02/06/2025
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๐พ *Meet Gwinya โ A Special Boy Looking for a Special Home* ๐พ
Breed: French Bulldog
Age: 5 years (just celebrated his birthday!)
S*x: Male (neutered)
Colour: Tan and white
Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg
โฃ๏ธ *Why Weโre Rehoming Gwinya:*
This has been an incredibly difficult decision. Weโre relocating internationally, and due to Gwinyaโs breed (flat-nosed dogs are high-risk flyers, especially in hot climates), his ongoing medical needs, and the limitations of high-rise living, we know he wonโt cope well with the move. We want to do right by him and ensure heโs placed in a loving, stable home where he can thrive.
Gwinya is a beautiful, sensitive Frenchie with a big personality and a delicate heart. Raised during the Covid years, heโs a true โpandemic pupโ โ deeply attached to his people, especially his mom and dad, and cautious with strangers. Heโs taken time to warm up to our 1-year-old son, but now coexists peacefully with him.
While Gwinya thrives in calm, predictable environments, he does not do well with unfamiliar handling and has bitten two people in the past who reached out to touch him without allowing him time to build trust. For this reason, heโs best suited to an experienced, adult-only home without other pets, or with someone who deeply understands and respects canine boundaries.
*In a nutshell:*
โข Anxious but incredibly loyal once bonded
โข Best as an only pet in the home
โข Surprisingly social with other dogs when away from us (e.g. at daycare)
โข Needs time and patience to warm up to new people
โข Not suited to busy or unpredictable households
๐ฉบ *Medical Needs:*
Gwinya is a delicate little guy with several chronic health conditions that are all well-controlled:
โข Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Requires a strict hypoallergenic diet (non-negotiable) to avoid severe flare-ups
โข Eczema: Needs regular skin care and vet checks
โข Spinal issues (slipped discs): Diagnosed on CT scan; he requires careful handling and a home that avoids stairs or jumping although he is fully mobile and active.
Heโs a joy and a comfort to those who understand him, and he deserves a home that can offer him the patience, consistency, and love he needs to thrive.
If youโre an experienced dog owner with a calm household and a heart for special needs pets, Gwinya might just be your perfect match.
๐ฉ To inquire about adopting Gwinya, please contact: Nellie +27 82 641 8149
