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Zoey Biography - Update 7/18/19

Brief Description : Zoey is a BEAUTIFUL 3-year-old female English Mastiff.  She is spayed, housebroken and crate trained. She was surrendered by a family who no longer had enough time to care for her. She is a 160 pound gentle giant.

Likes: Zoey loves to lounge around and be with her  foster mom. She enjoys being groomed and loves to be brushed and given lots of love and affection.  Zoey will gently give you her paw when she wants attention. Zoey enjoys playing with her toys.. and on occasion, eating them.  Zoey LOVES to eat and takes food gently.

Dislikes : Zoey is very anxious and afraid around unfamiliar people. 

Personality :  Zoey is not a social butterfly but she is laid back, loving and very affectionate (once she feels secure). She is a big SWEETHEART. She has been following in the footsteps of her canine foster sister and brother and recently found her voice. 

Temperament:  Zoey has a calm, quite demeanor. She is extremely shy/anxious around strangers, new situations and crowds.  When comfortable, Zoey will come to you for affection. Zoey’s foster mom is working with her to gain confidence around strangers by managing interactions with people, offering positive rewards and maintaining a structured routine. Zoey is slowly being introduced to new experiences. Zoey  is very passive and has not exhibited any signs of aggression.

Energy Level: Low. She is most excited when it is time to eat. She will run around in circles and do her happy dance.  On occasion, Zoey will run around and play with her foster brother and sister. Zoey is very content sleeping on her bed or floor. 

Favorite Activities : lounging around, eating, sleeping, snoring and drooling.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6? Mostly ignores other dogs, cats unknown. Zoey is shy at first with children but slowly warms up. 

Not good with : Zoey is very shy/timid.  She does not do well around unfamiliar people, especially men, and will try to avoid them whenever possible (pull or run away). Zoey is very vocal when she is around strangers in the house and will distance herself from them.  Once Zoey feels comfortable and secure she does warm up and will show affection. Given time Zoey is a very loyal companion. 

Housetrained: Yes

Crate Trained : Yes.  Zoey has been left uncrated for short periods of time with no problems. 

Challenges : Because of Zoey’s size, she has the tendency to pull on a leash (especially when startled or scared). Walks best with a harness and when given direction.   Due to Zoey’s size, she can easily knock over a small child. Zoey requires careful and slow introductions, especially to men.

Any Medical Issues : None known

What would be the best kind of home :  Zoey would benefit from having a calm, experienced and assertive owner who is willing to give her plenty of time and space to decompress and adjust.  Zoey does best when in the company of other canines and not left alone for long periods of time. Zoey responds well to gentle, consistent and clear communication.  Zoey would do best in a calm, quite household. Zoey likes to be outside and enjoys the comfort and security of a fenced in back yard. Due to her size, a family with small children is not recommended.

Fostered in Egg Harbor, NJ

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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