Mastiffs to Mutts Rescue, Inc. - MTM       

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Capone came to Mastiff to Mutts when his owner could no longer afford him. He is calm and knows all his commands. He is a sweet dog that enjoys belly and ear rubs as well as being with his people.

Likes: Being with his humans, also enjoys snacks of chicken and string cheese

Dislikes: Being alone… is initially scared of strangers so slow introductions are necessary

Personality: Laid back

Temperament: Once he gets used to you, he is pretty chill

Energy Level: calm enjoys just laying at your feet

Favorite activities: just being with his people chewing on his toys

Good with: Calmer dogs, no puppies as they are too excitable for him. Ok with kids over 6

Not Good with: Cats

Housetrained: yes

Crate trained: Yes- suggest a heavy-duty cage can be purchased thru Amazon or Overstock

Challenges: Capone prefers women but warms up to men quick. He is initially fearful of strangers but warms up quick with slow introductions when he knows everything is ok in a controlled environment. He does have a mild case of separation anxiety will not destroy anything just prefers to be with his people.

His best home would be a calm lower energy home with another canine companion and NO cats. Capone is an awesome dog that looks to please

Fostered in Wilmington, DE.

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