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Keto is the definition of a “Gentle Giant”.  He is a playful pup who is housetrained and crate trained. He is very loving and just wants to be with you.  He sleeps through the night, but he has a tendency to snore. He came to us from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has some allergies that are well controlled on medicine.

Likes: People, going for walks, being outside, playing tug-of-war, a clean water bowl and treats.

Dislikes: Very loud noises (like a dump truck driving by), the vacuum cleaner and the lawn mower.

Personality: Playful, loving and gentle.

Temperament: Keto is easy to manage.  He takes meds with no issues, lets PetSmart clip his nails, is fine with having his ears cleaned, lets you handle and snuggle him, and does very well at the vet.

Energy level: Medium. Keto loves going for a walk and would play tug-of-war all day.

Favorite activities: Going for a walk, playing tug-of-war,

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6): Yes, Keto is good with dogs and kids (over 6). Not sure how Keto is with cats.

Not good with: Nothing other than the very loud noises, vacuum cleaner and the lawn mower.

Housetrained: Yes.

Crate trained: Yes.

ReQuires a fenced yard (physical fence): Keto needs a big, fenced-in yard (no invisible fence, please).  He loves to be outside.  His favorite spot when he is not outside is sitting in an open door with his head outside smelling everything.

Walks well on a leash? Yes, he is great on the leash using the Gentle Leader. 

Challenges: Keto is a very big dog, weighing in at 190 pounds.  He gets excited when you get his leash, so it can be difficult to get out the door in a calm manner, but having treats handy so he will sit helps a lot.  If he does not go for a walk, he has some excess energy, and he will try to get you to play until he works off that energy. Keto also slobbers, a lot.

Any Medical issues? Keto has allergies, but they are well controlled on his medicine. He takes pills in the morning and the evening. 

What would be the best kind of home? Keto needs a home with a fenced in yard with a lot of room to wander around. He needs a family that has a lot of time to spend with him and a family that is committed to making sure he takes his medicine. Most of all, Keto needs a family that is going to love him as much as he loves them.

Keto is being fostered in Bridgeville, 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 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.

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.

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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