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Rowena is a 5 year-old female Neapolitan Mastiff.  She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccines. Rowena had bilateral cherry eye, and presumably lived with limited vision for several years due to the swollen glands. We believe that her prior vision issues are part of the reason why she is initially shy when meeting new people, as her social butterfly is coming out quicker since she had corrective eye surgery and can now see better. Rowena has a lovely personality and wants nothing more than to be with her people, living the couch potato life with occasional romps in the yard. She gets along with everyone she meets, however, proper introductions will be needed with children as she tends to be initially scared of them. She is gaining confidence and becoming more social as her eyes heal, so some of these reservations may diminish once she is settled in her new home.

Likes: Attention, being told how beautiful she is, showing her people love, sleeping, short walks, smelling the flowers, and treats.

Dislikes: Rowena is not a fan of the crate, however she will go in it with treats. She has been trustworthy in the home, so crating was only tested and she will need additional training and acclimation to it. She is also timid of children when first meeting them, and gets worried if she thinks you are upset with her. Slow introductions and positive reinforcement training will help her sweet nature blossom.

Personality: At first introductions Rowena can be a little shy, but once she knows you're a good guy she is going to shower you with love and expect the same in return. She has been a very happy, loving, and goofy girl in her foster home. She loves treats, bones, and toys.

Temperament: Gentle

Energy Level: Low, she likes short walks followed by long naps. 

Favorite Activities: Snoring, chewing on bones, being near her people, telling you about her day, eating good treats.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?

-Ok with cats, she ignores them for the most part, if they run she may chase them.

-Ok with dogs, her current foster home has small to giant breeds and she has become friends with an older male.

-Older kids recommended. Once she has been properly introduced to them she is good

Not good with: Overly loud or angry voices, small kids or ones making fast movements

Housetrained:  Yes

Crate Trained: No, but she could be with some time

Challenges: Rowena's prior life and limited vision had left her uncertain with new people and places, but since having eye surgery her loving social butterfly is emerging. Giving her time and reassurance to adjust to new things will go a long way with her future. 

Any Medical Issues: Rowena had bilateral cherry eye surgery in August and has to get eye drops until she has healed from the operation. She may need lifelong eye drops if she develops dry eye, that can be determined once her eyes have healed. She is also being treated for a fungal skin infection and is taking daily oral medications and weekly medicated baths for a month. Thankfully she's great for taking her meds and getting baths.

What would be the best kind of home: Rowena currently would do well in a home with either no kids or older ones, but that may change once she has fully healed from her eye surgery and had time to adjust to her newfound vision. She gets along with other dogs, but is not dependent on canine companionship so she could live without dogs if needed. Rowena has been introduced to the farm life and all of the animals, noises, and smells that come with it, and has taken it all in stride. She adjusted fairly quickly to her foster home and routine, and was a rockstar at the numerous vet appointments over the past month. In fact, she earned the Pink Paw Award at the Surgeon's office, for being the best patient of the day. Rowena just needs someone to give lord a chance so that her confidence and social skills can blossom.

Fostered in Rising Sun, MD

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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