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Brief description:  Bentley is a good ol’ boy!  This big guy is 5 years young and weighs 190 pounds, he is crate trained, house trained and knows many commands.  Bentley prefers to be with people, but when left alone, he roams around freely and stays out of trouble. He came to us from North Dakota, you can tell he was loved on, he loves right back.  Maybe he was surrendered because he needed ACL surgery and it was too much for his family. Bentley is currently recovering from said surgery and is excited to meet his new family!

Dislikes:  Will need to test with larger dogs.  Does fine with smaller dogs, but wasn’t fond of a large male dog at his home.   Will re-test once he is done recovering from his ACL surgery.  

Personality:  laid back, loving, sweet

Temperament:  takes meds with food, will let you clean ears and trim nails.  Loves walks and does great on a leash. Bentley will do okay at the vet as long as he has his people with him, otherwise, he will try to run away, or hide.  Uses a ramp which is helpful during transporting.  

Energy level:  We can’t wait to see!!  He loves being outside and playing with toys, but due to his ACL bothering him, I don’t think we have seen his true self.  So far, his recovery is going great and we look forward to watching him bounce back!!

Favorite activities:  Laying in the sun, playing with kids, playing with his foster brothers.  Loves people and isn’t afraid to beg for belly rubs.  

Has not been cat tested, good with small dogs, hasn’t met a person he doesn’t like (all ages).  

Not good with male great dane, would bark and grumpy growl.  

100% housetrained

Doesn’t need to be crated, but currently have him crated due to ACL surgery recovery.  But will go right in when told to do so, no whining, doesn’t try to get out.  

Challenges:  

Medical issues: 

Best kind of home:  once he is large dog tested, and cat tested.  He will thrill anywhere!!! He might be perfect. 

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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