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Brief description: China came to us after being abandoned at a local vet office. China is a 1 year old female English Mastiff. She is crate trained and house trained. She is a sweet girl that can be shy with new people. She loves attention and is eager to learn. 

Likes:   China loves attention and treats.  

Dislikes: None seen so far.

Personality:  China is extremely shy. Once she is over the shyness she just wants to play and play. She loves attention. If you stop petting her she leans all over you. China's adopters will need to give her time to warm up to see her personality shine through. 

Temperament: China takes her meds with no issues and has been great at the vet. We haven't tried bath and nails yet. 

Energy level: China has moderate energy. She loves to be outside and would enjoy a fenced in a yard to romp and run in. 

Favorite activities: China really likes toys. She enjoys the company of other dogs and playing. She wants to be near her people all the time. 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids over 6?: China is good with dogs and cats. China is shy so the children need to be mindful of that until she gets to know them. I would suggest 10+.

Not good with: China has been good with everything so far but is fearful of new people. It takes her a bit to not be scared of them. She is not aggressive but will avoid them until she's comfortable. 

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes. Sometimes she will bark for a few minutes but settles quickly. She is crated 8 hours per day while her foster works and has no issues. 

Challenges: China is fearful in new situations and doesn't seem to have been exposed to much. She is scared of new people but warms up with time. Normal household things will spook her - the trash bag, dishwasher and so on. She will inspect them after she's done being scared and gets over it quickly. Once she's used to being in a home I think she will get over the fearfulness and shine bright. China is strong and pulls on a leash. We have been using an easy walk harness on her and it helps.

Any Medical issues?  Spayed and UTD on vaccines - 7/29/2020.

What would be the best kind of home?  China would like an active home with another dog playmate. She really wants to run and play so a fence would be a fantastic addition for her. Since she is fearful the less people in and out of the home the better until she is more socialized.

Fostered in Marysville, 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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