A Glasgow animal lover has a mini rehab centre for bulldogs in her own home.
Kerryanne Shaw takes in pooches that have been severely neglected and abused. The pups have often been worked to the bone or used as 'breeding machines'.
Kind-hearted Kerryanne nurtures and rehabilitates the animals, teaching them social and behavioural skills and treats conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Once recovered, many of the bulldogs move on to new homes and loving families thanks to Kerryanne's tireless commitment to the 'amazing and emotional' breed.
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The 36-year-old has opened up about her rehab work and her mission to tackle the 'dangerous dog stereotypes'.
The charity chairperson and manager told Glasgow Live: "Bulldogs are amazing, they're so emotional and clever. People just think they're a dangerous dog but that's only the case when they're in the care of unsociable humans.
"If bulldogs are bred to have a good temperament, then they are brilliant. I am passionate about rehabilitating them and helping those that have been neglected."
Kerryanne's abode is currently home to three beloved pooches. Balloo is an 11-year-old American Bulldog who arrived in 2020 having worked for years as a guard dog.
"Balloo had clearly been badly abused beforehand," Kerryanne added.
"He was completely emaciated and was so people-reactive. He suffered from hip dysplasia too, doctors wanted to put him to sleep and he nearly didn't make it.
"Now his behaviour is manageable and physically he's a lot better."
Old English Bulldog Harvey was left 'terrified' of humans after his previous owner's home in Ireland was 'invaded' and crooks beat the vulnerable pooch. The eight-year-old's ordeal left him with PTSD to the point where even a door bell would 'set him off'.
Meanwhile Marley, a seven-year-old American Bulldog was subjected to abhorrent abuse as a puppy.
"Marley definitely had PTSD too like Harvey," Kerryanne said.
"They were both so scared of people are really defensive. It takes time to fix this, I would gradually take them out more and more, using a muzzle.
"Feeding from my hands works too as that builds up trust. Now they're both much better but it will take time to get over what they've been through."
Kerryanne has heard countless 'heartbreaking' stories of what dogs like her three current lodgers have endured. Many females are subjected to becoming 'breeding machines'.
She added: "Bulldogs should really have cesarean sections when they give birth. Many breeders don't know this and force natural births.
"Puppies can get stuck in the birth canal and die. Mothers then might not take to the pups.
"Breeding means they are more likely to develop issues with their bones and even cancer. It's all just heartbreaking."
Kerryanne is chairperson and manager of charity, All Bullies Charity Rescue. The organisation operates UK-wide and helps rescue, rehabilitate then re-home bulldogs.
If you would like to support All Bullie Charity Rescue visit the official Facebook page.
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