Available Dogs

Bruno UNDER-EVALUATION 4.5 Year old Male

5/28/2022

I'm neutered up to date on vaccines, Heartworm negative.

FROM HIS FOSTER: Day 1

Thanks to the MRF folks for the amazing transport logistics yesterday!! Bruno is a sweet boy and I’m sure he’ll enjoy life here in Hooterville. The ride home was uneventful and initial introduction to my pack was a bit tense but thankfully got this done without any real drama. Bruno is settling in and exploring his new surroundings. He’s a big boy and can be a bit intimidating. Tripper, my pocket mastiff, is showing him around but keeping her distance. On the other hand - Honey, the Catahoula puppy, is truly fearless. She is unmerciful when she wants to play and will be a huge help with Bruno getting in shape and shed the excess weight.

Doing very well after just over 24 hours. Mostly we explored the property today, enjoyed a nice drink and chilled in the shade after a long walk. Later, Bruno asks my nephew for a kiss.

WEEK ONE: Bruno, Tripper and Honey take exception to the neighbor dog’s attitude… Love to see my 3 playing and working together. Tripper has accepted Bruno quicker than I thought and Bruno seems to have settled right. The puppy (Honey) is making sure he’s getting plenty of exercise. He does seem to have some thunder anxiety and hasn’t quite figured out the whole concept of a doggy door but otherwise he’s a happy dog.

SIX WEEKS: Bruno is doing very well adjusting to country life. So many new sights, sounds, people and activities to experience really tested him at times. Unexpected movement or sound would set off his fear response - barking and charging that could easily be mistaken for aggression. Bruno is definitely not aggressive.

He’s a sweet dog that just gets nervous around new. He is much calmer now and his earlier fears have changed more to curiosity. Thankfully Bruno’s previous humans did a really good job with obedience training and obviously had him swimming - he absolutely loves the pond! He walks well on leash and like me prefers a leisurely pace. Off leash, he explores but stays close. I haven’t been able to evaluate him around small children but he is a big boy that can get a bit rambunctious when playing. Haven’t noticed any health issues other than his weight. Don’t know how heavy he was when he first got here but he is now down to a much slimmer 195 lbs. and has a visible “waist”.

MRF has the best fosters they are dedicated and go the extra mile to help. For that reason, we ALWAYS give them first right to adopt. If any of you are interested in helping.. please fill the application out!

Gator - 2.5 YEAR OLD Male

5/28/2022

Hi, I'm apricot in color, up to date on vaccines, neutered and Heartworm Negative.

Gator’s owner went into Hospice Care and MRF was contacted. Our MRF Volunteer Elaine did the evaluation and decided to take him home to foster. Neighbors told her that he spent the first year of his life with a lady who kept him crated much of the time because she worked. His second year he lived with a man who became very ill who left him alone in the yard for days.

When we picked him up he had no fur on his back from his shoulders to half his tail. He had bad ear infections and was not neutered. After almost 3 months of veterinary treatment and TLC he is now a healthy, happy mastiff..

He is curious about cats but does not chase or bother them. He is great at the vet, no muzzle needed. He is shy with new people and somewhat wary of them but has not shown any aggression towards people.

He will walk on a leash on my property (2 acres) but not go further than my neighbor's front door. I can walk him loose on the property. He will come when called. He knows come, house (go to), sit, down, and paw, other paw.. He is fine with the female Rottie but her male Rottie is dominant..

Gator tries to play bow.. but she does not want to put them together…
He is not food or toy aggressive; he is goofy and he is happy.. He does chase the chickens.
He is still very timid due to his lack of socialization and is quite the Velcro dog! Being just over 2 years old he still acts like a great big puppy.

He would do best in a quiet home with no small children ..10years and over would be best because of his size and clumsiness.

He is a rescue, young and not lots of socialization. Gator and his adopter would benefit from continued training and socialization. He needs an adopter that wants to work with him to make him that special companion. This is not a dog for a first time big dog owner.
If interested in Gator and you want to put the time in-please fill out an application .