< UPDATED FEB. 21, 2008

ROSIE & RILEY: THE ENGLISH BULLDOGS FROM LONG BEACH

 
   
 

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THIS PAGE is dedicated to two of the joys of my life -- my English Bulldogs named Rosie and Riley. We eat breakfast together in the mornings, we exercise together at least twice a day, we work together, we play, we laugh at each other, we hug, we entertain each other, and we get to keep each other company during the night in a big bed!

THEY BRING ME joy and laughter, and I see them make other people smile every day.

I love them VERY MUCH.

--Daddy!

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Long Beach Press-Telegram
-Tom Hennessy, columnist

WHAT IS HAUTE DOGS?

THE HAUTE DOG organization (pro-nounced "HOT") is a diverse and growing network of dog owners, lovers, educators, rescuers and supporters. Our common bond has resulted in a unique and lively community of folks who share some qualities of our favorite dogs: devotion, spirit and tenacity.

EDUCATE & INFLUENCE
Through educational outreach and events, we hope to help inspire a better understanding and appreciation of dogs, dispel damaging myths, encourage responsible ownership practices, and offer practical adoption and rescue opportunities.

DEDICATION
 This Web site is dedicated to my English Bulldogs Rosie & Riley and to all dogs who continue to be brave and loving.

Warm regards,

Justin Rudd!
Exec. Director
Community Action Team
a 501c3 nonprofit
& Haute Dogs


THE MAIN PURPOSE of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. As a 501c3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors, contributions to CAT are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals and the environment.

C.A.T. IS AN UMBRELLA organization that includes Haute Dogs and:
4Halloween Kids' Costume Contest
4July 4 Kids' Bike Parade
4Dog-themed Poetry contest
4Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
4$1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee
4So Cal Adult Spelling Bee
4Sidewalk Chalk Art & Poetry Contest
 4Haute Dogs on the Beach events
4Haute Dog Easter Parade
4Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
4Operation Easter Basket
4Operation Santa Paws
45k/10k Pajama Run
45k/10k Grunion Run
45k/10k Long Beach Turkey Trot
4monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups.

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HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY ROSIE! | READ THE STORY

Rosie & Riley Hosted the 2008 Bulldog Beauty Contest

MORE THAN 300 English Bulldogs of all ages will traveled to Long Beach, Calif., from as far as Canada, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco to vie for the coveted title. The 4TH Annual contest took place on the Sat. before Valentine's Day, Feb. 9. DETAILS

 5th ANNUAL ROSIE AWARDS
The "Rosie" Goes to...

NEW CONGRATS TO the following films. To coincide each year with the Oscars, we have the "Rosie Awards" or simply "The Rosies." Rosie (Justin Rudd's English Bulldog, shown) has been sniffing out dogs that have played outstanding, "paw"sitive roles in movies in 2007. Click these links:

Best Actress
Ellie in Princess Elway

Best Actor
Dewey the dog in Firehouse Dog  

Best Supporting Actor
Jimmy the dog in The Year of the Dog  

Best Film
Underdog

Rosie (left) welcomed her 62-lb. little brother Riley (right) to the household on Fri., Oct. 20, 2006.

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 DAY FOR CARDS, CUPIDS AND CANINES
Rosie in the LA Times - Valentine's Day '05
http://www.hautedogs.org/ AS JUSTIN RUDD TALKS about his Valentine's Day plans, there is an eager listener sitting nearby. Her ears perk up as she hears him spell out "b-e-a-c-h." Rudd recently completed his Valentine's card for Rosie , one of the loves of his life. It has a whimsical pink outer-space theme, and on the inside is the endearment, "You mean the world to me."  Inside is a picture of her. She's a looker, though a bit wrinkly for her age. Of course, that's to be expected. Rosie is a 7-year-old English bulldog.  With the number of pet owners in the United States growing, many people are including their furry friends in Valentine's Day celebrations. ...

IN LOS ANGELES , Rudd organized a card contest to help pet lovers express their feelings. "Homemade Valentine's Cards for Pets" encouraged people to show love for their favorite pet — or shelter animal. Entries were judged at a Yappy Hour party at Wiskers Pet Beastro and Bowteek in Long Beach and will be displayed for the rest of the week.  "My purpose in doing dog events is to develop bonds between animals and those who love them," said Rudd, who directs a community-action nonprofit organization and runs the website www.HauteDogs.org.  ... As for Rudd and Rosie , they'll head to Beverly Hills , where they will have lunch with Rudd's partner, Ralph , and then pick up some treats at a nearby pet boutique. "You might say pets don't know what you're doing," Rudd said. "But you give my dog a treat, and she knows." ---by Sara Clarke , LA Times Staff Writer; (I've edited this text down to only include the parts about me & Rosie . --Justin!)

More About Rosie the Bulldog

 ROSIE IS a red-brindle-colored English bulldog who lives in Belmont Shore in Long Beach, Calif. She is 45 pounds and will turn nine years old on Oct. 7, 2006. Her nicknames are Grrr (short for Girl) and Baby Grr. She loves the Long Beach dog beach, riding in the car, sleeping on the couch, squeaky toys, sleeping on daddy's bed, tug-of-war and rides in her red flyer wagon up to Second St. Her least favorite word is "bath." Her favorite words are "car", "treat", "eat" and "beach." Her tricks include sit, stay, speak, sofa and playing opossum.

SHE LIKES TO get her beauty rest on the couch and in her daddy's bed. Rosie enjoys barking at garbage trucks, garbage cans on wheels, loud Harley-Davidsons, the mailman, Roller blades and skateboards. She has appeared on Animal Planet, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, most LA TV news channels and was featured in an episode of Going Home on HGTV.
Rosie May Not Have Cancer

I GOT THE DREADED biopsy results back last week (1/13/04) and they've diagnosed myxosarcoma – an uncommon, slow-growing, invasive cancer around the joint on the underside of Rosie's front right shoulder. The surgeon says there is no clear definition of her cancerous tissue and that two main nerves pass right by it. He removed what he could, but expects it to grow back slowly and does not expect it to spread. He advises a cancer specialist who might suggest radiation or chemo to help slow the cancer process. Most of Rosie 's soreness/pain in that front leg is due to arthritis in the joints, he says. Rosie is six. She is lying on the couch (her favorite resting spot) and is snoring with her eyes open, looking at me as I type.

1/19/04
MET WITH A cancer specialist and she suggested a second biopsy before beginning radiation. If it is cancer, she suggests that we go for 1-hour radiation treatments in Sherman Oaks (1.5-hr. drive from Long Beach each way) every weekday afternoon for one month. Approx. $4,000. We will get the second opinion on the biopsy next week.

2/4/04
3RD OPINION MAY BE NEEDED
I took Rosie in for a second opinion two weeks ago before beginning the suggested radiation treatments.  Yesterday's second opinion result states that it's not cancer, yet is a joint cyst.  Now I have to decide to go with the first or second opinion or to get a third.

2/14/05
ROSIE IS DOING GREAT
It's been more than a year since they removed the lump from her leg area in early Jan., 2004, she is back to her normal self -- running around, visiting the dog beach, eating well, chewing bones, etc.  I have still not taken her in for a third opinion on the cancer.  I am keeping a close watch on the area where the growth was removed.  There are no signs of pain and the growth has not returned.  Thank Goodness!

9/15/06
ROSIE IS FINE
Other than a slight limp caused by arthritis (so says the vet), Rosie eats well, sleeps well and loves life. She is 9 years old and is looking forward to the Haute Dog Easter and Howl'oween Parades and the Bulldog Beauty Contest around Valentine's Day.

Justin Rudd and his English Bulldog Rosie, at a bingo fundraiser for Haute Dogs and CAT.

Ode to Rosie

by Justin Rudd!
Submitted for the 2004 Haute Dog Poetry Contest. Click here for contest details.

Her tail is short
Her waist is wide
At 39 pounds, she’s a beauty.

She has a lot of love
But, not a long tail
She means all the world to me.

She likes to go for coffee
She likes it at the beach
She likes me to scratch her ear.

She likes her treats
She likes my bed
She likes to have me near

She loves to eat
She likes to sleep
She likes to lick my face.

She eats real loud
And snores like a train
And walks at a very slow pace

She rides in the wagon
She rides in the car
She rarely skips a meal

She loves the couch
She digs her bone
She likes to bark a great deal.

She doesn't like baths
She doesn't like noises
She really doesn't like me to go.

She dislikes heat
She really hates fleas
She really hates the word “N-O!”

She likes to get scratched
She likes to get stroked
She likes a short walk to the park.

But give her a bone
And give her a ball
But, don’t leave Rosie in the dark


JUSTIN'S PHOTOS
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click: Justin Rudd Photography
click: Bulldog Beauty Contest