Chumley is still our dream bulldog.. he is the best friend we could ever have! Dawna thank you for rescuing this precious boy and giving us the opportunity to give him a loving home . Your rescue is an amazing organization that we keep recommending to everyone!! Thank you

From Great to Not So Great. This is our honest experience. July 2020 decide to adopt another dog, just lost our 14yr old Lab. Our 2yr old Yorkipoo seemed depressed/lonely while we’re at work. VEBR got back to me quickly, I adopted b4 so I knew the drill/everything moved quickly. I emailed w/Michelle then spoke on phone about Dozer, 1yr old Male Lab Mix. Michelle was great, super friendly/knowledgeable about what Dozer had been through. Go to Williston to meet & possibly take Dozer home. We meet w/ Michelle's wife, I think her name is Karen. She was nice enough but seemed kind of cold, later come to find out others have felt that way also. We found it rude/odd that she counted the cash in front of us, like we’re sketchy? $550 is a lot to rescue a dog! Michelle said another couple met Dozer but said he had too much energy. We did not see that at the house in Williston b4 we took him home & did not see any energy at all over the next several days. Karen gave us his paperwork, goes on to say he's had loose stool and to give him these pills from the vet. He had been vet checked in TX & then again in VT after a 3 day transport. We picked him up on a Thursday. Over the next few days he had low energy, didn't eat much & was lethargic. On Monday I email Michelle about how Dozer is doing. We both think maybe he just needs time to settle from 3 day transport & shuffling around from the rescue to foster home & back, all in just a few days of being in VT. We give him a few days, things just get worse & worse. Won't eat, runny nose w/green mucus, NO energy at all! Worst of all, our Yorkipoo started coughing and getting sick!!!! I started to get REALLY upset. My hubs brings Dozer to our Vet the following Friday, only had him for a week now. His temp was 105, our vet said rush him up to BEV's (emergency Vet), they thought maybe it was Parvo! I flipped out! I know how bad Parvo is! I email Michelle, understandably SUPER upset. My hubs sat at Bev's for 6hrs only for them to keep Dozer overnight. I didn't hear back from anyone @VEBR until the owner, Dawna, called me later that evening. Her first words were "Wow your email was really harsh". I had mentioned that I should have done more research about VEBR & that I see tons of bad reviews online now. But it really wasn't THAT harsh. I was justifiably upset! Just paid $550 for an EXTREMELY sick dog. BEV's said he’s got pneumonia, don't know why, maybe untreated kennel cough. All I ask Dawna is if they would be willing to put some of the profit from the $550 towards his $2k bill at BEV’s. She says “there is no profit, most dogs they rescue they lose money” then says things like "you should have pet insurance” &” if it was MY dog I would have brought him to vet sooner". First off, we didn’t have time to get the insurance, waited for vet since Michelle & I thought he was settling from transport. I said not everyone can afford to spend $2k for a dog, most people would give the dog back or have to put it down. Her reply “Oh for God Sakes no one is putting a dog down over distemper”. Seriously, not everyone can afford something like that to happen! Dawna said she would do some research, talk to the vets & TX rescue. Then I get a text, Dawna telling me to get Dozer tested for Distemper, that a litter of pups ON SAME TRANSPORT tested positive. She says this has NEVER happened b4 (hard to believe)& she’s SO sorry. She says if I bring him to HER vet she’ll cover the bill. I speak to her vet, Dozer was vacc for distemper so we don't bother. Bev’s gave him antibiotic that helped some. Bring our Yorkipoo to our vet they prescribe Doxycycline for being exposed to Dozer, she gets better fast. Then another text from Dawna saying have him tested for Mycoplasma/get doxycycline, another dog, tested positive for it. Now there’s 2 cases on the same transport! But says "we don't know he got it on transport!" REALLY??! We get the doxy & treat him for 8 weeks. He is full of energy now! And still NOTHING from VEBR. Not even a real apology. I lost my job that I loved 4 missing a week of work to take care of Dozer.

Very hardworking group of volunteers doing everything they can to match great dogs with great homes!

Every rescue deserves some praise, as the hope is that the organization’s heart is in the right place... however, it seems that Dawna (founder) is in it for the money just as much, if not more, than she’s in it for the act of rescuing dogs …

This rescue helps a lot of dogs find "fur-ever" homes. Many of the dogs they place are from high-kill shelters in Texas where sooooo many wonderful dogs are euthanized. We have adopted two AMAZING dogs from this rescue, both making the trip from Texas, and we are so lucky to have them as part of our family now -- all thanks to the efforts of VEBR and their incredible volunteers!

Great rescue who puts blood, sweat, and tears into everything they do. They save all sorts of dogs and make sure the dogs are healthy, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before transport. Highly recommend!

What an amazing place. Dawna and Karen know and love every animal they have come through their doors. They both give you all the information they know about the animal you are thinking about adopting. We love our new family addition. She loves to snuggle and give hugs. I would highly recommend this rescue and these lovely woman.