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It’s too bad ‘ Reporting For Duty ’ isn ’ t a typical dog name, but then again this isn ’ t a typical dog. What a beauty! Armani is a 4-year-old Boerbel who will spend his day sitting on your foot and looking out for “his person”. He ’ s very sweet and gentle; happy to have an alpha; and loves to look after his people.

Likes: Treats! Very treat motivated. Maybe you have more in your pocket now?  Likes laying on a dog bed next to his person. Your care and safety are his job.

Dislikes: Busy streets and surprises. Armani is coming out of his shell but is still hesitant about new people and noises. Transitions can make him a bit skittish but he recovers quickly.

Personality: Reporting for duty! For someone so interested in guarding his people, Armani is very laidback and gentle. He doesn ’ t bark, lurch, pull. He just wants you to know that there was a sound outside and he is going to investigate. He likes to walk laps around the kitchen to make sure the squirrels know he ’ s holding the room and checks to be sure the toaster isn ’ t up to anything suspicious. Then comes to sit on your foot to let you know the perimeter has been secured. He is a gentle guard dog that will lean on his person if he hears a loud car, or sees someone walking nearby. 

Temperament: Very gentle, takes treats with a soft mouth, lets you rub his ears, shoulders, belly, feet, no problem. Silly, too – he ’ s learning to play ball, and likes to roll in the grass when you first talk him outside. He really appreciates being outdoors.

Energy level: medium. While Armani naps with one eye open most of the day, he really enjoys 3-4 healthy half hour walks throughout the day. Will jog, too! 

Favorite activities: Being with his people. Anything to do with treats. Getting his ears sratched. Long walks and sitting outside.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6? Good with dogs. Easy on the leash near other dogs. We will not place Armani with other male dogs.

Not good with: No cat friends for Armani, please. Would not do well on his own for multiple hours during the day; needs to be near his person.

Housetrained: Yes. Armani was in a shelter for 3 months and so he does his business quickly and then really appreciates any time he gets outside.

Crate trained: Yes- His crate is a safe place for him. He often retreats to it briefly before coming out to investigate something new.

Challenges: Armani needs a job. He is very relaxed with good exercise and clear rules about where he should be, and the ability to be near his person. He would do best in a home where he can be around people during the day.

Any Medical issues: Maybe mildly allergic to something at the shelter. Has several small, black scars on body and black bumpy patches- Vet checked and reported all benign. Full vetted and UTD on all vaccines and is microchipped.

What would be the best kind of home? Armani immediately picked our 18-year-old ROTC son as his person. Literally walked in front door, raced up stairs to our son ’ s room and laid down at his feet. He loves his foster mom, but really prefers his young, athletic male person. Will require a home able to manage his breed and be in charge. Would benefit from an active home where he would get several long walks or runs a day and ball time. A fenced in yard will be required for Armani.

Fostered in Towson, 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.

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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