Dedicated to saving the lives of Mastiffs, Great Danes and Saint Bernards
West Coast Mastiff & Large Breed Rescue (WCMLBR) was formed to help reduce the number of large breed dogs in the California Shelter system. Our breeds include Mastiffs, Great Danes and St. Bernards. WCM is a non-profit organization that relies on its volunteers for the welfare and placement of dogs in it's care. WCM in a statewide rescue that takes in gentle giants and places them in a foster home for evaluation and veterinary care. Each dog is carefully evaluated and matched to a family to live out its life. Please consider adoption, it saves lives.
We place dogs all over CA, OR, WA, NV and AZ. We now have volunteers all over the west coast.
Unfortunalty the dog placement business is picking up as people face financial hardships and foreclosures. If you are one of these people, please reconsider giving up your family member but if it is the only option, we will try to help you
Updates to Come On Joel's Surgery, Very Soon!!!!
PLEASE HELP JOEL
Today we rescued an unbelievable soul from the shelter. His name is Joel and he is a 2 year old
Neopolitan Mastiff. During his 2 short years of life Joel has suffered malnutrition and lived with
two severe cherry eyes. He is unable to see out of one eye and the other is 75% blocked. With
surgery, Joel will be able to see again and can try to learn to be a puppy since he never had the
cancer. Please consider helping us with Joels medical bills. His surgery will cost over $3,000 and as
a non-profit this is an expense that will set us back. Your donation is tax deductible and you will help
save a terrific dog. If you are inerested in adopting Joel, please complete an on-line application and
mention his name. Thanks for having a big heart. WCM
One of our very special volunteers has written this poem about Joel, now affectionatly
called Jo B. Please enjoy and feel the love that our volunteers give these wonderful
gentle giants.
My Gift is my heart
Its May22 and the beginning of spring ;
The 3rd day I have Jo boy and it’s been enlightening
As I was driving home with Joe B, to bring him to his special home;
I vowed to him and to myself that he would not die alone
He could barely see, but he knew I was standing there;
He knew in his heart I was the answer to his prayers
He knew I was his angel sent from God above;
To help him, guide him and give him all the love
When his life was in trouble and he was looking for me;
He knew there would be someone to rescue his needs
A sweet word from some stranger that came along;
That took his giant paw and said it won’t be long
But still I am with you, you sweet little boy;
The few days you’ve been around, you have given me much joy
In the dark, you will see light, in the light you will have hope;
That you will not be alone to deal with and cope
You have such a gentle soul and such a huge heart;
But unfortunately you were not given a very good start
As you lay in the sun and have “Baby” by your side;
I still have hope and I continue to cry
But I know the end is almost near;
The pain and the sadness is almost too much to bear
My sweet little Jo;
You little innocent boy
No more pain no more sorrow no more neglect, no more tomorrow
I will see you in heaven when I give up my wings but I have to continue to rescue other things
Thank you for giving me a place in your heart;
We will always be together even when we part
I will love you till then and make you feel safe
I will trust you, because you can trust me
I will not neglect you, because you don’t neglect me
I will love you, because you love me
And even though I’m human, it’s unconditionally
It was at the hands of a human that made you have the short life that you do
And I will be forever angry and forever sad that they did this to you.
But I love you as I wipe your eyes
I love you as I sit by your side
I love you as I watch the beat of your heart
So wishing, I could give you a new start
I love you as you are, not what you could have been
I love you Joe B. Elaine loves you, Dennis loves you, Wendy loves you,UNTIL THEN!!!!!
UPDATE 04.28.09
Joel is without a doubt the most wonderful boy. He loves people, walks great
on a leash and is completely housebroken. His only problem now is that he is unable to have his
surgeries at this time due to his emaciated condition. He has suffered such extreme malnutrition that his
stomach is distended and full of fluid. This problem is due to a lack of any protein in his diet . His doctor
hopes that with a proper diet, his stomach distention will correct itself and he will be able to gain some
weight and have his surgery.
It is obvious to his foster mom and dad that he is improving already because he is starting to play
and LOVES to be with his family, especially his dad. Joel's medical expenses are going to be very hefty
and any donation to assist in his care will be greatly appreciated. Thanks WCM
UPDATE 05.08.09
We received some bad news about Joel. He has an enlarged heart and it is a terminal condition. The
vet has given him 3 months to enjoy all the things he has missed out on during his 2 short years of
life. So he is going to live with the two people who love him most, his foster mom and dad, who will
make sure he feels the sand of the beach on his paws and gets to breathe the fresh air of the
mountains.
Poor Joel is too thin and his heart is in such bad shape that he can not have the eye
surgery he so badly needs. He would not survive. He is a wonderful boy and we will continue to keep
him on his many daily medications to prolong his life until he can't go on any longer. Please check in
on Joel from time to time, we're working on his personal video so everyone can see what a special boy
he is. Thanks WCM
JUST LOOK AT THAT FACE
PLEASE ENJOY A FEW PICTURES FROM OUR ADOPTERS
Remember Eddie, AKATrooper? He had cancer and his adoptive family paid thousands of dollars to get the radiation therapy that he needed. Some of you even sent contributions for Troopers care and they were much appreciated I might add. Look at Trooper now. A big healthy Great Dane that just graduated #1 in his class. Way to go Trooper, your mom and I knew you were a special boy! Love ya Elaine
Thanks for Having a Big Heart for a Big Dog
LINKS
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Love to shop? Check out this site. There are over 600 stores on it and if you shop at any of them and give them our rescues name, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to us to help us save dogs. Stores include Office Depot, Nordstroms, Ebay and so many more.
