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Leo is a huge, chunky, cuddlebug! Weighing a good 185lbs he is a head turner on every walk he takes. He greets everyone with a wagging tail and stands still for pets. He is a poster child when it comes to walks. He enjoys the company of both cats and dogs, but his favorite is still his human. He loves to lie down and keep you warm while you watch TV and he would let you know he's there with his loud snores. Leo is very smart! He knows to open doors and loves to explore the outdoors. He does talk back like a teen and listens like one too. He knows his basic commands but has selective obedience syndrome (we think it's the mastiff gene).

Likes: Leo loves to lean, snuggle or just hang with you. He's not particular about toys or treats. He is happy to just lie around - almost on you.

Dislikes: Being crated and alone. He howls and whimpers when he can't see anyone. He does settle down after a while.

Personality: Leo is a cuddler. He enjoys the company of people, dogs and cats. He has an easy going, no fuss attitude all the time. He might go looking for you, the cat or the dog or anyone else who is in the house. If you get a guest he would welcome them with a wagging tail and stand still for pets. He believes his purpose is to sleep almost on you and make sure you have some down time (no work gets done and you always leave happier).

Temperament: Leo loves to get belly rubs and allows being touched. He is a very easy-going, lucky guy.

Energy level: He wouldn't be a jogging or hiking buddy.  He is always ready for a walk and to socialize. He is a couch potato.

Favorite activities: Leo loves to walk and sleep.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: He is very good with people, and absolutely loves cats and dogs.

Not good with: (Cats? Dogs? Strangers? Men? Kids?): He loves people, cats and dogs. His size would be unsafe for little kids. He gets along with both men and women.

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes. but don’t recommend it. He absolutely hates it.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? A fenced yard would be nice. His curiosity enables him to wander off without supervision. If he is being walked then a fence is not needed.

Walks well on a leash? An absolute joy to walk him. Does not pull, will listen and stop to be petted (petting happens a lot ).

Challenges: The combination of his ability to open doors and his curiosity makes it difficult to keep him in one place. He is working on trusting his foster family to come back home when he’s left alone.

Any Medical issues? None have shown up.

What would be the best kind of home? A family that has someone at home (he hates to be left alone) and a cat or a dog would be ideal. A fenced in yard would be nice but he enjoys walks more than running around.

Leo is being 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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