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Ten is a compassionate cuddle-bug. His friendly-self will walk up, sit almost on you and then he’ll look in your eyes like he knows exactly how you feel. He is absolutely sociable. He greets people with his whole being, so a home with adults and older kids would be perfect. Ten is an attentive listener and an enthusiastic learner;  he knows when you mean NO so its very easy to train him with house rules. Most of the day he prefers to lie down and chew a bone. Outside he loves to play with a ball. If you toss a ball for him you will be his bestie. 

Likes: Ten loves to lean, snuggle or just hang with you. But above all else he loves lacrosse balls! He can play by himself or with you. He will carry them in his big mouth everywhere he goes. He loves treats.

Dislikes: being crated for long hours. 

Personality: Ten is a cuddler. He enjoys the company of people, dogs and even cats. He has an easy-going, no fuss attitude all the time. He might jump with joy when he first meets you and we are helping him understand that he's big and he understands that but sometimes he can't hold his excitement. He believes his purpose is to sleep on his back in a highest traffic area of the house (a big cuteness distraction) 

Temperament: Ten loves to get belly rubs and allows being touched. When we examined his ears, feet and teeth he assumed we were petting him. 

Energy level: He wouldn't be a jogging or hiking buddy.  He is always ready for a walk or a short game of toss the ball. But clearly not a high energy dog, somewhere between moderate to couch potato level.

Favorite activities: Ten loves to play tug the rope with his foster brother. His all time favorite is playing fetch the bouncing ball. 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: He is very good with people, good with dogs and is indifferent to cats. He walks away from the cat in his foster home.

Not good with: (Cats? Dogs? Strangers? Men? Kids?): He absolutely loves people and is fine with kids, however his enthusiastic self and goofiness can knock a little down and create an unsafe environment for kids. 

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Not really, he follows his people around.

Walks well on a leash? His curiosity can sometimes pull him in different directions and you might be an unwilling participant in the ride. A firm NO keeps him close to you and he can walk well on the leash. A little training won't hurt.

Challenges: Ten is a Mastiff who loves to jump and greet. We are working with him on this.

Any Medical issues? He had skin allergies due to eating the wrong food. It's being treated and he's doing well with a grain free diet.

What would be the best kind of home?  A single person, couple or family with older kids who are not very active would be perfect, as long as he's not left alone for many hours.  Ten needs a loving home he can call his pack.

Ten is bein fostered in Ellicott City, MD.

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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