15/07/2026
UPDATE 26 JULY:
Zero applications for Raven for a suitable home.
If no miracle happens before Tuesday, I have no option but to put him to sleep π
He cannot live at the vet inevitably.
Kennelling is not an option.
No breed specific org has responded positively to my plea yet.
I have tried.
Sorry my Raven πππ
UPDATE: 18 July 2026
I really liked the suggestion of RAVEN.
So, RAVEN it is, but we need to give him "wings to fly into a new home".
Raven was sterilised, vaccinated and dewormed two days ago.
His procedure went well.
Sadly, zero interest in Raven.
Z E R O
I visit him everyday and take him for a walk . . . he mostly takes me for a walk.
This dog is strong and determined!!!
He does however listen to the sit command and obey.
Seems like, there was some training somewhere.
I feel quite helpless with the HUGE, POWER HOUSE OF A DOG . . .
14 July 2026:
So, yesterday, my husband uplifted the dog in yesterday's post and took him to a safe place with plenty of space too.
I have visited him twice now and every visit is already an assessment.
I have no idea where he originally came from but he's been surviving on the fringes of Video squatter camp.
A guy took him in and lost interest in him and claims that he does not want to eat . . . funny, he wolfs his food and biscuits down . . . rather say that you no longer want to feed the dog!
And yes, he is to the point of almost emaciated!
He appears to be Labrador build, Pitbull eyes, Staffie or Amstaff head.
He is still a power breed.
I cannot think of a name for him yet.
Nothing apt comes to mind.
He is social with other large breed dogs.
Male and female.
No negative body language at all.
He is super keen to engage.
He was surviving on stolen chickens, so he cannot be homed with chickens, birds or ducks or even bunnies.
He has no food aggression with humans.
He does walk on a lead and listen.
He has a BIG BARK!
He is about 2 years young.
So, should you be interested in adopting this big, beautiful boy, these are the requirements:
A free standing house with high walls.
He is not a dog for a complex because he is reactive and will bark at everything.
Preferably somebody that works at home.
A mature family with adult children or a couple or even a single owner that can handle him.
He is BUSY and REACTIVE.
So he runs and explores and he is STRONG.
I can handle him, but he is severely underweight currently.
He is a powerhouse of muscles.
He needs to sleep indoors!
He loves touch and human interaction.
He is NOT A GUARD DOG!
He will be sterilised SO HE IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR BREEDING!
Discipline and training would be a huge advantage to his potential family and to the dog himself.
He will only be homed in Joburg and very near surrounds.
You will receive a home check as part of the adoption process.
You need to have an EXISTING VET for me to confirm your relationship with your vet.
You will be financially responsible for his steri, vacc and microchip, at rescue rates as his ADOPTION FEE.
You will be required to come meet him.
PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER TO APPLY FOR HIM, IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS!
Do NOT REPLY here on my fb post.
WA me at 0823338431 with a brief intro and video of your property.
Your info will be treated as confidential.
He has been neglected and starved, but it has not defined him.
So with love and kindness, he'll be a life long family member.
Take care.
Stay warm.
Helga πβ€οΈπΉ
Currently in the West Rand, Gauteng.