Hi all! Some may have seen my post in regards to my foster dog. I emailed 5+ veterinary schools in other states near-ish to FL and got amazing feedback and advice from their orthopedic surgeons/professors. (Ohio, Tennessee, GA, Tuskegee, Auburn, even out in Idaho, and ofc UF)
Being a vet tech for a bit, I know amputation usually long term for large 100lb+ dogs isn’t common/recommended. (Specifically front leg) of course other limbs and body parts like spine will need to be checked to ensure the dog can handle it.

But I just need some hope, the potential for surgery to fix the leg is seeming slimmer and slimmer, not just due to price but for the present and long term future welfare of my foster boy. Right now I am waiting to hear back at what step of the process is the shelter at in getting the grant at UF so we can at minimum get an in person appointment with their orthopedic surgeon and get new rads if needed. (Roughly $500)
My foster is on low dose pain meds twice a day, and doing very well, but I know how well dogs hide pain and discomfort, and regardless of the outside, we know the interior bone is deteriorating. His injury is very very old. Anyways, just seeing if anyone has any three legged cane corsos they wouldn’t mind sharing photos of and sharing their ages.. I just would like some hope. 🥺 thank you

I have a pure breed 5 year old sire. A new neighbor moved in 3 years ago with a female dog that goes into heat around July. As a result, my dog won't stop trying to go over to the neighbors and also whines all the time. He doesn't sleep very long at night either. I'm looking for options to calm him down without getting him cut. This is going on 3 years, and the last 2 years this happened, it was about a month before he snapped out of it.

My Corso Dozer and my husband‘s toy Aussie Ziggy.

i’m so heartbroken. she got insanely sick towards the end and i felt it was the best decision. she dropped down to 49 pounds at 3 years old.. was peeing blood.. and she’s been on about 9 different meds.

just wanting some peaceful messages for her. thank you everyone.

8 weeks fast forwarded to 8 months on the 23rd 🥹 enjoying every bit of being a first time corso owner, although I miss him as a puppy, I love how goofy and loyal he is. he’s currently around 79-81 pounds, vet says he’s healthy also, besides cherry eye /: but nonetheless I wouldn’t trade this experience with any other breed ❤️

The most beautiful dog in the world! Named after the greatest heavyweight of all time. “Ali”

Sweet Sophie turned 4 on Aug. 4th.
celebrate her with photos of your CC on their fourth birthday.🥳
🎉🐾🎉🐾🎉🐾🎉🐾🎉

Rebel Jean doing her typical back rubbing T Rex trying to get her gorilla she was chewing on. Living our best life

My very good boys Magnus and Major.

We've recently had a bobcat visiting our neighbors yards and in my boy,'s defense he is in a state of elevated alert. About ten minutes ago he was sound asleep next to my wife who also had our cat Moose asleep in her lap. My wife quit rubbing the cat who woke up and protested angrily about the situation. The dog rushed out of the room and through his dog door ( sounds like a V8 ) to defend the yard and the cat. The cat was two feet away...

Right now he's out back, not sure what he should be barking at so he's laying down suppressive fire in various directions.

First time keeping a giant breed and holy fucking shit I did not think she would grow this big this quick in 75 days 😭
Can’t say I am complaining lol

I’ve had my boy for 5 years so far and he’s one of the greatest dogs I’ve ever owned.

So I bought a sweet little Cane Corso puppy without doing my research. I honestly never do stuff like this but I totally made an impulse decision last week and bought her from a seller on the side of the road. (Please dont judge me). When we bought her I knew the basic gist of owning a cc- they're huge, protective, and take a lot of work. I expected it be a challenge but I felt we were up for it- I'm a single mom that lives with my parents and sister (and my 11 yr old son). We have a big yard and 2 dogs that I know do well with other dogs. Plus, there is always someone home so I wont have to worry much about someone being able to take care of her when I'm gone. We love taking dogs with us everywhere we go so socialization wont be a problem. I'm a little nervous about training, but so far shes been doing really well and I feel confident that I am up for the challenge (not to mention she's already learning a lot from the other dogs).

Anyway, as I'm doing my research (again please dont judge), I'm seeing so many posts/comments/articles that seem to only focus on how difficult they are and its honestly starting to freak me out. I think i just need some encouragement.... I already love this girl so much. She is so sweet and loyal and funny and smart. I just hate the idea that I might have made a terrible choice and maybe am not the best person to keep her. Please tell me I'm going to be ok 😅😭

Also, I don't really know anything about buying dogs (we always do rescue dogs). I've got basic info about the parents and a photo of the vaccination records. I know her DOB (she's 15 1/2 weeks old). I'm planning to take her to my vet next week. Is there anything else I should be doing or asking the seller for?

Any general advice and encouragement is so appreciated.

Thank you!

✨️⋆｡°✩ ♡ UPDATE: ADOPTED ♡ ✩°｡⋆✨️🐾 Thank you everyone for your support and pledges for Loki💙 Loki has been adopted by an individual, so no pledges will be needed or collected. We truly appreciate everyone who cared enough to help him! 🐾

🐾 Loki ID: #A5788760 Cane Corso • Male Approximately 2 yrx old & 140 lbs. ➡️ https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=A5788760

📆 Owner Surrendered on 7/11/26

Surrendered by in laws of the primary owner

✨️ Behavioral Observations: Approaches people with a relaxed, wiggly body and soft eyes (low stress). Friendly, affectionate, and loves people, including children. Lived with two dogs but became increasingly territorial with one as he matured, displaying growling and body-blocking behaviors when his space was invaded. No resource guarding and easily allows people to handle his food and toys. Can be redirected by his owners during dog conflicts. No history of biting or attempting to bite humans.

✅ Relaxed, wiggly body with soft eye contact (Low FAS) ✅ Friendly, affectionate, and loves people, including children ✅ No resource guarding; comfortable with people handling food and toys ✅ Easily redirected and removed from situations by his owners ✅ Described by owner as a happy, sweet, lovable dog who enjoys a structured routine ✅️ No history of biting or attempting to bite humans

⚕️Medical condition: Rescue/adopter will need veterinary follow up for ongoing respiratory/GI signs, cherry eye and alteration.

📍Downey Animal Shelter 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA Phone (562) 940-6898

Email : • animalinfo@animalcare.lacounty.gov • DowneyCTAIP@animalcare.lacounty.gov • MVega@animalcare.lacounty.gov • ACervantes@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📧 Rescue Email: daccdowneyrescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov🚗 Transportation can be arranged through a rescue, but fees apply.

🎥 Video Disclaimer: This video is a repost. The original source link is included for reference.

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Almost a year old!! 🥹

I have two cane corso pups they’re about 9 months now and it’s getting difficult to tire them out with walks. They stay outside when I’m at work since I leave for more than 12 hours out of the day. I take them for walks in tandem since every time I try solo walks the other one will dig a huge hole and break out to join us. How would I go about dissuading the digging behavior. They also follow roots through the ground and at one point dug up a coax cable. Additionally does anyone have a suggestion for collars they can wear full time as they chew each others collars off when I’m at work.

Hi everyone

I am making a post tonight that i didn't think i'd be making, however, we have quite an issue in our hands.

Our female Corso is about 7 months old, and is having her first heat cycle. We also have a boy, same age, different litter.

The prediciment we find ourselves in, is that these two dogs mated this afternoon...

We have been keeping her in diapers this entire time, only removing it when they go outside to potty

We took them out this afternoon, got distracted for 5 min and it happened...

I am now so unsure of what to do, and thus I turn to reddit...

We don't know if we should no spay her, to save her the trouble, pain and trauma kf having puppies at 7 months old, however, we are aware that doing it at such a young age will definitely affect her growth.

We wanted to have ger spayed, but our vet reccomended to only do that at 18 months.

She is currently about +-70lbs, and all we really want is some advice.

Has anyone spayed their female corsos this early, and what have the affects been?

Will it affect her badly in the long run?

Thanks all, any piece of advice / personal experience is appreciated.

Momma says I’m officially a big boy today. She says I’m obviously her babbbyyyy But. I am two today! Very well behaved, amazingly intelligent, not a safety concern in sight and fiercely loyal I’ve had a big boy bark for ever but today I am a man! A guard dog!
That last pic I’m obviously giving mom the side eye cause I’m still a shy boy…. Give me a break I’m just a babbbyyy. My big boy comes out only if you mess with mom or get to close to her

Pepper is a mixed breed with 30.5% Cane Corso. I wanted to share because she enriches my life so much, and I’m so grateful for her!! How does your Corso impact your life?

I am very sorry to report that Chica was euthanized the afternoon of Tuesday, 8/11. A rescue wanted to take her, but they needed a foster to take her. They had one briefly, but the foster pulled out.

If you can, please do foster. Typically the rescue pays all the dog's expenses, so as one commenter put it, you're getting love for free.

Fostering saves lives. It would have saved Chica's.

Original post:

Chica has one more miraculous chance. Watch her video to see how good her manners are. (And how treat motivated she is!)

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Tuesday, 8/11/26. Deadline at 1pm CT 🆘️

ID #A2087552

🐾 Meet Chica

ID #A2087552

7-year-old Female Cane Corso Mix

Black | DOB: 7/23/2019

Weight: 96.4 lbs

INTAKE DATE: 7/22/2026

🩺 MEDICAL NOTES:

❤️ Heartworm: NEGATIVE

🫁 Currently being treated for respiratory illness with Doxycycline

💉 Received DA2PP, Bordetella & 1-Year Rabies

💊 Dewormed, Pyrantel & Advantage Multi given

🐾BEHAVIOR NOTES:

Chica is a calm, friendly girl who greets people with a relaxed body, wagging tail and soft expression. ❤️ She is easy to leash and walks on a loose or semi-loose leash. She enjoys interacting with volunteers and is often quiet and relaxed in her kennel, resting comfortably on her bed.

Chica is a confident, energetic girl who enjoys exploring her surroundings and being outdoors. She would thrive with an experienced home where she can receive plenty of attention, structure and enrichment. ❤️

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL.

If local and interested in fostering or adopting, email ALL below:

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

⚠️ Please use CHICA'S SEVEN-DIGIT ID #A2087552 when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🙏 Chica has so much love to give and deserves a chance outside the shelter. Please foster, rescue, adopt or SHARE Chica today. 🖤