French Bulldog Rescue Network

What French Bulldog Rescue Network does

French Bulldog Rescue Network (FBRN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and registered in Massachusetts (EIN 01-0704651), with a mailing address in Rockaway, NJ. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, foster, and rehome French Bulldogs sourced from commercial breeding kennels, import brokers, public shelters, owner surrenders, and Good Samaritans. The organization operates as a foster-based rescue, providing veterinary care, behavioral assessment, and adoption matching before placing dogs in vetted adoptive homes; dogs too ill for adoption receive palliative hospice care in volunteer foster homes indefinitely.

FBRN is 100% volunteer-run with no paid headcount, maintaining a network of foster homes, transporters, home-checkers, and regional intake coordinators organized into 7 regional zones covering all 50 US states and Canada. Its technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit tools: PayPal/Venmo/Zelle for payment processing, NeonCRM for campaign management, an internal volunteer management system, and a WordPress-based website (frenchbulldogrescue.org). It holds GuideStar Platinum Participant status and a Charity Navigator 3-Star rating.

The organization's revenue model is donation-dependent, structured across five streams: private donations (one-time and recurring via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH/wire, appreciated securities, and vehicle donations through CarEasy.org); tiered adoption fees ($400-$1,500 based on age and health) plus a $20 non-refundable application fee; merchandise sales via Bonfire and Zazzle; affiliate shopping programs (Chewy, eBay for Charity, iGive, Barkertime, Fluff Trough, 5Strands, AmazonSmile, Humble Bundle, Microsoft Rewards, Nextdoor Sell for Good); and workplace/event fundraising (CFC #37491, Tiltify, Streamlabs). The Pawspital Fund provides a dedicated campaign for emergency veterinary costs, which FBRN states exceed $32,000 per month.

Name

French Bulldog Rescue Network

Legal name

French Bulldog Rescue Network, A Nonprofit Corporation

Website

https://frenchbulldogrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

French Bulldog Rescue Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes French Bulldogs across the US and Canada through a 100% volunteer foster network, funded by donations, tiered adoption fees, and affiliate shopping programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Adoption Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Dog adoption services
• Breed-specific rescue
• Nonprofit foster care
• Pet rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockaway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: FBRN is funded primarily by private donations from individuals. Donors can give one-time or recurring contributions via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH/wire transfer, or check. The organization also accepts appreciated securities donations and car donations through CarEasy.org. Monthly recurring donation options are available through PayPal auto-draft.
2. Adoption Fees: Adoption fees are charged for each dog placed. Fees are tiered by age and health status: $1500 for dogs under 2 years and healthy, $700 for dogs 2–8 years and healthy, $400 for dogs over 8 years or with special needs. These fees offset only a portion of veterinary expenses. An additional $20 non-refundable application fee is required per application.
3. Merchandise and Shopping Revenue: FBRN generates revenue through merchandise sales via Bonfire (official merchandise store) and Zazzle (Frenchie calendars, clothing, and accessories). The organization also earns a percentage of sales through affiliate shopping programs including Chewy (referral bonuses and wish-list gift cards), eBay for Charity, iGive (1,500+ retailers), Barkertime (15% of sales), Fluff Trough (10% of sales), and 5Strands allergy testing (20% of sales).
4. Workplace Giving: FBRN receives donations through workplace giving campaigns including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #37491) for federal employees, and corporate matching gift programs. The organization is listed on Millie Giving as an approved charity for workplace giving.
5. Event Fundraising: FBRN organizes personal fundraising campaigns through Tiltify (birthdays, milestones) and accepts donations through Streamlabs for live streaming events. The Pawspital Fund (via NeonCRM) provides a dedicated campaign for emergency veterinary care expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FBRN rescues, rehabilitates, fosters, and rehomes French Bulldogs sourced from commercial breeding kennels, import brokers, public shelters, owner surrenders, and Good Samaritans. Adopters submit applications through the website, pay tiered adoption fees, undergo reference checks and home visits, and travel to the foster home to receive the dog. The organization also operates surrender intake, hospice care, and the Pawspital Fund for high-cost veterinary cases.

Product overview

French Bulldog Rescue Network (FBRN) operates a single-focus rescue platform for French Bulldogs, functioning as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit adoption service. The core offering consists of dog adoption services supported by a nationwide foster care network and regional surrender/intake coordination. Supporting services include the Pawspital Fund for medical expenses, hospice dog care for end-of-life cases, donation processing via multiple payment platforms, dog sponsorship, workplace giving programs, memorials/tributes, volunteer recruitment, and educational resources on breed health and responsible ownership. The organization generates revenue through adoption fees, direct donations, and affiliate/partner programs across shopping platforms including Zazzle, iGive, Chewy, eBay, and Amazon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French Bulldog Adoption Services Facilitates the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of French Bulldogs from commercial breeding kennels, import brokers, shelters, and owner surrenders. Includes online application processing, foster review, veterinary reference checks, phone interviews, home visits, tiered adoption fees, and required in-person pickup from the foster home. Available to adopters in the continental U.S. and Canada.
• Foster Care Program Volunteer-based foster home network across all 50 U.S. states and Canada providing temporary care, evaluation, and rehabilitation for rescued French Bulldogs until permanent adoption placement.
• Dog Surrender Services Accepts owner surrenders of French Bulldogs from owners who can no longer keep their dog, with seven regional intake coordinators managing evaluation, veterinary care, and placement into the foster network.
• Pawspital Fund Medical expense fund for emergency surgeries, ongoing medications, and therapies for French Bulldogs with serious health conditions, ensuring no dog is turned away due to cost. Veterinary bills alone have exceeded $32,000 per month.
• Hospice Dog Care Palliative care program for French Bulldogs too ill to be adopted, providing end-of-life care in volunteer foster homes with donor sponsorship support.
• Donation Processing Accepts monetary donations for the organization via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, check, wire transfer, and appreciated securities, with one-time, monthly recurring, and dog-specific sponsorship donation options.
• Shop to Donate Affiliate Program Affiliate shopping program aggregating retailers (Zazzle merchandise, iGive portal with 1,500+ retailers, Chewy, Barkertime pet apparel, Fluff Trough pet bowls, 5Strands allergy testing) where a portion of each purchase benefits FBRN.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuideStar / CandidcoreOthersFBRN is a GuideStar Platinum Participant, the highest level of nonprofit transparency certification. Candid (formerly GuideStar) provides FBRN with a verified profile showcasing organizational financial data, impact metrics, and governance information that builds donor confidence.
• Charity NavigatorcoreOthersCharity Navigator provides FBRN with a 3-star rating, validating the organization's financial health and accountability. FBRN is listed on Charity Navigator's platform with EIN 01-0704651, allowing potential donors to evaluate the organization before contributing.
• Millie GivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMillie Giving is a workplace giving platform where FBRN is listed as an approved charity. Employees can select FBRN to receive a portion of their workplace giving contributions.
• MyGivingCircleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMyGivingCircle is a social voting platform where supporters vote for FBRN to help the organization win grant funding. Votes are free and help FBRN gain exposure and potential grant awards.
• CarEasy.orgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarEasy.org accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, trailers, airplanes) on behalf of FBRN, with FBRN receiving a portion of the proceeds from each sale.
• PayPal Giving FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFBRN accepts donations through the PayPal Giving Fund, which processes donations fee-free. This is a primary donation channel for the organization.
• TiltifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiltify is a fundraising platform that allows supporters to create personal fundraising campaigns for FBRN on birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions. Donations are processed directly to FBRN.
• Streamlabs CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStreamlabs Charity allows supporters to host live streaming events (gaming, crafting, etc.) and receive donations directed to FBRN. Viewers can donate during live events.
• ChewyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChewy offers FBRN a referral link through which Chewy donates $15 to FBRN for first-time shoppers. FBRN also maintains a Chewy wish-list through which supporters can purchase items directly for foster dog needs.
• eBay for CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFBRN is listed on eBay for Charity, allowing supporters to sell items and designate a portion of the sale to FBRN. FBRN EIN 01-0704651 is listed on the platform.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartneriGive is an affiliate shopping portal with 1,500+ retailers. FBRN supporters can sign up using FBRN's referral link and a percentage of all purchases is donated to FBRN.
• BarkertimeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarkertime is a pet apparel company selling products for incontinent and paralyzed pets. FBRN receives 15% of sales as cash donations through affiliate referral ID 119.
• Fluff TroughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFBRN has partnered with Fluff Trough (vet-recommended pet bowls designed to improve digestion and reduce joint strain). Supporters get 10% off their order with 10% back to FBRN using the discount code FBRN.
• 5Strands Affordable TestingminorGTM or Marketing Partner5Strands provides bioresonance allergy testing for pets. FBRN receives 20% of sales and customers receive a 10% discount using coupon code FBRN.
• Humble BundleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHumble Bundle is a digital storefront for games, ebooks, and software. Customers can select FBRN as their charity of choice when purchasing, and a portion of the sale is donated.
• Microsoft Rewards / BingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft Rewards members can search via Bing, shop top brands, and earn donations for FBRN through the Give with Bing program.
• Nextdoor Sell for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNextdoor's Sell for Good feature allows neighbors to list items for sale and designate a portion of proceeds to FBRN, supporting both decluttering and rescue efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States: National animal welfare nonprofit with rescue, advocacy, and shelter programs across all species. Comparable to FBRN as a donor-funded 501(c)(3) in the same overall animal welfare category, though serving a much broader mandate.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): Corporate-affiliated animal welfare foundation that grants funds to local rescues and shelters nationwide. Comparable to FBRN as a funder and partner within the same national animal welfare ecosystem, though operating as a grantmaker rather than a direct rescue operator.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Large national animal welfare nonprofit operating sanctuary and adoption programs, and a major grantmaker to local rescues. Comparable to FBRN as a 501(c)(3) in the rescue/donor ecosystem, with significant overlap in donor demographics.
• Maddie's Fund: Major animal welfare foundation focused on shelter medicine and rescue funding. Comparable to FBRN as a peer funder and donor-supported organization within the same rescue/welfare category.
• ASPCA: One of the largest U.S. animal welfare nonprofits, providing rescue, advocacy, and veterinary services across all breeds and species. Comparable to FBRN as a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization but operating at vastly greater scale and across a much broader mission.
• Petfinder Foundation: Animal welfare foundation supporting adoptable-pet listings and grants to rescue organizations. Comparable to FBRN because FBRN lists dogs on similar platforms and competes for the same adopter and donor audiences.

Others

• American Kennel Club Rescue Network: AKC-coordinated directory of breed-specific rescue clubs across the U.S. Comparable to FBRN as an infrastructure layer that lists and routes adopters to breed-specific rescues, including the broader French Bulldog rescue community.

Direct peers

• English Bulldog Rescue Network (EBRN): Breed-specific rescue for English Bulldogs with a similar foster-and-rehome model, regional coordinator structure, and heavy veterinary expense profile. Directly comparable to FBRN in mission, cost structure, and donor base.
• Bulldog Rescue Network: Multi-variant bulldog rescue organization with foster-based rehoming and national volunteer network. Comparable to FBRN as a breed-family rescue with similar intake and medical cost dynamics.
• Short Noses Only Rescue Team (SNORT): Breed-specific rescue for brachycephalic dogs (pugs, bulldogs, Boston terriers). Closest functional peer to FBRN, sharing single-breed focus, foster-based model, veterinary-heavy caseload, and national volunteer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FBRNnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/FrenchBulldogRescue
• Facebookfacebook.com/FrenchBulldogRescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/french-bulldog-rescue-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/frenchbulldogrescue/?hl=en

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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