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Seven is a 5-year-old, very playful, active, sweet and Velcro pup who is both housetrained and crate trained. She sleeps through the night in her crate but would prefer to be with her people. She has not been destructive when left alone in the house but will cry when you leave her. Seven came to MTM from a shelter in VA having been given up after having her last litter of puppies.  She is being fostered in Harleysville, PA.

Likes: Playing Ball, fetch, tearing apart toys, treats, walks

Dislikes: Unknown at this time.

Personality: Sweet with an attachment. Seven prefers to be with her human and will cry if separated. She will settle. Seven is sweet and enjoys belly rubs and kisses. She is very playful and will ask for attention.

Temperament: Seven went to the salon for a bath, ear cleaning, and nail grind. She did well but was a little nervous. She doesn’t mind her toes being touched and she has not displayed any guarding issues with food or toys. She is a natural watch/guard dog. She will investigate outside and be watchful of things. She notices birds and watches TV. She is very smart and will push boundaries. A strong leader is recommended.

Energy Level: Seven enjoys walks and playing ball. She may even be a great running partner or companion to manage your property. She loves the Jolly Ball with the rope! This will save you hours of effort to easily deplete some of her energy.

Favorite Activities: Playing fetch, walking, watching TV, sleeping, snuggling lap dog.

Cats: Seven has not been tested with Cats. She has shown some interest in small dogs while walking but will actively chase a squirrel or bunny. Seven patrols the yard every night sniffing and looking.

Housetrained: Yes.

Crate Trained: Yes. 

Challenges: Seven is true to her breed. She is watchful and has guard tendencies but is very sweet. Once she gets comfortable, she will push boundaries. She has not been tested with another female dog at this time.  There is some question as to whether she can live in harmony with another female dog.  When walking, she doesn’t seem to have too much interest of other dogs beyond curiosity. Seven is very needy at this time; this may subside after she finds her forever home, however, she is currently a bit pushy for affection, mealtime and will cry/bark to get your attention – especially if you don’t give in! But she will settle when she realizes she won’t win.

Medical: Seven has a propensity to get irritation under her chin. Her chin will need to be wiped after drinking/eating to ensure hot spots and acne do not occur. During Seven’s spay, the following was noted: Subcutaneous mass on left side of abdomen beside middle mammary gland. This may need to be addressed in the future.

Best home for Seven: Seven is sweet as can be. She walks well and is eager to please and still very playful. She will need a home where there is breed experience, no cats, and no other female dogs. A home where she can run, play, and patrol. She will need to follow an established routine to ensure that she does not become a problem child by taking over.

Seven is being fostered in Harleysville, 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.

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