Ohio Guru, the Italian miracle needs your DONATIONS!

This was me after fluids!

Guru was left by a dumpster to DIE!  He was found half dead from dehydration, starvation, and missing more than half of his hair due to demodex mange and a secondary skin infection.  Guru is only 6months old and couldn't even walk when he was brought to the shelter.  Please help us give him a chance at life!  Cane Corso Rescue will be raising money to treat his mange and get him healthy.  Please help us!

My first day in CCR foster care.  I love my foster family!

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Ari (previously Billy Boy)- PA mature, male

 Currently being fostered in PA:

Hi guys, my name is Aristotle..... my foster parents call me Ari (isn't that an awesome name?!).  You will never believe this, but I was found as a stray and brought into a horribly scary, dark, smelly, loud place in NYC- yes, NYC!  I don't know how I made it out alive, but someone said a lady from Texas called and said she was absolutely mad for the oldies!!!  Yup, oldies, but GOODIES!!  ;-)  Those TX women know there stuff!  Anyway, back to my story....... so I was pulled off the euthanasia list at the last possible moment... yup, the emergency hotline and all.  I was then put into boarding for months.  Trust me, the boarding kennel was the bomb compared to that horrible shelter.  Pedro and all his friends were so good to me.  I didn't show any food aggression or anything.  I really am a good boy.

Then Pedro gets the phone call that I have a foster home.  What!  A real family... a fire to lie next to?   Really?!  WOOT WOOT.  I was headed to Pennsylvania the next morning. 

My eyes tell all!

So here I am now.... loving life.  I have 2 foster siblings... a Corso brother and a Corso sister to keep me company.   I also have 2 human sisters that keep me busy.  They are always loving on me and playing with me.  My foster mommy even cooks me these meatball things everyday.  She says I am too skinny, but that these meatballs will help me put my muscle back on ;-).  Man, this is so awesome!  Mommy also keeps telling me that it is only going to get better from here... she says I even deserve my very own family......  Oh, I almost forgot to tell you.... do yo know how I got my name?  Mommy says that I am so super intelligent.  She says that she has never had such an intelligent Corso come into her home.  Jeez, I kinda feel badly for the other 2 Corsos here... and they are her's!!!  teehee.  So, I did calculate exactly how much pressure and force is needed to pop open my kennel door (also I figured out the right spot on both of my kennel latches to apply this force).  But, no worries, I have never destroyed anything.  I just climb up on the couch and take a nap until mom, dad, or my sisters get home.  I really am a good boy!

So here's the big question:  Do you want a mature, well behaved, obedient, housetrained, HUNK of Corso?  I am all that.  Now, don't get me wrong, I have had a rough life.  I have the grey hair, calluses, skin tags, and scars to prove it.  But, I am one heck of a boy and I have many years ahead of me.  Please consider adding me to your family.  I WILL NOT disappoint you!

Here I am with my sisters.

Even more handsome in person!

It was at this moment that I thought I had died and gone to HEAVEN!

I cannot believe this is a picture of ME!!

moderate dental tartar

ginigivitis
cloudy eyes
senior dog
fly bites on ears
tense, allows all handling
nosf

Behavior:
                           Billy pulls on the leash and was sociable toward the handler during the assessment - soft body, low wag. He was calm and relaxed during handling and engages in play, loose body, wags tail, ears are back, mouth open. Billy growled and bit the assess-a-hand during the food bowl test. He was not interested in toys or rawhide and was a bit tense when approaching the helper dog.

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag: 1. Dog stands with his tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Food: 5. Dog bit assessor hand.
Toy 1: No interest. Reassess at future date.
Rawhide: 1. No interest.  Reassess at future date.
Dog-dog: 2. Dog rushes in to investigate, a bit tense or stiff, but then turns away.

Diesel- NJ- SAVED!!! Thank you!

We can save this beautiful boy if someone steps up to foster him immediately. He must be moved before Xmas or he will not live to see another. 

Diesel is 3 years old. He was brought to the shelter by a family that could no longer care for him. He did not have the best home because the former owner admitted to keeping him chained outside in the yard. Although, Diesel passed his temperament, he is hand shy which indicates he probably has had his share of unpleasantness with the human hand. The shelter is astonished by his pleasant nature considering his rough life. The shelter supervisor reports, "Diesel is one of the nicest dogs around. He is so sweet, always shaking his butt from left to right and smiling from ear to ear. He is a great representative of his breed!  Diesel is one of the nicest Corso’s I've ever met; he’s just a ‘marshmallow’ of a dog!"

If you think there’s any way that you can help us with Diesel, it would be wonderful. We would love to see him get a second chance with a nice family that will love him. If you are unable to help at this time, or can not help a dog that has heartworms, I completely understand. We just wanted to contact a rescue before we had to consider the alternative.

Contact CCR today, if you can foster Diesel: he may not have tomorrow. We must have a foster home for him before we can committee. Please help!!

Jay J - NY, Adult Male

 IS THIS THE SAME JAY?????

Currently being fostered in New York:

Yes, this is the same Jay.  Doesn't he look amazing!  Jay is so incredibly awesome.  Who would have thought that this shy, scared Cane Corso, saved at the final moment from euthanasia would end up being a loyal, sweet, obedient Cane Corso!  Jay is now living in a fabulous foster home and doing great.  Do you know that he has NEVER had an accident in the house?  Nope, never.  Jay is not bothered by other dogs one bit, but sure loves all the attention he can get from his foster family.  He is definitely getting settled and showing the typical protective qualities of a Cane Corso.  Due to the fact that we don't have history of Jay living with kids, he will not be placed in a home with children under 12yrs of age. 

This is my stud muffin photo!

Jay really didn't want us to leave his mug shot up (see below), as he's embarrassed about how badly he looked while in the very scary, loud, smelly, and dark shelter in NYC.  But, his foster parents convinced him that all of you guys (his supporters!) needed to see how far he had come in such a short time.  Cane Corso spent hundreds of dollars keeping Jay safe until a foster home opened up, but it was well worth it!!  Thank you to all of you who donated towards Jay's care.  Please continue to help us pay off Jay's boarding bill by donating $5, $10, or $15..... Paypal addy: canecorsorescueinc@gmail.com

Notes: Once out the cage jay is very gently when on the leash as well as when conducting the handling portion of the test . When playing tag he becomes a bit fearful but he still approaches the handler at the end of the game . He allows the handler to remove the food with no problem but shows no interest in toys or rawhide. When approached by the helper dog he becomes tense with a neutral tail then turns away from the helper dog

Look: 1.  Allows head to be held loosely hold gaze with soft eyes

Sesntivity: 1. Leans in soft body tail waggingapproaches when game ends

Tag: 1. Follows at the end of the leash a bit fearful

Squeeze: 1/2: 1. Gently pulls paw away

Food: 2. Moves away from  the dish with mild pressure

Toys/Rawhide: No interest was shown at this time

Dog to Dog: 2. Approaches a bit tense turns away from helper dog

Neo Nubs- CT, Young, Male

Great News 12.23.11: Neo Nubs has found a wonderful foster home in CT with many canine sisters and brothers. He is doing exceptionally well as he waits for his forever home.



Poor darling Neo Nubs was placed in boarding in order to save his precious life but he really deserves a home of his own. We will be posting additional information on Neo as soon as it comes available but for now we can tell you he is WONDERFUL! Neo's little nub never stops wagging.

Please apply to foster/adopt Neo Nubs.

Charlie - NC, Mature, Male

Distinguished Gentleman!

Did you say Ham!

Charlie is a wonderful, mature Corso who is looking for his forever home. Charlie is currently being treated for a severe ear infection and was extremely emaciation when rescued. He is now in a spectacular foster home in NC where he has gained over 10 lbs in the first two weeks. We will post more information on Charlie in the near future.

Yearning to be adopted!

Before I was loved!

I am one happy dude!

I can be serious!

Warg - MO ****Help Us save the remaining Brooklyn Brother!!****Donations Need

Look at those eyes begging for love and help!

Warg Update 12.10.11: Warg continues to make steady improvement thanks to the generosity of those who have contributed to his care and medical necessities. He is not out of the woods yet but as you can see by this recent photo he is well on his way to a full recovery. Warg loves his new fur coat and says thanks everyone for helping him stay warm. :-)

Please use the donate button on this site to make contributions toward Warg's medical care. Thank you!!!

Previous Posts: Another obstacle to overcome with Warg. :-(

Poor Warg didn't need one more obstacle :-(

11.21.11:  Caine is now Warg!!  This boy is a doll baby, but he is so sick.  Now, we are struggling to get him over pneumonia.  Please help by donating any amount.  Thank you!  Contact liz@canecorsorescue.org if you would like to donate directly to the MO vet clinic where Warg is being treated.

11.9.11:  Caine has been saved, but sadly we didn't get Coarso :-(  Shelter life stinks... this is the reality and many people don't understand it.  These dogs had a chance....  But, let's focus on Caine and get him well!  Please donate if you can. We can make $5 dollars go a long way!!!

Warg is now being treated for pneumonia

These guys make us all want to cry.  HOW COULD SOMEONE.......  Honestly, surrendering them to a high kill shelter is the best thing that could ever happen to these boys.  That's how bad of shape they are in.  Demodex is absolutely treatable and we can do it.... WITH YOUR FINANCIAL HELP!  CCR can't pull any more dogs right now due to financial difficulties.  However, if we can raise $1000, we can save them.  We have a guardian angel foster mommy in Missouri who is willing to drive all the way to NYC to pick these boys up.  All we need is boarding until Saturday, and some vet care to get them started.  Next, we need a few hundred dollars to help Stephanie with gas. WE LOVE YOU STEPHANIE!!

RIP Coarso :-(

Lil' Rose-PA URGENT, URGENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED - PLEASE DON'T LET THIS SWEET GIRL END UP IN A KILL SHELTER

Little Rose is even prettier in person!

Lil' Rose is in urgent need of a loving foster home. She is about 1.5 years old and an owner surrender. If we cannot find a foster home for her, she will go to a shelter...a kill shelter. Lil' Rose is spay and fully vetted, please find it in your heart to save this girl. She is much to precious to land in this shelter. :-(

Oh please won't you help me??

Lil' Rose's Story:  Her Mom has had to go on disability and is barely able to care for her. Soon she will be traveling from PA to MA for medical treatments no longer having the financial means or time to devote to Lil' Rose. Lil' Rose needs a confident, experienced handler who will ensure she knows her place in the pack. Unfortunately with this families crises, Lil' Rose has become the leader of her pack and is exhibiting some dominant behaviors that need to be addressed. We believe Lil' Rose's undesirable behaviors have developed as a result of her environment (her siblings Mable and Abby are testaments of the temperament of this litter), we are 99% positive that Lil' Rose can learn her place and be a wonderful addition to a family but must have a foster parent willing to invest the time necessary to rehabilitating our precious Lil' Rose. Until we have Lil' Rose re-evaluated in a more stable environment, we will not consider placing her in a home with small children or other dominant dogs. Are you the confident pack leader that Lil' Rose needs, if so please apply to foster her as soon as possible. Unfortunately, our please have gone unanswered for months so Lil' Rose does not have much time.

Zoe (aka Darla)- South Carolina- DONATIONS NEEDED TO SAVE HER LIFE!

Zoe is currently being fostered in South Carolina:

In early November, Cane Corso Rescue received numerous emails, begging us to save this beautiful girl.  Zoe was found wondering the streets of SC.  On the Day she was to be euthanized, a devoted CCR volunteer said they would foster Zoe.  We were able to save her just before her 2pm deadline!  However, a few days later, we learned that the shelter DID NOT disclose some important health issues.  Zoe is heartworm positive.  Yes, this is treatable, but it is very expensive :-(  Zoe will die if she doesn't get the necessary treatment.  And sadly, her foster parents already notice that Zoe is sluggish, sleeps a lot, and gets easily fatigued. Poor Darla needs to be treated.

CCR is not in a financial position to take on major medical dogs.  If we had known she was heartworm positive, we would have raised the money BEFORE pulling her, or been unable to take her.  It's sad to say, but true.  But, we have Zoe, she is wonderful, and we will do what we have to do to save her life!  

PLEASE DONATE TOWARDS HER CARE IF YOU CAN!  $5, $10, etc, HELPS SO MUCH!!!  PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TOWARDS HER TREATMENT!

Kado-TX- Young male

Hi, my name is Kado.  Yes, I know I am super stunning!  I am a blue brindle, 2 year old Cane Corso.  I am one outstanding looking boy!!  I have been with my foster family for about 3 months now.  I am a good boy, but let's get something straight.... I need someone with experience!!   I am a very big boy, so I need a strong leader that I can trust and find confidence in.  I prefer women, but once I get to know you, I love you whether you are a man or woman.  Let me tell you a little bit about my story.....  I used to be the center of attention.  I used to be the only child.  I used to go on hikes, walks, and play fetch with my mom and dad.  It was all about me, me, me.... Then, a baby showed up.  Mom and Dad threw me outside.  What?  Why was I being punished?  Jeez, I didn't even do anything wrong.  As a matter of fact, you can ask my foster mom.... I love babies.  Okay, back to my sob story.....

My parents, now with this little baby, decided to put me up on CraigsList.  Oh goodness, you can imagine what that did to the rescue community!  My foster mom received about 100 emails with my ad attached.  Everyone wanted to see me OFF of CraigsList and into a rescue program.  So, that's what eventually happened (there are a bunch more details, but I won't share them here.  Let's just say, I didn't make a good first impression with a few of the interviewees).  My foster mom finally convinced my current parents to surrender me to Cane Corso Rescue.  So, Dad dropped me off at the vet (you got it, I hadn't even been vetted yet! :-( ) and CCR volunteers took it from there.

Like I said, I need an experienced owner.  I do have a few "special needs":  1) I am a big boy at 144lbs (unusually large for a Cane Corso), so no young kids please.  I love my foster baby sister and have never done anything to hurt her.  However, I will not be placed in a family with young kids.  2)  I have some fear issues and need a confident leader who will NOT be too pushy with me and definitely not rough with me!  I need time to get to know you and once I get to know you, I need special care to not bond only to you (I told you I need an experienced owner!).  3) I am not a dog that wants to be away from people visiting the home.  I don't want to be out when company comes over (unless I know them well) and I don't want to be taken to busy, social events. 4)  I am an indoor, family dog.  Do NOT leave me outside unattended as I will try to find you...... I will whine and cry for you.... I really do love my family!

I have no experience with cats, so let's just not go there.  I used to live with 2 cocker spaniels, but the male cocker would challenge me.  Of course, I finally took matters into my own hands and told him it was not acceptable to challenge me!  Again, my human parents didn't take charge, so someone had to!  I liked my cocker spaniel sister, though.  I just really need a dog my size to play with.  My foster parents have introduced me to other female Corsos and woo-woo, have you seen my foster sister, Skye!!!  Wow, talk about a hottie!!!!  Anyway......  with time and patience, I will get along with female dogs.

So, that's all about me, Kado! Are you what I am looking for?

Kado's adoption donation is $350.

Onyx-NJ-Adult, Male - ADOPTED!

Onyx is a handsome 2.5 year old male who lost his home because his owner passed away. He's very active and has lots of energy - Onyx needs training! He needs an owner who is willing and able to teach him manners and rules. Onyx loves to play and loves his toys. He is house trained, crate trained and working on his leash manners.
You can't really see his true color in these pictures - he doesn't hold still long enough to take them - but Onyx is a stunning black with chestnut brindle on his legs and feet and around his muzzle.

Lucky Leo (aka Loyal Larry) -NJ-Adult, Male

This handsome boy is a dream come true. Lucky Leo is a go anywhere, go everywhere kind of guy. He loves people of all ages, shapes and sizes and playing with other dogs too. Leo is excellent in the car, in his crate, in the house, at the animal hospital, going for walks - he's just an all around great guy who was abandoned at a boarding facility. Anyone who would leave this sweetie behind has to be just plain loco or in extreme dire straits. We call him Lucky Leo, but it will be this boy's adoptive family that are the lucky ones.














7/31/11: Loyal Larry has now got a new name and a loving home...he is Lucky Leo. He will be residing with 2 other Corsos. He is in route now. We will have more information posted in the near future.

2 YEAR OLD (this ended up not being an accurate age for him), MALE, PHOTO AND MORE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED SOON.

I promise to be your loyal BFF.

Please come get me!

He gets along with other dogs but has not been evaluated with cats. Kennel will take him to a kill shelter if we cannot take him...we cannot take him without a foster home for him to go to.