THE RESCUE IS TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING MASTIFFS INTO THE PROGRAM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
MOOCH'S MASTIFF RESCUE
Dedicated to the rescue of the Neapolitan Mastiff and other Mastiff breeds.
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THE RESCUE IS TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING MASTIFFS INTO THE PROGRAM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. MOOCH'S MASTIFF RESCUE Dedicated to the rescue of the Neapolitan Mastiff and other Mastiff breeds.
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Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today. AVAILABLE MASTIFFS (and others) If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs listed, please fill out the Adoption Application.
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RECENT ADOPTIONS 
ADOPTED!! Bonnie is a 1 year old female fawn english mastiff.
She is spayed, up to date on shots and heartworm preventative. She is
housebroken and kennel trained. Bonnie is very loving and is happiest when she
is sitting with you on the couch, laying on you or putting her paw on your
shoulder to give you a big hug. She will steal your heart within minutes of
meeting her. Being still a pup... she does have lots of energy and still tends
to chew if not watched and her attention redirected. She does not do well with
small dogs but is great with larger dogs. She does great with small children
(has lived with a 3 year old), but can knock them down and would do much better
with older children to play with. Bonnie is in Houston, Texas. If you are
interested in Bonnie, please fill out the adoption application.
ADOPTED!! Ali is a beautiful female brindle english mastiff under a year old. Loves to play and is very sweet and loves cuddling with you. Needs some obedience training, but very willing to learn. Very obvious she lived only outdoors, but she has never had an accident in the house and loves being inside in the A/C, on a soft bed with all her new toys. Ali has been spayed, is up to date on her shots and all other medical has been completed. Ali will only be adopted with her special needs companion, Bryce. If interested in Ali & Bryce, please complete an adoption application. All adoptions are to inside homes only. Thank you for considering a rescue!
ADOPTED!! Bryce is a wonderful 2 year old fawn male mastiff. He has been diagnosed with PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and will eventually be blind. There is nothing that can be done to stop the progression of this disease. He has also been neutered, as all rescues do, but in this case, it was especially important so as not to pass along the defective PRA genes, as all of his offspring would also eventually be blind. He came in with green goo covering his entire face from eye infections (along with every worm imaginable,
coccidia, and severe ear and skin infections as did Ali). He needs eye drops every day and he has also been started on supplements to possibly slow down the progression of the PRA
(although, of course, there is no medical evidence that these supplements work). Bryce is a very sweet, loving mastiff that wants nothing more than to be hugged on all day. He will only be adopted with Ali as he will need her when he loses his sight. And he really needs to find his forever home soon. There is no timeframe specified as to when he will completely lose his eyesight (his right eye has less sight than his left, and his left eye also has several cataracts), but he needs to be familiar with his surroundings for when he does. Not only will it take a very special person (or persons) to adopt a pair of mastiffs, but it will take an angel to take on a mastiff that will eventually be blind. Blind dogs do very well after losing their sight and Bryce will definitely be that way. I have started teaching him associative words (such as right, left, door, step) so that he will somewhat know what to expect when he hears this word. He loves to go for walks... and is great with every dog and person he meets. He does need some obedience training, but he learns quickly and listens very well. If there is someone out there that is looking for a wonderful pair of mastiffs to love... this is the pair! Please consider opening your heart and home to Bryce and Ali.
First step is the adoption application. Thank you!
ADOPTED! 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.
NERO WAS ADOPTED!!!! COURTESY POST - - NERO IS LOCATED NEAR TALLAHASSEE, FL
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 : ) .
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!! 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.
Sage and Bailey enjoying their new life together... 
COURTESY POST - PLEASE CONTACT JANET FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TIGGER
- - I rescued Tigger almost 2 years ago.
He is a Mastiff (probably Cane Corso)
and Lab mix. He 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.
======================================================================== 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
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