Blue Lion Animal Rescue

Adoptable Dogs

All adoption inquires must go to Lisa Kavanaugh

bluelionrescue@yahoo.com
or
lisa@bluelionrescue.org

	Percy Puppies? Oh yes, well I'm Percy and I'm the official "SpokesPup" for us NEO KIDS. A whole herd of us were recently "gifted" to Blue Lion. So we arrived in this cushy van driven by Jared, our driver, clear from Illinois. And you know what fun Jared and his buddy had traveling with us -- an absolute herd of Neopolitan Mastiff pups ranging in age from 5 to 9 months. We have boys; we have girls; we have blacks and we have mahogany brindles. You won't find any sweeter babies -- well, you have to remember of course that I am the sweetest and the cutest. Now, of course, there was a reason that we all got sent away from the kennel that we came from. Some of us have an issue or two. One fella has a weird front leg. His name is Webster- we call him Webby, for short. Clarice has a minor fracture of one of her back legs that’s healing OK- she just limps a little (I think we should have called her Gimpy but I get no say in the matter). A couple of us have a "funny eye" and are blind on that side. We're all otherwise healthy and get around real good, but the kennel didn't want to be associated with a bunch of misfits like us, so we were lucky to land at Blue Lion instead of a landfill. We're having a hell of a time here too, we can run and play and eat good stuff and sleep in a warm place, and we're safe and vaccinated. We are all spayed or neutered too! Some of us are a little bit shy at first, but then we realize what nice people there are here and we're ready to rock and roll and play like you can't imagine. Of course, you're going to want to take each of us to obedience training. So, get ahold of Blue Lion. Tell Lisa you want to make an appointment for Percy the SpokesPup to give you a tour and let's figure out how we can provide the maximum enjoyment to your life. You really owe it to yourself to adopt one of us. Truly we are all that. Of course, I'm the leader and the very dearest of the group, but the rest of the kids are pretty special too. Betty Davis Prudence
	Bertha I'm Bertha ... and no, I'm not one of the infamous Butt Sisters ... I'm Bertha the Presa Canario and it should tell you something when I tell you that the best day of my life was the day I was removed from my home because of neglect. The officers came and got me and I thought "Well, things have got to get better because at least I'm maybe not going to be bred again, or at least maybe not right away soon." I had these awful bite wounds on my legs and head and the Humane Society was really worried about how to treat me ... me being one of those big bad Presa Canarios they write stories about and all, doncha know. So I just went belly up and asked for a good rub -- I figured "what the hell, if you're afraid to dress my wounds, maybe you'll rub my tummy." Well, that worked and, in fact, the people at the Humane Society were totally won over and were lining up to figure out how to help old Bertha get the hell outta Dodge. So, long story short, I'm about 4 years old. I'm now spayed and healthy. I ADORE PEOPLE, SIMPLY ADORE THEM. I get alone fine with other dogs but I am a little OCD about being the teacher's monitor -- so when the alpha person at the house feels a need to correct any of the other dogs, I'm really big on being right there to provide back up because there is absolutely no way anybody is going to do anything stupid with my new meal ticket. Ain't gonna happen. So, if you don't have any other dogs, or if you're good with having a big pretty girl watch your back and help you maintain order at your house ... you come on down to Blue Lion and tell Lisa that you have an appointment to meet Bertha. I'm waiting for you and ain't nobody gonna ever treat you as good as Bertha. I guarantee it.
	Beefy Well, here I am again. People are such putzy creatures, I swear to you. OK, here's the deal. I'm Beefy and I'm a Mastiff Wannabe. I came to Blue Lion about a year ago and we all thought I was a Mastiff ... but then I quit growing at about 55 pounds (so would that make me the world's only Mini Mastiff??). So then I was adopted. I went to a family that I just adored and I thought they liked me too. I got along fine with their other dog and with the new baby, but then they didn't crate me and I was a typical puppy and I felt it was important to add a few of my own designer touches to their house. Boy that did create a real stir with them. You cannot imagine how upset thse folks were ... and honestly, if they would have put me in a crate when they went out, it would never have happened. What the heck do people expect? I'm a dog, not a preschooler for heaven's sake! So, long story short, here I am back at Blue Lion chasing my tail and waiting for someone with some common sense to come visit me. So ... I'm neutered, very friendly, about a year old, nobody has taught me much of anything and I would love to get some obedience training cuz I'm a real little smarty pants. I'm hanging in a kennel with Clare Bear who is a dog woman who knows her own mind ... and her mind is that she is gonna run things. OK, I like an assertive woman, and I can deal with that. She eats first and my bowl is next to hers but I like to let the old girl think she's really in charge, so I wait until she's done and there's always plenty left for me. I'm not currently housebroken but I swear to you it's only because nobody was willing to take the time to teach me ... I'll learn PDQ if you give me a chance. Come on out to Blue Lion and let's discuss how I can add that special something to your life and you can take me home and we can be a happy family. Come on and meet me .. don't forget .. ask for BEEFY.
	Atticus If you are looking for home security that will not judge you by the car you drive or the clothes you wear, a friend who will keep you safe and warm at night and always has a kiss for you when you're sad ... get off Match.com and come meet me- I’m Atticus! I am a 2 year old neutered male Presa Canario. I have the distinction of being one of the few Presa Canarios who have had shelter workers actively seeking to find me a home. Why wouldn't they- I'm a great guy! I was impounded from a home in GA and was at the shelter way beyond my euthanization date but the shelter didn't want to put me down because, like I said, I’m such a great guy. Everyone pulled together and two ladies drove me from Georgia to Blue Lion in Colorado. I am a 1 in a million Presa and am about as sweet and loving as they come; I am a big boy, enthusiastic and need obedience training. I get along with other dogs but I really should be fed separately. I love my food- and everyone else’s too! So contact Blue Lion and let’s get this party started!
	Daisy If you like the unusual, you really need to come to Blue Lion and meet me- I am Daisy. I am an extremely rare 2 yr old Magore (for those of you who are saying "What the hell is a Magore??" -- that's a Mastiff/Golden Retriever cross). I have the most gorgeous eyes and a loving disposition. I get along with other dogs and am spayed, house trained, crate trained and UTD on all vaccinations. What a deal! I was given up to the Humane Society because my parents were divorcing and moving to apartments and nobody had room for me – I’m hoping the children fared a little better in that breakup -- I do have an old hip injury that occasionally causes my hind leg to flop around, but it doesn't seem to bother me or slow me down. I have never met anyone I don't like. So come to Blue Lion and ask to meet the Magore!
	Molly Bear I'm Molly Bear and I'm a sweet energetic Lab mix girl. My owners surrendered me because I don't like children ... but nobody wanted think about why I don't like children, so ... I really need a home without kids, ok. I have a lot of energy and would be really happy if I could get a home with somebody who likes to run or go for long walks or hike. I'm spayed, a sweet (very sweet) girl and I get along fine with dogs. Got no kids? Let's talk! Come visit me -- remember I'm Molly Bear.
	Dutchess Honestly folks, I need a home with a smart owner. Look at me. Take a good look. I'm an English Mastiff for heaven's sake. So my family surrendered me because they didn't think I was happy. Honestly. I kid you not. So -- for those of you who know English Mastiffs ... how many smiling, laughing, bouncy butt English Mastiff's have you ever met? Exactly. So ... back to why I was sent away ... let's just say my people didn't think and leave it at that. I am a pretty English Mastiff -- I am spayed, housebroken, crate trained and I like children, other dogs and cats. What I am not is some dip spit toy poodle hoppin around. I'm a happy girl and would love to go home with you, but I'm sorry, I'm not gonna smile or jump around about it. Call me, let's get together!
	Susie Hey .. check me out and let's go for a run! I'm Susie and I am very sweet, very friendly and very very athletic. If I could pick out my family, they would either be runners or a family who wanted to involve me in their activities ... could we go camping and to soccer games and stuff? Wow. I would so love that. Cross country skiing or runners? Yeh! That's what I'm talkin' about! I'm not a designer dog, not a fancy schmancy breed of dog .. but I'm all dog, very loving and I promise I'll do right by my family. I'm a happy girl who always looks on the bright side. Come on out and let's go for a run, split a bowl of kibble and talk about how my outstanding qualifications can significantly add to the bottom line of your family's quality time. Let's light this candle!
	Cricket Well hello there ... I'm Ms Cricket and I'm a Pit/Boxer mix. I ended up in rescue because I don't like children (nobody has ever asked me WHY I don't like kids, so I guess it doesn't much matter WHY anymore). So people tell me that kids will grow on you. OK, so mange grows on you too, and nobody thinks it's odd when a dog doesn't like mange. Nope, I don't have mange and I don't want kids either. So I ended up here at Blue Lion. I'm real smart and I'm very sweet with adults and with other dogs. Cats ... mmmm..... probably not so much. I am very food motivated and you can get me to do about anything (except like kids) for food. I'm about 3 years old and I've been spayed. I'd love to come live with you forever! We could have such fun!
	Charlotte Well honey, if you like bully breed dogs but you aren't up to the size of a bully Pit -- I am just the dog for you. think of me as a Mini-Pit Bull and you've got an idea what I'm built like ... but shrink it down to about 25 pounds and I am just about too cute for words. I get along fine with other dogs, I'm spayed and crate trained. I have a high energy level and I am very loving. I love to give kisses and I absolutely love people -- however, I do believe in home protection and like being the designated home security unit. If strangers come into my yard, I am more than happy to help them rethink that action plan. I'd sure love to go home with you and show you what a miniaturized home security system looks like. Watch me work and then let's watch some tv together ... I love watching tv with my people!
	Sully: So hello ... I'm Sully and I'm about 5. I've never been interviewed before, so this is all pretty exciting ... you can tell I'm excited, right? I'm an Akita/Mastiff cross and I'm now out of the county lockup where these pictures were taken and am at the vet's for the next little while. I am not what you would maybe call a "pretty boy" and some people have laughed when they saw me. Yes, part of my left ear did get chewed off in the days when I had wild oats to sow. Seems like it happened in a discussion over a very attractive dog girl whose name I don't believe I ever learned, but I'm about as sweet and easy going a guy as you are going to find. My life hasn't been real easy ever. See my last people didn't really care much about me -- I'm not a rocket scientist, but I am a sweet heart and I have figured out they didn't care much about me. They didn't come looking for me when I got lost, they didn't neuter me and they didn't take very good care of me -- shoot, they didn't even get me a collar with my name on it. So I ended up in the dog jail and was at about the end of my days and Akita Rescue said "shoot yes, he's a cutie." Wow nobody ever said that before. You do need to know that I am positive for HW and about to begin treatment. I'm pretty excited because I hear that once I complete my HW treatments and am neutered and have my health certificate and all my vaccinations on board, I'm going to be waiting for adoption by people who will love me. And I'll get to stay in a "foster home" until my forever people come and find me. I have to tell you not really much excites me (except belly rubs, boy I love those belly rubs) -- but the idea of having a real home with people who love me and will take care of me and not let me get lost again and will be nice to me ... you know what? I'm thinking that kind of home will make where I've been and what I've been through -- those five years will be an okay price to pay for a real home. I don't ask for much, but I wonder what it would be like to have somebody love me. So today is November 23, 2008, and it's the first day of my new life. I hope you'll find the time to walk with me online here and maybe even send me a note of encouragement. I've got a little bit of a rough patch ahead of me and I sure would appreciate knowing people really do care what happens to a gentle giant like me. Check in with me through my foster mom in Colorado and she'll let you know what's going on. Don't forget now ... ask for Sully ... and if you are in the market for a real sweet guy, think about sharing your life with me. I'd sure like that. Please contact karena.carlson@qwest.com if you are interested in me!
	Bo: Hey, I'm Bo the English Mastiff and this is my bio (this would then be the "Bo Bio") ... and in addition to having a great sense of humor ... I am a truly amazing dog. I am crate trained, house broken and will be neutered before I go to my new home. You probably need to know that I lost my last house because I protected the 12 year old girl in my family. Here's what happened: A guy I didn't know walked into our house without my dad telling me it was ok; this dude walked right up behind my 12 year old girl, and I jumped up and bit him on the chest .... I'm an English Mastiff ... my DNA is hardwired to protect my family, so I protected my family and they decided to get rid of me for doing exactly what I am bred for. Ain't that a kick in the head? I think people just don't get that loyalty thing. They want you to act/they don't want you to act ... how the heck does a dog like me know which stranger is ok and which is not when nobody says "jack" until this fool gets bit? You also need to know that bite was like a warning shot ... I didn't hit him hard and he did not require new stitches although I think he did mess his tidy whities. Anyhow, if you want a dog who will love you and give his life to protect you ... come on out to Blue Lion and tell Lisa you want to meet "Bo" ... remember you have just read the "Bo Bio" and now you need to come meet me. I'm even more cool live and in person. Oh yes, my other family did not have other dogs, so you and I may need to do some negotiating if you have other dogs ... I would love my new owner to be experienced with Mastiffs and want the real deal -- I want a forever home with a family who will love me and know that I'm ready to give my life to protect them. Remember now -- you come on out to Blue Lion and ask to meet Bo. I'm waiting for you.
	Blossom: Parley vou francei? Nope, me neither. My ancestors may be from France but I'm strictly made in the USA -- I'm Blossom- Dogue de Bordeaux -I'm 5 years old and my breeder decided to put me down because everyone in my litter had hip problems. Guess I fooled them -- I have no sign of any hip problems and I am a good girl, but I really want to be an only child. I hope you've got a wading pool for my yard because I sure love to play in water. I'm spayed, housebroken and very affectionate, but I would do best in an adults only home as your only pet. Give me a call and let's splash around in the pool and talk about our future!
	Enya: Have you ever seen a prettier girl? No? I didn't think so. I'm Enya and I am a spayed Neapolitan/Dogue de Bordeaux mix. You will find I am initially just a little shy until I get to know you. Once I know you, I will give you my heart and take care of you with my life. My owner has asked me to find another home because they were moving and couldn't take me along -- I dunno why, but that's how it goes sometimes. It hurt my feelings at first, but now I just want to find a new home and somebody who will really love me and let me be a part of their forever life. I do like other dogs but I do not want them digging into my yard -- they can use the gate like everybody else, but I want to be the only digger in the yard. I believe people/dog teamwork is an essential part of daily life so you just let me know where you want to plant some things and I can handle putting in the holes for you. I'm leash trained, so very sweet and I just want somebody to take care of. Give me a call and let's get together over a nice bowl of kibble.
	Benny: I'm Benny and if you are looking for a "smaller giant dog" who loves to please his person, I'm your guy. I'm a handsome Dane/hound/heeler mix (maybe ... dad was a travelin' man) ... and I am like the energizer bunny when there's an opportunity to go for a run. I am leash trained, love my dinner (and I'm not picky) -- but you do need to know that I'm probably better as an only child because I have this obsession to be the alpha dog when around other canines. I came into the humane society as a stray and was scheduled to be euthanized because of that alpha dog complex ... but hey, leadership isn't really a bad thing is it? Somebody needs to be the leader and I'm definitely smart enough to lead. Give me a call, let's go for a run and talk about our future as the dynamic duo ... you're gonna just love me (but not as much as I will love you), I promise.
	Hudson: Backyard breeders ... do you just love them? Well, "they don't impress me much!" My name is Hudson and here I am writing out my own ad and looking for a home of my own because an irresponsible backyard breeder had a litter of puppies, couldn't sell them and so here I am in rescue. Man! Does that just suck rocks or what! I am such a good guy, a handsome fellow and have never even had my very own person to love! Because nobody has ever loved me, I've become very shy and I need someone with patience to help me understand that I'm all done bouncing from pillar to post. I need some stability in my life and somebody to love me like I want to love them! I am a gorgeous, sweet boy, neutered and like to take walks. When we walk, I won't bother other dogs, but at home, I really need the security of being an only dog and knowing that to my mom and dad ... I AM THE BIG DOG. Once you get to know me, you won't know how you ever thought your life was complete without me. In return, you will have my undying love and loyalty ... what else is there? Please give me a chance to love you.
	Sophie: Hey ... wanna get lucky and run every morning with a gorgeous lady? If so, I'm for you. I'm Sophie and I am an amazing athlete -- a dane/hound mix, I'm a great running companion because I love other dogs, people, cats and kids (not necessarily in that order). A high energy girl, I'm spayed and well leash trained. I am very well suited to being an only dog but I do need an owner who works from home or the companionship of another dog buddy; my last owner was gone a lot and I developed some separation anxiety from being alone (I'm in a 12 step program and working through it though). I just really need to know I'm not going to be left alone forever when people leave, and a well adjusted dog buddy can help me understand that. As with many big kids, I consider a 6' fence a perimeter suggestion and an exercise opportunity, so it's recommended I not be outside without mom or dad ... give me a call and let's talk about how I help you develop that hard body you've always wanted -- I did it and you can too!
	Larry: Hey, I'm Larry the Lab and -- honestly -- everything is "my favorite thing!" -- but I especially like to play ball and frisbee. Actually, I've been kinda bummed here lately because my owners moved out and left me alone at the house when they moved. Can you believe it? I gave them 9 years of love and protection and they abandoned me like an old shoe. I really don't understand how people's minds work. So ... now it's probably better that I be an only dog because I'm food aggressive with other dogs, but I sure love people and I've got a TON OF ENERGY. If you like long walks or a good morning run ... pick me! Pick me!
	Goliath: Well, all good things come to he who waits -- I' Goliath the St. Bernard and I have been waiting for you for 6 years. I was adopted once by some poor fool who didn't know that good things come to he who waits ... so he returned me because I had "failed to bond" within the first 24 hours. Honestly, people spend more time than that looking for a new car but heck yes, they expect the dog to just love them on sight. Clearly they need to sort out their priorities! So, in 6 years I've had to become my own dog. I am very sweet but I'm independent because I've never had anybody I could count on. Nobody has ever given me that special gift of love from a person to his dog. If somebody were to give me that gift -- well, the sky would be the limit for my love back to them. I'm not a needy guy and I'm not looking for a needy owner. I'm the kind of dog who would like to hang out with you, watch a little tv, enjoy the game, have a snack, watch the boys play some pool ... just live the good life. I like to hang with people but I'm not the kind of guy who needs to be all over my person all the time. Guarantee though, once you're my person, I'll be right there if you need me. Count on that. I am okay with other dogs but I AM THE BIG DOG and I should be fed separately. I like children in general but prefer that they not be velcro kids as it's just not my style to cruise the perimeter with little people hanging on me. So, I'm your guy if you want a low key guy with presence to add style and character to your life ... e-mail me and let's do lunch.
	Javier: Boy if you like the American Bulldog, you have come to the right guy! I'm Javier and I'm an American Bulldog mix, and you won't find a sweeter guy anywhere. I'm neutered and I especially love affection, swimming and riding in the car. If you've got kids who need someone to keep an eye on them -- I'm your guy as I like kids and am playful. I get along well with other dogs as long as nobody tries to dominate me -- I'm not that kind of guy and I'll let them know it right now! I need to be fed separately and really would rather you not crate me, because I don't like it and I believe crates are a Rubik cube for dogs ... leave me in one and know I won't be there when you come back. I've got a healthy prey drive and like to stalk squirrels; I don't know much about cats but suspect they are probably just squirrels in drag, so there's a potential food group. I've got plenty of energy, but if you just want to hang out and watch some tv or read a book, I'll be happy just being with you. Let me know when you're ready for a run or a long hike, and I'm all about being with you every step of the way. So there ya go ... I'm a bulldog's bulldog and I'd love to be YOUR bulldog. Give me a call and let's do a deal
	Dozer: Well hello world, I'm Dozer ... as in Bull Dozer ... I am a very energetic, happy, Dogue de Bordeaux/ Pit Bull mix and I get along fine with fence mates but if you want a multidog house, you really must let me bring my mother to live with us. Honey, you will love momma and she really keeps me in line. You need to know that I'm not more than 3 years old and probably somewhere between 2 and 3. My "formative years" were abusive and so I run and hide if anyone starts yelling. When I came into rescue I had mange and was HW+, but I've been treated successfully for both and I've got a clean bill of health. I don't care for cats (I believe they are an alien life form and obsessed with taking over the planet; I'll do my part to prevent that from happening) but I'm a fun loving, happy fellow who loves to play in the water. I'm affectionate and I sure would like the opportunity to show you how wonderful life with me can be ... and yes, my momma is available if you would like a multidog household; if you don't want me to bring momma, then please plan on it just being me and the family -- if I can't be with momma, I don't want to be with other dogs. Please come visit me so you can truly see how cool I really am ... words just don't do me justice.
	Tank: I'm Tank the English Mastiff and I'd like you to take just a minute to do something for me. Look carefully at my picture. Notice my eyes. The Japanese say the eyes are the windows of the soul. I don't know about that but I can tell you in 5 years my eyes have seen things nobody should have to see. I am hoping the next 5 years I can spend looking at good things and making happy memories. The other thing you can see from my pictures is that I am a really big guy. Don't let that put you off, my favorite thing is for you to hold my paw and rub it. I just love that. My life hasn't been good at all up until recently. I've had a hard life and I desperately crave and appreciate attention, affection and TLC. I so much want somebody to love me. I want that more than anything in the world. I need to be special to somebody. As I said, I've had a hard life and the impact that has had on me is that I am not good with other animals. That's not negotiable. I need to be an only dog in your home. I love people and am great with well mannered older children, but I need to be an only dog. Given what my life has been for the last five years, it doesn't seem like that is unreasonable. Please give me a chance to show you what it's like to live with a loyal friend and protector. I will take better care of you and your family than you ever thought was possible -- you can count on it.
	Venus :Hi, I'm Venus and I'm one of the happiest, sweetest girls you will ever meet. I've had some small children be unkind to me so I don't trust them much and I'd really rather live with adults as they don't get sticky like little kids do. I'm 7 years old and tend to be the alpha girl with other dogs -- I have great project management skills, but some folks interpret that as being bossy with other dogs. Personally, that's fine with me because I'm just absolutely happy being an only dog and taking care of my people. My owners moved and couldn't take me so I consoled myself with food -- check out my love handles! But it makes me a great TV pillow for those winter nights and I've got a lot of energy so likely once we get together we'll be having so much fun that I'll slim right back down.
	Clare Bear: OK, so I'm Clare Bear and I am not sure what the heck has happened to me but my buddy and I got out of the yard; we were picked up as strays and our mom and dad came and took my buddy home but they left me at the shelter! I was pretty broken hearted but ... I'm a Boxer/Pit Bull mix and so I bounced back pretty fast and now I'm looking for a family that will really appreciate me as their one and only dog. I am with some other dogs now but I really would rather be an only dog as sometimes I just have this overwhelming need to slap the snot out of the other guy I live with. That being said, you need to know that when I'm out walking (or running) with you, I'm a lady and don't bother anybody else. I am spayed, would love to hook up with someone who needs a running buddy. I find 6' fences to be not much of a challenge, so you'll want to be sure I don't spend time alone in the yard. Call me and let's go for a run! I need somebody to look after!
	Tye: Something missing in your life? Yep I thought so ... that missing something would be ME! I am the lovely Lady Tye and I am a spayed Great Dane mix with a great sense of fun. I love to be with my people, but I really strongly prefer that they not have little animals because they're not very substantial squeek toys and, if you've got me ... who in the world else do you need? I'm not as large as a Great Dane, but I'm a big girl, I'm very sweet, and I love attention. Typically I get along just fine with other big dogs, but you are going to want to feed us separately to avoid any food issues. Please give me just one little chance to show you what real puppy love is all about. You need me in your life!
	Baby: "Ya musta been a beautiful BABY, 'cuz BABY look at me now!" Yep, I'm all that and a bag of chips! I'm a sweet girl, love people and boy am I a terrific mouser -- you'll never see another of those little snots running around ever, trust me on that! I'm a 5-6 year old American Staffordshire Terrier who lost my happy home in Denver because of the Pit Bull Ban. I'm such a neat girl! Although I'm not a team player with other dogs (= I need to be an only child), I'm great with people and I've got a ton of energy. I'm spayed and what in the world is not to love! You are going to have to remember that I need to really feel loved because I can get out of a 6' fence. Come visit me!!
	Nuchka: Need a high styling princess with a sense of humor? Yeh? Then you need me!! I'm Nuchka, a sweet sweet Lab/Mastiff mix and my very favorite thing is to wear bandanas. I'm your classic "plug and play" dog ... I'm spayed, current on my shots, housetrained and very friendly with people. My owners didn't want to crate me and then were surprised as a puppy when I acted like a puppy in the house and pulled cushions off the couch and stuff like that. You know, if they wanted a rocket scientist, they should have gone to NASA instead of pulling me out of that shelter ... so anyhow, at the end of the day, they decided they liked their couch cushions more than me and I was sent packing. So I'm older now, and I'm crate trained, and I really really REALLY want m own family to love. I'm good with other dogs as long as they understand that Princess Nuchka runs the show ... and of course, you need to feed us separately. Call me and let's get together!
	Bonnie: Check me out! Am I not the most glamorous Neapolitan Mastiff girl you have ever laid eyes on? I'm not gonna lie ... I think I'm all that ... and I believe that if I'm your girl, you don't need no other drooling dogs wagging their sorry tails around your house. And forget about cats, that's another food group and if you let them into your house, they shed and yuck up hairballs. You don't want that! It's nasty! ... so that pretty much explains why my last home didn't work out. You got me and we're a team! I'm spayed, housebroken and very affectionate. I want to be your girl, but remember, much like "The Immortal" ... my personal philosophy is "There Can Be Only One" ... and that "One" is ME! Oh yes, and did I tell you that I have this little bucket fetish? My favorite activity in the world is to carry around my old chewed up 5 gallon bucket ... think of all the money you're gonna save on toys. Am I an easy keeper or what? Always thinking about how to make things easier for you ... come visit me and you're gonna wonder how you ever got along without me!
	Jackson: Well here I am, the original Action Jackson, or you can call me Jack. The good news is that I wasn't beaten in my last life, but the bad news is that my owner kept me on a chain and then he died. You would think his death would have ended my time on a chain, but that's not what happened at all. The neighbors were pretty weird -- it didn't occur to them to take me off my chain and give me a home -- heck no, they just came into the yard and fed me (which was very nice and I appreciated it) ... but took care of me like that for several months after the owner died and my chain became embedded in my neck and had to be surgically removed. That was not fun but I'm over it now and ready to go to a new home with my own people to love. I'm about two years old and I'm super affectionate, friendly and outgoing. I'm also a pretty big boy with a lot of enthusiasm for life so I need a strong owner who is willing to spend quality time working with me. I'm probably a Shepherd/Newfie mix, and I'm a smart boy who would be a truly amazing fellow if someone would work with me. You do need to know that I don't like other dogs because they teased me when I was on that chain. I don't know much about cats either but I suspect they'd be fun to chase. Trained, I'd be a great companion for someone who likes to hike in the mountains. I'm strong enough to help you carry things and I'm brave enough to keep you safe; here in Colorado, those are really good things. I do need an owner who is physically strong enough to work with me because I'm not mean, but I sure did learn how to pull on that chain. Please come and meet me. I'm a really nice guy and I'm waiting for the right person to take me home so I can learn new things and we can do fun stuff together.
	Lacy: I'm Lacy and I'm such a cutie. I'm about 2 years old and a happy Pit Bull mix. My claim to fame is my eyes -- one is blue and one is hazel/amber. I love to play and I get along well with other dogs. I am crate trained. I think I was probably a landscape designer in a previous life. Left alone outside, I sometimes have this overwhelming desire to dig, so if you don't want me to get involved in a backyard makeover, you'll want to crate me in the house if you're going to be away for awhile. The upside to me is that if you do have a landscape project going on and you need some help digging holes for the shrubs, I've got real potential to be your best assistant ever! Come on over and visit me and you're going to wonder how you ever got along without me!
	Bruno: If you've ever had a Cane Corso and are ready for a new guy -- I want that job! I'm not yet 4 and my owner surrendered me because I'm a really big guy and I tend to be a bit dominant (did I mention that I am a Cane Corso ... hello previous owner "a bit dominant" ... what? you were expecting me to act like a Yorkie??). Because I'm a up front kind of guy, I need you to know that I came to Blue Lion from the Cane Corso Rescue because I failed Foster Home 101. I was in my foster home for less then 24 hours, wondering what in the heck I'd done to cause my life to turn upside down, and these folks decided to take me to the dog park and let a bunch of kids climb on me. OK, that did not make my day and I let the kids know I was not the resident pony. So the foster home decided I wasn't going to stay with them and here I am. Because I am a real big guy, it's best if you don't have small kids. I am crate trained, protective and very affectionate with my owner. I love affection and lavish it on my person. You do need to know that I have some hip dysplasia, but it doesn't bother me or keep me from enjoying life or loving my people! Come on out to Blue Lion and let's take a walk and get acquainted. If you know the Cane Corso, I guarantee you're gonna fall in love with me
	Bella: Well, I'm a big sugar lump of a Neapolitan Mastiff they call "Bella" -- I'm spayed and I get along with other dogs really well. I'm really easy going but my family gave me up because I no longer fit into their schedule. Hey, I'm a dog and I know a snow dog. If you want to keep the dog, you make the schedule work. If you don't want to keep the dog ... yeh, well you know the rest of that story. So here's the deal. I'm a sweetie. I love people, absolutely love them. I'm really easy going and low key, but I'm really afraid of thunder so I need lots of encouragement to dig deep into my perky place and buck up when the thunder rumbles. But if you can handle the thunder and can sit with me, I'm going to dedicate my life to you. Please come visit me.
	Mama Pit: Hello, I'm a 6 year old Pit Bull lady and was found doing the best I could for myself and my 7 pups. I was so good at taking care of my little ones that everybody just called me "Mama" and that name has stuck (BTW, I'm not Dozer's mom, but I love that little snot like one of my own). I'm now spayed and although I still have lots of energy, I have a more mature attitude about life. I'm not hyper, I like a good run but I won't go after another dog while running or walking with my person. I do like to see the rules of etiquette enforced and I want to be introduced before another dog comes into my fence. I sure like people, I'll get along with other dogs, and I would so love to spend the rest of my life in a kind and loving home. Please pick up that phone and "Call Mama" ...
	Ace: Well, I'm Ace the Chocolate Lab and I'm a handsome guy with kind of a sad story. I came to Blue Lion Sanctuary from a Lab rescue because I was diagnosed with Lyme's Disease and my foster could not longer keep me. I don't know how much you know about Lyme's but it can cause aggression. I've finished all my medicine but I did have a problem at my foster's house. That was before I was being treated for Lyme's and my medication has taken care of the Lyme's and I'm pretty much acting like a lab again. The folks at Blue Lion want you to know that in my first four months I had one issue with another dog. It was over food and Lisa came into the pen and yelled at me and I walked away. Now my kennelmate is a lady Mastiff who has helped me understand doggie etiquette and that I am really not "all that and a bag of chips." I am a sweet, loving dog and need someone to love me who is calm and self assured. I would probably be best as an only pet in a childless household. If I had one wish, it would be for a "do over" in my life now that I am healthy again. Please give me a chance.
	Mazie: Hi, I'm Mazie and I'm one of the easiest dogs to love you will ever find. In my whole life I've had only one wish -- I want to be special to someone; I want someone to love me and let me love them back and take care of them. I've now been waiting for 5 years. Before that I was found as a stray. I'm about 6, I'm spayed and I love people. Please come see me so I can show you what a good girl I am. Life isn't easy for Pit Bulls, but it's given me a calm, easy going outlook and I'm probably one of the most agreeable girls you'll ever meet. . Please don't let me grow old waiting to love you! I would so much love to be your only dog
	Isabelle: Hi I'm Isabelle and my previous owner claims I am a Fila Brasiliero ... and I don't remember my parents, but if I'm a Fila, I missed the DNA strand about temperament because I absolutely love everybody I meet, and I'm good with other dogs. It may be that I'm a Fila mix -- look at my picture though ... have you ever met a prettier girl? No? I didn't think so! I'm a real busy girl -- if the world could harness my energy, we wouldn't need to worry about oil shortages. Now, let me tell you about fences ... if you put me in one and ignore me, I'm gonna bark and maybe I'll go looking for somebody to play with, but I'm in a 6' fence here and I haven't tried to get out because I know I am loved and I like it here ... get my drift? My last owner put me on a chain to keep me in the yard, and I really hated that. Eventually they gave me up because two brain cells finally rubbed together and they decided that chain thing wasn't "fair" ... duh .. well, hello folks, welcome to the party. So that's the deal -- love me and I'll love you; make me know I'm loved and part of the family and I'll respect your fence. I'd prefer not to live with cats.
	Cara: "Cara Mia Why ... Must We Say Good bye" ... well hi, I'm Cara and it's like that's my theme song. I am a gorgeous (look at my picture) ENGLISH POINTER MIX, about 4 years old. This last time my family said good bye because they were moving out of state and couldn't take me; I guess I understand -- thing is, I just love everybody and I want to come and love being part of your family. I'm spayed, got a couple of love handles that I'd lose if you would run with me because I sure love to get out and run. I'm great with other dogs ... cats ... hmmmm ... cats are negotiable; if it's a deal breaker, I could probably do the cat but it's important you know that I love people and other dogs! I'm so cool. Please come meet me.
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