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Terrance’s Story

Terrance 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.

Terrance is a French Bulldog puppy with a big heart, a busy brain, and just the right amount of mischievous charm. He’s active, playful, social, and wonderfully affectionate—a classic Frenchie puppy who fills every day with joy, silliness, and snuggles.

Around the house, Terrance is the life of the party. He loves people, adores his foster siblings, and thinks every dog is his new best friend. Whether it’s wrestling, chasing, being chased, zooming around the yard, or jumping excitedly to get his friends fired up, Terrance is always ready for fun. He initiates play with everyone—big dogs, small dogs, groups, pairs—you name it. He’s never shown an ounce of aggression, and none of the dogs have ever shown aggression toward him; he’s just a happy, friendly little guy who radiates good vibes.

Like any growing pup, Terrance is a mix of running, sleeping, playing, napping, and then getting into something he shouldn’t before looking for another round of fun. He’s curious, goofy, and always on the go until he crashes into a cozy snooze.

He’s also a huge Nyla bone fan—chewing them, carrying them proudly, and stealing them from his foster siblings before zooming off at full speed. He loves toys, loves the outdoors, and absolutely thrives when he has another dog to play with.

While Terrance is very confident and social at home, he can get overwhelmed in new environments. With patience, consistency, and reassurance from his people, he’ll continue to build confidence as he learns that new places aren’t so scary after all.

Terrance hasn’t lived with children, but with his sweet nature, love of people, and gentle temperament, he’d likely do well with kids of any age—just with the typical puppy caution about excited jumps and nighttime finger nibbling.

Above all, Terrance is a Velcro puppy at heart. He loves being close to his people and feels most secure when he’s near them. He’s quiet and content as long as he’s included, but separation can make him a little sad—so a home where someone is around often or where he has playful dog friends would make him happiest.

Terrance is still learning the puppy basics—routines, expectations, and chew manners—but he’s smart, eager, and responsive to guidance. With structure and love, he’s going to blossom into the most loyal, snuggly, delightfully fun companion.

If you’re looking for a sweet, social, endlessly playful puppy who will make you laugh and then melt into your arms, Terrance is your boy! 💙

Terrance is making progress with his potty training, but he’s definitely still a work in progress—and that’s perfectly normal for a young Frenchie who’s just learning the ropes. He has a few “special spots” he prefers inside the house, mostly for poop, and he’s also been known to sneak off to vents or little cubby areas to pee. With consistent guidance and a predictable routine, he’s already showing improvement, but he’s not quite at brag-worthy levels just yet.

Terrance will go potty outside, but only if his person goes all the way out with him—he’s still building confidence and needs that reassurance. He does keep his belly band dry when he wears one, which shows he’s trying and becoming more aware of his habits. He also wakes up in the middle of the night to go outside with his foster mom, which is great progress for such a young pup.

Because Terrance is crated during the workweek, his training has naturally been slower than it would be with someone home more often. Still, he keeps his crate completely clean and dry, which is a wonderful foundation to build on.

Terrance is highly food-motivated (Cheerios are basically magic), and he’ll walk right into his crate for a treat without hesitation. Once inside, he’ll cry loudly for a little while—classic puppy feelings—but he does settle and never cries when his foster mom returns home. However, he does struggle if crated or gated away from his person while they are home; he’ll howl, fuss, and make it very clear he wants to be included. For this reason, a family who isn’t gone long hours or who works from home would be ideal for continuing his potty training and helping him feel secure.

With a consistent schedule, plenty of positive reinforcement, and a dedicated adopter who understands puppy quirks, Terrance is expected to catch on beautifully. He’s already showing all the right signs—he just needs time, patience, and predictability.

At the end of the day, Terrance is a sensitive, loving, Velcro puppy who wants nothing more than to be close to his people. After a day of playing, learning, and working on his routines, his favorite place to be is snuggled right against you, soaking in all the love he can get.

Medically, Terrance is doing great overall, with the exception of his diagnosed heart condition: valvular pulmonic stenosis (PS). His murmur is graded 4/6.  He recently had a full echocardiogram with a veterinary cardiologist, and the results were reassuring. His heart muscle, chamber sizes, and overall heart function are normal, and there are no signs of heart failure or complications at this time.

Pulmonic stenosis means the valve that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs is narrowed, causing the heart to work a bit harder. Terrance’s cardiologist classified his PS as moderate, but emphasized that his specific measurements and heart function place him in a “watch and monitor” category—not an immediate intervention one.

The cardiologist noted that the right atrium is normal in size, there is no tricuspid regurgitation, and although his pulmonary valve is thickened and domed (typical with PS), the rest of his heart is stable. His right ventricle is moderately thickened, which is expected with this condition, and there is moderate post-stenotic dilation of the pulmonary artery, but none of these findings currently require a procedure.

At this time, Terrance may never need a balloon valvuloplasty (a minimally invasive procedure used to widen the valve). Many dogs with his gradient live completely normal lives without surgery. To support his heart and help reduce the risk of the condition progressing, he has been started on atenolol, a safe and commonly used beta blocker. His cardiologist recommends he stay on this medication for life.

The plan for Terrance is simple and very manageable:

• Recheck with a cardiologist in one year.
• If his measurements remain similar, future rechecks can likely occur every 1–2 years.
• Echocardiograms typically run between $550–$700, depending on location.
  

Terrance has no current restrictions on anesthesia and no concerning symptoms—no fainting, no breathing issues, and no exercise intolerance. He acts just like a normal, happy, playful puppy.

His cardiologist is optimistic about his future. With routine monitoring, his daily atenolol, and a family committed to keeping up with periodic cardiology visits, Terrance is expected to live a full, happy, active life. Any adopter must live within a 3-4hr from a cardiologist; please research a nearby cardiologist prior to applying. 

He has been neutered, microchipped, updated on vaccinations/dewormings, and has been given a clean bill of health by our veterinarian! 

Terrance is a joyful, sensitive, hilarious little puppy who will thrive in the right kind of home—one that understands his big feelings, his big energy, and his even bigger need to be close to his people.

This little boy LOVES to run—truly loves it. He zooms across the yard with the wind in his ears and pure happiness in his heart, so a secure fenced yard is an absolute must for him. He needs daily opportunities to stretch those puppy legs, chase his toys, and get all his wiggles out.

Inside the home, Terrance wants to be right beside his person at all times. He is extremely vocal when separated—even by a baby gate—and will howl, cry, and make every dramatic Frenchie noise in the book until reunited. Because of this, he is not a good match for apartments, townhomes, or any home with shared walls. He needs a detached home where he can be his expressive little self without disturbing neighbors.

Terrance could thrive with a single person, a couple, or a family. What matters most is that someone is home often and ready to include him in the center of daily life. He acts like a toddler—curious, silly, emotional, busy—so he needs a home ready for lots of supervision and lots of involvement. He’s kennel-trained for the workday, but he expects to spend his evenings and nights glued to his people.

And speaking of nights—Terrance has only ever slept in the human bed, where he enjoys “hop on pop” playtime before collapsing into snuggles… and occasionally rolling right off the mattress because he’s still so clumsy. He wakes up several times each night for water and outdoor potty breaks, and he needs his person to walk him to the yard.

Terrance isn’t quite office-ready yet—he’s still building confidence, and new environments overwhelm him—but once he matures and settles, he could eventually become a wonderful little office buddy.

He navigates small sets of stairs well, though still with the wobbly enthusiasm of a young pup. He’s incredibly soft, floppy, bendy, and unbelievably clumsy in the most adorable way. He’s also a professional troublemaker—he will chew anything if you’re not watching, so his adopter must be prepared to fully puppy-proof their home.

What makes Terrance so special is his heart.

He plays beautifully with every dog he meets, bouncing from one sibling to the next to initiate play. His growls are playful and harmless—he’s done them since day one and means nothing by them. He shares well, expects everyone else to share with him, and reads the energy of the room with surprising sensitivity. He can be nervous in new places and may take time to build confidence in a new home, but once he trusts you, he is pure joy, affection, and silly charm.

Terrance is the happiest, sweetest, funniest, most ornery little boy—sensitive, expressive, full of personality, and overflowing with love. He deserves a patient, understanding family who will help him grow while cherishing every goofy, clumsy moment.

Whoever adopts him will be getting a once-in-a-lifetime companion—one who will love them with every ounce of his wiggly little body. 💙

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