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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl

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Jaime
South Bend Indiana
USA
569 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  07:52:14 AM  Show Profile
So excited to share! Found a 1 year old mastiff via a local animal rescue. Poor guy was pulled out of a kill shelter in AL about 7 weeks ago.

They brought him up here and we brought him home last Sunday afternoon. It has been a crazy week! He seems to have caught on to housebreaking pretty well (knock on wood)! No accidents in the house since Monday.

We've named him Tango

Vet says his heart is "weak" which is due to him having gotten heartworms, even though it's been treated. :(

Poor guy had no clue how doors to the house worked, cabinet doors spooked him at first, etc. He still doesn't know what to really do with toys. He just takes them and puts them in his crate.

I noticed one of my shoes missing and sure enough, it was in his crate! lol Not chewed, not even drooled on, but I explained to him that my shoe was NOT like his toys!

He is getting on really well with our current dog, Whiskey. Have to fatten him up though - he is really underweight!



YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

6746 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
6746 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  08:04:25 AM  Show Profile
Bless his heart. Tango has had a hard start on life but now he is home. He will be a fine addition to your family and should be a very good watchdog.

Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl

2698 Posts

Marcy
Tiverton Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  09:47:40 AM  Show Profile
What a beautiful dog! Thank you so very much for rescuing him, I can't imagine what the poor little guy has gone through. Send him puppy kisses and hugs for me. I am such an animal person and it absolutely breaks my heart to see any animal suffer.

hugs,
Marcy

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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl

13055 Posts


Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  11:24:09 AM  Show Profile
What a handsome young fellow! Hugs to Tango! More pictures!!!!!!!!
Marly

"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl

3448 Posts

Darlene
Kunkletown Pa
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  12:17:47 PM  Show Profile  Send HealingTouch a Yahoo! Message
What a lucky guy to have you and vice versa! My heart breaks for the poor animals that are mistreated. How can you not love them? God bless you for rescuing him! Many years of furbaby love to you!

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Darlene
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  12:36:33 PM  Show Profile
He is adorable! Such a sweet gentle giant. So happy to hear that you were able to rescue him and now he has a good home. It's heartbreaking to hear he had such a rough start to life. Keep us updated on your sweet baby Tango! And congratulations on your new family member.

Krista
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts

Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  2:17:43 PM  Show Profile
I agree with everyone else on bringing in a rescue. That take a big heart, I thank you and I am sure Tango thanks you too. By the way, Tango sure is a cutie!

Jana
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MailLady
Farmgirl in Training

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USA
49 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2017 :  2:23:00 PM  Show Profile
Congrats to you and him. He's beautiful.

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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Jul 02 2017 :  05:40:19 AM  Show Profile
Jaime, what a beautiful baby! Congratulations! Bless his little heart. Lucky boy to have you adopt him. Rescues are the best, and I am sure he will grow to be your very best buddy. Hugs to you both.

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Nicole

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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl

2857 Posts

Lisa
Georgetown OH
2857 Posts

Posted - Jul 02 2017 :  07:02:41 AM  Show Profile
Jaime he just tugs at my heartstrings. Is he a mastiff? I have a soft spot for the larger short haired breeds. I am a Dane gal myself, although at present am Daneless. Boo hoo


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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl

569 Posts

Jaime
South Bend Indiana
USA
569 Posts

Posted - Jul 03 2017 :  06:49:03 AM  Show Profile
Thank you everyone! Here is another shot - please excuse the mess!!!

Tango was really excited by the kids playing on the trampoline. A friend was visiting with her kids the other night and Tango just LIT UP over the 13 year old boy that was over...it was so cute!



But he also really interested in the kids on trampoline. And he might have tried to take off with a shoe or two while they were in there - lol!

We "think" he is a mastiff mix - maybe between bull and English? Or maybe it was mastiff and Great Dane - not sure - his hindquarters seem more Dane like to me. But that could be because he was just so skinny when we got him!
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl

634 Posts

Rachel
Rainier WA
USA
634 Posts

Posted - Jul 03 2017 :  3:34:16 PM  Show Profile
Tango is wonderful! I know he'll loosen up in time with love and care. Rescue dogs make the best dogs!


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cyndieparz72
True Blue Farmgirl

108 Posts

Cyndie
Port Vue PA
USA
108 Posts

Posted - Jul 03 2017 :  9:15:46 PM  Show Profile
Bless you Jamie for giving a furrever home to shelter animal! I definitely see Great Dane in him - the face! I have a very distinct feeling that his heart will strengthen because he is happy now! But I must know . . . when will you be adopting Foxtrot?

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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl

1016 Posts

Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts

Posted - Jul 03 2017 :  10:51:30 PM  Show Profile
What a handsome boy and such a cool name. Sounds like he has personality growing with that shoe thing. Both Tango and you all are so blessed.

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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl

569 Posts

Jaime
South Bend Indiana
USA
569 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2017 :  06:04:55 AM  Show Profile
:) His personality is definitely developing! Cracks us up how he puts his "treasures" in his crate!

As far as adding "Foxtrot" to our family - I think the dogs are going to have to settle for an imaginary friend with that name! I think two is my limit right now! Although that would be hilarious!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

4314 Posts

Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4314 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2017 :  07:24:56 AM  Show Profile
My heart just swelled with love for him and for you and your family! What a blessing he will be as you are to him Jamie! God love your sweet heart! He is so handsome! Maybe like the grinch his heart will grow stronger and stronger as he soaks up your love! You never know how God works!!! :)

Farmgirl #7703
Dianna
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl

1919 Posts

Mary
Central TX
USA
1919 Posts

Posted - Jul 16 2017 :  2:44:33 PM  Show Profile
I just found your Mastif post. He is awesome. I have a friend that has one. And she is the most loving dog. Unfortunately they don't understand size. After they bond with the family he'll be trying to get in your lap!
Love mastiffs.

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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl

569 Posts

Jaime
South Bend Indiana
USA
569 Posts

Posted - Jul 17 2017 :  07:16:02 AM  Show Profile
Thank you Dianna! He is soaking up love like a sponge!!!

Madelena - They are just big cuddle muffins aren't they! I've learned to just not sit down unless I have a drool cloth to hand because he is always right there wanting love! So far so good on him not getting up on the furniture. But we do sit down on the floor with him and he is starting to try and lay on our laps a bit.

We had friends over this weekend and they brought their 3 yr old Boston Terrier - all the dogs got along GREAT!!! Tango had a BLAST! They all played and played, rested, and played and played. When our friends went home both Whiskey and Tango went straight to their beds and slept!!!

We've started letting him stay out at night (i.e. not gated into the room with his crate) and he is doing great!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl

13055 Posts


Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2017 :  11:57:00 AM  Show Profile
Looks like Tango wanted to get in on the fun jump! LOL He is adorable.
Marly

"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl

569 Posts

Jaime
South Bend Indiana
USA
569 Posts

Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  09:45:33 AM  Show Profile
Thanks, Marly! We think he is pretty good looking, but we might be partial :)

Got a great profile shot of him the other night:



And then I had to take a picture of Whiskey so she didn't get jealous:



They are SUCH good pals! They make us laugh all the time at their play fights!
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts

Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts

Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  09:50:28 AM  Show Profile
Great photos of both!

Jana
#7110

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All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  10:45:23 AM  Show Profile
I just can't get over how adorable he is! And your Whiskey too! I just want to snuggle them.

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16960 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16960 Posts

Posted - Sep 02 2017 :  10:44:08 PM  Show Profile
Tango is such a handsome furkid!

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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl

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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2017 :  08:40:31 AM  Show Profile
What a sweetie, looks like Tango is very happyin his new home and settling right in.
Congratulations!

Hugs,
Deb
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Blessed in Colorado

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