Mastiff Rescue of Florida, Inc

Mastiff Rescue of Florida, Inc Mastiff Rescue of Florida, Inc. Fax: 772-248-0267
ZELLE: [email protected] Mastiff Rescue of Florida rescues English Mastiffs within the state of Florida.

Each English Mastiff is placed with a foster family for an evaluation of health and personality. We use this evaluation to help us find the perfect permanent home for each and every Rescued Mastiff. English Mastiffs may be large in size but their hearts are even bigger. The breed is great with children and the elderly alike. Many of our rescues can be found in the local communities giving back as

therapy dogs helping others and promoting good will. Please take a moment and look at our adoptable dogs. We are in need of volunteers throughout the state and as always monetary donations are needed and always greatly appreciated. Thank you from the Mastiff Rescue of Florida Team

HANKHank is a 1-year-old brindle male who is intact and up to date on his vaccinations. MRF will have him neutered when ...
09/03/2026

HANK
Hank is a 1-year-old brindle male who is intact and up to date on his vaccinations. MRF will have him neutered when he is older.
Hank’s journey has been a difficult one. Born in a puppy mill, he was sent to a pet store, purchased by an individual, listed on Marketplace, and eventually surrendered to MRF. His previous home was not the right environment for him to thrive.
Recognizing that Hank needed patience, structure, extensive training, and a stable home, Mary—an MRF volunteer and adopter—stepped up to give him the commitment and support he deserves.
His foster writes: “Hank is 1 now! Happy Birthday Hank! He’s had a long road to living the life he deserves! But he’s at home now! Still working on getting him to walk out the front door or yard gate. Once I achieve that, then car rides. I’m praying that he will love car rides. Especially to the vet. Still intact but doesn’t dominate the others and he definitely could. Big big boy! So grateful he crossed our paths.”
His Foster took the chance and Hank will be living in her home forever!

Please Read it! MRF APPLAUDS DIXIE GIRL RESCUE FOR CALLING THE TRUTH!!!! THANK YOU**WE'RE DONE SUGARCOATING IT.** 🚨Th...
09/03/2026

Please Read it! MRF APPLAUDS DIXIE GIRL RESCUE FOR CALLING THE TRUTH!!!! THANK YOU

**WE'RE DONE SUGARCOATING IT.** 🚨
This is from a real surrender ask.
**“Unfortunately, due to a change in landlord restrictions as well as my husband and I expecting a baby, we’re having to re-home our sweet fur baby. … We’re trying to avoid taking her to the pound if at all possible. We’d really love for her to find a good, safe, happy home with no risk of euthanasia 😅💕🐾”**
Read that last bit again. *“No risk of euthanasia 😅.”* We're struggling to find anything funny about that.
There is something profoundly broken about casually asking an overwhelmed rescue to guarantee that your dog won't die after you've decided she can no longer be part of your life.
And before anyone starts: yes, landlord restrictions can create very real problems but “we're having a baby” should not be casually sitting on the list of reasons your dog has to go.
Your dog is not your **practice family** until the baby arrives and doesn't become disposable when you become pregnant.
Here's what people seem to think happens:
You surrender your dog. A rescue swoops in. A foster magically appears.
Someone adopts her immediately. Everyone lives happily ever after. 💕
**That is not the reality in 2026.**
Rescues & shelters are overflowing. Adoptions are slow. Foster homes are exhausted. Wonderful dogs are waiting MONTHS, even years, for homes.
So when you say, “We don't want to take her to the pound because she might be euthanized,” what you're actually saying is: *We understand our decision puts our dog at risk of dying, so we'd like you to absorb that risk.*
Someone else should open their home, pay for her care, find her a family, and carry the emotional burden if there isn't anywhere for her to go.
**No.** Find the pet-friendly housing. Talk to your landlord. Ask for temporary help. Hire the trainer. Walk the dog while you're tired. Prepare your dog for the baby. Change your routine. **You made a commitment to a living animal.**
Sometimes surrender truly is unavoidable. We know that but surrender should be the **last option after you've fought like hell to keep your commitment**, not the convenient solution when your life enters a new chapter.
Your dog doesn't understand why the person who called her their “fur baby” suddenly doesn't have room when a human baby came along. She only knows **her family disappeared.** And there is absolutely nothing 😅 about that.
**Do better.**
— Dixie Girl Dog Rescue See less

09/03/2026

🚨 **WE'RE DONE SUGARCOATING IT.** 🚨

This is from a real surrender ask.
**“Unfortunately, due to a change in landlord restrictions as well as my husband and I expecting a baby, we’re having to re-home our sweet fur baby. … We’re trying to avoid taking her to the pound if at all possible. We’d really love for her to find a good, safe, happy home with no risk of euthanasia 😅💕🐾”**

Read that last bit again. *“No risk of euthanasia 😅.”* We're struggling to find anything funny about that.

There is something profoundly broken about casually asking an overwhelmed rescue to guarantee that your dog won't die after you've decided she can no longer be part of your life.

And before anyone starts: yes, landlord restrictions can create very real problems but “we're having a baby” should not be casually sitting on the list of reasons your dog has to go.

Your dog is not your **practice family** until the baby arrives and doesn't become disposable when you become pregnant.

Here's what people seem to think happens:
You surrender your dog. A rescue swoops in. A foster magically appears.
Someone adopts her immediately. Everyone lives happily ever after. 💕

**That is not the reality in 2026.**

Rescues & shelters are overflowing. Adoptions are slow. Foster homes are exhausted. Wonderful dogs are waiting MONTHS, even years, for homes.

So when you say, “We don't want to take her to the pound because she might be euthanized,” what you're actually saying is: *We understand our decision puts our dog at risk of dying, so we'd like you to absorb that risk.*

Someone else should open their home, pay for her care, find her a family, and carry the emotional burden if there isn't anywhere for her to go.

**No.** Find the pet-friendly housing. Talk to your landlord. Ask for temporary help. Hire the trainer. Walk the dog while you're tired. Prepare your dog for the baby. Change your routine. **You made a commitment to a living animal.**

Sometimes surrender truly is unavoidable. We know that but surrender should be the **last option after you've fought like hell to keep your commitment**, not the convenient solution when your life enters a new chapter.

Your dog doesn't understand why the person who called her their “fur baby” suddenly doesn't have room when a human baby came along. She only knows **her family disappeared.** And there is absolutely nothing 😅 about that.

**Do better.**

— Dixie Girl Dog Rescue

Lucy crossed the Rainbow Bridge.In 2017, 2 very scared English Mastiffs were rescued from Miami Dade shelter. Their name...
08/31/2026

Lucy crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
In 2017, 2 very scared English Mastiffs were rescued from Miami Dade shelter. Their names would be Lucy and Charlie Brown They were transported to MRF Fosters Ruth and Dean. A vet told us- Lucy would not live long because of her kidney disease. Lucy was THOUGHT TO BE 6 YEARS OLD IN 2017 according to the shelter and 2 vets.. MRF did lots of research and talking with our holistic vet , Lucy was put on a special food and supplements. Ruth and Dean took the best of care..they were in our Special needs program and as they aged went into our Oldie but Goodie Program.
In 2020, on the 3 year anniversary Ruth posted their story of when they first got them "In the van were two very scared angels. It is a good thing that Dean is so strong as he had to physically carry both of them into the house. I have heard of being so scared that you couldn't move but until that night I had never had that experience. Their first week in their new home they had to be put on a blanket and dragged to get them outside. Lucy would cower in the corner all day with the exception of going out and a little bribing to eat. We let the two of them decompress at their own speed. Charlie Brown was the first to want to become a little social and meet his new family. Lucy has a completely different personality than Charlie Brown. After three years, Lucy will still cower if something is out of place in the house. it could be a bowl, a chair, just about anything. We try very hard to keep everything as consistent as we can in her life, like scheduled outings, feeding time, etc. She functions much better when on a routine. Charlie Brown has blossomed into "Mr. Personality" He loves everybody and everybody loves him. Lucy will never be "Miss Personality". She doesn't have a mean bone in her body, but no matter how much socializing she has done, her preference is just to be in the house, near all of her family, and we are OK with that. '' I am posting all this is Ruth and Dean gave LUCY everything to survive the hardship of a terrible life she endured in Miami. Her health surpassed what the veterinarian had told them and us- her age when she crossed 14-16.. Just incredible! Thank you Ruth and Dean and lots of love to Charlie!

Oldie but Goodie rescued from the Shelter this week. Thanks to Paula and Julie, they did the eval and fell in love..Gu...
08/26/2026

Oldie but Goodie rescued from the Shelter this week. Thanks to Paula and Julie, they did the eval and fell in love..Guardian Angels sent us a human Angel Barbara to foster.. Photos of a smiling mastiff on Jail break Day. What happiness for all of us! .IT WAS A GOOD DAY!

Oldie but Goodie that was adopted into his best life!Gunner has been living his very best life with his two legged broth...
08/26/2026

Oldie but Goodie that was adopted into his best life!

Gunner has been living his very best life with his two legged brother. Gunner takes extreme pride in ensuring hugs are a full family thing.
He takes offense when he sees only two people hugging. He MUST be included.
Even though he has two GIANT beds in the living room and bedroom, his favorite spot when mommy is home is of course at her feet. He is the most affectionate boy we have ever had. As long as it is not interfering nap time, when we get home he comes and greets us anticipating a treat, he has grown fond of chicken feet.
He was hesitant at first but one bite and he was a fan. He loves trying to help Elijah with baseball practice, he leisure walks to the balls Elijah hits to help Elijah run faster to get them. Who knew we’d get a baseball coach too?!? I firmly believe he rescued us when we lost our boy Ares.
Our hearts were broken and he helped us heal by giving us such a big lug to love. He’s gotten to meet so many new people. and he loves coming to work with mommy. He gets all the pets and feels right at home whoever he meets. He is anxiously awaiting football season to start. OBVIOUSLY he’s a dawg fan. Has his bandana to represent his GA pride. He was sad at first when his favorite quarterback who shares his name left because we called them gunner touchdown cookies but he was relieved once he knew the tradition would carry on with the new guy.
Gunner has also been very vocal when it comes to what he wants whether it’s mommy to go to bed when he does, when his 5pm dinner is obviously late at 4:30pm and especially when it’s time to play!

August 26 Is NATIONAL: DOG DAYNational Dog Day ❤️🐾Happy National Dog Day from Mastiff Rescue of Florida!National Dog Day...
08/26/2026

August 26 Is NATIONAL: DOG DAY
National Dog Day ❤️🐾

Happy National Dog Day from Mastiff Rescue of Florida!

National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to celebrate dogs of all breeds—purebred, mixed breeds, and rescue dogs—and to bring attention to the millions of dogs who need rescue each year.

MRF wants to celebrate ALL dogs today! 🐾❤️

Most importantly, we want to thank all of the wonderful people who have stepped up to open their homes and hearts to these incredible dogs—whether they have Fostered or Adopted.

Our animals need human angels and advocates. They need someone willing to give them a safe place, patience, love, and a second chance. And when someone does, the rewards are beyond measure.

Whether mixed breed or purebred, every dog deserves to live a happy, safe, and abuse-free life.

Dogs give us so much. They give us companionship and unconditional love. They keep us safe, bring laughter into our homes, and provide comfort when we need it most. They help people in so many ways and can make an incredible difference in our physical and mental well-being.

Today, MRF celebrates the dogs—and the amazing people who stand beside them. ❤️

Thank you to every Foster, Adopter, Volunteer, Supporter, and Advocate who makes a difference in the life of a dog.

ALL FOR THE DOGS! 🐾❤️

Duke & Brazen — Our Oldies but Goodies 💙Duke and Brazen are members of our Oldies but Goodies Family. Duke is 10 years o...
08/24/2026

Duke & Brazen — Our Oldies but Goodies 💙

Duke and Brazen are members of our Oldies but Goodies Family. Duke is 10 years old and Brazen is 9. They are so lucky to have Beth and Phil, who give them love, the best food, so much care, and, of course, lots of soft beds! 🥰

Duke has been going through some arthritic changes, which has kept his Mom watching him closely and worrying about her baby. Since starting his medications, Duke is doing better and, most importantly, is comfortable. ❤️

Thank you, Beth and Phil, for everything you do for these two beautiful OLDIES!

MRF truly has the BEST fosters. We cannot thank you enough for opening your hearts and homes to our Oldies.

Our Oldies may be getting older, but they are getting the 5-star homes they deserve for their Golden Years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you, Beth and Phil, for giving Duke and Brazen the very best! ❤️🐾

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08/06/2026

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Tonko is an Oldie but Goodie living his best life with Rachel. He is a lucky boy.. Thank you Rachel Happy Wednesday fr...
08/06/2026

Tonko is an Oldie but Goodie living his best life with Rachel. He is a lucky boy.. Thank you Rachel

Happy Wednesday from Tonko! Thanks to MRF & Dr. Jack, we are now ear infection free. It took over 1.5yrs, but we didn't give up & he's so much happier now. This rescue does everything they can for these dogs & I'm so grateful for that support

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