A Placement - Franco

There are times one of the biggest relief's is when you have found a family for dog. Its what you most look forward to. When you place - you hope and implore silently in prayer that the dog isn't going to ever have to move again.
Lately DAERRS seems to have been slammed left and right with dogs. Most of course are older males, and finding a place for them to go is a problem. My own home is a disaster right now thanks to the destruction brought upon by my fosters. Although, to be honest I can't blame them either which is why I don't loose it too badly. :)
They need exercise and stimulation and its often hard to find the right balance between work and home - plus dogs to do the right thing. This is why I don't have a dogo right now. I'd like to get an easier dog - not sure what but something without so much high needs factor.
Recognizing my own limitations - its possible that I've matured a bit. :)

Drake - Texas Dogo

Dogos & Boredom

Franco decided to help me renovate the remaining wood paneling near the living room, and went straight through it to the outside through the aluminum siding at my tin box. Needless to say repair required, so we took a trip to Home Depot, and got plywood to bandaid the spot while I could get the finished siding done.
I decided to take Franco with me to Home Depot and pick up the stuff I'd need to repair the result of his hardwork. Franco behaved beautifully and got many compliments from the employees. He enjoyed his time walking through the aisles, his "heel" is really good and his non-startling behavior is excellent.

He was even calm while the saw was running. This boy does excellent.

Whines & Trails

We do some walking at our local river as much as time and weather permits. On this particularly warm day, I took the dogs out with my three year old god-daughter. We had a nice break from being cooped inside the tin box, and enjoyed the lovely weather and the evening. We walked for nearly an hour, which was good exercise for all four of us.



Blanca enjoyed going after smells and chasing noises in the dusky evening. It was such a nice break. Even the girlie girl had fun, only asked to be carried twice to which I answered you are too heavy dearie, walk. So she skipped, hopped, jumped and enjoyed the fun of her first time doing a long trail with the dogs. She practiced her dog training commands. :)

Franco is about 3 years of age

Absolutely awesome personality dogo, great with other dogs. Has a great affectionate self, sweet walking him on a leash. Works hard to please. Has GREAT working potential, is very owner devoted. If I had to choose this WOULD be the dogo I'd keep. Except for his separation anxiety this guy is great. He needs a job, needs to have energy releases, mental and physical stimulation.

He is house broken.

Deep Breath.........

Yes, these two cohorts are like my Bonnie and Clyde!! Causing havoc and terror. I can't blame them though, my time is so caught up in twenty things. I am going to have to focus on this 501c3 and I can't if I'm housing dogs because of the time involvement and planning all of this requires.
That would suck because its the actual interaction with the dogs that I enjoy and love. Well, these two caused the death of a couch.

RIP Amoxtl 2/21/2011

Please, understand that writing this is painful. So I am going to simply limit myself to say that Amoxtl was euthanized on Monday February 21 2011 at approximately 5:30 due to issues beyond our control.

Siempre te acordare mi protector.

Introducing Franco - a 3 year old Dogo Argentino

Thanks to Big Love Dog Rescue we were informed of this very sweet guy, who really really is great. He is so incredibly affectionate and just has pretty good obedience. He LOVES to be with his people and rides fantastically in the car. He's even gone to Home Depot and he was complimented all over the place. He walks well on a leash. I'm really liking this guy. Personally, so grateful we were able to help this guy out.



Frank comes from a breeder, who didn't take him back. In his previous home he lived with kids. And did pretty good with them. He also lived with a male shitzu. He's doing pretty good with his housemate Blanquita.

Soon to Rescue - Blanquita - Dogo Argentino Female

Here’s the pictures of Blanquita … As far as info, the story is as follows:

-16 mo old Spayed Female Dogo Argentino
-Purchased from private owner when dog was 3 mo old
-Unable to keep because “needs more attention than I can offer”
-Never bitten a person or other animal
-May growl at strangers, “Strong sense of hunting” (unclear what they mean by that)
-Not good with cats
-House trained, crate trained, never has accidents
-20-30 minute walks 3x week
-Knows ‘sit’ ‘down’ ‘stay’ ‘come’ ‘paw’
-Gotten along with kids under 5, 6-12 yrs, adults and elderly
-Lived with a 10 y/o female Lhasa Apso
-Likes car rides, scared of thunder
-Described as playful, loyal, protective and smart, “needs exercise, likes to play a lot”

I would add that she really, really likes peanut butter. She is VERY underweight, and had on a cinch collar (in pictures, we removed it) that was much too small, barely fit over her head to be removed … likely left on since puppy hood. She is quite affiliative, especially for being so scared; likes to lean her head in or curve her body in to your torso for close contact.

Recent Rescue: Noche

This little girl was rescued at about 6 weeks old from a BYB situation. Decent condition but removed from mother too early. Searching for a home but won't be available to actual home until 8 weeks old.