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Waylon  is a 2 ½ year old beautiful brindle male mastiff that is seeking a  life-long  relationship with a single owner or a couple.  He can’t wait to restart his new life with someone that wants a 175 pound furry love bug.  

Likes:   Waylon  likes his fuzzy toys, car rides, ice cubes & baths.  

Dislikes:  He doesn’t like to be alone but he’s doing good w/his foster dog sister keeping him company.  The nanny cam shows him mostly sleeping all day.  He is very selective w/strangers and will need slow supervised introductions.  Waylon is not a fan of kids. His behavior has proven to be unpredictable with them as he has expressed aggression towards them. 

Personality:   Waylon  is very laid back and super affectionate.  He loves to sit on top of of his foster mom and smother her with his kisses.  

Temperament:  He’s pretty good on a leash, does pull a bit at first but then settles down.  No problems doing his ears or nails.   Not a counter surfer or garbage hound at all.  

Energy level:   Waylon  likes to lounge around but he will be right by your side the moment you leave the room to make sure you aren’t going for a treat.  He’ll play with his toys by himself.  

Favorite activities:  Other than lounging,  Waylon’s  favorite activity is being as close to his person as he can get to show them how much he loves them.

Good  with cats, dogs, and kids over 6:  He gets along well with his canine foster sister.  He will play if she wants to play but is content to ignore her as well.  He will chase the cat if it moves but will ignore it if he’s just laying around.  

Not good with:  Slow introductions needed.   He is NOT good with kids of any age.

House trained:  Yes  

Crate trained:  Unsure, we didn’t need to use one  

Challenges:   Waylon  likes to vocalize and barks if he hears any kind of noise.  He likes to bark at the neighbor dogs through the fence but even though he could probably easily get over the fence he doesn’t even try.   Due to his bite history with children he will not be placed in a home with children or child visitors. He should be not taken in to public or parks where the possibility of children may be present. 

Any Medical Issues:   Waylon  currently has happy tail that his foster is working on helping to heal.  He also has a growth on one of his back ties that is being evaluated at by the vet. 

What would be the best kind of home:   Waylon  requires a stable home that doesn’t have a lot of people traffic.  Someone that will be around to shower him with the love and affection he will want to give back to you.

Fostered in Erie, 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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