Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I’m Poe and I’m ready to find my forever home!
Dog’s Name: PoeLocation: Oak Park, ILDate of Birth: 5/26/2023Gender: MaleBreed: MastiffColor: BrownWeight: Approximately 89 lbs
Gets along with:Dogs?: No. Poe is reactive to dogs on leash and has not been tested with them off leash, so he needs to be the only dog in his home.Cats?: No. Poe has a strong prey drive and needs a cat-free home.Kids?: No. An adult-only home is the best fit for Poe.
Training:Leash Trained: Yes! Walks nicely on a loose leash.Potty Trained: Yes! Indicates when he needs to go outside and doesn't have indoor accidents.Crate: Poe goes into his crate when asked and settles nicely in it during the day and overnight when his people are home. When left home alone, however, he should not be crated because he will try to break out. The good news? When given access to the house while alone, Poe tends to stay in one room and settles nicely.Car: LOVES hopping in the car and heading out on adventures! Poe should not be left alone in the car, as he'll try to follow the adventure wherever it went. Training: Highly food motivated, eager to please, a fast learner, and loves enrichment games and learning new things.
Meet Poe — Professional Kisser, Adventure Buddy & Your Future Biggest Fan
Have you SEEN that face?!
Those puppy eyes.That smile.Those kisses.
And according to his foster, the pictures don't even capture the best part of Poe.
It's the way he loves his people.
Poe is loyal, fun, smart, athletic, eager to please, and incredibly affectionate. Inside his home, he's a total sweetheart who simply wants to be wherever you are. Walk into another room? Poe's probably coming. Sit down? He's checking in for pets. Look like you could use some affection? Incoming Poe kiss.
His foster says he frequently checks in just to give her a kiss, get some pets, and gaze up at her with the sweetest puppy eyes imaginable.
And once Poe decides you're his friend? You're REALLY his friend.
People he once needed time to get comfortable with are now people Poe recognizes and gets excited to see. His foster says he'll actually drag her over to greet his friends, shower them with affection and kisses, and roll onto his back asking for belly rubs.
That's the Poe we're trying so hard to help someone see.
He's also got brains to go with those puppy eyes.
Poe is highly food motivated, loves enrichment games, enjoys learning new things, and is eager to please. His foster believes he'd make an excellent sporting or adventure dog for someone who enjoys working and bonding with their dog.
Training isn't just something Poe needs—it's something he genuinely enjoys doing with his person.
Open the car door and Poe is ready to go. Head outside and he's ready to explore.
Pull out something tasty and start a training session? You have his full attention.
He's the kind of dog who could make an incredible companion for someone who doesn't just want a dog living in their house—they want a dog they can build a real partnership with.
And we think we know where Poe's happy ending is hiding.
It's probably not in the city. Poe currently lives in a very busy urban environment filled with people popping out of doorways, motorcycles, ambulances, slamming car doors, runners, skateboards, e-bikes and constant activity.
That's a lot for a dog with strong guardian instincts to process.
But Poe's foster has discovered something incredibly important: Poe is a completely different dog in quieter environments.
When all that constant stimulation disappears, his mind can relax. He's much more discerning and doesn't react to the same triggers that bother him in the city.
So instead of asking Poe to become the perfect city dog, we'd love to find the environment where Poe can be the best version of himself.
His dream?
A quiet suburban or rural neighborhood A securely fenced yard An active person who wants a four-legged sidekick Someone who thinks training a smart dog sounds fun A person experienced with strong guardian breeds And somewhere Poe can sniff, explore, play and sunbathe without feeling like he needs to monitor an entire city block
Give this boy a yard and we suspect he's going to take his sunbathing responsibilities very seriously.
Poe does have strong guardian instincts. He's an excellent watchdog and will alert his person if he sees or hears something suspicious—but he's not an excessive barker. Once his person acknowledges what he's noticed and tells him “that's enough,” he settles back down.
Outside the home, Poe can react to dogs, unfamiliar people who get too close, and unexpected movement. He needs thoughtful introductions to new people and an adopter committed to continuing his training.
But here's what matters: He's learning. And it's working.
Poe can now see another dog from about half a block away without reacting. He's reacting less and less to people, and his foster has been working hard on helping him learn to regulate himself.
She believes he can continue making significant progress with the right person—and Poe has already shown her that he's capable of it.
Poe needs to be the only pet in an adult home. He's not the dog for someone looking for effortless walks through a busy downtown neighborhood.
But somewhere out there is someone looking for something completely different.
A smart dog to train.An athletic dog to adventure with.A watchdog who takes his job seriously.A goofy boy who rolls over for belly rubs.A shadow who follows you around the house.And a best friend who absolutely lights up when he sees someone he loves.
That person doesn't need Poe to love every dog on the block. They need Poe to love them. And based on everything his foster has told us, when this boy gives you his heart, he gives you the whole thing.
Poe has been waiting a long time. Maybe it's because his perfect home isn't the easiest one to find. Maybe his person needs a little land, a quieter life, an adventurous streak, and an appreciation for a smart, powerful dog who wants to build an incredible bond with them.
Maybe he's just been waiting for the one person who's going to read this and realize: “That's my dog.”
Could that person be you?
Until the profile is removed from the public’s view, this dog is considered available for adoption. To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue fill out an online. All approved applications are good for 12 months. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on vaccines (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply. All adoption fees are non-refundable; Just Giants is a NFP 501(c)3 organization.
Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters.
Transportation from the foster home to the adopter is the responsibility of the adopter to coordinate. Just Giants does not adopt outside of the continental US.
To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue, you can visit https://justgiants.org/adopt/ to fill out an application.
All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on shots, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply.
For more information about Just Giants or the dogs we rescue, please visit justgiants.org.
All puppies will be adopted with age-appropriate vaccines and a spay/neuter contract.
Adoption Fees
$750 - 12 months or younger; $150 snip it ticket
$600 - 1 to 3 years old
$500 - 4 to 6 years old
$300 - 7+ years old; includes senior blood panel
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