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Emma is a 1 1/2 year old female Dog de Bordeaux  that is a mellow, loving, well-mannered pup, she is housetrained, and sleeps all night without issue or a crate, she has a bark as loud as a cannon.  Emma was surrendered by her mom that could no longer afford her, due to unemployment.  Emma has skin issues and a limp that has been evaluated by the vet and has treatment.  

Likes:  Emma LOVES kids ages 6 and older and plays nicely with other dogs.  Emma has not been cat tested and thinks chickens are fun.  

Dislikes:  Emma doesn't like having to slow down from playing and having to "chill out" when she is forced to slow down so she is not too sore from arthritis the next day!

Personality:  Very sweet, smart, mellow, loving, friendly, playful, cuddly, and curious.  

Temperament:  She does not mind her teeth brushed, ears cleaned, goes right into the bathtub.  Emma appears to be very tolerant of just about anything. Emma is working on her obedience training and knows her name, how to sit, takes treats nicely and appears to have been trained at one point but not followed up. She could use some additional leash work but is continuing to improve- she like to please!

Energy level:  Emma loves to run and play and according to the vet has some arthritis in her back hips and front shoulder that requires some limitations so she is not too sore the next day- think of your grandparents- you don't want her to pay for being overly active the next day :) Once she comes inside she is ready to relax and nap to recover from her energetic bouts!   

Favorite activities:  playing with dogs kids over the age of 6.  Emma wants people to pet and love on her and dogs to play with  

Housetrained:  Yes

Crate trained:  Yes

Challenges:  Emma has skin issues that are due to allergies that have done well with good diet and Cytopoint injections every 4-8 weeks. She will need to continue on FreshPet to allow her improved skin condition as well- other diets have been attempted and FreshPet works best for her.

Medical Issues:  limp from arthritis but careful exercise and rest without overdoing it appears to work for her and the skin allergies are controlled with Cytopoint injections and FreshPet diet

Emma seems to be easy going and would do great anywhere with a family that is ready to devote time and attention to her- she would really like some dog and human siblings if possible too!  

Fostered in Lewis Center, 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.

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