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Neapolitan Mastiff (short coat)  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  X-Large


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About Mark (Scalpone)
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 400.00
  • Species: Dog
  • Current Size: 133 Pounds
  • Current Age: 10 Years 6 Months (best estimate)
Mark came into the rescue on 11/10/20.  He came from a different rescue volunteer in New Jersey. Several years ago, he had eye surgery to correct Cherry eyes. His sutures came out on the right eye so he is going to have that corrected.  It was said that he was very shy and fearful and will hide from you. I did not find this at all. He has been by my side since I got him and loves attention. He was the perfect gentleman at the Veterinary Hospital where he went for a checkup. They were very impressed with him. He gets along fine with my three dogs who are very laid back. Enjoys being outdoors in a fenced in area. Mark is low energy and loves snuggling up in a chair. He doesn’t seem to pay attention to toys. Mark is housebroken.

Likes:  Cuddles, naps, food, treats and riding in the car

Dislikes:  Dry dog food.  Will eat it if it is mixed with wet food

Personality:  Mark is very laid back and low energy. Does get excited about going outside and becomes very vocal.  He walks well on a leash. Loves to be pet. Loves his naps although he gets up frequently to check on you. He barks at strangers but is fine when they approach him. Snores like a champion! He is great in the house when left unattended. Have not felt the need to crate him. Great with bathing, ear cleaning and eye drops. Not so with nail trimming - lays on his back moving his paws away from you. As with most mastiffs, a slobber cloth comes in handy! Knows basic commands like sit, down and shake. Greets you enthusiastically when you come home. No jumping.

Temperament: Good

Energy Level: Low.

Favorite Activities: Going outside, eating, napping

Good with dogs, cats, birds, adults.

Not good with:  children. He growls at them.

House trained: yes

Crate Trained:   Haven’t used a crate with him. He is fine unattended in the house.

Challenges: nail trimming is a two person job

Medical Issues: Surgery to correct his Cherry eye will be done prior to his adoption.

Mark will do well in a household that has very laid back dogs and a big chair for his naps.

Fostered in Eagleville, PA

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.
  • Methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior is prohibited.
  • 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.
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.
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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