Mastiffs to Mutts Rescue, Inc. - MTM       

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Sweet, gentle Elwood comes to us from Texas where he was picked up as a stray. He is a total sweetheart, loves to sleep at your feet, and smile happily while you pet him. He is completely blind. 

Likes: treats, being pet, talked to and loved on

Dislikes: nothing we’ve discovered so far in his foster home

Personality: This is one Zen-like, easy going dog. He sits and listens attentively to the world around him, smiling the whole time. 

Temperament: Easy-going, calm, sweet

Energy level: Very, very low. Snuggling is his cardio!

Favorite activities: We are still getting to know him after his long road trip from Texas to New Jersey. He had been sweet and appreciative of everything we’ve offered him. 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6? yes, yes, and yes; he is fostered in a home with two cats and two other giant breeds. He has shown no interest in the cats and is passive toward the dogs. He adores his 10 and 14-year-old foster kids. 

Not good with: nothing we have discovered yet

Housetrained: yes, no accidents and he can easily last all night

Crate trained: yes 

Challenges: Elwood is learning his new surroundings, which is tricky when you’re completely blind. He bumps into walls and tables, and needs help getting situated in new spaces. Through it all though, he is trusting and calm. 

Any Medical issues? Elwood is receiving care for many wounds on his feet and legs. He has been very patient with us as we tend to his needs. It will take some time to heal, put weight on, and learn to navigate without sight. 

Best type of home: Elwood will require a fenced in yard due to being blind. 

Fostered in Cherry Hill, 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 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