LONG ISLAND NY male mastiff and female pitbull need homes. CONTACT Jacqui (516) 417-3316 or email jq522@hotmail COURTESY POST. LIVE OUTDOORS. I have a situation that involves 2 dogs (female pit and male mastiff) that I am trying to improve. Currently, the dogs are kept outside, all day, all night, all year. They have a dog house and garage that they sleep in together. The people put space heaters in the garage, but also leave the door open for safety reasons. The dog house is made of wood and has doorways cut out in front but does not have any insulation, hay, etc. However, I want better for them. They are short hair dogs and winter is still cold, even for them. The dogs pretty much sit at the back door watching the people inside. When the female cries, I have seen them be a bit harsh with her. She is definitely fearful and her body language suggests that she has been physically reprimanded before. She will hunch low and run or cower and roll over (for example when she tries to run in the house or run out of the gate). They get little to no attention and I know that they are not fed/watered every day. There have been several times that I go to check on them and water bowls are dirty or empty or there is no food (as in not even a bag of food available). Last year, after I took the female to be spayed, I was able to convince them to let the dogs sleep in the house sometimes when it was very cold. Additionally, I have taken both dogs to be updated with shots because they havent been updated for at least 3 years. Recently, I took them for baths as I was told they would do the same for this winter. I am not there every day, so I dont know when they stay inside or out. The people have several toddlers in the house and dont want dog hair around their kids. They have also told me that the dogs have fur so they are fine outside. They have also mentioned that they are not planning on taking the dogs with them if and when they move. These 2 dogs just want attention, love, and to be part of a family; not to just be left out in the cold. Over the summer I took care of them while the family went away. I went over at least 5 times each day, fed them, hung out with them, and allowed them to sleep inside at night. They were fantastic inside; no accidents (chewing or pee/poop). I know as a rescue you pull dogs from shelters or serious abuse situations. Although this isnt in such categories, I would still like to tech out for any help you can offer. Ultimately I would like to try to find them better homes. They are definitely neglected and mistreated. I would possibly be able to take the male (if he and my dog got along) but I would never leave the female alone. I know they dont like her and they are definitely nicer to the male than to her. I am looking for any possible fosters or adopters that are interested in one or both. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My name is Jaqi Riccio and My number is (516) 417-3316.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:59:02 +0000
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