Hi There!
This is Bubba, the most amazing dog I’ve ever met. Bubba is like good Gospel music. He comes from a background of pain and suffering, but has so much love inside him to share with the world despite of it. Rescued from the streets of Baton Rouge with issues related to malnutrition and heart worms, Bubba will be healthy and ready to adopt in about six week’s time. We don’t know his full story, but we do know he was neglected at best. Since I took him in he’s gained weight and returned every ounce of love I’ve given him with a pound of love for me.
Fresh Out the Bath (and Anxious to Escape Me!)
The first thing that strikes you about Bubba is that he’s so completely laid back and cool. He basically gets excited over three things – when you first get home from work so he can give you love, when he sees you with the leash and knows it’s time for a W-A-L-K, and when he hears you put food in his dish. Oh, and garbage trucks. Garbage trucks are like the most amazing thing ever. Aside from that, he pretty much just lies around the house.
This Is Bubba 75% of the Time
When Bubba isn’t lying around the house, he’s probably lying around outside while the weather is nice. He pretty much enjoys the spa lifestyle.
A Typical Sunny Day in Bubba's Life
Bubba isn’t just a decorative dog, though. He’s smart and does things for you. One time I thought he was barking at garbage trucks (did I mention garbage trucks are great?), but he was really barking at a guy my neighbor saw snooping between our houses that morning. What a good boy! He also barked at the Jehovah’s Witnesses one day. He got a pig ear and a good scratching for that. Bubba is also great to keep you company when you’re watching a movie. He’ll put his head in your lap and let you pet him all night if you’re up for it.
Big 'Ole Hunk of Love
For those of you interested in the facts, Bubba is somewhere around 3 or 4 years old, will weigh about 115 / 120 pounds when he’s back up to full weight, and is an Italian Mastiff (Cane Corso breed). Italian Mastiffs are known for being good dogs, loyal to their owner, calm in public, but defensive of their family when it is threatened. From Wikipedia’s entry on the breed:
Cane Corso are considered to have an even, stable temperament. They are easy to train, generally good with children, and calm with their primary guardians. They can be reserved, suspicious and may be aggressive toward people they do not know, if not properly socialized. Corsos tend to be a quiet breed.
The true Corso should be indifferent when approached and should only react when a real threat is present.
Such a Sweetie
Bubba is calm and a real sweetie. He’d be great for a family with children or for an older person looking for a dog that is good for company and who is calm and quiet enough to not be a hassle. He’s great with house guests and with neighbors on our walks. When on his walks he gets to see the little girls across the street he lets them pet him and just wags his little tail in joy. Bubba is house broken and will whine at the door when he needs to be let out. If he needs to be let out at night, he will either bark at the door to the outside or whine at your bedroom door until you let him out. Generally, though, if you let him out four times a day (morning, lunch, evening, and before bed), he’ll be fine.
Cheese!
The bottom line on Bubba is that he’s a great dog who just needs someone to give him three square a day and a little love. He’ll return your love with his own. You won’t regret taking this great guy into your home!
Won't You Let Me In?
Contact me and I will connect you to the rescue organization that I’m fostering him for. You can also contact them at http://canecorsorescue.org. Applications to adopt a dog can take a little while, so if you’re interested, call soon! He’ll be ready to go in about six weeks.
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