03/19/2026
Magic Paws family, we have a friend in need of a new home for a senior dog with a very sad story....
"Friends, I need your help please.
My daughter found my exhusband deceased in early February. His two dogs, Ghost (Australian Shepherd) and Diego (Bull Mastiff/English Mastiff mix) had been alone at the house in the country. Alana would go out 3 or 4 times a day to hang with them and let them out to roam in the woods.
Last night she found Ghost paralyzed on his back half. Long story short, after taking him to the Bloomington emergency vet and the U of I vets in Champaign, she had to have him put to sleep (it hurts to say that).
Now Diego is alone. He is 10 1/2 years old and a big softie. Alana needs to find a home for him, preferably with a big fenced yard or out in the country. He needs to have an understanding human that can love on him for the rest of his life. As you know, it’s not long for big dogs, and he is BIG.
We don’t want Diego to go to a kennel or rescue place; he deserves a home.
Do you know of anyone able to take him?
Please let me know and I’ll pass the info on to my daughter.
Thank you.
(He wouldn’t make a good leash dog as he never had to be on one.)"
