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Maximus is a 170-lb hunk who came to us as an owner surrender from PA.  He is house trained, crate trained, and is very good when riding in a car. He sleeps through the night and does not mind being in a crate for long periods. 

Likes: Company, walks, food driven, car rides

Dislikes: Prefers not to be alone; having another dog for company helps him.

Personality: Confident

Temperament: He’s good with people; he seems aloof with people he doesn’t know, affectionate with people he knows.  He challenged a bit initially, but quickly started following his foster mom’s requests.  When outside, interesting noises or smells cause him to be on guard somewhat, he requires slower introductions to adjust.

Energy level: Moderately energetic. 

Favorite activities: Going on walks, car rides

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?      In his foster home, he’s been good with a mastiff foster sister.  In another volunteer’s home he’s been good with both male and female large breed dogs.  He can eat and take treats next to his foster sister mastiff  without any problem.  He’s curious about cats and has been seen lunging at them playfully a few times, which scared the cats.  His foster mom believes he may be playful with them, which could be problematic given his size. He has not been around children. When taking treats from a hand, it looks like he will swallow the whole hand; his foster is working with him on this when taking treats gently.

Not good with: If food is out that he can reach, he will get it.  He will eat other animals’ food if he can get to it- he is an expert counter surfer that will require some manners.

Housetrained: Yes!  He will relieve himself when loose in the yard or on leash.

Crate trained: Yes!  He crates easily with food or a treat.  He will sometimes whine or bark for a bit.  He is ok with being crated for a work day.

Obedience trained: He does well with sit, down, no, leave it.

Challenges:  He’s huge! He needs 54-inch or larger crate and a large vehicle.

Any Medical issues? No issues known.

What would be the best kind of home? He likes company, at least from another dog if not a person- a canine sibling would be great! He would appreciate someone willing to walk him.  He would be fine with someone who wants to crate him while they’re away at work during the day although he may not need to be crated (TBD).

Fostered in Fairborn, OH.

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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