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Mingo crossed the United States to get to Mastiffs to Mutts Rescue. He was found as a stray in California and had a microchip, but when contacted, the owner did not want this wonderful boy back. Most likely because they did not want to pay for the surgeries he needed. Mingo was still intact and needed cherry eye surgery in both eyes. Mingo is now neutered, had his eye surgery and is ready for his forever home.

This boy is a big, goofy, happy love bug. He loves attention and to have his face stroked. He is smart and seems to know some basic obedience.

Likes: Mingo loves treats and filled dog bones.  He loves to have his chin scratched and his face petted.

Dislikes: nothing found so far!

Personality: Mingo is sweet and always looking for approval. When outside he will do his business then come right back for some loving. The return is often a goofy run meant to get his human to laugh and play with him.

Temperament: Mingo takes his meds in his food without issue. He’s not thrilled with the eye cream that he needs twice a day but he will allow it once he realizes he has to.

Energy level: Mingo is low energy, but this might change once he has completely healed from his two surgeries and is comfortable in his own home. Even then, his day would probably consist of long naps interrupted by the occasional short playing.

Favorite activities: Sleeping, both inside and out in the grass

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Mingo does not pay any attention to the cats living in his foster home. He traveled with another dog from the shelter he was at and quickly bonded with her. He seems interested in the dogs living in the foster home, but due to his surgeries he has not met them yet.   He has not met any kids yet.

Not good with: nothing yet

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Very. He is calm in the crate and it is always clean and dry.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Mingo is comfortable in a fenced yard but does not require one.

Walks well on a leash? He pulls some, and is strong, but he’s willing to please so will learn quickly with proper training.

Challenges: no

Any Medical issues? Mingo had cherry eye in both eyes. Because of his size and breed this could need a second surgery to completely fix the problem. The Vet doing the first surgery said Mingo has ectropion that might require another eye surgery at some point.

What would be the best kind of home?  Mingo deserves a loving home where he is safe and wanted. He is a calm, easy going guy that would do well in any home lucky enough to have him.

Mingo is being fostered in DeGraff, 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 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.

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