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Jobs (fka Jabba)
AGE: Approximately 2 yrs.
GENDER: Male SPECIAL NEEDS: Amputee w/ prosthetic PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE BIO AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BEFORE CONTACTING US. WE DO NOT RESPOND TO INQUIRIES UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED AN APPLICATION. 
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This 2 year old hunk was renamed Jobs because unlike Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars, he is lean, lovable and importantly, does not drool!
Jobs has been with his foster family in NJ since the fall of 2024 and has successfully worked through some medical and mobility issues including heartworm treatment as well as getting fitted for and acclimating to his custom prosthetic from 3-D Pets.
Originally from TX, Jobs arrived in NJ weeks after his front leg was amputated due to a horrible necrotic infection. As he continued to heal from the amputation, Jobs was diagnosed with heartworm. He underwent the lengthy HW treatment during which time, after professional consultation, his prosthetic was manufactured and fitted. Throughout all his adjustments and discomfort, Jobs has been terrific. He has been fine with all the poking, prodding and exams, always finding a way to endear himself to whomever is treating him. He enjoys going to the vet and is a favorite at 3-D Pets.
Jobs is ready to become a wonderful, loyal companion for someone. He has a kind, patient and generous temperament and is very connected with people. He sleeps during the day while moving from bed to bed in the house to stay near his people. More than anything else Jobs loves to snuggle and be petted. Sit anywhere on the floor and he will be leaning against you within minutes. Sit on his bed and his head will quickly be in your lap.
He has been great with everyone including children. He is friendly and greets enthusiastically. He gets along wonderfully with his easy-going Bullmastiff foster sister. He has met and gotten along with many other dogs who have ranged in size and temperament from a grouchy English bulldog to an excitable golden retriever. A short, supervised greeting and get-to-know-you session has ensured these were successful encounters.
He is tolerant of ear cleaning and nail trims. He is happy on his dog beds but is also very happy to sleep on a couch or a chair. He loves lying outside on a sunny day. Sitting next to him on the back deck in the early mornings (for as long as it takes to drink a cup of coffee) was tremendously helpful to Jobs’ acclimation and recovery when he first arrived at his foster home. He really enjoys that kind of peace and connection.
Jobs is fully housetrained. Sensitive Jobs will wither when spoken to loudly or angrily so mild corrections and reminders is all he needs. He is responsive to his people but is not obedience trained although he walks well on a leash and has learned to “wait”. Obedience training will not take much work because Jobs truly wants to please. He was initially a very anxious car passenger but has gotten much better with more experience.
While a typical lazy bullmastiff, Jobs is a young dog and has some energy. About once a day, he will initiate a play session with his foster family’s dog but they are pretty short and are more of a wrestling match than running around (although he can run around even 3-legged!).
Jobs has had his prosthetic for two months and has practiced with it more days than not. The prosthetic is worn for activities allowing Jobs to go for walks and be out in the world on level surfaces. The prosthetic is not worn passively around the house or yard. It folds so he can lie down to rest in a comfortable position. Most days, he takes a short car ride to walk around the local high school grounds. He loves going, enjoys seeing people and watching all the activity although it is tiring for him. He is stronger every day!
Jobs still has some instincts that need continued shaping. He will bark as an alert but has become less vocal with mild corrections. In his previous life, Jobs likely had to hunt and while his prey-drive has mellowed, he will still chase a rabbit in the yard or quiver if sees a squirrel when he is out for a walk. But, his focus can be redirected and he no longer chases after everything small that moves. He has not been around really small dogs or cats so that would be an uncertain placement.
It also seems in his previous life that Jobs was an active roamer and explorer. Currently, he does not actively seek to run away but if he gets through a gate or out the door, it is quite amazing how fast a 3-legged dog can move! A secure fenced in yard will be important as will obedience training for a reliable recall or response to “come.”
Jobs is being fostered in New Jersey; however, don’t let location be a barrier, BRI can arrange transport to many states east of the Mississippi! He is house-trained, loose leash-trained, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered.
If your family would like to provide Jobs with the home he deserves, please complete the adoption application at https://www.bullmastiffrescuers.net/forms.html You can complete an online version or download the application in Word.
Adoption donations for BRI dogs range from $300 to $600. This is based on the age, health and training needs of the dog being adopted. Donations are discounted for elderly dogs or dogs with special needs. 100% of donations are directed to the veterinary expenses of the dogs in our care. BRI is a non-profit organization so your donation may be considered tax deductible.
Jobs has been with his foster family in NJ since the fall of 2024 and has successfully worked through some medical and mobility issues including heartworm treatment as well as getting fitted for and acclimating to his custom prosthetic from 3-D Pets.
Originally from TX, Jobs arrived in NJ weeks after his front leg was amputated due to a horrible necrotic infection. As he continued to heal from the amputation, Jobs was diagnosed with heartworm. He underwent the lengthy HW treatment during which time, after professional consultation, his prosthetic was manufactured and fitted. Throughout all his adjustments and discomfort, Jobs has been terrific. He has been fine with all the poking, prodding and exams, always finding a way to endear himself to whomever is treating him. He enjoys going to the vet and is a favorite at 3-D Pets.
Jobs is ready to become a wonderful, loyal companion for someone. He has a kind, patient and generous temperament and is very connected with people. He sleeps during the day while moving from bed to bed in the house to stay near his people. More than anything else Jobs loves to snuggle and be petted. Sit anywhere on the floor and he will be leaning against you within minutes. Sit on his bed and his head will quickly be in your lap.
He has been great with everyone including children. He is friendly and greets enthusiastically. He gets along wonderfully with his easy-going Bullmastiff foster sister. He has met and gotten along with many other dogs who have ranged in size and temperament from a grouchy English bulldog to an excitable golden retriever. A short, supervised greeting and get-to-know-you session has ensured these were successful encounters.
He is tolerant of ear cleaning and nail trims. He is happy on his dog beds but is also very happy to sleep on a couch or a chair. He loves lying outside on a sunny day. Sitting next to him on the back deck in the early mornings (for as long as it takes to drink a cup of coffee) was tremendously helpful to Jobs’ acclimation and recovery when he first arrived at his foster home. He really enjoys that kind of peace and connection.
Jobs is fully housetrained. Sensitive Jobs will wither when spoken to loudly or angrily so mild corrections and reminders is all he needs. He is responsive to his people but is not obedience trained although he walks well on a leash and has learned to “wait”. Obedience training will not take much work because Jobs truly wants to please. He was initially a very anxious car passenger but has gotten much better with more experience.
While a typical lazy bullmastiff, Jobs is a young dog and has some energy. About once a day, he will initiate a play session with his foster family’s dog but they are pretty short and are more of a wrestling match than running around (although he can run around even 3-legged!).
Jobs has had his prosthetic for two months and has practiced with it more days than not. The prosthetic is worn for activities allowing Jobs to go for walks and be out in the world on level surfaces. The prosthetic is not worn passively around the house or yard. It folds so he can lie down to rest in a comfortable position. Most days, he takes a short car ride to walk around the local high school grounds. He loves going, enjoys seeing people and watching all the activity although it is tiring for him. He is stronger every day!
Jobs still has some instincts that need continued shaping. He will bark as an alert but has become less vocal with mild corrections. In his previous life, Jobs likely had to hunt and while his prey-drive has mellowed, he will still chase a rabbit in the yard or quiver if sees a squirrel when he is out for a walk. But, his focus can be redirected and he no longer chases after everything small that moves. He has not been around really small dogs or cats so that would be an uncertain placement.
It also seems in his previous life that Jobs was an active roamer and explorer. Currently, he does not actively seek to run away but if he gets through a gate or out the door, it is quite amazing how fast a 3-legged dog can move! A secure fenced in yard will be important as will obedience training for a reliable recall or response to “come.”
Jobs is being fostered in New Jersey; however, don’t let location be a barrier, BRI can arrange transport to many states east of the Mississippi! He is house-trained, loose leash-trained, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered.
If your family would like to provide Jobs with the home he deserves, please complete the adoption application at https://www.bullmastiffrescuers.net/forms.html You can complete an online version or download the application in Word.
Adoption donations for BRI dogs range from $300 to $600. This is based on the age, health and training needs of the dog being adopted. Donations are discounted for elderly dogs or dogs with special needs. 100% of donations are directed to the veterinary expenses of the dogs in our care. BRI is a non-profit organization so your donation may be considered tax deductible.
