r/Mastiff

A month ago I was not in a great place mentally. One day I’m scrolling on my local humane society’s website and see the cutest Dogue de Bordeaux. How could I say no?? This was the best decision I’ve made. Just one week and I’ve already learned so much. I don’t want to be a cliche but he really did save me 🩷 Thank you, Gus!

My awesome Mastiff standing right on the cool brick floor, giving the camera that famous sweet look. He’s totally just chilling with his tongue hanging out a bit, making me feel like a very happy pet owner with this gentle giant.

Lily is learning tug time from her big brother Jack Frost.

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🐾 Riccardo ID: #A5769681

Mastiff Male Listed as 1- 2 years old - looks like a puppy

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=A5769681

https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/LACO3/A5769681

📆 Came in as: TRANSFER: Arrived on 4/15/26

⭐️ Notes: Best Behavior: 1, very friendly

Riccardo was found wandering alone in the desert with severely torn paw pads and foxtails covering his body, yet he has shown an unwaveringly gentle and trusting nature with people. Despite the pain and hardship he endured, he seeks out kindness and responds with soft, calm affection, as if still believing in human goodness.

In playgroup, he offers polite, gentle greetings and moves through the yard with a quiet social ease. He is tolerant and respectful with other dogs, engaging without tension or conflict. Even after everything he’s been through, Riccardo continues to show a soft, resilient spirit and a steady willingness to connect.

📍 Lancaster Shelter

5210 West Ave.

Lancaster, CA 93536

📞Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191

📧 Email:

• ACCLancaster@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov

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So ….piper likes to hang her head out the window while we are going through the bush and something bit her 😞

I'm SO proud of Jack Frost! He is being such a good Big Brother to Lily, his new Chocolate Lab Mastiff sister! Staying outside her kennel at night to keep her calm. Playing with her. Showing her the "ropes!" He's excited to have a playmate again since FrankinPuppy passed a month ago.💔😪 It is warming our hearts too!

Hey Mastiff Fam,

Wondering if anyone can recommend any products or anything else you’ve used to clean your neo’s face, ears and folds?

Photo because he’s just the coolest 😎 Cliff, 14 weeks

My Bride & I lost our 6 year old German Shepard FrankinPuppy to cancer last month. Yesterday, I took her to a place where we had adopted a couple of dogs in the past from. They had Chocolate Lab/Mastiff mix named Pearl on their website that reminded us of a Chocolate lab we had adopted years ago from them, so I took my wife there to see her. Well, she had been adopted the day before. But this beauty, Lily needed a loving home! She came home with is to meet her new big Husky brother Jack Frost! He's excited to have a new baby sister & playmate! He stayed next to her kennel all night to keep her company!❤️ Welcome to the family Lily, & our 1st time in the Mastiff world!

LULU
She is only 1 yr 2 months old

Animal Location: Lancaster - L434
ANIMAL ID: #A5756921
DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE:
2026-04-21
ANIMAL TYPE: DOG
AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home
PRIMARY BREED: MASTIFF
PRIMARY COLOR: BL BRINDLE
SEX: Female (Spayed)

lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

LANCASTER SHELTER:
lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control-Lancaster
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

Email the shelter for inquiries and exit plans.
Add the dog's name and #ID to the subject line and include your contact information in the email. general email:

(important)
DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov
MANAGER GONZALEZ:
NGonzalez@animalcare.lacounty.gov

Hi this is my first mastiff x, he's about 12 weeks old. Can anyone recommend some good dietary supplements for him now? I know hips/ arthritis can be an issue in older age. Hes growing so fast and just want him to shine!