As the Corso has become more popular in the UK, we have seen an increase in the number of adult dogs that have become unwanted through no fault of their own.  Some of these dogs have been neglected and abused some are given up by their owners due a change in their circumstances and some are dogs who are just not understood by their owners.

Unfortunately, there is only a small handful of breeders in the UK that will take their stock back if a person's circumstances change and they are no longer able to keep the dog.  When you buy a puppy the breeder should always have the welfare of the puppy at the forefront of their minds and they should be willing to take the dog back, if at a later stage, your circumstances change and you are no longer able to care for the dog. 

Re-homing a Cane Corso can be a very rewarding experience.  I've done it myself and I have my wonderful boy Van that I wouldn't be without.  He is a true ambassador for the breed as he had been so badly neglected, abused and mistreated and yet he was and still is the most trusting, loving dog I have ever known.  Van loves everyone and everything.  I think that a lot of people are put off rehoming an adult dog because they are worried about the dogs temperament and if they will be able to retrain the dog successfully, I certainly had these concerns initially until I got involved in rescuing and now I can honestly say that it's the most rewarding thing I have ever been involved in.

Capo’s storey

I received a call from one of my puppy owners Joanne, who lives approx 2 hours away from me.  Joanne said that she was aware of a 6 month old Corso male that lived not far from her whose owners wanted to rehome him.  Joanne asked if I would be interested in taking him and I immediately said that I would.  Joanne spoke with the dog’s owner and informed him that CCCUK would take the dog immediately. 

The following weekend, myself and my sister drove the 2 hours to collect Capo.  As soon as we arrived at Joanne’s house the guy brought the dog to us, said nothing and left.  Capo had cherry eye but looked in reasonable condition and appeared friendly.  We brought him home, settled him into his kennel and gave him some food.  Once he had settled in we introduced him to Luna.  He was initially very scared and appeared quite aggressive but once he realised that Luna meant no harm he was fine. 

Over the course of the next few weeks Capo clung to Luna and followed her everywhere.  We slowly introduced Capo to the other dogs whom he was fine with. 

Once Capo had learnt to walk on the lead I took him out by himself.  I discovered that he was quite aggressive towards other dogs when he was on the lead but I felt that this could be corrected with training.

We had Capo for a month and within a very short space of time it felt like he had always been with us.  After approximately 1 month, CCCUK contacted me to say that they had someone very interested in Capo, the home check had been completed and was fine.  That weekend Emma drove up from London to meet Capo.  Everything went well and Capo went home with Emma.  I was a little upset because I had grown so fond of him but at the same time I was happy that he was going to the lovely home that he deserved.

I leant a lot of things from fostering Capo.  I leant that Corsos adapt fairly quickly to new surroundings, they can adapt well to a change in situation, they are grateful for a second chance and they can be taught new things very quickly with the correct training.  I felt good that I had helped to give Capo a second chance with a great new owner and it was great to see him change so much in the short time I had him. 

1st pic is of Capo when we collected him and then after a few weeks after being with us.                                              

 Over the last few years, we have had many Corsos and other Bull breeds given to CCCUK Rescue.  All of these dogs have been rehomed successfully and are coming along well in their new homes. 

If you think you could give a dog a second chance please contact us.  I thought that rescuing would be hard and found it to be one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.

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