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Brief description: Natalia is a 3 year spayed female Newfoundland. She is on the smaller side weighing only 86lbs. She has a smaller/thinner build but the typical Newfie personality. She came to us from a puppy mill but she is surprisingly social with people. 

Likes: Other dogs, being brushed, cuddling

Dislikes: vacuum cleaner, loud noises, barking dogs she can’t see (will bark back defensively) 

Personality: sweet, laid back/easy going, reserved/timid

Temperament: easily handled, quiet, 

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

Favorite activities: lounging around, cuddling, getting brushed, eating, playing with other dogs 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?: Good with dogs. Has done well meeting new adults just a little shy. Met children on a walk well but does not live with any children

Not good with: unknown with cats. Foster home has a cat but stays in her own room and has not interacted fully with Natalia

Housetrained:mostly

Crate trained: yes

Challenges: given she is an extra large dog, when she gets nervous and shuts down, she 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 and enjoys it but can take some 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. 

Fostered in Columbus, 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.

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

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