Oh, Roarke! This handsome blue boy isn’t just another pretty face—he has a few issues, but isn’t that what rescue is all about? Roarke is an absolute doll-baby who promises to give his forever family a lifetime of sweet kisses and snorts. If you’re unfazed by a dog who requires a little extra, and there’s a bat-eared void in your life that Roarke could fill, read on!

Roarke was surrendered to FBRN when his previous family couldn’t handle his medical issues. When he arrived into foster care, Roarke could best be described as a “hot mess” (we believe that’s the medical term). He had a yeast infection from head to tail-stub, his breathing was labored, and worst of all, he was terribly malnourished and dehydrated due to chronic regurgitation. Fortunately, Roarke’s foster mom has been around the block a few times when it comes to Frenchie issues, and she was ready and willing to do whatever it took to get this sweet boy healthy.

Roarke may require a little more care than your average Frenchie, but believe you me, he’s worth it. Now that he’s not itchy and hungry, Roarke’s playful, happy personality has fully emerged, and he can best be described as an absolute delight. He is funny, sweet, and affectionate. He is particularly fond of giving kisses and earlobe nibbles. He’s an active boy who can easily walk two miles on a leash but also enjoys being pushed in a stroller. He’s completely housebroken, crate trained, sleeps in his crate overnight, and will do just about anything for a snackie. Swoon!

A regimen of medicated baths and wipes got his skin issues under control. His regurgitation issues proved to be a bit more challenging to correct as Roarke was diagnosed with both a hiatal hernia and Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. The good news is his issues were addressable and he underwent surgery to repair the hernia, and had his nares and palate widened (a.k.a. the Frenchie Nose Job). Roarke was also accepted into a study at the prestigious U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where his treatment team found that two oral medications given twice daily largely eliminated his regurgitation. Booyah!

With some trial and error, Roarke’s foster mom found a food combination that works well for him. The silver bullet turned out to be a mix of cooked ground turkey, white rice, and Dr. Harvey’s Canine Health dehydrated dog food. This combo of medication and special diet has gotten Roarke’s regurgitation under control; however, his adoptive home will need to accept the fact that he will regurgitate from time to time.

Roarke has a few other quirks that his new family will have to work with. He is not a fan of having his paws or ears handled, and he will loudly vocalize his displeasure when he’s had enough. Roarke has also shown signs of resource guarding when it comes to food (which makes sense, since he was so hungry for so long). For that reason, he cannot be around small children, and he must be fed separately if there is another canine in the house. Speaking of which, Roarke absolutely cannot stand larger dogs—he is fearful of them and will lunge. Smaller, submissive, and female dogs are more his jam, and Roarke would also be happy to be your one and only.

The perfect home for Roarke is one with patient, understanding guardians, who will continue his food and medicine regimen and don’t mind the occasional regurgitation. Small children are a no-go, but older, dog-savvy kids who understand not to touch Roarke’s food are just fine. Roarke can’t live with (or be around) large dogs, cats, birds, or other pets, but a smaller, submissive female dog would suit him. Most of all, Roarke needs a family with plenty of time to devote to him, so he can have all the attention and pets he deserves.

Roarke’s devoted foster mom tells us, “Roarke loves to be with and around his people, hanging out, going for car rides, going for walks or riding in a stroller. He also loves to eat! Roarke has been a lot of fun to foster. He is affectionate and companionable and is an endearing little guy.”

We know without any shadow of a doubt that Roarke is going to make a lucky family very, very happy. If you think it should be yours, then fill out an application and tell us why! Please be sure to describe any experience you have with dogs who have health concerns. And be prepared to travel – Roarke is enjoying the daffodils and tulips in Northern California, and will not be shipped.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people’s private homes. For the foster families’ safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we don’t set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.