THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ADOPTING A DOG FROM MASTIFFS TO MUTTS RESCUE.
Please note: a non-refundable application fee of $20.00 is required for all interested applicants. Your donation provides an assurance of commitment as well as helps defray the increasing costs of medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip implants, heartworm prevention and/or treatment as well as flea/tick prevention.
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE APPLYING
Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina.
You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption.
Applications must be completed by the homeowner.
We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters.
If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner.
We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age.
Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home.
Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface.
Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently.
Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence.
Applications will be denied if we determine the applicant uses or permits the use of, training methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog or to deter undesirable behavior.
Applications will be denied if veterinary records of current or past pets show neglect of appropriate health care.
Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. The following circumstances are exceptions:
The intact dog is a working member of law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team
A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog; proof is required.
The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
Puppy Policy: To ensure proper housetraining and socialization, only adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months.
