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Great Pyrenees / Golden Retriever (long coat)  : :  Male (neutered)


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About Shy
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 375.00
  • Species: Dog
  • Current Age: 8 Years 2 Months (best estimate)
Shy is a 65 lbs Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix with a thick fluffy undercoat and long overcoat. He is a one year old neutered male who is a bit timid and reserved at first, but is very sweet and attentive to people once he knows them. He is curious and will come forward to meet people and loves to be petted, as long as he is not forced. Once he is comfortable with you, he will want to be laying right at your feet! He is a bit afraid of getting into the car, but we are working on it. He is getting better on the leash as this also was new to him. 
 
Shy enjoys children as well as adults, but is put off by sudden loudness or commotion. He is a soft sweetheart, and does not growl or snap. He gets along well with other dogs, and likes playing with other dogs, especially ones that are not too dominant or rough. He will just try to retreat if overwhelmed; he does not become aggressive. He has not been cat tested but has shown no interest in chasing small animals. 
 
Shy was recently separated from his brother with whom he had spent his whole life, because neither dog was thriving or building confidence - it just wasn't a healthy relationship. Adjusting to life without his brother has been difficult for Shy, but he is coming out of his shell and learning how to enjoy other dogs, people, and walks.
 
Because of this, Shy will really need this dog buddy to keep him company and help him relax and find his place in a family. Shy would love to join a family that has a confident but sweet dog to show him the ropes. Plus, he likes to play - he is just a one year old pup!  Since he is a youngster, he needs appropriate chew toys and will chew on other items on occasion (books and shoes) if they are within his reach. For his age, he is quiet and easy...he is not a heavy chewer and does not chew on furniture. He is not a boisterous pup; he does not jump up, and short play sessions or walks are adequate exercise. He spends most of his time just following his people from room to room and settling down to observe the activity or snooze.  Although he has a deep bark, he only barks if there is truly a puzzling noise or another dog barking. Mostly, Shy just needs a lot of  love and training to build his confidence. He is a super sweet softie who will make a great addition to his new family. 

Fostered in Fairview, PA. 

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

 

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:
    1. The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
    2. The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
    3. 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. 

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

**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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