Mastiffs that have been adopted (continued)
Tara
Here's
an update on Tara - She's doing wonderful! She is finally coming into her own.We
walk the kids to the bus every morning. When the bus comes she steps in front of
the door to block their path. I bribe her with a dog bone so she'll move out of
the way. It really is sweet. All the kids on the bus call out to her. At night
she checks to make sure they're all in their beds and then heads down stairs for
the couch (we pretend we don't notice her on it!) She is very well behaved comes
when called, sits, goes down, working on stay. She's friendly towards all the
neighbors so I'm glad about that. She loves riding in the car and thinks every
time we go out she can come with us. For the most part she wins. She is getting
more active - beginning to chase the kids around the house and the squirrels
outside - didn't think she could move that fast! We took her to the vets-she had
two mild ear infections but otherwise is in great shape. After knowing our last
dog they were very impressed with how calm Tara is even as they were
cleaning her ears. They fight over who gets to walk her so we have to have days
scheduled. I finally heard her bark for the first time when the kids were out in
the snow. And yes, she is beginning to wiggle - really wiggle!
Thanks again!
Terri and Ray
Moose
Moose was fairly thin, had a poor coat and was covered in fleas when put into rescue. She is getting along with the foster home male mastiffs ok, though needs to be fed separately as she will try to take the other dogs food. She is playful and athletic, gaining weight and getting more affectionate every day. Her coat is improving, too. She knows the basic commands and walks fairly well on leash. She was an owner give-up.
Gideon - formerly known as Arnold
Just
a little update on Gideon. Little did I know that the timid, trembling puppy I
picked up would so quickly adapt and steal our hearts. He has become very
comfortable in his new home. He knows what is his and what isn't. This is one
very loving boy who seems to think his natural place is in your lap. He's
putting on weight and is doing really well with new people and animals. He
passed his vet debut with flying colors and was the hit of the office (he seems
to love women telling him how pretty he is). My wife, surprisingly enough, (she
was raised with small dogs) is a very proud new parent who is continually
bragging and showing pictures. Many thanks to MCOA! You've made one dog and all
people connected to him very happy
Bill and Angel
Bull
Bull was given up by his owner for lack of time. Bull's new mom sent in the following recently:
On October 22, 1999, I had the misfortune of losing my beloved Emma, a small brindle mastiff, in an accident. It wasn't until I began fostering Bull (now Bully) that I realized how integral it was to have a dog in my life. The MCOA has been extremely generous in giving me the opportunity to foster Bull, as well as allowing me to ultimately adopt him.
These past four weeks have been incredible. Bully and I are getting along wonderfully, and I'm learning to appreciate all of his mastiff idiosyncrasies. He looks forward to his daily long walks, weekend soccer games, and occasional treats from the neighborhood dessert cafe. I'm very much attached to this sweet and loving guy, and I look forward to many good times with him.