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# Bulldog, Mabel, seeks forever home after 130 days in charity care
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/bulldog-mabel-seeks-forever-home-after-130-days-in-charity-care/
- Published: 2024-08-08T13:56:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:38:12.000Z
- Description: Blue Cross Suffolk is appealing for a new owner for Mabel, a four-year-old bulldog that has been in their care for over four months.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Pets, #article, Blue Cross Suffolk Rehoming Centre, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** Mabel's long stay highlights the challenges some rescue dogs face in finding suitable homes, especially those with specific needs or from breeds with potential health issues.

![Mabel](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1723105629-mabel-2.webp)

Mabel is a four-year-old bulldog (Blue Cross)

**The big picture:**

- Mabel is described as a "laid-back girl" who enjoys slower-paced walks and playing with toys.
- She needs a patient owner due to occasional wariness around unfamiliar people.
- As a flat-faced breed, Mabel may require special care for potential health issues.

**What they're saying:** "Mabel is a real homebody, and there's nothing she loves more than spending time in our indoor spaces," said Sadie Hollinsworth, Assistant Manager at Blue Cross in Suffolk.

**Details:**

- Mabel is toilet trained and settles well in indoor environments.
- She requires a home where she is the only pet, though play dates with social, confident dogs may be possible.
- Blue Cross recommends researching flat-faced breeds before adopting or purchasing.

**How to help:** Potential adopters can visit [bluecross.org.uk](https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/mabel-1157984?ref=ipswich.co.uk) to learn more about Mabel.

**The bottom line:** With the right home, Mabel could finally find the loving family she's been waiting for. Come back tomorrow for our roundup of all dogs looking for new homes in Suffolk.

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