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Brief description: It doesn’t get much sweeter than Emma. This beautiful big brown Newfoundland girl came to us from a puppy mill and is now looking for her forever home where she can be a pampered princess the rest of her life. Despite being from a puppy mill, Emma is relatively social and has those Newfie characteristics of needing to be close to her people and thinking she’s a lap dog despite being over 100lbs. She’s seems well socialized to people and other dogs but given where she came from, she isn’t used to some every day things such as the vacuum cleaner or hair dryer or riding in cars so her new home will need to be understanding and help her acclimate in a positive manner to new and “unusual” things. Overall, she is a well mannered, sweet girl, who can’t wait to find the perfect family-who won’t mind a lot of drool and hair!  

Likes: humans, laps, other dogs, fluffy blankets to cuddle in, giving slobbery kisses, yummy food, watching Christmas movies

Dislikes: vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, loud noises, getting into the car, being in her crate, possibly cats- she has not met the cat in the foster home face to face but saw her through a baby gate and was barking/growling at the cat

Personality: sweet, laid back/easy going

Temperament: easily handled, does well in the bath and being brushed, got nervous at the vet but tolerate everything

Energy level: low energy most of the time. Mainly just likes to lay around but does run and play a little too

Favorite activities: lounging around, laying in laps/cuddling, eating, being with her humans

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?: good with dogs however prefers calmer dogs. Has done well meeting new adults. Has not been around children yet 

Not good with: possibly not cats- barked and growled at the fosters cat

Housetrained:work in progress

Crate trained:mostly but will bark and whine for a bit 

Challenges: given she is over 100lbs and when she gets nervous she shuts down and can be difficult to get around. She currently needs picked up to get into the car. Daily grooming/brushing is usually needed- she does well but it can take time

Any Medical issues? Currently in good health but adopter should be aware of typical Newfoundland medical concerns 

What would be the best kind of home?a home with Newfie experience, someone who has the time to work with her on socializing her in a positive manner. 

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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