From Unwanted Shelter Dog to Most Loved Family Dog | Rosco the Mastiff X

The story of Rosco started at the farm about 10 months ago. He was aggressive towards other dogs and quite serious in attitude. He frightened a lot of people with his demeanour and looks. Dogs too.

We were told he was brought in by the police after a drug bust. He was trained as a guard dog and had to be pepper sprayed to get him out of the house he was in.

He underwent rehabilitation training for many months. And the longer he was here the more we got to see the real Rosco. A funny goofy guy, warm and incredibly loyal and protective.

Luke fell for this guy very early on. His serious face for every possible occasion, his half bitten off ear and loud low growling no matter what his mood is, only made Luke love him more.

It took me a little longer to see the real Rosco. The gruff was a little hard to see through. But when I did, I discovered the most gentle and loyal heart you could imagine. Without a doubt this dog would die defending his Luke and now of course his family who he is committed to with every sense of his being.

If the children or I am outside, his job is to put himself between us and the big pack. If someone comes to the gate, his job is to lean back on mum and sit on her feet watching the threat ahead. He sits in front of the kids when the dogs run past too fast. He grumbles at the dogs when they’re too rambunctious for his liking when the kids are about.

Rosco is the most beautiful soul. A true family dog. He has found his heaven on earth … finally. And heaven to Rosco truly is a life lived with family. Children, an owner that has his back no matter what. His own pack to protect. He loves his fellow mate in charge, Freddo. The brotherhood is real. He loves his little sister Cutie Pie who he lies down and wrestles and nuzzles her with such gentleness. Even Kitty with her sass, Rosco previously would have had Kitty for breakfast, now he loves her too knowing she is Evie’s beloved kitten and an important member of his family here at the farm.

For those that missed it back when we announced it, yes we adopted Rosco. Luke just couldn’t let this guy go. And to be honest, knowing Rosco now and how deep his love runs, he would have literally dug his heels in and not budged past those gates or simply found his way back. He’s an Evans and we love him so and all his grumbles.

There’s so many dogs like Rosco in the pound and in rescue. Waiting for their person who has their back to walk in and save them. And in return … they’ll love you with every little hair on their head. And yes, you might feel they even save you too.

Thank you to everyone that supports the farm and helps us give Rosco his very best life here at the farm everyday.