Friends of Rescued
Mastiffs, Inc.
Rescue & Placement
Service
Every year, hundreds of Mastiffs are abandoned, relinquished or
discarded into rescue. In the vast majority of cases, these noble giant dogs
arrive at their foster homes poorly nourished, untrained and needing
veterinary care. It is always an expensive proposition to care for any breed
of dog in a rescue situation, however when it comes to Mastiffs the expense is
as big as the dog in need! Crates, toys, collars, leads, bedding, dishes, the
list of items required to house a Mastiff is long and large. In addition, the
sheer amount of food necessary to return the dogs to good health is huge.
Unfortunately, many of the dogs that come into rescue are
debilitated, ill or with outstanding medical issues that need to be addressed.
If orthopedic procedures are required, it is common for the bills to be in
excess of $1,000.00 for our gentle giants. Medications cost more due to the
dog's size and many times nutritional supplements are vital to the restoration
of their health. As you can see, it takes a lot more of everything to maintain
and rehabilitate rescued Mastiffs so that they are prepared for their new
homes.
Friends Of Rescued Mastiffs, Inc. (FOR Mastiffs) was created by
a group of Mastiff owners and experienced rescuers who wanted to make a
difference. We exist to provide for the dogs that so desperately need
assistance as well as educate the public on issues related to Mastiffs. We ask
private corporations and companies to donate goods and services to assist
foster families in caring for the dogs in their homes. We also ask Mastiff
lovers such as you to make a monetary donation to assist us in covering
veterinary costs and to purchase the items needed by the foster families to
provide of the dogs in their care.
Our organization is a fully incorporated charitable animal
welfare organization that has tax-deductible IRS 501(c)3 status. All donations
are gratefully accepted and no amount is considered too small. All
contributions go directly to the Mastiffs in need since we have no overhead
costs and our directors and agents receive no compensation for the work they
do. Please help us! If you have any questions about FOR Mastiffs, our mission or
how you can make a contribution, do not hesitate to contact us. Even the
smallest donation will make a big difference to a big dog.
www.mastiffrescue.org