Illinois English Bulldog Rescue

12/30/2025

A quick update on Winnie.
We're finding out that from everything we can tell, Winnie didn't know what living in a house was. Because of this, her foster mom, is taking small steps to make her comfortable in this new world. One of the things Winnie does is rip up anything soft. She has ripped up a bed and even her new Christmas toy.
Winnie struggles with trusting, especially men. Her first reaction is defense. However, we have good news when it comes to her foster dad. She has allowed herself to trust him....that was a big step for Winnie. Because of her original reaction to her foster dad, things are still taken with caution.
We will continue to update you with Winnie's progress. However, we know that this will be a long road for this beautiful little girl. Stay tuned for more updates.

12/27/2025

When your foster mom INSISTS you look at the CAMERA! - Billy

12/25/2025

From our homes to yours. Merry Christmas

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas IEBR Family

12/19/2025

12/16/2025

IEBR Alumi Gus and Gucci are just chilling out around the fireplace. What do your pets do during these cold months??

12/14/2025

Update on Winnie Da Pooh Pooh! Brother Bear is biting at the bit to meet her but he's being pretty patient. 💙 Foster dad is allowed to be in the livingroom with us but he knows, he can't go to her. She has gone over to him, he gently pets her on the head, baby talks to her, eventually runs back to me. She has growled at him when he walks by the loveseat to go sit on the couch. Loveseat is her favorite place besides her room. He still can't take her out by himself, she's too uneasy with him. Babysteps 🤞🤞

12/09/2025

Do you agree?? What would need to be added of not?? Haha

12/06/2025

**Pupdate!**
New girl on the block, Winnie, is settling in bit by bit with her foster family. They’re taking everything at her pace, especially since it seems likely she’s never lived inside a home before. She still feels safest in her own cozy room, but lately she’s been venturing out more—especially to hang out with Foster Mom in the kitchen. One of her favorite things is curling up with her head in Foster Mom’s lap.

Winnie is still a bit unsure around men, so Foster Dad is giving her some gentle space for now. In the meantime, she’s earned the nickname “Hot Wheels” because when she zooms out of her room, her little legs go so fast she slips and slides across the floor! She also loves zipping around the backyard, showing off her growing confidence.

Sweet Winnie is learning what love, safety, and home truly feel like, one small step at a time. 🐾

12/04/2025

How do YOUR fur kids like the snow? ❤️❄️

12/03/2025

Squishmallow or IEBR Alum, Squish?? 🤷‍♀️🤣

Alum, Squish knows what's good. 🥰💅👑 Here she is snuggled up on one of our recent cold days. ❄️☃️

11/30/2025

From Grey (and her foster family): I have so much to be thankful for this year thanks to all of the generous people who helped to get me EVERYTHING from my wish list (plus a few fun extras 😉)!! I can truly feel all of the love and support every time I get wiped up and have my diaper changed. Now I just have to try to be a good girl until Christmas, but my foster parents say that should be pretty easy - I just have to keep being myself! ❤️