05/08/2024
My sister is currently caring for this pup who was abandoned. Msg me or contact her if you have questions. Here’s her post:
🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION PLEASE 🚨🚨🚨
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Vinny was left on a friends porch last Saturday (by an as***le if you ask me)… If I knew who it was I’d report him, but all I’ve been able to do is help house him for the last week.
I’ve called every shelter in the GTA, Barrie and some up north like dog tails…everyone is FILLED TO CAPACITY, which breaks my heart.
I wanted to keep him, but today for the first time EVER I saw a VERY aggressive side to my current Doberman. He tried to hurt Vinny badly and lucky I broke it up before any blood was drawn… this was during our walk, which was actually meant to help them bond (I researched walking helps new dogs to bond with the older ones).
My dog is USUALLY extremely docile and well trained thanks to Eric and beyond the leash. He gets along great with other dogs and usually never fights…so this was very shocking and hurtful to see, especially because they started off so well together. I’ve done as much research as I know how to in order to try and find ANY WAY to make this work as I know rehoming dogs right now is very difficult. Either jealousy or that “puppy temperament” set off my 7 year old dobie, either way, for Vinny’s safety I cannot keep him. I’m beyond heartbroken, but determined to find him a good home. Here is what I know about him so far as he was just dumped…
• SUPER SWEET AND LOVING, constantly wants to give kisses
• Very playful
• Approximately 10-12 weeks old, no way to know for sure until I bring to the vet (this week)
• He’s got some separation anxiety (which is understandable since he was left in the heat for 2 days with no food or water), but we’ve been working on crate training and attachment issues in the 7 days I’ve had him and he’s been doing amazing!
• VERY trainable and willing to learn
• Friendly with other dogs
• Snorts like a pig 🐷
• ALMOST fully potty trained (he learns quickly)
• My guess is he’s a mix of one of or all of the following breeds:
- boxer
- cane corso
- mastiff
- bulldog
I am NOT looking to sell him, only to be reimbursed for what I’ve purchased for him thus far, as it was an added expense that I wasn’t anticipating. I couldn’t leave him to fend for himself at this age, so I took it on…I’ve purchased food/bowls/leash/collar/toys etc. I’ve spent $200 and will be taking him to the vet Friday where I’ll be spending more for his first round of shots (unless he’s rehomed before that).
I am looking for someone with experience with big dogs or these specific breeds & for someone who will NOT give up on him and has lots of time for him as he’s a little pup in the midst of crate and potty training. Aggressiveness was the ONLY thing that was going to make me rehome him. I was confident we’d be okay, but alas, you can never fully trust a dog and my Doberman is no different, he is my first priority and the pup doesn’t need to feel scared daily or be around a dog that could scar his potential to mingle with other dogs in the future.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you know someone looking for a pup, adopt instead of heading to a backyard breeder, SO MANY DOG &&&& PUPPIES need homes❗️
Please DM me if you think Vinny is a good fit for you and your family ♥️
