Max came to our family in 2012. He came from an abusive family at 1 year old. In 2013 he was diagnosed with Immunologic Hemolytic Anemia. He was treated for the next five years until the medication damaged his liver. He was taken off the medication to allow his liver to heal. He is 14 years old now and enjoys relaxing on the couch.
Jasmine came to our home in 2014. Jasmine has since developed two large lipomas on her abdomen. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2023 and is currently on insulin to regulate her glucose levels. Jasmine is considered our pack leader. She enjoys sitting in her daddy's recliner and playing with her toys. She is currently 9 years old.
Molly came to us in January of 2015. She was an unwanted puppy that was set to be dropped on the side of the road. We took her in and gave her a family. In April of 2022 she tore her cruciate ligament and had to undergo TPLO surgery to repair it. She went into kidney failure August of 2023 and crossed the rainbow bridge.
Paco came to us in 2017. He had been abandoned by his owner and was left to wander the streets of Dover, TN. He had a severely malformed front leg. In 2019 he suffered from immense pain due to disk disease in his back. He started to have seizures in 2021. Paco is now around 16 years old. He enjoys relaxing on the couch with his momma.
Daisy came to us in 2019. She was abandoned by her owner on the streets of Dover, TN. She had extremely bad skin conditions and most of her hair was missing. In 2021 she suffered an eye injury and had to have her right eye removed. She was diagnosed with a Grade 5 heart murmur and crossed the rainbow bridge in January 2022.
Chewy came to us in December 2019. He was rescued from a puppy mill situation and rushed into the vet for a severe case of ringworm, coccidia, and leg malformation due to a nutritional deficiency. He had a very poor prognosis upon arrival. We brought him home and treated his skin condition and coccidia with veterinary assistance. We did physical therapy and started him on a proper diet to correct his malformed back legs. He was soon able to use his back legs properly. Chewy quickly became a daddy's boy. In April of 2023 he was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and has since been put on a special diet to help prevent attacks. Chewy is now 4 years old and enjoys sitting in the recliner with his daddy and playing with his toys.
Winston came to our home in December 0f 2022. When he came to us we discussed with the veterinarian the possibility of removing a portion of his little nubby tail should the need arise. His nubb curves into towards his rump and will have to be surgically removed now. He is currently 1 year old and loves his toys.
Walter came to us as a runt in July 2023. He is half the weight he should be and has severe stomach problems and jaw malformation due to a severe underbite. We have to watch him carefully and sometimes aid him in clearing his nose because he regurgitates his food. Walter loves playing with his toys. He recently turned one year old.
Hello, My Name is Sophia
I am a four-year-old female Cane Corso looking for my forever home! I have a strong and loyal personality, making me a great companion for the right family. I’m up to date on all my vaccinations, preventive care, and I’m spayed, so you won’t have to worry about any extra responsibilities there.
I thrive in an environment with plenty of mental stimulation, and I love being part of family activities. I am not partial to getting up on the couch, but love for my human to cuddle with me, on my dog bed on the floor. I’m ready to share my affection and loyalty with a new family. If you’re looking for a devoted friend who brings strength and warmth, I’d love to meet you!
My Story
I was discovered on July 24th, left abandoned near the Paris Landing Bridge in Tennessee. A passerby found me and I was picked up and taken to the sheriff's department. This is where I was taken to an employee's home later the next day, but I managed to escape and ended up evading capture until August 5th when a compassionate organization took me in. I was in rough shape, weighing only 95 pounds and showing signs of a difficult past—old wounds scattered across my body, patches of missing fur, and evidence that I had just finished nursing a litter of puppies. It became clear that I had likely come from a backyard breeding situation.
When I first arrived, I was timid and distrusting of humans and avoided anything unfamiliar. However, with time and patience, I slowly began to open up to my new caregivers. Now that I’ve settled into my surroundings, I cherish cuddle time with my humans on the floor. I prefer to stay off furniture and am housebroken, though my new home must be an indoor one since I’m not fond of being outdoors for long. I need a fenced yard because once I was an escape artist, and I can’t help but want to explore!
I get along well with smaller dogs, but I need guidance on being gentle with them. I also have a soft spot for older children, but considering my size—currently at 120 pounds—I could accidentally knock over younger kids. It’s essential that my new family has experience with my breed. This organization has conducted a DNA test to confirm that I am a Cane Corso.
Recently, on September 22, 2025, we began the adoption testing phase, particularly focusing on my interactions with potential adopters. Here’s what we’ve found:
- I’m good with smaller dogs, but I require supervision to ensure I am gentle around them. We’re currently training basic commands to assist with this.
- I get along with both men and women but tend to show a preference for women.
- I’m good with older kids, but because of my size, it’s best to avoid small children. I may need training before being adopted, with a possible start date for such training set for October 29th.
- My new adopters must have experience with my breed, and proof of such experience will be required through veterinary records.
- I show no food aggression towards humans or other dogs.
- I’m not fond of change and tend to withdraw around new people, though I warm up quickly once I feel comfortable.
- I must be adopted as an indoor dog; I prefer new and familiar spaces indoors and will want to come back inside as soon as I do my business outside.
- I don’t enjoy being in a kennel, as my past involved being kenneled for extended periods. I need to be allowed to roam freely in the house when my humans are away.
In this testing phase, we will evaluate several other aspects, including my behavior around larger dogs, my tolerance of other animals around my owners, and how I interact with small animals or cats. This is an ongoing process, and we appreciate your understanding as we work through these considerations. We will announce when we are ready for applications.
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