Available Dogs

Wiggles 2-3 years old, neutered

9/23/2019

Wiggles is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.
Just before the Storm, a man dumped a very thin mastiff at the Hillsborough shelter.

He had demodex mange, was emaciated but very sweet..--. He has put on some weight and is now about 112 lbs and the vet thinks he needs to weigh every bit of 150lbs. He loves people , his rear always wiggles, he is in with 2 other mastiffs learning the ropes there...he has decided that a comfortable bed is a good place to put his skinny bones. Everyone says what HUGE FEET he has....LOL

From his foster-- "He’s gained 10 pounds, is responding well to his meds for infection and demodex, gets along with other dogs and was non reactive meeting a crated cat. He is excellent on lead-very cautious and slow. I think he was probably left outside in his prior life - his resistance to going outside and his hatred of baths and water. He has shredded 2 crate pads, the crate pan, towels, pot holders and clean underwear left on the bathroom counter while I showered! He counter surfs and climbs on low tables and furniture."
"I feel he needs training in manners and boundaries. He is very sweet, a big licker and submissive. When he is trained and his hair grows back, he'll be a great dog. But he's going to need the work put in to achieve this." MRF requires that all of our young dogs go to outside training and get a Canine Good Citizen Certificate.

Gypsy - Almost 2

8/27/2019

I came to Mastiff Rescue of Florida (MRF) after being used as a breeder. I am just under 2 years old and up to date on all vaccines. Unfortunately I am not spayed yet as I came into heat... So we must wait a couple of months… Which will be in Sept.

Trying new things is very scary for me to do but I always eventually do with patience and loving coaxing (and treats…I LOVE treats!). I love other dogs as long as they will let me get close to them (even to smell their face) to make sure they are going to be good friends.

I want to let you know though, if they growl at me, I get really scared and defensive and instinctively will defend myself. Slow introductions and Patience... is a necessity.
I absolutely LOVE hugs, pets and playing with my humans! My foster mom says I am such a good girl because I don’t go potty in her house once I know outside is safe wherever I am at! I am not real keen on little dogs or cats.

Toys, I love them...but no ropes or cloth.. I will eat them.

Oh one last thing…my foster mom’s 10 yr old niece came to visit and I did really good with her once she learned to not jump around and be loud and let ME come up to her . Once I knew she was a “good” human, I begged her for hugs, pets and to get on her lap. No toddlers... They may be too scary due to my need to take things slow and quiet. I’m slower to trust. But boy once I know I can trust you, watch out because I will become your Velcro companion.
Gypsy, needs Patience, training, socialization. She is a young dog and she has paid her dues producing litters... now it is up to "US HUMANS" to show her a real life

ROSCOE aka Samson 6 years+ UNDER-EVALUATION

4/20/2019

Samson update:(now known as Roscoe) Roscoe has been with us for a week now.

He has settled in quite well. We switched him to a good raw diet. Had him to the vet for a good once over and blood work which all came back normal and HW negative!

He has ear infections and some skin issues we are treating and will have him back to the vet for his neuter as soon as those issues are cleared up. He is very obedient and knows sit, stay, come, and waits until you give him the “ok” to eat his meals.

He gets along just fine with our other female foster Shelby. Was curious about the cats at first but now doesn’t mind them unless they run away from him then he like to chase thinking they are playing. He is very playful and loves toys and is great with my 9 yr old. She just loves how big he is.

Olive - 5 Year old Female

2/23/2019

Olive, 5 years old, spayed. Olive was a backyard breeder and dumped after the last set of puppies. A wonderful man took her in and contacted MRF. She is a very sweet mastiff that needs love and training. Her teeth have been ground down either because she was chewing on the kennel door or the breeder did it..

Hi! I am Olive and I - - a love bug that has short spurts of energy. I spent most of my prior life in a cage and really hate to be confined so - this new life with couches, cushioned mats and trots through the fenced yard are great! I created an escape route under the fence when I first moved in but it was filled and I now prefer to be here than to try and run away. I am eating well twice a day and taking supplements that are thickening my coat and making it silky.
I have had very little training but do understand a few of the basics. I am not well trained in personal space limits but do like to show affection to my foster parents and even my new sister Yara. I do not get on furniture except for the dog couch where I am allowed and am very generous sharing my drool and kisses with others. My sister Yara and I are learning how to play together and I am growing on her.
I love to be touched, brushed, bathed and toweled off, having topical solutions applied or any other signs of affection. I will even help if I can to make sure you can reach where I cannot. I do not like getting eye drops, getting into the shower or walking on floors that I could slip on. I love treats of any kind, and having things to chew on that are not too hard. I am still sensitive to noises, whether from a TV, inside or outside the house, or any sudden movements but I am getting better. I am very smart and quickly learned where to find the chew treats and how to open the cabinet and pull one out for my own enjoyment.
I am a sweetheart that wants to be loved and maybe some training
Olive was a backyard breeder and dumped after the last set of puppies. A wonderful man took her in and contacted MRF. She is a very sweet mastiff.

Harley - 3 Years old

11/10/2018

Harley is 3 years old, spayed...Skittish, no kids for now, preferably quiet home with maybe 1 other dog . They had a fight caused by a black mouth cur over a toy though she was not the aggressor, she must be rehomed. Obedience trained, all up to date on shots spayed no chip,, no sign of aggression. Playful though skittish Jennifer says she was fine with her and very sweet.

Scooby - Spayed 5-6 year old

8/24/2018

5-6 years old, spayed up to date Apricot Mastiff mix, maybe 110lbs
what a sweet girl Scooby is. She was rescued after being tied to a
fence and
starved.
We found her a wonderful home but they had a major life change and Scooby came back. With the promise that we would find this special girl a great
home.

Scooby will climb a fence, jump off a balcony so she must have a 6 foot fence in
the yard or be hand walked. She has a prey drive for Rabbits...
So we do not know
about cats.

She loves people and children. She is in with 3
other mastiffs now
and all get along. She loves her comfort on the couch and hates t
thunder storms.
She is truly a very happy dog.