Clarence the Frenchie – RIP 2010-2020

Hello SRF Friends,

Thank you so much for loving Clarence. It is with deep sadness we share the news that our beloved boy left us to cross the Rainbow Bridge on March 26, 2020. He was born December 15, 2010.

Clarence had been dealing with seizures for nearly eighteen months. He was under the care of a veterinary neurologist, and medications were managing the symptoms quite well, until the awful events of the last day. The emergency neurology vet was able to stabilize him so that he was peaceful and calm; we held him and said goodbye, and he knew “Mom and Dad” were with him.

Anyone following Clarence through his Instagram page, or SRF website, will realize that he was was so loved by his family. He was stubborn, opinionated, and … well, just a #stubbornbulldog. He knew what he wanted, and made sure he got it. It was quite cute and funny actually. He was always a good boy, and enjoyed meeting everyone. Sunday rides, alone with Dad were among his favorite treats.

Clarence was also a world champion Rescue Ambassador! We rescue senior Boxers, and over time Clarence welcomed Masi, Cash, TJ, Molly, and Roscoe into our home. The beautiful senior dogs are always shy and afraid at first; their world has fallen apart- for whatever reason. Clarence was always a happy little fellow who would go out of his way to show them the routine, and welcome them to their new home. In no time at all he would curl up and nap with them, providing comfort and stability in their new life. And of course, he would love to play with them. Although he was one-third their size, he didn’t know it and he would spar and roll with the big dogs!

We miss Clarence terribly, and likely always will. The memories we have are priceless and we will never forget his immense kindness to the senior Boxer dogs that became his family. We now picture him waiting for us on the Rainbow Bridge, not alone – but playing with Masi, Cash, and TJ. They are all waiting for the family to be together again someday.

Much Love,

Jim and Lori B.

Lights! Camera! Clarence Closeup!

Clarence’s fur brother TJ, was rescued at the last moment from a high kill shelter in California. He is such a friend to everyone, but still has stank breath (LOL!)

Lights! Camera! Clarence Closeup! 9-14

St Rocco Foundation shares regular video and images of Clarence the Frenchie and friends, owned by Jim, a SRF member in Portland, Oregon.

#FrenchieFriday

Rolling to get some treats!

Here is Clarence, rolling and ready to get some treats!

St Rocco Foundation shares regular video and images of Clarence the Frenchie and friends, owned by Jim, a SRF member in Portland, Oregon.

#FrenchieFriday

Dog Birthday because of Dog Rescue (web)

TJ’s Birthday (12 years old Thanks to Rescue!)

Dog Birthday because of Dog Rescue (web)

“I got to turn 12 today, because I was rescued.  Life is good in foreverland.”

~ TJ

You can follow Clarence The Frenchie on Instagram at @clarence_the_frenchie, where Jim shares the adventures of a stubborn, and comical French Bulldog in PDX (And his rescue boxer family, Molly & TJ).

St Rocco Foundation shares regular video and images of Clarence the Frenchie and friends, owned by Jim, a SRF member in Portland, Oregon.

Clarence and Molly Playing in the Yard

This magic moment is made possible by rescuing a doggie! Here is Molly (the rescue Boxer), having a go with Clarence.

Clarence and Molly Playing in Yard 9-14

St Rocco Foundation shares regular video and images of Clarence the Frenchie and friends, owned by Jim, a SRF member in Portland, Oregon.

#FrenchieFriday

Welcome Clarence and Jim!

We are pleased to welcome Jim and Clarence the Frenchie to the St. Rocco community!

Jim and Clarence will add a respite to the heavy topics which this site contains.

We are so grateful that they are willing to join us in our efforts, and show us thru little Clarence and
his rescued, Northern CA brother, senior boxer, T.J.; and sister, senior boxer, Molly (and sadly the late Cash)-
the good, the funny, the witty, the sweet, the free and the rescued.

Clarence had some health issues and is feeling better now!

You can follow Clarence on Instagram and here on St. Rocco Foundation.

Molly and TJ enjoying the sunshine. Just think… these two lovely souls were left at kill shelters, just “thrown away.”