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Brief description:  Livie is very affectionate and loving.  She came to MTM as a rescue from a puppy mill in Ohio. Livie settled easily into her foster home with another large breed dog and their seven cats. She clearly has never lived in a house; she was very anxious the first few weeks and she would jump at every noise. She is learning though. Since her arrival she has been spayed.  Livie loves to lie at her foster’s feet when they are working on the computer or preparing dinner (maybe she thinks some food will fall to the floor).

Likes:  Dog beds, attention, rubs on the ears, silly things she finds to place on her bed (she is a hoarder), horses, being outside.

Dislikes:  Car rides – right now she stands up anytime she is in a car, she is too anxious to sit or lie down. Her foster is taking her for rides every now and then to get her used to the car and to let her know that the car will take her fun places (like to the barn where our horse is boarded). Crates – she refuses to go into the crate. 

Personality:  Livie is extremely happy and affectionate. She likes being outdoors, it seems to soothe her anxiety, but she is learning to be comfortable inside the house. She made quick friends with the other canine in the home and follows his lead. She will be happiest in a home with another laid-back dog. She has not shown signs of any food aggression.She does not seem to understand treats and is not treat- or food-motivate but she does love bones. she also loves hoarding random items she finds around the house (from waste cans, open cupboards, and countertops). 

Temperament:   Livie is a sweetheart who appreciates being loved on. She does not have a good sense of personal space, and she will happily help you get dressed by sitting on your feet and putting her head on your lap. Livie is very laid back. She likes to sleep on the dog beds in the evening with her foster family. She chew up anything with exception to bones yet she does have a tendency to take things and place them on her bed as trophies.  

Energy level:  Livie is very calm and doesn’t require any extreme exercise.  She handles fairly well on a leash yet she will pull. She likes to be outside sniffing everything. 

Favorite activities: Livie’s favorite activity is finding items around the house and bringing them to her bed. She also loves to be outside sniffing the ground. 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?:  Good with dogs and cats. She has not been exposed to kids but she is sweet and gentle so may be okay with kids over 6.

Not good with: N/A

Housetrained:  No. She has specific spots that she likes to go in the house, mostly near the cats’ litter boxes.

Crate trained:  No

Challenges: She is strong and pulls on the leash at times. She will need to be worked with on potty training and leash walking. 

Any Medical issues?  None noticed. Her coat is rather thin in spots, but we expect it to get fuller with good food and a warm, safe, comfortable home

Fostered in 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 and parts of 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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