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08-04-2009, 09:40 AM
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08-04-2009, 09:50 AM
Originally Posted by Shona 
today she will have her face and wrinkly bits washed, as well as her botty and tail, I dont want to bath her yet as she is still sleeping outside at night, so shes just having the whiffy bits washed...lol
That'll keep Tegan happier xxxxx
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08-04-2009, 09:57 AM
I have been extremely upset and disheartened by the negative comments on this thread about our organisation and rescue in general so allow me to explain why it is imperative that we determine a dog is a full-breed before we can help.
The first reason is our insurance. We are a breed rescue and as such can only take on a specific breed. If there is a problem and a dog is found to be a cross-breed it could invalidate any claim, which could end our rescue and will ultimately be a bad thing for dogs we could help in the future.
People only come to us for a dog that resembles a Neapolitan Mastiff. In the past we have taken cross breeds and it has taken us months to find them a home because they don't look like the kind of dog at Crufts or in the Harry Potter movies. This is unkind and unfair I know, as it doesn't matter what a dog looks like, but this is a stark truth.
At this moment we have had a dog who doesn't resemble a typey Mastino for FIVE MONTHS now with only one enquiry about him. And they didn't want him once they'd met him. If he had been a huge, blue, typey Mastino he would have found a home by now.
If we take in crossbreeds we are doing them no favours. They will not find a home through us. They have a much better chance of finding a home in a general rescue being seen by people who are simply looking for 'A big dog' and have no pre-determined picture of what they want.
This is the only reason that we had to determine very carefully whether Millie was a full-bred Mastina. Believe me, if we had unlimited funds, hundreds of foster carers, a rescue kennel facility etc I would take them ALL, no matter what they were crossed with, but it is a cruel reality that we do not. In fact up until Shona stepped up to the mark we only had TWO foster carers able to deal with this breed in the entire UK. Two...
I give a third of my own income to run the rescue and frequently give up whole days (and half nights) of work to try and help Neapolitan Mastiffs in need so please please please, stop and think before you type negative comments about rescues. Those of us that have literally given up our lives to help dogs in need (and there are thousands of us all across the UK - not just me) can be hurt deeply by insinuations such as those I've seen in this thread. I know I have been.
Rest assured that Millie will receive all of the care and support she needs now that she has come under our wing, as will Shona.
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08-04-2009, 09:59 AM
Originally Posted by boobah
She's one big lump and a half,great to see her go from strength to strength.It would be lovely to be able to see pics of her from time to time once she is homed.
Glad to see Neo rescue helping her and Shona out,thats best news since Shona took her in.As for the tears,reckon there will be floods as there always is when a dog leaves Shona's care lol.xxxxxxx
I bet there will...somehow this girl seems to have got under everyone's skin , in such a short time..
I bet each and every one of us would give her a home, if we where able
Wouldn't it just be fabulous , if her new owners kept in touch
Originally Posted by Shona
tried to get a quick 30min nap on the sofa....but its as bad as bed time with dougie, they snore...lol
just gona load it up on youtube I hope....
now that sounds familiar
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08-04-2009, 10:02 AM
Originally Posted by Molosser
This is the only reason that we had to determine very carefully whether Millie was a full-bred Mastina. Believe me, if we had unlimited funds, hundreds of foster carers, a rescue kennel facility etc I would take them ALL, no matter what they were crossed with, but it is a cruel reality that we do not. In fact up until Shona stepped up to the mark we only had TWO foster carers able to deal with this breed in the entire UK. Two...
Rest assured that Millie will receive all of the care and support she needs now that she has come under our wing, as will Shona.
while I have you online... what should I wash her face and folds with?
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