Available Dogs

Gator, 2 years old intact – Under-evaluation

1/28/2022

The neighbors contacted MRF regarding Gator and could we help. Our volunteer Elaine had also been contacted and she said that she would go that day and eval..as time was of the essence.. she not only evaled she took him home to FOSTER! Here is Gators story by Elaine.

Gator was evaluated on 1/22/2022 in Ingles, Fl. His owner had been transported to Hospice and concerned neighbors were trying to help. I found a skinny unneutered English Mastiff who was totally shut down, depressed. He had skin and ear infections. The neighbors said he was nonaggressive but unsocialized and untrained. No medical history was available. He was wary of strangers but allowed me to touch and lead him.

Long story short, he came home with me to Land O Lakes.
Monday he went to the vet for vaccinations. He is now being treated for the infections as well as hooks and whipworms. We are following MRF's two week protocol, so he only meets my two Rottweilers through the bars of his crate. Further evaluation revealed he does know sit, out, crate, and down. He is smart! He learned to use the dog door in one day after seeing the other dogs go in and out.
His personality is opening up like a flower! Today when I let him out of the crate he bounced around and wanted to play!
He will continue to be evaluated for his behavior and health.
Thanks MRF!

Once the infections are cleared up he will be neutered in mid February.. the good thing .. he is heartworm negative.

MRF thanks Elaine for being Gator’s advocate and fostering him.!!!!!!

Rocky Balboa- Under Evaluation

11/27/2021

He is about 11 months old, brindle and intact. He is too young to be neutered. He is up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.
He has a classic mastiff personality, he is sweet, eager to learn... and yes, he sits to wait for his food and the ok to eat. Yet he can be pushy to get where he is going ahead of the pack… and pushing me into the wall. He loves to grab your arm gently and he gets great enjoyment of sticking his wet nose in your face early in the morning. Sleeping in the bathroom is his favorite and second up is next to my bed. RB loves his human and his 4-legged pack members. If I get up , he gets up and follows. His bark is deep and powerful, and he loves to talk. With 17 pack members, we do not have toys.. so he loves the toilet paper and stealth bombing the counters. He does not need a crate nor does he like a crate. I have a hunch this young guy has spent to many hours in a crate.
MRF will be very specific the home he must go to. He must have a home with other dogs, a Human that is home most of the day..till he grows up. LOL.. He is fine here with the other dogs when I leave for a few hours..only having fun with the toilet paper or some other paper. MRF will require that he and his human go to outside training for more socialization and fun outside the home,.and he must become a Canine Good Citizen. Rocky Balboa is a special dog and he will require a special HUMAN> If you think you might be that human.. please fill out an application. The HUMAN must be dedicated to making Rocky Balboa the best. MRF will accept nothing less.

Herk - Under Evaluation

11/27/2021

HERK, 6 years old, Neutered, up to date
Herk is a very special mastiff, he lost his home when his Mom died and Dad could no longer be home to take care of him. He loves to be with his humans and he was with his 4 legged companion Sky. She is now living with one of our MRF Board members and Herk is living with a very dedicated and loving foster family. Due to life changes they will not be able to keep Herk.
Herk loves his walks, sleeping in the bed next to you, on the couch or floor with you.. just about everyplace his HUMAN is.. that is where Herk wants to be. He will counter surf and get in the garbage..
Herk is majorly fearful of storms and must be in a crate..with drugs.. if the human is not home. He may jump a fence to go on an adventure.. so a 6 foot fence is a plus… BUT all this happens when his human is nowhere in sight!
The home that Herk needs------Humans are home, they would love a Velcro dog, a 6 ft fence. He needs a crate just to be safe..but he does not need it all the time. He needs humans that will give him as much love as he gives.
As for cats.. he will chase them.. so let’s say NO
If you are interested in HERK.. you must be as special as he is.. .. if you are that person, please fill out an application.