PLEASE NOTE:GPMR communicates primarily by email. If you have any questions regarding one of our Mastiffs, please read their bio and if you still have questions - drop us an email at GPMastiffRescue@gmail.com. If you have questions about our adoption procedures, please go to our page called "Adoption Info." We answer email inquiries daily.
GPMR does not have a shelter. All of our dogs are kept in loving foster homes. We must have a completed adoption application on file before meeting any of our mastiffs.
GPMR adopts to the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana and parts of Colorado.
!!!Any mastiffs being adopted out of the state of Oklahoma require a health certificate to be paid for by the adopter!!!
About Duke - Special Needs
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: waived
Species: Dog
Rescue ID: KS050215
General Color: Fawn
Current Size: 185 Pounds
Current Age: 14 Years 7 Months (best estimate)
Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes
Update 4/11/16:
***Duke had surgery to repair the first knee but had a very slow and difficult recovery. We started him in a physical therapy program where he made a lot of progress, but then started limping on his front legs. He tested positive for 2 kinds of tick-related illnesses, which were treated, but the limping continued. We X-rayed the front legs and consulted with the Orthopedic Vet, and poor Duke has been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia in both front legs. Given this new information, the vet is not recommending we proceed with any additional surgery for Duke. We feel he is doing well on his current schedule of supplements and meds and light regular exercise, and we're still looking for a special family to give Duke a special retirement home. His adoption fee will be waived because of his health issues. He's come a long way and is so deserving of a family to pamper him. ***
Meet Duke! He is a 5 year old Fawn Mastiff who was surrendered by his owners when they were no longer able to provide for him financially. Duke has a history of re-occurring ear infections, when he came into rescue he had an active ear infection which has been treated and seems to have resolved. He'll need regular ear cleanings to prevent the infections from returning.
One thing we noticed right away about Duke was that he has a hard time getting up and down and just looking at him you can see something is not right with his hind end. We took him to the vet for Xrays and while his hips are fine, both cruciate ligaments in his knees are torn and require surgery. We are currently researching 2 different surgery options for Duke and he will be on medical hold until he's fully recovered from his procedures.
Despite his knee problems, Duke is as sweet and friendly as they come! He does great with other dogs too.
Duke is being fostered near Oklahoma City, OK.
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