2 yr F/S Apricot English Mastiff Columbus Oh

[Macy's Mommy]

It is with heavy hearts we are looking for a new home for our best girl, Macy. We've had her since she was 8 weeks and she is very well trained and behaved. Family challenges are making it difficult for us to keep her right now but we would possibly be interested in getting her back down the line if that helps get her a new home. I'm a veterinary student starting clinics very soon and the rotation hours are too demanding along with a new baby. Macy is great with kids and other animals and she is crate trained as well. Please only knowlegeable large dog individuals respond. She's a great girl and she lays around most of the time like most mastiffs but she loves to be around people. She's up to date on shots/vaccinnes and will come with flea/hw prevention as well. Thank you for helping!

 

[musicdeb]

Have you considered contacting an EM rescue? If interested, I can give a list of rescues.

 

[PrinceLorde13]

So in 2yrs if you have another baby are you going to give away your first because it's just too much work? I hope your dog does find another home and has a wonderful life, I don't think you should be looking to get her back though, it is a living being not disposable or something that can just be put away till you're ready to play with it again.

 

[Macy's Mommy]

So in 2yrs if you have another baby are you going to give away your first because it's just too much work? I hope your dog does find another home and has a wonderful life, I don't think you should be looking to get her back though, it is a living being not disposable or something that can just be put away till you're ready to play with it again.

Thank you for your thoughts though very inaccurate. My hours away from home are a disadvantage to Macy and it's her best interest we are thinking about if no one will be home for over 9 hours each day. My child has nothing to do wiht our schedule which is the predominant reason, and as you are not taking her nor a deciding factor in who takes her...i doubt your opinion on us getting her back is relevant at all.

 

[Macy's Mommy]

Have you considered contacting an EM rescue? If interested, I can give a list of rescues.

I've actually reached out to a few friends with Mastiff programs and am just waiting to hear back. But I appreciate the offer very much!

 

[Boxergirl]

We don't know the whole story here and I think it's unfair to assume that we do. Sometimes it's best to put our own strong feelings aside in the interest of helping someone find a good home for their dog. If we alienate people then this dog may just be listed on craigslist where the chances of her finding a good home are slim. It's not always wrong to re-home your dog. Sometimes it's the loving thing to do. (OP, I'm not saying you'd put her on craigslist but some people might.)

Macy's Mommy, I hope you find a great home for Macy. I highly encourage you to place her with a rescue where she will be evaluated, fostered, and matched with the best home for her. It's the safest way to re-home. I was a foster mom for many years and I got to know my foster dogs very well. I also was lucky enough to have a say as to where they were going because I knew them so well. I do think, however, it would be in Macy's best interest that you do not try to get her back when things are less hectic. It's not fair to her to uproot her repeatedly. If you feel that re-homing her is what is best for her right now, then consider it a permanent situation.

 

[phoebegirl]

I know of a Mastiff Rescue in Northeast Ohio that I met with when I was going to foster a pair they were looking to place. If you haven't already found a home for Macy, let me know and I will email them to see if they can take her.

I live in your area and they were willing to work with me being 2 hours away, so they may take her. Or they may know someone closer who can take her.

I also reached out to my breeder to see if she knows anyone. I'd take her myself but I have a new puppy coming home Friday and it wouldn't be fair to either of them if I took her (even though I want to!)

 

[Boxergirl]

I didn't even ask if you contacted her breeder. Definitely contact her breeder first, particularly if you signed a contract.

 

[Max's mom]

A friend of mine at work has recently lost their EM Titus to lymphoma. They treated him like a king. They have early teen and younger children. Mama works nights. They also have horses. It may be too soon as it's only been a month if that since they lost Titus. They are heartbroken. Keep us updated on her status. I will check to see if she is interested.

 

[Max's mom]

I was in contact with my friend and they are very interested in some conversation with you about Macy. I clipped your picture and sent it to her and think she's adorable. I would never suggest anyone that I wouldn't trust my Max with. I'm wondering if you could contact me so that I could get the two of you connected. If all goes well, they are willing to make the drive from Delaware to get her. email me? lkwile@comcast.net or call 302-245-4564. Just say you're Macy's Mom.

 

[Max's mom]

This sweet family says they are ready...

 

[cinnamon roll]

I will say this ONCE and ONCE ONLY!!!!

We DO NOT TOLERATE PERSONAL ATTACKS of any sort on here.

Macy's mom, I apologize for the way you were treated.

 

[Max's mom]

I hope she comes back to the forum. This family is serious about talking to her and I know they would care deeply for Macy.
Does anyone know Macy's Mommy by real name? Could PM this family's info if I gave it to you...

 

[cinnamon roll]

Please send me a PM

I hope she comes back to the forum. This family is serious about talking to her and I know they would care deeply for Macy.
Does anyone know Macy's Mommy by real name? Could PM this family's info if I gave it to you...

 

[Macy's Mommy]

I know of a Mastiff Rescue in Northeast Ohio that I met with when I was going to foster a pair they were looking to place. If you haven't already found a home for Macy, let me know and I will email them to see if they can take her.

I live in your area and they were willing to work with me being 2 hours away, so they may take her. Or they may know someone closer who can take her.

I also reached out to my breeder to see if she knows anyone. I'd take her myself but I have a new puppy coming home Friday and it wouldn't be fair to either of them if I took her (even though I want to!)

We have one promising place for her and they are really good family friends who just lost their Mastiff that Macy played with quite frequently, but we're waiting for the final word. One of the programs we reached out to are breeders (we visit them and keep in touch) and they're working with us to make sure she doesn't get placed anywhere that's not in her best interest. I would love the contact information of the rescue group you are talking about as well. Thank you.

 

[Macy's Mommy]

We don't know the whole story here and I think it's unfair to $#@!ume that we do. Sometimes it's best to put our own strong feelings aside in the interest of helping someone find a good home for their dog. If we alienate people then this dog may just be listed on craigslist where the chances of her finding a good home are slim. It's not always wrong to re-home your dog. Sometimes it's the loving thing to do. (OP, I'm not saying you'd put her on craigslist but some people might.)

Macy's Mommy, I hope you find a great home for Macy. I highly encourage you to place her with a rescue where she will be evaluated, fostered, and matched with the best home for her. It's the safest way to re-home. I was a foster mom for many years and I got to know my foster dogs very well. I also was lucky enough to have a say as to where they were going because I knew them so well. I do think, however, it would be in Macy's best interest that you do not try to get her back when things are less hectic. It's not fair to her to uproot her repeatedly. If you feel that re-homing her is what is best for her right now, then consider it a permanent situation.

Thank you for the back up. NO we would NEVER put her on craigslist and I am super selective of where she goes. If we do not find a suitable option I will work with my school to bring her with me everyday until we figure something out. But I know that may not be ideal for her and it's for an entire year so looking for different living is not my choice but it would be better for her than laying around the hospital until I can take a break to play with her and take her to potty. I love her enough to do what's best not what I want (which is to keep her!)

 

[Macy's Mommy]

I know of a Mastiff Rescue in Northeast Ohio that I met with when I was going to foster a pair they were looking to place. If you haven't already found a home for Macy, let me know and I will email them to see if they can take her.

I live in your area and they were willing to work with me being 2 hours away, so they may take her. Or they may know someone closer who can take her.

I also reached out to my breeder to see if she knows anyone. I'd take her myself but I have a new puppy coming home Friday and it wouldn't be fair to either of them if I took her (even though I want to!)

Sure I would love the name of the organization you are referring to. We have a couple of options lined up but the more info the better. Thank you for that.

 

[Macy's Mommy]

View attachment 52404This sweet family says they are ready...

THis family looks adorable!! I will contact you today. Sorry for the delay in replying.

 

[Macy's Mommy]

Hey everyone!

I wanted to check in and say thank you so much for the support and advice. Macy is doing great and so are we. We have a couple of options lined up for her and are working to figure out things as we go. I was in surgery for the rest of the day after I posted on here and had to follow up and discharge the patient the following morning so it's been a busy couple of days (that's why I'm just seeing all these replies). We will be following up with those who requested it. Overall, we are terribly sad about this situation and I don't want to give the impression we are taking it lightly in any way. Macy is in top health and we work extrememly hard to keep her happy because she's important to our family. Once the new schedules for clinics came out we knew we had a problem and it took several months for us to come to such a hard decison. I dont know if it's the right choice, but we're doing the best we can to be responsible owners and make her as happy as possible. It's difficult for everyone....
Again, my family thanks you all for your feedback and advice.

 

[grdnrgal]

Hi, I don't know if I am late to get involved, but I recently lost my darling Sophie due to bone cancer, she was 13 years old! I am looking for another Mastiff, and would prefer to rescue one in need for obvious reasons. I live in Dayton, Ohio and would be interested in adopting. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested.