BellaDonna-Arkansas- adult, female

This is one of my buddies

I need my tan to be even!

Currently being fostered in Arkansas: 

And now, down to a fit weight of 127lbs...... BELLA!!!!  Way to get her fit, momma Becka ;-)

Hello,

My name is BellaDonna.  I am a grey Cane Corso and I am even more beautiful in person!!  So, here is a little bit about me.  My previous family raised me from 10 mos (I am now 4yrs old).  I grew up with kids, and a small dog (yup, how many Corsos do you know that are gentle with a yorkiepoo?!).  I really am a good girl and I do love people.  It takes me a few minutes to warm up to strangers (I am a Corso!!!), but once I know you, I trust you.  I am a typical female Corso, so I do want to be the head female dog in your house.  Because of this,  I would do best in a home with a male dogs only.   Again, I like dogs (remember the yorkiepoo I used to live with!!!), I just want to be the boss. ;-) As you can see, I am also good with cats!  Another unique characteristic for a Corso.  So, if you have cats, I AM YOUR GIRL!!  Wait, back to my story..... so my Dad had to take a job, last minute, spur of the moment, fly by the seat of his pants.  You see, he's a welder.  So, wherever they need him, he has to go immediately.  My mom said she couldn't keep me, the kids, and the yorkiepoo :-(, so GUESS WHO GOT THE BOOT??  You got it... I did!  It's not fair..... I am the most loyal in the family AND I am the guardian of the family.  I was devastated.  Dad wanted to take me, but he said that a travel trailer is no place for a Cane Corso :-(

Honestly, this is what I do best.  I am such the perfect dog... I play and sleep!

So, my Dad called the Rescue and asked if they would take me into their program.  I got transported to an awesome foster home in Louisiana.  The only problem is that I am a bit too much for my little canine foster sister.  She just doesn't play with me like the yorkiepoo used to.  And then, I just can't help myself... I antagonize her.  So, sadly, though my foster mom thinks the world of me... I have to get into another situation where the other dog in the house isn't so stressed.  Maybe I would fit into your family?  How can you resist a gorgeous grey Corso that is good with KIDS, DOGS, and CATS?!  Come on... fill out an  application to adopt me!

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Baby Love Bug Luna- PA baby, female

 Currently being fostered in PA with 2 cats and 3 other dogs:

Here is more information about Luna, from her foster Mommy:

 

"Luna is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. She loves to snuggle and give kisses. Luna absolutely loves everyone she meets, other dogs, cats, babies... Pretty much everything! She has of the basic ground training down pat and will sit, lay down and come on command. Luna is a very smart dog and with a little time could easily learn many other commands. If you are looking for a ball of love and fun look no further then Luna! Luna is approximately 9 months old and 70 pounds.  If you have any questions regarding Luna please feel free to contact me at klnaf@yahoo.com"

Hi, my name is Luna!

Meet baby Luna.......

Luna is a gorgeous, and oh so precious Cane Corso puppy. Her mommy, Zoe, you may remember surprised us all and had a surprise litter of pups just weeks after we pulled her from a high kill shelter. All but a few of her pups are already in their permanent homes (some pups took longer to get vetted in different states, etc). Luna has almost had 2 "almost" adoptions, but life changing stressors in the to-be-adoptive families have caused both to have to back out of adopting for now :-( Luna is a happy, sweet, full of energy 6mos old puppy! She would benefit greatly from having at least 1 other canine peer and she can live with cats too! Currently, Luna is in a loving foster home with a young baby and she is doing great. This girl will be adopted quickly, so get your application in. Luna truly is a LOVE BUG!!

This is momma Zoe's foot with one of Luna's sisters!

This is my mommy... isn't she gorgeous!

 Here are a few pictures of Luna's siblings and of course, her beautiful Corso mommy!!  As you can see, Luna has really nice genes ;-)

Bubbles- young, female- NJ

 Currently in NJ:

(written by Bubbles' current owner)  

"It breaks my heart to have to write this but here is a little bit about Bubbles for you.

Bubbles, approximately 1 yrs old, came to stay with us the week before Thanksgiving 2011 and settled in with us pretty much right away. We have a 4 year old puggle that did not take to Bubbles right away.   But with time, they have become best of friends and are constantly playing. Bubbles also lives with 2 cats, though they stay away form her.  Bubbles in curious to the cats, but we keep them in the spare bedroom (their own sanctuary).  

Our family (I, my wife, 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter) took time to work with a trainer this past winter to help in some simple obedience. She walks well on a leash and will sit, lie down and stay on command. Bubbles, is a very gentle dog when it comes to food and will gently take treats from our hands. She does get excited when she sees us go for the treats as she knows what’s on her way.

Bubbles knows the sound of the ice dispenser on the refrigerator, she loves ice and will sit as you fill your glass anticipating getting a cube.

Bubbles loves to play, her favorite is a tennis ball being thrown and will place it on your lap and give only a little space for you to get it before she’s going for it herself. She also loves tug – of –war and when we start it she will pull forever, Bubbles even plays tug-of-war with our puggle. It’s funny she will let Buster think he’s winning and will let him pull her across the family room only to yank and pull him back with no effort.

Recently last few months Bubbles has grown very protective of us and seems to get her hair up when she sees anyone outside our family, not in all cases but more so with some men. When she is being walked now she is more easily distracted by others and other animals, we pull and change directions but it takes some work to change her mind.

We do not want to let her go but do not feel we can handle her in our situation and want her to have a good life with a suitable family that may make for a better fit."

Sadly, this is very common with this breed.  People fall in love with the Corso "look" and/or the unbelievable loyalty that the Corso has for their humans.  However, this is a guardian breed and they are super intelligent.  They need confident leaders to clearly show them their boundaries.  In addition, a busy household with strangers (non regular family members) coming in/out of the house, does not make for a good Corso household.  Again, it is important to understand and respect that your Corso is your protector in the home.  Until they know that a stranger is not going to hurt the family, they should be alert and fussy about that person being on their property and near their family! If you think you are a good match for a Corso and you are interested in Bubbles, please fill out an application.

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Regal Rianna- NY- adult female

I am such a lovely, Italian lady.

Currently being fostered in NY:

Hello, my name is Rianna and I am 4 years young ;-).  My story is pretty unusual, so here goes....  I am not your typical Cane Corso Rescue dog.  You see, I lived with a family that loved me.  Let me start from the very beginning.

I am truly Italian!!   My human mom traveled to Palermo, Sicily to hand pick me from the liter.  See, I told you I was special!!  Now, this was the 2nd Corso for my family, so they really love my breed. 

So, are you ready for the tear jerker part of my story?!  My family decided to move.  Great, no problem, I packed up my stuff too.  It was a bit upsetting to see everyone packing up all their stuff.  But,  I just went with the flow.  I packed my favorite bones, toys, blankets, pillows.... I even found bones hidden in places I had forgotten about (teehee).  Then one day, a lady came to my door.  I did my typical greeting of a bark at the door.  My mom told me she was a friend and I let her pet me.  She was super nice.  She took me on a short walk and she talked to my mom for long time about me.  She asked all kinds of questions, even really personal ones!  Then, it happened.  I have heard of this happening, but I never thought it would happen to me.   Do you know that my mom let this lady take me?  WHERE AM I GOING, MOM?  I didn't understand.  My packed boxes were still inside.  I didn't get to say goodbye......  Now that I think about it, my mom didn't even say goodbye to me.  And my siblings.... they just watched as I walked out the door :-(. 

I know all that sounds sad, but honestly, I LOVE where I am living now.  I was very sad to be taken from my family..... I never thought they would take everything, but ME. :-(  But, it is what it is.  My new mom keeps telling me that she is "just" my foster mom until I find another family of my very own.  I really don't want to leave, but I would love to be the center of attention.  Right now, I am living with another male Corso and a female golden retriever.  I am not crazy about either of them, but I definitely like my foster brother better. 

This is my "best" side!  LOL

My foster mom says that I really need to work on my play skills ( I admit, my foster brother is scared of me.  I kinda like it... )  BUT, my previous family never let me play with other dogs.  Nope, anytime I would try to play with another dog, they would pull me away (my foster mom tells me it's because a previous Corso they owned, didn't like other dogs.  So, they just assumed I wouldn't like dogs either). I would like to be an only dog, however, if proper training and integration, I could most likely be integrated into a family with a young, male large breed dog. But, again, I would love to be an only dog.

As for training.... I have a lot! I walk great on a leash.  I am fully house trained and don't even have to be crated.  I even know how to use a doggie door.  I am healthy, current on all my vaccinations, heart worm negative, spayed, and READY to go home with you. Oh, by the way, my birthday is on August 6th...... ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS A FAMILY TO LOVE ME!!!  

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Make Rianna's birthday wish come true.... ADOPT her!

Lovely Lucky- TX adult, female - ADOPTION PENDING!!!

Currently being fostered in TX:

Lovely Lucky is one of 4 Cane Corso Mastiffs dumped at a TX shelter just a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday.  The vet located a microchip registered to Canton Cane Corso Kennels (TX) in Lucky (and one other female)  All phone numbers were called to let this breeder know we had their dogs.  Luckily, there was no response, so the dogs were handed over to rescue.  These dogs will never be bred again!! They will live great lives as indoor, family companions. Lucky is a fabulous dog and we just don't understand why anyone would dump her (might I add that they left her in the "night drop" :-( ). Lucky is a gorgeous blue brindle, aged 3-4yrs old, and boy does she have energy. She runs around the yard, smiling (yes, she really does smile)! If you throw a ball or toy for her, she will race to get it. Now, sometimes the toy comes back and other times the toy is left behind and you get slapped with a wet, Corso kiss. She is crate trained, house broken, and absolutely wonderful with people.   Lucky walks beautifully on a leash and rides well in the car.

Lady Fiona ***ADOPTED!!!!!!

We have a SUPERSTAR!!  Please read the article below about Lady Fiona and her wonderful foster family!  Lady Fiona continues her search for a family worthy of her love and beauty!

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110621/LIVING05/106210301/A-dog-s-life-Foster-families-give-canines-temporary-home-second-chance?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p

Lady Fiona is a beautiful, young Corso. Found wondering the streets of Philadelphia, this 1 yr old Corso is just as sweet and lovable as she looks. Yes, someone did a terrible job trying to crop her ears. But, don't tell Lady Fiona because she thinks her ears look like all the rest of the Corsos :-) Lady is currently being fostered in a home with several dogs, including a bloodhound, an english mastiff, a lab, and a corso (just to name a few).  She very much enjoys the company of other dogs.  Lady Fiona is learning manners and would benefit from a family committed to working with her, as she just needs some guidance.  She has already learned how to sit, stay, and lay down so teaching her things is a piece of cake.  She would be great for just about any family wanting an active, intelligent, and loyal/protective dog. She would do best in a home with older children (10yrs+) and only large breed dogs, as she does not know her own strength!


Lady's Adoption Donation is $350