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Joka's a big, looming Cane Corso Mastiff mix and once belonged to some lowlife, small dicked dirtbag who hacked off his ears when he was a pup to make him look tough, and sure, he looks tough until he swings his hind end against your leg and leans into you and gazes back up at you waiting for butt scratches.

I'm glad I don't own a house at the moment because if I did, I'd probably have a new dog right now. No one should ever adopt a dog on impulse but if I were ever going to break that rule, a dog like Joka would be the cause of my infraction.

Big bowling ball head, good on a leash (he pulls but only slightly), gentle with people and he appeared okay with most other dogs - though I didn't have time to do any up close and personal dog to dog introductions.

Joka will clear the sidewalks for sure and that always attracts a certain type of douchebag who will want him for an ego boost, so the trick will be to find him an owner who will treat him kindly and well and allow his gentle nature to flourish.





This was Joka's reaction when Mia passed by and gave him a stare down (Mia is about a third his size):



The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.



6 Comments to “Joka - Cane Corso Mastiff mix”

  1. This makes my heart melt. I really hope he finds a loving home quickly.

  2. Jake says:

    This looks a lot like Moose (Loki's pups) who my wife and I adopted. Anyone who is brave enough to cross us on the streets gets a hand lick, the most terrifying of punishments. Couldn't agree with you more, hopefully this dog ends up with someone who will bring the best characteristics, and there are many, out of this beautuful breed.

  3. I met Joka while he was out for a walk a couple of days ago. Real sweetie, I hope he goes to a great Mastiff saavy home. Very handsome boy could use a few pounds. Oh how I wish I could bring him home.

  4. Ruth says:

    Info passed on to a couple Corso groups in the area!

  5. Anonymous says:

    Wish I had a house and yard, love those bowling ball head dogs.

  6. Unknown says:

    Hi came across your site and my heart melts for Joka. I just lost my 14 year old Cane Corso, Daisy. I wish I was ready to take on another pet, I still need time. I hope someone gives this beautiful boy a good home. He deserves it.

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The public still too often associates shelter dogs with images of beat up, sick, dirty, severely traumatized animals and while we definitely sometimes see victims such as these, they are certainly not the majority and, regardless, even the most abused animals can very often be saved and made whole again.

Pound Dogs sometimes discusses the sad histories some of the dogs have suffered. For the most part, though, it tries to present the dogs not as victims but as great potential family members. The goal is to raise the profiles of animals in adoption centers so that a potential pet owner sees them as the best choice, not just as the charity choice.

So, here's the favour I'm asking. Whenever you see a dog picture on these pages you think is decent enough, I'd like you to consider sharing it on Facebook or any other social media sites you're using (I know many of you do this already and thank you for that). And when you share it, please mention that the dog in the photo is a shelter dog like so many other shelter dogs waiting for a home. If we can get even five percent of the pet buying public to see shelter dogs differently, to see how beautiful they are and how wonderful they are, and to consider shelter dogs as their first choice for a new family member, we can end the suffering of homeless pets in this country.
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