 A beautiful brindle 7 year old neutered male. He is living with 10 other dogs in his fosters home. He just came into MRF so we are just learning about him. He has huge feet. His ears are being treated; he has been wormed and is up to date on his rabies vaccine. He loves playing in the hose, sleeping on the bed and playing with several of the dogs in the house.
 He is a very nice 3 year Old, Apricot neutered male. His story he was surrendered at a shelter in Florida. The reason.. at the time the individual got him- he was not neutered and he was dumped in with an intact male and there was a fight. Which happens and was caused by the humans ignorance. He has been neutered, blood work done and he is slightly heartworm positive (which MRF is treating), he has an ear infection (we are treating) and he has hookworms (treating). He also has pressure calluses from being kept on a hard surface. He weighs 137lbs and could put on another 20lbs His personality is very sweet, he is happy and the tail wags. At present he is fostered with 2 spayed females and doing great. He loves the soft bed and the comfort and kindness, he is getting. We have not put him with any males yet..as he has been recently neutered.
 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
 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.
 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.
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