Brief description: Gentle Giant Dwight is a delight. “Let’s chill” is his personal motto. Working on housetraining. Does well in his XXL Crate. Sleeps through the night and not destructive. Learning about toys and enjoys treats. He came from an Amish puppy-miller. Current foster home has 5 Mastiffs and 5 Cats. He’s friendly with all of them. Recently neutered and enjoying the extra attention. He's working on recognizing his name and commands. While very social (he was a hit at the vet with staff and guests) he needs training on basic commands, leash walking and recognizing his name. He’ll be your BFF. Likes: Enjoys walks in the woods, smelling new stuff and learning how to play with toys. Dislikes: No obvious dislikes Personality: Laid back and very sweet. Enjoys attention and being with other dogs and people. Temperament: Tolerates drops in his dirty ears. Energy level: Enjoys casual walks and taking time to sniff around in nature. Favorite activities: Time with dogs and people. Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?: Good with dogs, cats and people. Has not been tested with children. Not good with: No obvious dislikes Housetrained: Working on it. Uses a doggie door independently. Must have fenced in yard. Crate trained: Sleeps in crate at night and when foster parents are gone. Would enjoy being out in the population though. Challenges: Basic commands, learning a name and love is what this guy needs. No obvious challenges. Will need his new family to give him time to bond properly but he’s very friendly. Any Medical issues? No known medical issues. What would be the best kind of home? Fenced in yard required. Enjoys other pets and people. Dedication to training and bonding a must.
Fostered in Akron, OH.
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.
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.
