West Coast Cane Corso Rescue

11/07/2026

There was a time when I had completely unruly corso in this same exact place. I brought my dogs down town and thought I had done enough work with them, but I went into a store while my husband held the dogs outside and a pair of shepards walked by and my dogs sent my husband sailing. It was loud and caught everyone's attention. Everyone was asking who's dogs those were and were shaking their heads. I pretended I didn't know.

I was totally embarrassed and I was afraid to take them anywhere for a long time...until my trainer told me... I had to go back out and work on it.

So I did. And it was hard to get past the feelings of everyone watching me, thinking I didn't know what I was doing. I was at a point in my ownership I thought I should have known way more than this.

But I went back out there and I got my dogs to a place where they could sit at restaurants, walk past other dogs peacefully and look to me for guidance.

And I've come to realize, most of these dogs I get have never experienced this kind of experience, and they don't know what they haven't been taught. They're all knew to this and it's up to me to show them. I have to remember, that its ok if it doesn't look polished and perfect all the time- because it's not. Sometimes, you have dogs like Squeak- who was so small and fragile for so long, he missed a lot. And Cha Cha- hell , she was paralyzed for most of her puppyhood so she just straight couldn't walk.

So of course it looks messy and Chaotic. But we all got out there and we'll keep going, and going and going until it becomes second nature.

11/06/2026

Let's talk about Saphire.

I just brought our littles grumpiest little gremlin back yesterday.

We've had this little persnickity lady for a long while and she had been with a foster for the most part. Her foster went back and fourth for a long time, trying to decide if she was going to adopt her. And ultimately. The answer to the questioned.. was answered and it was no :(

So, I drove and picked her up yesterday and brought her home with me

And I'll be serious. Saphire is a cranky old lady but in the most hilarious way. She is kind of like the grandpa in "UP", where is kinda grumpy and bitter because he had hopes and dreams that came to a crashing halt as he got older. But he has a big heart and he finds a way to overcome and find joy eventually and he's just adorable.

Thats like Saphire. She isn't a mean girl at all. She just has this aire about her that is kinda grumpy. And she's tiny, she's less than sixty lbs. She's a little chubby and she waddles when she walks. Her back end looks like a frenchie.

But she's quiet. She doesnt make a peep. Or a fuss about anything ever. She is polite. Not pushy or needy and doesnt demand attention from anyone or anything. She's just a little old lady who has seen her glory days pass her by and now, she just wants a little place she can curl up and relax.

11/06/2026

Central Coast Cali
Available for adoption
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Honey 🍯 and Mocha☕️ are sisters who were on their way to the shelter... literally. But we pulled an intercept! We got em!

The best way to save dogs from the shelter is to keep them from going in the first place!

They're both sweet girls with big blocky heads and that strong Corso look!

They can't be adopted together but they can each find the most perfect home !

Mocha would crawl into your soul if you let her

Where Honey enjoys a little watching the world around her

Both would do great with a confident male dog, long walks and someone who wants to spend the time doing corso stuff with them! Like training, walks, and adventures!

11/05/2026

If you watched my story this morning.. now you know my suprise!

I had heard of this little guy a few weeks ago but we didnt know if he would make it. He was a singleton micro-runt born to a 9mo old mamma...

Of course the owners hadnt planned to have a litter, they had young dogs and no clue what they were doing.. and ended up with little dude and thats it. Both parents have appointments to be fixed and little guy will have a chance at finding a really good home

Im not sure what to call him yet. He looks like E
T. .. What do you think?

11/04/2026

Here at WCCCR, we have always been known for showing up. We have pulled off some big rescue missions in the past and saved a lot of lives.

Lately, as adult adoptions and donations have slowed down, so have we.

We see the dogs who need us in the shelters, in the streets, in our surrender requests but we know our limits. With so many wonderful dogs like Charlie waiting what feels like endlessly for adopters, we can't in good faith add more.

Rescue is dependent on both adoptions and donations (we are a charity after all) and if those aren't being met. We simply cannot add more dogs. So, the best thing you can do is help support our cause by adopting or helping us support our dogs

11/02/2026

There is so much talk about the "Save," the freedom ride high that everyone gets when the dog leaves the shelter and is whisked off to its new life. And for many, that is where the story ends.

For us, that is just the beginning. That is where the work starts.

So much goes into saving a Cane Corso; the "Save" is just the start.

This breed needs so much work to begin with, let alone after being pulled from the shelter or a terrible situation.

And every day we show up and put in that work. The dogs don't take days off, and neither do we. The problem is, the donations stop if there is no dramatic shelter pull, emergency situation, or anything worth posting about.

But the reality is that rescuing Cane Corso takes a lot. Owning a single Cane Corso is expensive; imagine dozens of them.

From facility maintenance to dog food, to thousands of dollars in training and the added cost of spaying, neutering, vaccines, and even cleaning up dog poo, it ain't cheap!

Everyone wants us to help, and we love to do it, but we can't help them if no one is helping us.

That is why I created this Givebutter campaign! We need consistent, real support so we can support our dogs.

So go ahead. Check it out. Give it a few shares and like our post so it doesn't just get lost in the void. Don't be afraid to go hard for us, so we can go hard for them!

https://givebutter.com/beyond-the-shelter-what-goes-into-cane-corso-rescue-s4wzq7

11/01/2026

Smartsville Ca
Available for adoption
Comment "Apply" or visit WCCCR.ORG
Out of state adoptions welcome
Transport Available
On Adoption Special with a discounted adoption fee

I caught these little critters while they were out playing in the sprinkler with the ducks this morning and managed to get some pics!

These little guys are mamma Madonna's babies! Theyre 50% Cane Corso and a melting pot of pittie, shepard, husky and CHOW CHOW which tells me Madonna is a purebred Cane Corso and daddy... was likely a very interesting guy.

These puppies are mostly girls with 1 little boy in the mix. They've been touched and handled by me and my family each and every day of their lives! They run free on my farm during play time, playing with the chickens and ducks, they sleep in a crate at night and are learning the concept of potty training!

They're just 9 weeks old, they're adventurous, curious, playful and affectionate. We call them fire ants.. as they love to crawl up our legs, nibble at us until we pick them up to cuddle them.

We've done all the things you do to raise well rounded puppies so they can come right into your life and be part of your family!

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

I have gotten so many requests that say " We want a dog who looks like Cha Cha but we want a healthy puppy"

I can't tell you how much that makes my blood boil.

1. Because I know what a warrior she is- this little girl came in paralyzed and she's WALKING NOW.

2. Because they're here for the ego of the Cane Corso. Not for the reality and arent valuing the LIFE of the dog

2. Because I know the stats on the hip health of the Cane Corso.

Skipping over Cha Cha for a "healthy puppy" doesn't save you from health issues..

37.5% of Cane Corso screened in the United States were reported to have hip dysplasia.

38.7% in Sweden.

51.9% in France.

That's nearly 4 in 10 screened in the U.S. and Sweden, and more than HALF in France.

And those numbers don't tell us what's happening with all the dogs that are never screened, including those from backyard breeders. Yet people are afraid to adopt Cha-Cha because of her hips.. but she doesn't even have hip dysplasia.

You can't say that about the puppy you're about to purchase. So you might as well adopt Cha Cha

10/29/2026

Smartsville Ca
Available for Adoption
Comment Apply or visit WCCCR.ORG
Out of state adoptions welcome
Transport available

Delia is 13 weeks old and she is quite the looker with blaze up the nose, emerald green eyes,white toes and chestnut brindle coat.

She isn't all looks, she is also built with Cane Corso inside her- she is not only brave and confident, she is also playful and affection.. and just like all Cane Corso, she is sharp as a tack.

She has been raised on my farm with my children, livestock, free range birds and her littermates. She spends her mornings doing barn chores with me- and afternoons zooming around the farm with my kids, playing in the sunshine, chasing them around and enjoying her puppy hood.

And yes, she still has puppy breath.