Blue Lion Animal Rescue

Adoptable Dogs

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	Sweetie Hi, I'm Sweetie and I think just MAYBE my life has (finally) found a "happily ever after." Talking to the other dogs here at Blue Lion (holy cow, these guys put the B in BIG!) I'm feeling more secure than I have ever felt before in my life. My life. Well today is 4/24/10 and my milk is almost dried up but I have no clue where my babies are. They probably died and I just pray their few days or hours of life went quickly and that they didn't suffer. I sit with a full belly in a warm bed and watch the rain outside and listen to the wind. I think about my life. Maybe after you read my story you can come visit me and help me understand. I don't know why those people tied me to a tree and left me. I have always tried to be a good dog. I was a ratty, skinny dog but I was loyal to my people. I could have chewed though my tie, but I was trained to wait for my person to come for me. I believed they would come and help me. Surely they didn't intend to just leave me there. I was tied to that tree for three days. No food, no water. People saw me and they just passed on by. Some of them even had dogs. How could people see me tied there day after day, but just keep walking by like I was just so much trash in the park ... how could they do that and then say they love animals? But that was only the beginning. After waiting in the heat of the Texas days and the nights all alone, I laid down. I knew I was going to die and I figured my babies were already dead. I was so weak, but the worst was yet to come. Some high school age kids came by and they came over. I raised my head because I thought they were going to help me. No help. Turns out they just wanted to watch me die and see maybe how much pain I could take before I died. Then it began. They began to stone me. Yes they hit me with rocks, bottles, bricks, sticks, whatever they could find. And they kept hitting me. And laughing, and jeering at me as I tred to get away from the hail of pain. I wonder if any of these kids believe in God? I hope they don't live with pets. My God, I just wanted to die so that I couldn't feel the pain anymore. I had done nothing wrong, I had hurt no one. Why would they do this to me? And the stoning continued with a hailstorm of pain. Some of the braver ones came and kicked me. Yes, it takes a real man to kick a dog that is tied without food or water and can no longer stand. They must be very proud of themselves. And it didn't stop, and I closed my eyes so I couldn't see what they were doing to me. But I could still hear the laughter and jeers. Some people passed on by on their way somewhere. They looked the other way like they didn't see what was happening. I lay there and waited for it to be over and hoped God would let me die soon. Houston Tx, I hope you are proud of your teens and their values. What kind of homes do these children come from? My God I wanted it to be over. See the thing about stoning a living being is that it is a process more than an event. A bullet in the head is an event. I was in bad condition when my owner abandoned me but after being left tied without food or water for 3 days I was weakened. I could not have run away if they had let me loose. The stoning first caused me pain, and the accumulation continued to cause increasing agony, and would eventually culminate in death after destroying tissue and breaking bones. But there was an intervention and the children were unable to continue their horrific game. A woman saw and was unable to just ignore what was happening. She stormed up and challenged my attackers, and of course they ran. Cowards always run, even in Texas. So the lady rescued me and took me back to her apartment and took care of me. I thought I was safe, but I was wrong. She rescued me. But she couldn't keep me. A plea went out for help or I would have to go to the animal shelter. Blue Lion stepped up and brought me here to Colorado. I have good food and good shelter with kind hands to care for me. I have good medical care and I am being treated for Heartworm as I am Heartworm positive. But the important thing is that I am safe and have friends to visit and life is better now than it ever has been. But I would really like to find a home where I will be loved and cared for and maybe even get a toy or two at Christmas. Is that a lot to ask? I don't know. What do you think?
	Thunder I'm Thunder and I am a gorgeous, sweet and loving 3 year old neutered male English Mastiff. I am a high energy kind of guy and I have really not had a good life up until recently. My first owner surrendered me because she beat me and finally I decided I had enough and I bit her -- not badly, but the she needed to know that sometimes you get what you dish out-- so that shocked us both so badly that I ran off and hid after I bit her. Some folks came and found me, took me to a shelter and I ended up at Blue Lion. I was at Blue Lion awhile and I demonstrated to the people there that I am a responsible guy who is good with adults, kids and other dogs, but I really would appreciate it if you don't decide you want to beat on me. It doesn't teach me anything except that some folks are not particularly nice. Lisa at Blue Lion worked with me and I learned to trust people again. So then Blue Lion introduced me to a lot of folks and I liked them all and they all seemed to like me from so/so to WOW. So then I met a man who was as WOW about me as I was about him, and with him in the house as our pack leader, everything was pretty smooth. I'd like to say I lived happily ever after, but it didn't work out that way. Turns out the only one in that house who wanted me was the man. The lady wanted a little yap yap dog and the kid -- well I never did figure out what he did want but he sure wasn't looking to be my new best friend. So then the nice man got sent somewhere else for his job and while he was gone, things went from bad to worse. The lady wasn't any kind of pack leader, not to me or anybody else. Finally one day the kid was walking by acting like a little jerk and I took a snap at him. I don't suppose anybody is surprised that at that point I lost my home and was real fortunate they were at least kind enough to send me back to Blue Lion. So once again I'm looking for a new home. I've now had some experience in this whole adoption thing and I've refined my expectations. Here's the deal: I need a loving home with experienced Mastiff people who are willing and able to assume the position of pack leader. I would prefer not to have to live with anymore children because they're worse than puppies and I just think I shouldn't have to deal with all that, being a single guy and all. I do like the ladies however and would do well in a home with a lady dog for company. Oh yes -- ONE MORE THING -- in my first home I didn't always get to eat all my dinner myself, so I developed a strong preference for dining alone. I love the ladies, but I really prefer a "table for one" at dinner time and feed the lady dog somewhere that I'm not. And the other side of me is unchanged-- treat me with respect and be kind and I will love you forever and guard you with my life. Give me a call and let's negotiate a long term agreement! When you call, if Brogan answers, just tell him to take a message for Thunder. That Brogan, he's a Cane Corso and thinks he's all that, so you really need to set him down and get him to take a message for THUNDER ... Brogan, he's a legend in his own mind. YOU WANT TO BE SURE TO ASK FOR THUNDER!
	Hercules OK, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather around and look at me. I am Hercules. Have you ever seen such a gorgeous Cane Corso? Well of course not! That would be because I'm one of the new kids at Blue Lion and I gotta tell you if I was any hotter, I'd be smokin. So you're wondering if I'm all that how come I'm in rescue. No kidding .. .me too. Actually I'm in rescue because I was acting like a Cane Corso and my owner apparently wanted some mealy mouth lap dog. No, seriously, let me tell you how this rolled out ... I was a little tyke and ended up at the Cane Corso rescue, and got adopted out to this moron who should not be allowed out of the house alone. I spit you not ... the rescue folks thought since he already had one Cane Corso, he would know about the breed and might actually have some common sense. Oh well, that's what they get for thinking I guess ... so let me tell you about this brain trust who adopted me ... The house was okay, the girl Cane Corso was ... well frankly she was a dog, but that's another story for another time; she was nice and we were friends. OK, so the genius who adopted me travels for his job and when he is on the road his brother takes care of genius' dogs (me and the girl). Well that seems like a pretty good arrangement, but wait until you here this ... He brings me home, plops my fuzzy butt down in the house and takes off on a business trip without ever introducing me to the brother or explaining about the opposible thumb that enables brother to open dog food cans. So brother comes bouncing in to feed me 'n the girlfriend and doncha know the first words out of my mouth were "Who the hell are you and what are you doing in my new dad's house???" Did I mention that I am a Cane Corso? OK, good so then you know that I was just having a little fun with him because I actually let him leave the house under his own steam (boy, that little snot can really pick 'em up and put 'em down when he's properly motivated). So then "genius" comes back from his trip and hears about how I was guarding the house and he decides that I was "too protective" ... hello genius ... when you adopted me, did you notice that I'm a freakin Cane Corso? Too protective indeed. What a moron. He just walked out on the best dog he is ever going to have. Frankly, he really didn't deserve me and I really don't like living in a place where I'm smarter than my person. Too much pressure. I just want to take care of my owners and their stuff. Guarantee you, there's no need to lock the door when I'm on the other side. Ain't nobody going to make it inside to mess with you or your stuff if I'm on the job. Did I mention that I'm a Cane Corso? OK, so here's the deal. I like having my own home and folks to take care of. It's what I was bred to do and if I say so myself ... damn, I am good at it. Open your heart, share your home with me and I guarantee nothing bad will happen to you on my watch. I would die for you in a heartbeat. Did I mention that I'm a Cane Corso? So that's about it ... except that you probably would like to know that I am neutered (I'm not going to lie, little Hercules sometimes misses the twins), my vaccinations are current and I am housetrained and leash trained. I love going for car rides and the drive through at Dairy Queen is about the coolest thing I have ever seen -- I seriously like that soft serve. I am good with other dogs ... cats ... hmmm I don't know about cats. They look shifty, you know like they might try to steal stuff ... Remember now ... if you want home security, someone to take for car rides and walks, and someone who is actually glad to see you when you come home at the end of the day ... e-mail Blue Lion and tell Lisa you want to meet Hercules. I'm sure we can work out a deal that will make me the best friend you have ever had... So don't forget -- ask for Hercules. Did I tell you I'm a Cane Corso? Right. Anything else is just a dog.
	Bear I'm Bear the Cane Corso and I am from the same home as Kasa. I'm about 4 years old and I was kept on a chain when I was outside. I am not flashy like some Cane Corsos who shall remain nameless (actually I like Hercules, but he thinks he is so darn smart, he annoys me). Truthfully, I don't really care for other dogs because if I'm living with you, well you don't need any other dogs anyhow. My last family had a 7 year old boy and I got along fine with him, but he was a smart boy and respectful of me. I guess you could say I like kids who are well mannered. I'm definitely not into strangers and suspect if they aren't there to steal something, then they probably just came over to case the joint ... but they won't be back because I'm a Cane Corso and I will protect my family and their home. I am neutered, UTD on my shots and am housebroken. I don't mean to brag, but I have got to tell you, you can look at a whole bunch of other dogs, but you'll want to come back and get to know me. I may not brag much, but you need to know that yes, I am worth the trip. You'll want to meet me when you visit Blue Lion. I'm special.
	Otis I'm Otis and I'm an English Mastiff. I'm 5-6 years old and only weigh about 120 pounds, but I believe it's not the size that matters but knowing how to use what you've got. I am a smaller English Mastiff but there's nothing small about my heart, and once you meet me you won't understand how you got along without me. I do like other dogs and prefer to be in a household with another dog -- female. If I am left totally alone, I get anxious and tend to eat moulding and house parts, so it's probably better for me to live with another dog so we can play cards or something when the family is out. Oh yes, speaking of family ... I absolutely adore people (even kids). As I said before, I am all that and so I guess you shouldn't surprised to hear me say that I can pretty much guaranteee that I won't get along with another alpha dog in the house. Oh, and speaking of not getting along ... I don't like cats. They shed; they dig in the litterbox and then they lick their hands! Disgusting! And, if that's not bad enough, the dratted creatures hair ball just to get attention. I know they do it on purpose and I just really don't want to be around them. They are nasty little creatures and I suspect they are always up to no good. I cannot imagine why anyone would want a cat when they have an English Mastiff like me. Makes no sense. I'm neutered and have had all my shots. I like to play with well mannered children (I had a 7 year old boy as a playmate in my last gig and he was a cool little kid and we had some good times). Honestly, I don't understand why I ended up in rescue but I'll bet they're sorry now. E-mail Lisa and tell her you want to come to Blue Lion and meet Otis. Guarantee you that you will be glad you did.
	Greta Well, I am Greta the Presa Canario and I'm probably about 20 months old now. I'm a sweetie with my people but I am definitely a Presa and I am a dominant girl. I will do best as an only dog and my person needs to have an assertive personality and some exeprience with breeds like mine. I have so much potential to be the dog you will remember as the best dog you ever had -- I just need to find that special person who will appreciate me for who I am but help me know they are my leader. I'm hoping you will come visit me and give us a chance. Please? I came from a shelter in Kansas where a breeder dumped a whole litter of us and that little shelter had no clue what we were and adopted us out ... and so then when we started growing up people brought us back to the shelter and most of us ended up at Blue Lion.
	Kasa Well hey there ... so I hear you're looking for a little Cane Corso Honey my name is Kasa and you really need to stop by and get acquainted. Compared to the big girls, anything I lack in size I make up for in attitude and self confidence. But hey, I figure if you can do the job, size absolutely does not matter. I'm an self starting dynamo who makes that pink Energizer guy look like a dumb bunny with a drum. And baby, I am telling you straight -- you should see my vertical takeoff ... that's from a standing start. I definitely need at least a 6' fence. I will do best with an owner who is at least as smart as I am and preferably the lucky winner will also have previous Cane Corso experience, although I am willing to train a candidate with aptitude. I am spayed but my energy level keeps me fit and trim. I'm thinking I'd like to take up jogging if I could find an owner who would at least try to keep up. I love other dogs, but cats ... ah cats ... ya know the little rascals are such teases and my personal philosophy is "if it runs it sure enough wants you to chase it" .. so how could I disappoint them? Guarantee you, anything I chase does get caught. Hands down. No contest. Okay, so let's recap: You need to come on by Blue Lion some weekend and let's get acquainted. I've got my talking points ready to go and can provide you with some overheads if you need visual aids to understand how I can complete your household. You need a dog like me. You're worth the best, right? Exactly, so you deserve to treat yourself to a living companion who is smart, good looking and ready to run, go 4 wheeling or just kick back and watch the game. Give me a call. Lisa will get you on my calendar and "I promise, you're going to like how I look; I guarantee it." ... and my people are talking with the Men's Wearhouse people because their spokesman stole that line ... I guarantee it.
	Kobe My name is Kobe. I'm a Hound mix who is so sweet and, unlike other hound mixes, I don't bay. Thank goodness! I was dumped at a shelter in TX when I was just a pup so I have never even had a real home of my own. When you first see me I sometimes feel a little shy, but boy do I warm up quickly when there is love around me. I like to run and play and have lots of energy so if you are an active family I would fit in perfectly. If you have other family dogs, I am very sweet and easily play with them. Do you have room for one more loving member to your family?
	Kylie Hi...I'm Kylie and I'm a real charmer. I am about seven years old and I just adore people, although I can do without really little kids- they kinda get in your face when you're trying to rest, dontcha know?, Anyway, I can hardly wait to have my own family and get this party started! My life was pretty bad before I came into rescue. I picked up by the dog police as a stray and I had a nasty chain around my neck; I was wandering, hungry and injured.The pound where I was at use a certain vet to do the spays and he operated on me although I was pretty sick with an upper respiratory infection and had a real bad case of heart worm. I kept getting sicker so was treated by a different vet that discovered the spay was also botched. Plus I had a massive growth full of infection. After another surgery and lots of medicine and rest they got rid of the heartworms too. I love people so . I am spayed and current on all shots. I am a pretty typical Akita girl ... I understand what I am supposed to do, but if I think I can get by doing it my way ... well, you'd think you hear Frank Sinatra singing in the background as that's really my theme song. Seriously, I have a great sense of humor and I'm a lot of fun. Give me a call and let's get together!
	Moby My name is Moby. I’m a 2 yr. old Neo Mastiff and I’m looking for a permanent family that I can call home. My first owner was a fireman in Texas. This family researched a lot about my breed before they decided on me! I grew up with two kids, a girl 14 and a boy 8, plus two pugs and a Chihuahua. I got along great with everybody and life was good. However, when my first owner passed away I became financially too much for the single parent to handle. So my owners’ partner at the fire station decided I could come live with his family! They had an English Mastiff, (160 lbs., that’s how I got the scratches on my nose! We played like big boys!) Not to mention a chow/terrier mix, a tea-cup Chihuahua, PLUS a one year old little girl and another one on the way! I eventually became one of the pack! During the year I lived with them, they would take me running around the neighborhood. We would go swimming in the lake with the kids and other dogs to socialize me. Soon the new baby was here, and the first kid was becoming more mobile and loved to be around all us dogs. Because of my breed of mastiff, I don’t like to be laid or fallen on when I’m comfortable or sleeping. So I began to protest when the younger kids were being to pushy or clumsy. I’ve never made an attempt to bite anyone, but after much deliberation, they sadly decided that because of my size, my new family couldn’t take a chance with the little kids. For the mean time, I have been with my newest family that has a hound dog and a dachshund, but they don’t have any kids yet. I get along great with them. However, they too will be starting a family soon. I’m looking for an “alpha type” family with older kids or none at all. I love to play with other dogs, but have gotten upset a few times with a non-neutered, free roaming male in my neighborhood. I love to be where you are hanging out and will follow you pretty much anywhere…as long as it doesn’t cut into my nap time. I can be stubborn and hard-headed at times and like a child, I will test my boundaries. However, I respond the best when you follow thru with commands and assert your authority. I really love being outside during the day and coming in at night to sleep. I’ve been told I snore, but I don’t believe it. I quickly become attached to people and members of my pack, so these moves have been very hard on me and my owners. They care about me so much I’m coming from Texas to Blue Lion Rescue in Colorado to find my perfect match! With the right family dynamic I can be such a good boy for you!
	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.
	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!
	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!
	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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