Loki was abandoned by his owners and was tied to a box outside. He came to us emaciated and thrilled to have companionship. His foster is working on crate training and understanding he will always have food from here on out. He loves attention and wants to play with other dogs.
Likes: Loki likes to cuddle up against and lie down close to you. He loves physical contact and enjoys walking, sitting outside, running and sleeping with you.
Dislikes: He dislikes being alone. He will settle in after a few minutes.
Personality: He is a calm and well-mannered dog who is a good listener. He is gentle, kind, and very intelligent, so teaching him is a pleasure. He is sweet and loves attention. He is faithful and grateful for everything you do. He wants to be a steady companion in his own special way.
Temperament: Loki does not mind being groomed and brushed. He shares his toys and is very gentle. He loves to play with dogs his size.
Energy level: He is active with his foster brother and sometimes plays by himself in the backyard. He is still learning to fetch and play. If you reach out to tug the rope he would drop it thinking you need it.
Favorite activities: He loves to walk with you, enjoys the outdoors, and likes exploring, digging holes and lying outside.
Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6? He is good with children over 6 and dogs, but has not been cat tested
Not good with: He is improving as he doesn’t like to be left alone, he likes his people. He does cry for about 10 minutes when left alone in the crate. He cries if he can't see you, but he settles quickly.
Housetrained: He is learning to tell us when he needs to go outside. He does well every time he is taken whenever he drinks water- he is working on this
Crate trained: Yes, he will walk into the crate and wait for his treat
Challenges: working on house breaking consistently
Any Medical issues? None known
Energy level: Moderate, but at times he prefers to lie around. He’s always eager to go for walks.
Favorite activities: He enjoys walks and playing with you
What would be the best kind of home? Loki is such a sweet, gentle, and kind dog that he would fit into any home easily.
Fostered in Ellicot City, MD
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.
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:
The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
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.
**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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