Looking for a new home for my boy! :(

[Jessica_2020]

Hi everybody! I'm here in hopes of finding a great home for my 2 1/2 year old English mastiff Milo. He is absolutely one of the sweetest boys ever. He is loving, no aggression issues, plays well with other dogs, no health problems...There is really nothing wrong with him. He is just not getting the attention he deserves. Once upon a time Milo was an indoor dog....until he ruined all my hardwood floors and furniture with his nails... :/ I honestly got so tired of cleaning my walls and the damage that he was causing, I made him an outdoor dog (well garage and outdoors) now I just feel so bad for him because he doesn't hardly get any attention and I know he deserves better. I have tried to contact the mastiff rescue in my area a couple different times and I never hear back from them. I will only give him to a home that has mastiffs and on a trial run type thing. I want to make sure that whoever gets him will be a forever loving home for him. I'm not asking for any adoption fees or any of that nonsense, just want to make sure he goes to the best home possible, and I'd like to stay in touch with whoever gets him and also have some kind of contract stating that if said person can no longer keep him, he comes back to me.

I'm sorry for such a long post and I'll try and get some pictures up soon. I really hope this is ok posting this here!

Also, I'm in Southern California and would prefer somebody from down here to get him...

Thanks for reading!

 

[chuckorlando]

Are you positive theres no other option? Why cantyou crate train him? A trainer can really helpout here and likely nottakesolong. Also why cant you givehim attention just because he'sin the garage?

On one hand I hope your dog goes somewhere that willlove him. On the other hand I honestly feel it is very un fair to the dog. I'm simply not a fan of giving up a dog when little work would fix the situation. Honestly I aint a fan of giving up a dog under most situations.

Again, I dont wish to offend you, but you took on a huge responsability. If there is any way for you to live up to that undertaken, I urge you to look into those options. At any rate good luck to you and the pup most of all

 

[Duetsche_Doggen]

Why did you chose a mastiff if your concerned with cosmetics? Not trying to be mean.

I have OCD with it comes to cleaning, I also have a great dane that drools and sheds. Even though it can get tiresome cleaning I would never trade my boy for anything in the world. Owning a dog especially one of Milo's size is a commitment and should have been researched thoroughly.

Hope he finds a good home.

 

[Smart_Family]

I agree with the above posters. A crate can be a very useful tool and cutting or dremeling his nails isn't difficult either. I hope you find a solution in which you both are happy but honestly no dog should really be a outdoor dog all the time, the exception to this maybe being guardian livestock dogs who guard their flocks.

 

[Jessica_2020]

He is not outdoors 100% of the time, he comes in for about an hour a day while we watch tv in the evening, but I don't feel that's enough for him.

Thank you for the replies, but I didn't come here to be talked out of finding him a good home. :/

 

[hedgehog]

I hope you do find him a good home. Although, most (if not all) on here are dog lovers who are going to urge you to keep him and work with him especially if it something as simple as that.

 

[musicdeb]

Poor guy! Hope you find a good home that will give him the love and attention he deserves... I agree with the above posts re: crate. I personally do not believe dogs should be left outside. Just my 2 cents.

 

[tankgirl]

There is a Large breed rescue in Norco, California

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

He is not outdoors 100% of the time, he comes in for about an hour a day while we watch tv in the evening, but I don't feel that's enough for him.

Thank you for the replies, but I didn't come here to be talked out of finding him a good home. :/

You are right that isn't enough time but most of us here would move or drastically change our lives before losing a pet and to have someone not even be willing to try to do that just to re-home then is what can cause some sharp replies on here.

I frankly haven't replied because honestly I don't know what you were thinking getting a dog, of any kind if you were going to worry about your hardwood floors and furniture and not have done enough research to know that crate training while away is a better/safer option for him.

I do honestly hope he finds a home where he can show his true potential.

 

[Mambo]

I sooo wish you were closer. I would take him in a heart beat these are the most loving breed Iv ever had the honor of having in my home ....I as well, clean nonstop however, there are areas in my home I have to not freak out everytime I walk by...and I do mean walk-by. the dog couch drives me nuttttsss and as far as the walls that a once a week cleaning thing, Kids/dogs life happens at my house but very one is happy

 

[angelbears]

I will not be so critical. However, I do know how everyone feels. I want to give you credit for not turning him lose to fend for himself on the streets or at a high kill shelter, a place that he may not last more than 48 hrs. Please continue to try and find him a good home. As you know, in the right situation, it is a win, win, that is why you are here trying to find him a good home, these dogs truly love with all their hearts.

 

[wolfsnaps]

I don't know about other types of mastiffs, but English mastiffs (all the ones I have ever met) need their people. Well, most dogs do of course but I notice my EM to really be people oriented. To leave him alone all the time is sad (because of your floors?). I don't know why you would get such a large messy dog if you knew you wanted a clean, perfect home. Unless you have maid service or are cleaning all the time, you will not have a picture perfect home with a mastiff. They are big and drooly. I have to clean walls and cabinets whenever mine shakes his head (when I get around to it). Mastiffs are definitely not for people who are obsessed with cleanliness. I hope for the dogs sake, you find him a good home with people who understand this. Maybe you don't need a dog? There is no law that says people need to have pets. Or maybe get a small, non shedding dog if you must have one.


I'm sorry. I am a bit upset about this. This is just like craigslist posts. Someone gets a dog on impulse, does not think it through, and then gives it up or sells it. It is sad.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

What a sad situation this is and I hope that you find a way to help her and keep her in your life. The idea of her being taken away (Already having anxiety) is horrible. I do commend you for the effort that you are putting forth. I understand how hard it is. I raised two pitbulls (Ruger, 7 weeks, is my first Mastiff) and three kids at the same time and for the first 1 & 1/2 years of my Dukes life I threatened to get rid of him every day!!!! He was awesome, intelligent, well mannered, absolutely loved the boys...you couldn't ask for a better pup BUT he was an absolute nightmare when it came to destroying stuff!! If I wasn't home...He ate EVERYTHING!!! He chewed a hole through my wall...Yes, I could see to the other side, and he got very sick and cost me a mountain of money from the insulation. He dismantled my entire lawn mower while I was at work one day. He was wandering through the house, went into my bedroom, and by the time I got hom everything in it was ruined! The list goes on and on. I told myself everyday when I came back to the house (It made no difference how long I was gone 1 min - 8 hours) that he had to go!!! That there was just so much I could do. I loved him SO much, he belonged to me and I belonged to him...I couldn't do it. I walked him until I couldn't get up, I bought every toy in the world (human and dog), We ran, we played, I bought him a trampoline (He LOVED it!) to no avail......

When Duke was just about 1 & 1/2 years old and I was exhausted I still loved him but I was finding it difficult to like him and just knew that I would eventually have to remove him from my home then one day, while at a yard sale, I found a sit & spin (Depending on your age you may not remember these) and I bought it because I thought it would be so cool to give it to my boys as I hadn't seen one for so many years. I took it home, showed the boys (They were not impressed, by the way) and it sat in the middle of the kitchen when I went to bed. Suddenly, I heard such a racket, that scared me to death and I ran out into the kitchen and Duke was trying to spin the thing and it would spin for a second and then lose it's grip on the floor, at which point he would sling it all around the kitchen (Talk about some costly damage). He loved that damn thing, though!! The next day I took everything out of the "spare" room and put the sit and spin in there and he went to town (but the damage to walls was too much) He could spin it for a while and it would lose it grip and he would then sling it around until he managed (accidentally) to set it right again (this took awhile and wore him out) and he would spin it again. I ended up buying the gym mats, putting velcro strips on the wall and lining the walls in that room halfway up with the mats....The room became what the kids would later dub "Dukes workout room" and, although, he chewed a few things up over the years after that.....they were your usual little thing and the next 14 years I enjoyed my best friend, he grew up with my babies, watched over all of us and the memories still live in my heart. I couldn't ask for a better dog and I am pretty sure that I would have never been able to truly decide to let him go I am sure glad that I didn't have to find out. Your "sit and spin" could be the next thing you find, who knows what it may be.......I know you are having such a difficult time but keep trying! May an accidental purchase allow you to reclaim your home soon! WOW! I do apologize for this lengthy post, this story really hit home for me. I wish you the best of luck.

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I apologize HE not SHE

 

[Rugers-Kris]

I apologize HE not SHE

 

[Jeri]

I would suggest crate training. It's the best thing for you & the dog. It's unfortunate that this is happening to you & the dog. Mastiffs are not meant to be outside only dogs. They live to be with their people. I pray that you find a loving home for him with people that will be able to understand Mastiffs & their needs. I like a clean house too,,but I have 6 dogs, 3 cats, & 2 parrots. I sweep & mop just about every day. But I wouldn't trade them for the world!!

If you insist on getting rid of him,,please don't just give him to any old body,,,make sure this doesn't happen to him again! None of this is his fault.

Best of luck

 

[shodanusmc]

I agree with all the other replies. Crate train, and keep him close to you. Our last Cane Corso lived 12 years and ruined our Oak Wood Floors with his nails. He did not scratch, he gouged he was so strong. When he passed away, we were going to spend thousdands refinishing the wood, but decided to get a new Cane Corso Puppy. My wife and I now say that our floors are rustic. I wish you the best of luck finding a great home for him, but I hope others that may read this, do their research before they get any marge breed type mastiff.

 

[Murray]

I have read your post and have stopped myself from replying hastily as that is not what I want to do however having said that I only want to put in my 2 cents. I have rescued 4 dogs in the last yr. A 2 yr old Boerboel, 8wk old Lab,6mth old Dane, and last but not least a pregnant 2 1/2 yr old EM. I have seen where these babies have come from and what their circumstances were, and they were awful situations. I gave my blood sweat and tears to bring them all back to life and wouldnt have it any other way. They love they show me is unconditional and they count on me for support comfort food love and they have all of that and more more more. I am in the process right now of re homing the babies that were born on March 4th 2012 and I am very very very strict as to who gets a puppy and I will not or do not consider ppl that are not familiar with the breed, or ppl that would love the "status" of having a Mastiff just to have one. I am not saying this is your case but after 2 yrs you are looking to re home him for things that could have been prevented if you spent more time with him. However you indicated that you dont have time for him and that is why you are re homing him but is it his fault you do not have time??? No.
I am a firm believer that if you want a Mastiff to do your homework and make sure this is the breed you want and forever not for awhile and then change your mind. I am not trying to be rude and if it comes across rude I apologize but I see way too many Mastiff's on web sites and forums that ppl are trying to sell or give away after 2yrs of age. It makes me sick to my stomach that after 2 yrs you give up and let the dog go. I live eat and breath my babies and to me it would be like giving up my child after 2 yrs. If the only reason is that he does not get enough attention then give him attention! I know there are ppl out there that have extremely busy schedules but they always find time to save a bit of room each day for their pet. I agree with the ppl above about the crate. I wish I were closer I would take him Without hesitation and I have what he needs. Room to run and play, other brothers and sisters to play with , 10 acres fenced in to roam, and protect..... Anyway the point I want to make is this... I can understand that you want to stay in touch with whomever takes him I get that but its the contract part that confuses me. You dont want him now but are willing to take him back if someone else doesn't want him anymore. How much more can you confuse and bounce a dog around? Find him a home and walk away period! You dont want him now and later he will be bigger why when you cant handle him now would you want him later? I am just saying. Again not trying to piss anyone off that is not my intention but being someone who says it like it is and is very outspoken I have to say that you dont want him now why is later better? I am not trying to change your mind it is clearly obvious that after two years you have given up on him and want someone else to take him but if it doesnt work out you will take him back??? Thats confusing and sounds crazy to me but that's me. I have hard wood floors in my house and I have 4 dogs there are no scratches or gouges because I cut their nails. I have leather furniture and you would never see a cut or scratch on any of my furniture from nails. Anyway it sounds as though and this is just my opinion that he would be better off with someone else who can and will appreciate him and you should just walk away and let him love and live his new life with his new owners. I do not keep in contact with any of the ppl I took my babies from they didn't want them so they are mine now they do not deserve to keep in touch with me cause if they cared I would not have them. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. If I offended anyone sorry for that as I said this is just my opinions and I really hope that the pup finds a good forever home and Jessica that you "cut your loses" for lack of a better term and get a smaller dog, or a cat until you are ready to give a Mastiff a forever home. Research large breeds is a good thing to do before getting one then this type of thing doesn't happen. The only one that suffers is the dog

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I don't know about other types of mastiffs, but English mastiffs (all the ones I have ever met) need their people. Well, most dogs do of course but I notice my EM to really be people oriented. To leave him alone all the time is sad (because of your floors?). I don't know why you would get such a large messy dog if you knew you wanted a clean, perfect home. Unless you have maid service or are cleaning all the time, you will not have a picture perfect home with a mastiff. They are big and drooly. I have to clean walls and cabinets whenever mine shakes his head (when I get around to it). Mastiffs are definitely not for people who are obsessed with cleanliness. I hope for the dogs sake, you find him a good home with people who understand this. Maybe you don't need a dog? There is no law that says people need to have pets. Or maybe get a small, non shedding dog if you must have one.


I'm sorry. I am a bit upset about this. This is just like craigslist posts. Someone gets a dog on impulse, does not think it through, and then gives it up or sells it. It is sad.

WELL SAID WOLF!!! I FEEL SAME WAY.. KIDS MESS UP THE HOUSE BUT DO I GIVE THEM AWAY?? DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE GETTING A LARGE BREED DOG! WITH 3 large breed dogs imagine the drool and hair and everything else in my house but do I stress no do I give them away no I pick a day and clean my house wash walls and then go outside and play with my babies for hours .Why cause they need me and love me and are my babies that will never leave my side and it is because of me that they are not on Craigslist or Kijiji or better yet re homed again and again and again
Wolf dont be sorry for being upset you care and there is no reason to be sorry for that

 

[Murray]

I don't know about other types of mastiffs, but English mastiffs (all the ones I have ever met) need their people. Well, most dogs do of course but I notice my EM to really be people oriented. To leave him alone all the time is sad (because of your floors?). I don't know why you would get such a large messy dog if you knew you wanted a clean, perfect home. Unless you have maid service or are cleaning all the time, you will not have a picture perfect home with a mastiff. They are big and drooly. I have to clean walls and cabinets whenever mine shakes his head (when I get around to it). Mastiffs are definitely not for people who are obsessed with cleanliness. I hope for the dogs sake, you find him a good home with people who understand this. Maybe you don't need a dog? There is no law that says people need to have pets. Or maybe get a small, non shedding dog if you must have one.


I'm sorry. I am a bit upset about this. This is just like craigslist posts. Someone gets a dog on impulse, does not think it through, and then gives it up or sells it. It is sad.

WELL SAID WOLF!!! I FEEL SAME WAY.. KIDS MESS UP THE HOUSE BUT DO I GIVE THEM AWAY?? DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE GETTING A LARGE BREED DOG! WITH 3 large breed dogs imagine the drool and hair and everything else in my house but do I stress no do I give them away no I pick a day and clean my house wash walls and then go outside and play with my babies for hours .Why cause they need me and love me and are my babies that will never leave my side and it is because of me that they are not on Craigslist or Kijiji or better yet re homed again and again and again
Wolf dont be sorry for being upset you care and there is no reason to be sorry for that

 

[Duetsche_Doggen]

Well many of use here consider these guys are a part of our family plus they hold a special place in our hearts. We are not trying to "talk you out of it" just offering suggestions/alternatives that could make the situation better. Good luck to the dog.

 

[Murray]

Duetsche_Doggen that is so true we do consider these guys as part of our family. And yes they hold a special place in our hearts. I am not trying to change anyone's mind I am just very concerned about the well being of this pups future. Sad situation for puppy