French Bulldog Rescue: Adopt a Frenchie Near You
27 nonprofit rescues that rehome French Bulldogs, each one checked by hand. Find the rescues based in your state or willing to adopt to it, see what they charge and how they work, and apply straight from their sites.
Before you start
Most Frenchie rescues are small and foster-based. There’s no shelter to walk through. Dogs live with volunteers, so you apply for a specific dog, talk with the foster, and usually have a home visit before adoption day.
Adoption areas are real limits. Many rescues only place dogs within their state or a few hours’ drive, and most won’t ship a dog. Check the “Adopts to” line before you fall for a face on the other side of the country.
Plan for vet care. Rescue Frenchies often come from breeding kennels, brokers or owners who couldn’t keep up with breathing, spine and skin problems. A good rescue tells you what’s been treated. Our French Bulldog health problems guide covers what to watch for, and insurance is worth pricing before day one.
National French Bulldog rescue
This rescue places Frenchies across the country through regional volunteers. If there isn't a rescue near you, start here.
French Bulldog Rescue Network
French Bulldog rescue · Rockaway, NJ 07866
Adopts to: Nationwide, through regional volunteer coordinators
Fee: $1,500 for healthy dogs under 2, $700 for healthy dogs 2 to 8, $400 for seniors…
French Bulldog rescues by state
French Bulldog rescues in Alabama
No rescue on our list is based in Alabama, but this one adopts to homes here:
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
French Bulldog rescues in Arizona
Freedom Frenchie Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Mesa, AZ 85203
Fee: Set per dog; $550 to $1,500 for the dogs listed when we checked, with lower fees…
French Bulldog rescues in California
Frenchies United Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · Claremont, CA
Adopts to: Los Angeles area
Fee: Set per dog; $600 to $800 for the dogs listed when we checked
Northern California French Bulldog Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · Folsom, CA 95630
Adopts to: Northern California only
SoCal French Bulldog Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · California
Adopts to: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties
Wunderdogs Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Chula Vista, CA 91910
Fee: $15 donation to review an application; adoption fee not published
French Bulldog rescues in Colorado
Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · Boulder, CO 80308
Adopts to: Rocky Mountain region and beyond
French Bulldog rescues in Connecticut
No rescue on our list is based in Connecticut, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Delaware
No rescue on our list is based in Delaware, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Florida
Coco & Tubbs French and English Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Miami, FL 33165
Adopts to: Miami-Dade County, including Doral, Hialeah, Sweetwater and Westchester
Space Coast Frenchie Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · Palm Bay, FL 32909
French Bulldog rescues in Georgia
Georgia English Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Atlanta, GA 30324
Fee: $300 to $900, plus a $20 application fee
French Bulldog rescues in Idaho
No rescue on our list is based in Idaho, but this one adopts to homes here:
Bulldog Haven NW
English and French Bulldog rescue · Woodinville, WA 98072
Adopts to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia
Fee: Set per dog, based on age, health and temperament
French Bulldog rescues in Illinois
Chicago French Bulldog Rescue
French Bulldog rescue · Naperville, IL
Adopts to: Homes within about a two-hour drive of Chicago
French Bulldog rescues in Indiana
Hoosier Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indianapolis, IN 46217
Fee: Usually about $650 for an adult; $250 to $800 depending on age and health, plus a…
Based in a nearby state, but adopt to homes in Indiana:
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
Indiana Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Hillview, KY 40129
Adopts to: Indiana, Kentucky and western Ohio
Fee: By age: $1,000 under 1 year, $700 at 1–2, $600 at 3–4, $500 at 5–6, $400…
French Bulldog rescues in Iowa
Lucky Bulldogs Rescue
Flat-faced breed rescue · Glenwood, IA
Adopts to: Anywhere in the US and Canada, with pickup at the foster home
French Bulldog rescues in Kentucky
Indiana Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Hillview, KY 40129
Adopts to: Indiana, Kentucky and western Ohio
Fee: By age: $1,000 under 1 year, $700 at 1–2, $600 at 3–4, $500 at 5–6, $400…
Based in a nearby state, but adopts to homes in Kentucky:
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
French Bulldog rescues in Louisiana
New Orleans Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · New Orleans, LA 70119
Adopts to: Southeast Louisiana and beyond
French Bulldog rescues in Maine
No rescue on our list is based in Maine, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Maryland
No rescue on our list is based in Maryland, but these adopt to homes here:
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Massachusetts
No rescue on our list is based in Massachusetts, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Michigan
No rescue on our list is based in Michigan, but this one adopts to homes here:
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
French Bulldog rescues in Nebraska
SNAFU Rescue (Short Noses and Friends United)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Omaha, NE
French Bulldog rescues in Nevada
French Bulldog rescues in New Hampshire
No rescue on our list is based in New Hampshire, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in New Jersey
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in New York
No rescue on our list is based in New York, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in North Carolina
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
French Bulldog rescues in Ohio
Badass Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Huber Heights, OH 45424
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
Based in a nearby state, but adopts to homes in Ohio:
Indiana Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Hillview, KY 40129
Adopts to: Indiana, Kentucky and western Ohio
Fee: By age: $1,000 under 1 year, $700 at 1–2, $600 at 3–4, $500 at 5–6, $400…
French Bulldog rescues in Oregon
Pacific Northwest Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · McMinnville, OR 97128
Based in a nearby state, but adopts to homes in Oregon:
Bulldog Haven NW
English and French Bulldog rescue · Woodinville, WA 98072
Adopts to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia
Fee: Set per dog, based on age, health and temperament
French Bulldog rescues in Pennsylvania
No rescue on our list is based in Pennsylvania, but these adopt to homes here:
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Rhode Island
No rescue on our list is based in Rhode Island, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in South Carolina
No rescue on our list is based in South Carolina, but this one adopts to homes here:
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
French Bulldog rescues in Texas
Austin Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Austin, TX 78723
Adopts to: Texas, plus some out-of-state adopters who travel to Austin
Fee: $350 to $800, based on age and health
No Borders Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Dallas, TX
Adopts to: Nationwide applicants who adopt in person in Texas
Fee: $300 to $600, depending on age
French Bulldog rescues in Vermont
No rescue on our list is based in Vermont, but this one adopts to homes here:
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Virginia
No rescue on our list is based in Virginia, but these adopt to homes here:
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in Washington
Bulldog Haven NW
English and French Bulldog rescue · Woodinville, WA 98072
Adopts to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia
Fee: Set per dog, based on age, health and temperament
French Bulldog rescues in Washington, DC
No rescue on our list is based in Washington, DC, but these adopt to homes here:
Bullies 2 The Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adopts to: NC, SC, AL, VA, DC and MD
Fee: $200 to $1,200, based on the dog’s age, breed, health and medical needs
SNORT Rescue (Short Noses Only Rescue Team)
Flat-faced breed rescue · Hoboken, NJ 07030
Adopts to: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, DC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT and ME residents only
French Bulldog rescues in West Virginia
No rescue on our list is based in West Virginia, but this one adopts to homes here:
Buckeye Bulldog Rescue
English and French Bulldog rescue · Grove City, OH
Adopts to: OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV
Fee: $250 to $1,250 by age and health, plus a $15 application fee
No rescue in your state?
Start with the French Bulldog Rescue Network, which places Frenchies nationwide, then check the rescues in neighboring states that adopt across state lines. Local shelters and all-breed rescues take in French Bulldogs too, so it’s worth setting a French Bulldog alert on Petfinder for your zip code.
How to spot a fake rescue
- Always has puppies. Real rescues mostly have adults and seniors. A steady supply of young puppies is a sign of a breeder or broker.
- Asks for money first. A deposit before you’ve met the dog, or payment by gift card or wire transfer, is a red flag.
- No screening. Legitimate rescues ask for an application, talk with you and usually visit your home. If anyone with cash can take a dog, walk away.
- Can’t show nonprofit status. Ask for the EIN and look it up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search or on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.
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How we built this list
We started from IRS nonprofit records for French Bulldog, bulldog and flat-faced breed rescues, then searched state by state for groups those records missed. Every rescue listed takes French Bulldogs and showed signs of life in 2025 or 2026, such as dogs listed for adoption, recent site updates or a recent tax filing. We left out pit bull-only rescues, English Bulldog-only rescues and groups we couldn’t confirm were still operating.
A listing is not an endorsement. Rescue listings on Best French Bulldog are free and always will be. Run a rescue we missed, or spot something out of date? Send us a correction or claim your listing.
Questions
How much does it cost to adopt a French Bulldog from a rescue?
Most rescues we list charge somewhere between about $200 and $1,500, and nearly all of them set the fee by the dog's age and health. Young, healthy Frenchies cost the most and seniors or special-needs dogs the least. Fees usually cover spay or neuter, vaccines and a microchip, and many rescues also charge a small application fee of $10 to $20.
Can I adopt a Frenchie from a rescue in another state?
Sometimes. Many rescues only adopt within a set area or a few hours' drive, and most won't ship dogs, so you'll need to pick your dog up in person. Check the "Adopts to" line on each rescue before you apply, and start with the national French Bulldog Rescue Network if nothing is close to you.
Why do so many French Bulldogs end up in rescue?
Rescues on this list take Frenchies from commercial breeding kennels and import brokers, crowded shelters and owners who can no longer care for them. Many of those dogs arrive with breathing, spine or skin problems, so a good rescue spends real money on vet care before a dog is ready for a new home.
How do I spot a fake French Bulldog rescue?
Be wary of a "rescue" that always has young puppies available, charges breeder-level prices, asks for a deposit before you've met the dog, or can't show you its nonprofit status. Real rescues screen you with an application, a conversation and usually a home visit. Ask any rescue what happens if the adoption doesn't work out.
How did you choose these rescues?
We started from IRS nonprofit records for French Bulldog, bulldog and flat-faced breed rescues, then searched state by state for groups those records missed. Each of the 27 rescues listed takes French Bulldogs and showed signs of activity in 2025 or 2026, such as dogs listed for adoption, recent site updates or recent tax filings. We left out pit bull-only rescues, English Bulldog-only rescues and groups we could not confirm were still operating.