Hi there, I’m Hetfield! I’m a bouncy ball of fluff and love any attention that I can get. I ended up in the shelter for neglect and had to stay there for a few months but Mastiffs to Mutts came and busted me out of the joint!
I’m about 18 months old and recently neutered. I didn’t mind my manners and leave it alone so I’m taking a little longer to heal but I’m doing much better now!
I prefer to sit on your lap and not the ground because, well, the ground isn’t comfy and doesn’t have arms to scratch my ears. I love help catching my tail, that thing just follows me around and often eludes my stealthy moves to catch it. Don’t bother throwing a ball for me, I just look at you with confusion, why would you do that? I know sit, down and shake but my foster mom says I need to go to school to learn how to stay on all 4 legs. I prefer to walk myself on a leash but I’m learning that isn’t how it is supposed to work. Good news though, I know to potty outside, no accidents inside for me!
My perfect home would have a tall fence because I channel my inner horse and glide right over short fences. My foster family tells me that I’m big (120lbs and growing since I’m underweight), but I don’t think so, so my forever family should know about big dogs, especially if they have kids!
Once I’m healed up more I’m going to get to play with the other dogs in the house but for now we are taking it slow, I don’t want them to get too close to my sore spot. I did great with dogs at the shelter and the AC Officer that saved me came to say goodbye to me when I left with the whole family – including kids, which I loved! My foster mom and dad say I’m just a giant puppy full of energy.
If you have questions please ask my foster parents or Mastiffs to Mutts more about me, I can’t wait to find my forever home!! Until then, I'm hanging out in Camp Hill, PA with my foster family.
Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for rescuing the dogs.
Our rescue policy requires the following:
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.
Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner.
Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption.
Homes with children should have a fenced yard.
Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked.
All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home.
All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home.
Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed.
For additional information please review our FAQs or contact: mastiffstomutts@gmail.com
More about Hetfield
Good with Dogs, Good with Kids
Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy:
Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include but are not limited to pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed.
Important notes before applying.
Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky.
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.
Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence.
Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care.
Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Proof of any of the following exceptions is required:
The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog.
We believe in Force Free Training Methods and do not approve of methods or devices using pain or force to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior.
Homes with highly varnished steps must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. **We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit.
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.
**Puppy Adoption Policy**
To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months.
Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized prior to 12 - 18 months of age. If you adopt an intact puppy, you will sign an adoption contract agreeing to have the dog sterilized at your expense at the time your veterinarian recommends.
Proof of sterilization must be provided to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue as soon as the procedure is completed. If the puppy is not sterilized as required, Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to claim legal ownership of the dog.
**Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure. We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances.
**PA Kennel License: 05845
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