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Roman is a two-year-old silly pup who is as spunky as he is lazy.  He is a typical Boerboel in that he is protective of his foster family inside the home. Roman loves meeting new people and animals outside of his foster home. He wants to befriend a cat terribly. He plays well with his blind mastiff foster brother, who Roman allows to be the alpha. Roman sleeps through the night and is an early riser. He is working on house training; he is not a good pooper while on a leash.

TEMPERAMENT: Roman likes pleasing his people, playing, and having zoomies. He likes all the toys. The big guy is a cuddler and is not selective who he cuddles with. He is eager to please and is very treat motivated. 

DISLIKES: unannounced guests. He requires an introduction (outside the house has worked great so far). Roman does not like car rides as he gets carsick.  He has never been left alone but his personality would do best with someone at home.  

PERSONALITY: He is goofy, clumsy and will find entertainment anywhere.  He gobbles his food but sits and waits to eat and can have the food bowl lifted from him.  He naps near, preferably on, his people. He will take meds in his food with no problem. 

ENERGY LEVEL: is puppy-like as he likes to play and run then crash for a long nap.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: include playing with other dogs, throwing around his toys, wooing cats, and sunbathing.

Good with Cats, Dogs and Children over 6? Roman is good with cats, other dogs, and watches children from a distance with curiosity, we recommend children over 12 years old.

NOT GOOD WITH:  strangers, pooping while on a leash, and table etiquette. (He goes to his crate at family mealtime).

HOUSETRAINED: Roman is getting the hang of house training and does not mess in his crate.

CHANLLENGES: with a little work can be remedied. He is protective of his people. He will jump when he plays indoors. He will eat unattended food and snatch food from a person. He won’t poop while leashed.

MEDICAL CHALLENGES: Roman came to the rescue Lyme Disease positive but was treated. He is neutered.

The best home for Roman requires a fenced yard, humans with knowledge of his breed and obedience training.  He would do best with another energized pup to play with. Children under 12 not recommended.

Fostered in McDonald, PA.

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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