THE RESCUE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  I CAN NOT ACCEPT ANY MASTIFFS AT THIS TIME.  PEACHES and LACY ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES.   

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Lacy is a 2 year old female brindle mastiff. She was abandoned in an apartment with her buddy the Chihuahua for a long period of time... and then he was taken away from her because she was heartworm positive and he was not. She is gaining weight, has been spayed and will undergo heartworm treatment shortly. She is very sweet with people but for right now is not very good about sharing her toys or space with other animals.  If you are interested in Lacy, please fill out the adoption application.  Lacy is in Houston, TX.  

 PEACHES is a 4 year old female apricot english mastiff.  She was obviously used as a breeder and when her usefullness was over with, she was dumped to be euthanized.  She is VERY sweet (look at that happy face!) and wants nothing more than to be beside you getting loved on.  She would do better in a home without other animals until she learns that no one is going to leave her again.  When she is extremely happy, she spins and hops in the air!  She has been vet checked, is up to date on shots and spayed. If you are interested in Peaches, please fill out the adoption application.  Peaches is in Houston, TX.  

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  RECENT ADOPTIONS

NERO WAS ADOPTED!!!! COURTESY POST - - NERO IS LOCATED NEAR TALLAHASSEE, FL
Nero is a 2 year old male blue neapolitan mastiff with natural ears. He is very sweet and playful. He is neutered and up to date on shots and heartworm preventation. He has recently undergone cherry eye surgery. If you are interested in Nero, please contact Marlyne at marlyne@idhlaw.com for an adoption application. The adoption donation is $300. Please note that Nero is located in FLORIDA and you must be willing to drive to Florida if you are out of state.  

 

  ADOPTED!!!!  Remi has found his forever home with Deb and Lucy, the macaw.  What a happy mastiffboy!!!  

REMI is a 2 year old male neutered english mastiff who was left in a shelter with his mate, Roxy. Fawn with a dark mask. He is up to date on his shots and heartworm preventative. Because of all the confusion surrounding his ending up in a shelter, he is very clingy and needs alot of one on one love and attention. Because of this, he will only be adopted to a family with no other animals, and who has the time to give to him. Children in the home must be over the age of 12. He is really a sweetheart and really deserves a family that will show him how life can be good. If you fit these qualifications, and would be willing to give Remi the life he deserves, please fill out an application. .  

Special thanks to Oklahoma Sue T. and Heather for stepping up and everything they are doing to help Remi and special thanks to Heather and Trey for fostering both Remi and Roxy.   And to Donna for the use of her vehicle and to Kathy for the offer of a llooonnnggg ride : ) .  

  ADOPTED!!!  Thanks to Toni in Houston, Rosie (aka Roxy) is now a spoiled member of her family.  Her and the kitties enjoy nothing more than snuggling with Toni and being treated like royalty!  Special thanks to Oklahoma Sue T. and Heather for stepping up and everything they did to help Roxy.  And thanks to Donna for the use of her vehicle : ) .  

ROXY is a 4-5 year old female spayed mastiff.  She is neutered and up to date on shots and heartworm preventative.  Her and her life long friend, Remy, were abandoned at the local animal shelter.  Roxy needs to lose a bit of weight, but other than that and a slight ear and skin infection is in great health. She is a sweetheart and gets along with everything.  If you could open your heart and home to either Roxy or Remi, please fill out an adoption application.    

   ADOPTED 6/1/07!! Belladonna is one happy pup in her new home in Chicago! BELLA is a 1 year old female fawn english mastiff.  She is spayed and up to date on shots.  If you are interested in Bella, please fill out the application form attached.  Bella is in Houston, TX.  

 

ADOPTED 6/3/07!! Emmie is finally home with her new family in Beaumont!!!  EMMIE is a 4 year old female schnauzer mix.  She is a very sweet girl, but a little shy at first until she gets to know you and then wants nothing more than to curl up beside you.  Her other favorite pastimes are rolling in the leaves and sitting in the sun.  She has been vet checked, is up to date on shots and spayed.  If you are interested in Emmie, please fill out the adoption application.  Her adoption fee is $175.  Emmie is in Houston, TX.   SPECIAL THANKS TO CONTINENTAL'S WAG (WELFARE ANIMAL GROUP) AND TO LYNDA ANDERSON FOR THEIR HELP WITH EMMIE!!!!!

Maddie & Hooch too full of turkey leftovers!   

ADOPTED 3/15!! Maddie loves her new neobrother Hooch and is very happy and loved in her new home! MADDIE is a 1 year old fawn female english mastiff.  She is spayed and up to date on her shots.  She is a typical puppy and runs 24/7 and needs lots of attention.  She loves everyone and everything.  If you are interested in Maddie, please fill out the adoption application.  Maddie is in Houston.

    ADOPTED 3/5!!! SAGE is listed as a courtesy to her owners.  She is a 14 month old female, indoor dog, spayed and up to date on everything.  She has lived with cats, other dogs and children 12 and 14 years old.  Very sweet.  While you will be working directly with the owner if you would consider adopting Sage, there is still an adoption fee involved.  Sage is located in McKinney, TX.  If you are interested in Sage, please fill out the adoption application.  

Sage and Bailey enjoying their new life together... 

TIGGER IS ADOPTED!!  COURTESY POST - PLEASE CONTACT JANET FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TIGGER - -        I rescued Tigger almost 2 years ago. A vet in Kansas said he was probably born January/February of 2005. He also deemed him a Mastiff (probably Cane Corso) and Lab mix. He was last seen by my vet on May 25, 2007. He then received his Rabies shot and boosters. He's been on Heartguard as long as I've had him. He is neutered. His tail and ears were never cropped. He had Happy Tail Syndrome as a puppy, but it has since healed. He does well on car rides, he was raised with other dogs including a chihuahua. He is excellent with my toddler and has never shown any signs of aggression. He will bark at the doorbell or when cars would pull up in our driveway. He usually calms at our saying it's OK. He loves to run outside and loved having his doggy door. Now that we have moved into an apartment with no yard and no place to walk, he is not happy. Playing chase, tug of war and chewing bones makes him extremely happy. He walks well on a leash and I've been easily able to pull a stroller and have him walk next to it many times. He has basic obedience and loves to please. He weighed 92 lbs at that last visit in May. The vet said he was as tall as he'll probably get, but may fill in a little more. He's never been a picky eater and lets me add kelp to his food. I've given him vitamins and brewers yeast and he takes them like treats. Of course, like any pup he lives for the occasional hot dog that falls off the grill. He is the perfect family dog!  If you are interested in Tigger, please fill out an application. The adoption fee is $125. If you have additional questions, please contact Janet at janet.fontenot@us.army.mil.

 

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Senior Love

One by One, they pass by my cage, They say, "Too worn, too broken, too old of age. Way past his time, he can't run and play." Then they shake their heads and go on their way.

A little old man, arthritic and sore, It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, A place that was warm, and where I was fed.

Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn't belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.

Whatever excuse they made in their head, Can't justify how they left me for dead. Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, The younger dogs get adopted away.

When I had almost come to the end of my rope, You saw my face, and I finally had hope. You saw through the grey, and the legs bent with age, And felt I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed, And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, You love me so dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another, But you outshine them with a love so much stronger. And I promise to return all the love I can give, To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years. We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears. And when the time comes that I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, My thoughts and my heart will still be with you. And I will brag to all who will hear, Of the person who made my last days so dear.

Leslie Whalen

 

My Foster Dog by Unknown Author

My foster dog stinks to high heaven.  I don't know for sure what breed he is.  His eyes are blank and hard.  He won't let me pet him and growls when I reach for him.

He has ragged scars and crusty sores on his skin.  His nails are long and his teeth, which he showed me, are stained. I sigh.  I drove two hours for this.

I carefully maneuver him so that I can stuff him in the crate. Then I heft
the crate and put it in the car. I am going home with my new foster dog.

At home I leave him in the crate till all the other dogs are in the yard. I
get him out of the crate and ask him if he wants "outside." As I lead him to the door he hikes his leg on the wall and shows me his stained teeth again.

When we come in, he goes to the crate because that's the only safe place he sees. I offer him food but he won't eat it if I look at him, so I turn my
back. When I come back, the food is gone.

I ask again about "outside." When we come back, I pat him before I let
him in the crate; he jerks away and runs into the crate to show me his
teeth.

The next day I decide I can't stand the stink any longer.  I lead him into the bath with cheese in my hands. His fear of me is not quite overcome by his longing for the cheese.  And well he should fear me, for I will give him a bath.

After an attempt or two to bail out he is defeated and stands there. I
have bathed four legged bath squirters for more years than he has been
alive. His only defense was a show of his stained teeth, that did not hold
up to a face full of water.

As I wash him, it is almost as if I wash not only the stink and dirt away
but also some of the hardness. His eyes look full of sadness now. And he
looks completely pitiful as only a soap covered dog can.

I tell him that he will! feel better when he is cleaned. After the soap, the towels are not too bad, so he lets me rub him dry.

I take him outside. He runs for joy . . . the joy of not being in the tub
and the joy of being clean.

I, the bath giver, am allowed to share the joy. He comes to me and lets me pet him.

One week later I have a vet bill. His skin is healing. He likes for me to
pet him ( I think). I know what color he will be when his hair grows in.

I have found out he is terrified of other dogs, so I carefully introduce
him to my mildest four legged brat. It doesn't go well.

Two weeks later a new vet bill for an infection, that was missed on the
first visit. He plays with the other dogs.

Three weeks later his coat shines, he has gained weight.  He shows his clean teeth when his tongue lolls out after he plays chase in the yard with the gang.

His eyes are soft and filled with life. He loves hugs and likes to show
off his tricks, if you have the cheese.

Someone called today and asked about him. They saw the picture I took the first week. They asked about his personality, his history, his breed. They asked if he was pretty. I asked them lots of questions.

I checked up on them.  I prayed.  I said yes.

When they saw him the first time they said he was the most beautiful dog
they had ever seen.

Six months later, I got a call from his new family. 
He is wonderful, smart, well behaved, and very loving.

How could someone not want him?
I told them I didn't know.
He is beautiful.
They all are.