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2026164 MEMPHIS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HIS FOREVER STAFF! Meet Memphis — a short, stocky, heavily wrinkled unit who has apparently decided that surviving death row means he is now entitled to everything. And honestly? We can't blame him. Memphis was literally seconds away from being euthanized when someone stepped in and saved his life. Now he's discovering this crazy new thing called being a house dog, and he's got some thoughts about it. His DNA says he's mostly English Bulldog + American Bully, with a splash of French Bulldog thrown in. Translation? Built like a refrigerator. Powered by chaos. Memphis is: Great with dogs Great with cats ❤️ LOVES people ⚡ Surprisingly FAST for a dog shaped like a bowling ball Loves to run and play Can play rough because apparently subtlety isn't in his DNA A big fan of the dog door Occasionally believes your belongings are actually chew toys Still learning that "because I can reach it" does not mean "because it's mine." He does have a softer side, too. Memphis is afraid of loud noises, yelling, and big dogs barking at him. After everything he's been through, he needs someone who will be patient and gentle while he learns that nobody is going to hurt him anymore. We don't believe Memphis had ever really lived inside before being rescued. His ears were absolutely eaten up by flies, showing just how badly neglected he had been. Now he's learning about couches, dog doors, house rules, and the very complicated concept of house training. He's still working on that last one, but he's doing really well with a dog door and is trying. He also occasionally grabs something he's not supposed to chew. His defense? “I didn't know.” His second defense? “I'm a bulldog.” His third defense? Look at his face. Memphis has already completed his heartworm treatment and is scheduled for his neuter and cherry eye repair. Once he's recovered, he'll be ready to find his forever home. And after coming within seconds of losing his life, Memphis deserves nothing less than a family who will give him the rest of his life to be spoiled rotten. ❤️ He doesn't need someone looking for a perfectly trained dog. He needs someone willing to say: “Come here, you ridiculous little meatloaf. We've got you.” ❤️ Memphis is looking for his forever home — one with patience, love, a sense of humor, and preferably a decent supply of chew toys. Because this little dude didn't fight his way off death row just to live an ordinary life. He's got bulldog business to conduct. #AdoptMemphis #BulldogLife #RescueDog #DeathRowSurvivor #SecondChance #AdoptDontShop #BulldogMix #ForeverHome

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Memphis

BreedEnglish BulldogSexMaleSizeLargeAge5 years
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Randolph County Humane Society
5752 State Route 4Steeleville, IL 62288

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(618) 443-3363

sevans.rchs@gmail.com

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