r/Bullmastiff

but i know it is so i'll let him snooze

This guy had too many PBR’s Saturday and needed a nap.

Few Days back, I took in a 4 yrs old Bullmastiff/cane Corso mix ( Chico) from a house where he was badly neglected — no walks, left alone for long stretches in a small balcony, never vaccinated. I didn’t plan on keeping him long-term; my goal was just to get him out of that situation.
He’s not approachable and growls when I try to interact with him. Given the circumstances I’m in, I’m not in a position to work on building trust with him or getting him to the vet myself. I have 3 other dogs but since i m not sure about his behavior and Temperament, I haven’t introduced them with each other.— I just need to get him somewhere safe as soon as possible, ideally with people who have the experience and resources to help him properly.

Before I go the shelter route, wanted to ask:

**•** Are there Bullmastiff/Cane Corso specific rescues that take dogs directly, even ones who are growling/fearful and not vet-checked yet?
**•** Does anyone have experience with rescues that will come pick up a dog like this, rather than requiring the owner to transport or vet him first?
Location : Central Texas, BELL county.

RESCUE CONTACTED.

1)Bullmastiff Rescuers Inc ( awaiting Response)
2)American Bullmastiff Association Rescue ( Only intakes Pure breed, with medical history and many more requirements)
3)Big Dogs Huge Paws ( They don’t take Mastiffs).
4)Great plain Mastiff Rescue. ( Only takes English mastiff)

He didn’t ask for the situation he came from, and I want his next step to be the right one, but I’m not the person who can rehab him. Any guidance would help.

Woke up to Flynn looking completely unready for the day! For those who’re keeping up, his bald spots are back and spreading. The vet has switched his Apoquel to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib) and** **the rest of his meds remain the same.

His “big” sister has been taking it a bit easier on him lately. Maybe she’s mellowing out in her old age too? She still humps him at least twice daily… gotta keep him humble after all!

Rest in peace buddy.