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Introducing, Jensen!

Please carefully review the information below. If you feel like your family might be the perfect forever home for Jensen, please submit an adoption application!

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Adoption Fee

$600

Location

Madison, WI

Breed

French Bulldog

Sex

Male

Age

7 years old [DOB:11-11-2017]

Weight

24 lbs

Kids

Yes

Cats

Unknown

Dogs

Yes

Fenced Yard

Preferred

overview

Jensen’s Story

Jensen came into the SNAFU Rescue via a breeder release. His breeder wanted him to be placed in a loving home and spend the rest of his years being a spoiled pet.

Jensen is a mellow, gentle-natured French bulldog boy with a heart as soft as the plush beds he loves to curl up in. With his calm demeanor and thoughtful, observant eyes, Jensen brings a quiet comfort to any home — the kind of dog who doesn’t demand attention, but instead quietly finds his way right into your heart.

While Jensen can be shy and a little nervous when meeting new people or furry friends, don’t let his initial hesitation fool you — once he’s comfortable, he blossoms into a total social butterfly who adores his humans. He’s sweet, affectionate, and loves nothing more than curling up next to his people for an evening of binge-watching TV. Yes, this boy is a true couch potato connoisseur with impeccable taste in shows!

Jensen thrives in warm weather and finds pure joy basking in the sun or trotting around the yard with a stick or tennis ball in his mouth. The cold? Not his vibe — he’d much rather be wrapped in a blanket burrito indoors with all his “collected” treasures.

Speaking of which… Jensen is a hoarder, but the adorable kind. Plush toys, bones — you name it, and he’ll gently gather it and bring it to his bed or crate, creating a little dragon’s hoard of comfort items. He’s not protective over his stash at all — just likes to be surrounded by his favorite things.

When it comes to other dogs, Jensen is dog-neutral. He doesn’t rush into friendships, but once he’s had a chance to get to know his furry companions, he may just initiate a gentle game or trot around the yard with them. He’d be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as an only pet, but he could also do well with a relaxed, easygoing dog sibling who gives him space and time to settle in.

Jensen is also great with children, especially those who are calm, respectful, and understand doggy boundaries. He’s been around the neighbor kids and is a gentle, curious companion — though he may sneak in a soft nibble on fingers if he’s feeling particularly playful!

Jensen would thrive in a peaceful, loving home that gives him time to adjust, a soft bed to snuggle in, some sunshine to enjoy, and people who understand that the best things in life are worth the wait. With a little patience and a lot of love, Jensen will reward you with quiet companionship, soft snuggles, and the joy of seeing a once-nervous soul come into his own.

Jensen has such a mild and sweet disposition and everyone that meets him just cannot help but fall head over paws for him!  Jensen is still learning the ways of pet life and will need a family who is willing to spend time with him, provide the space he requires, offer him patience and introduce him slowly to new things to help build his confidence as he grows into pet life. He is making improvements daily and his foster family could not be more proud of him!   As with all of our dogs, slow introductions to other dogs and children in the household are a must and he should always be supervised to make sure he and they are kept safe. 

Jensen is doing an incredible job with his potty training and has made huge strides in understanding that outside is the place to go — smart boy! With a consistent schedule, he’s been catching on quickly and is well on his way to being fully potty trained. While he may still have an occasional accident in his crate, those are becoming fewer and farther between as he continues to learn and settle into routine. Jensen is fully crate trained and finds comfort in having his own safe, cozy space. He’ll often retreat there when he needs a little downtime. That said, Jensen would absolutely love to share a bed with his adoptive family — his favorite place for nighttime snuggle (once fully potty trained). For his safety, a dog-safe space like a crate or small room is recommended when he’s left unsupervised or his humans are away, so he can feel secure and relaxed while you’re gone.

Medically, Jensen is in great health!  He has been neutered, had a dental with extractions, updated on vaccinations/dewormings, heartworm tested, microchipped and has been given a clean bill of health by our veterinarian!  

Jensen is a low-maintenance homebody who truly thrives in a calm, cozy environment with his favorite people nearby. While he’s made great progress with potty training, he’s still unable to fully go while leashed, so a home with a ground-level entrance and a securely fenced-in yard is ideal for his continued success and safety. He enjoys wandering the yard, soaking up the sun, and indulging in his signature “zoomies,” so having outdoor access where he can explore at his own pace is a must. Because of his timid nature, Jensen can be startled by loud noises or sudden movements and may run if frightened — another reason why a fenced space is so important.

Jensen would do well in either a quiet standalone home or a very calm apartment-style setting with a private fenced yard. He handles a few stairs just fine but hasn’t shown interest in navigating long flights. His ideal home is one with a patient, loving family who understands his gentle, sensitive soul and is committed to helping him continue to build confidence. He would absolutely thrive with a part-time or full-time stay-at-home or work-from-home family member, as he deeply values being near his people and finds comfort in their presence.

Jensen is all about the simple joys in life — lounging on the couch, hanging out on the deck, watching TV with his family, and soaking up as many snuggles as possible. He’s content with short bursts of playtime and light activity, followed by plenty of rest. Jense would love to tag along to the office every day, he’s the kind of pup who would happily snooze in his comfy bed beside your desk, as long as you’re close.

This sweet, soulful boy just needs a little extra patience and a whole lot of love — and in return, he’ll give his forever family unwavering loyalty, gentle affection, and a lifetime of quiet companionship. Jensen is ready to be cherished, spoiled, and adored for exactly who he is.

If you feel like your family might be the perfect forever home for Jensen, please submit an adoption application for him today!!

disclaimer

Please note that it will likely be at *least* a 3–4 week minimum before you hear back from us after submitting an adoption application.

We typically accept for new applications for a period of 7 days or until 20 applications have been received for any newly available dog. After that time period, the applications are sent on to the foster family for review and that usually takes from at *least* a few days to a week to sort through the applications, etc. Most of our dogs receive several applications so this process does take some time, especially on dogs who are more popular for one reason or another.

We do require phone interviews to be conducted between the foster family and potential adopters, vet reference checks and a home visit to be conducted for all potential adopters, if they are selected as the top choice applicant, which will also take time to complete. That being said, we do always let our applicants know if they are chosen or not.

IF you happen to not be chosen, please don’t feel discouraged as, again, we usually get several applications for each dog, and sometimes it can be very difficult to choose just one adopter. In those cases, we usually offer to keep the applications for adoption on file for any future dogs that come into our rescue.

ALL adopters are required to come and pick up their adopted dogs in person from the dog’s foster home (we do not ship any of our dogs). Please have road/driving transport plans in place to pick up an adopted dog before you apply! While we are not against adopters flying a foster dog in cabin on a commercial flight, please keep in mind that many are not good candidates for flying due to size and/or being a brachycephalic/short nosed breed.

If an adopter cannot keep one of our grads, for any reason at all, at ANY point in time, they *must* be willing and able to return their adopted dog to his/her original foster home, despite distance and any costs that would be required to do so.

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