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Aspen is a sweet girl who came to us from Kentucky. Her owners  abandoned  her outside when they moved and she found herself pregnant and alone. Thankfully, kind souls reached out to us to help her. Aspen gave birth on 9/3/19 so she will not be available until after 11/12 as she will need to be spayed first. 

Likes:  Aspen loves bully sticks and  Himalayan  chews. She has no idea what toys are but we hope one day she can learn to enjoy them. 

Dislikes:  Dogs that get in her face. It scares her and she will vocalize and cower

Personality: SWEET and loving

Temperament: Aspen allows her foster mom to clean out her ears and brush her. She is not a fan of getting her nails clipped but will allow a few at a time. She is very friendly with people and will give the softest nudges for attention if you stop petting her. 

Energy level: Enjoys short walks but is happy enough to nap as well. She is mostly a sweet, calm, girl. 

Favorite activities: Right now her days consist of caring for her babies but she enjoys breaks outside. She likes to sit outside with her people and watch what goes on in the world.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?:  Since Aspen is still nursing, we will not dog test her until after the pups are weaned. Cats are unknown. Kids over 6 may be okay.

Not good with: TBD

Housetrained: YES

Crate trained: YES

Challenges: (We know little about what happened to Aspen prior to coming to MTM but she was a scared girl at first. She adores her foster mom but it took a few weeks to realize she was safe and taken care of. She will need a patient adopter who follows decompression guidelines and gives Aspen time to open up on her own. Once Aspen knows she is safe, she will give you the happy dance when you come home from work! She really likes her people!

Any Medical issues? Aspen will need to be spayed prior to adoption 

What would be the best kind of home? Aspen is a simple girl. She is happen with a comfy bed, food and water, and occasional pets from her owner. She is not destructive when she is left alone but she will go into the crate on her own to sleep at times. She is also housetrained so she can be trusted to have free roam. When she is crated she doesn't make a peep. She would probably not do best in a chaotic household with a lot of noise since she is still learning about living life indoors and is a little nervous as new things. A fenced in yard is not required but if the home does not have a fence she will need to be leash walked. 

Fostered in South Williamsport, PA.

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 and New York.
• We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, 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.
• 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.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page.

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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