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Rosie is incredibly sweet, friendly, and easy going. Her favorite thing to do is to hang out next to a family member whether it’s on the couch or at a local restaurant. She is extremely friendly and loves being pet by any human she meets. She likes chew toys and will play fetch, but can usually be found relaxing. She will squeeze into tiny spaces just to cuddle next to someone. She likes to sit outside on the deck and walk around the yard. She is food motivated and has excellent house manners. She likes to be brushed and is fine being bathed and having her paws wiped. She takes medication and treats well and is not food aggressive. She rarely barks. She knows basic commands, listens well, and will come when called.

Likes: Cuddles, to be around people, sitting out on the deck, chew toys, and food.

Dislikes: Rosie dislikes dogs who get in her space, having her nails trimmed, and thunderstorms.

Personality: Loving and gentle.

Temperament: Lovable and easy-going.

Energy level: Medium/low 

Favorite activities:  Being around people, cuddling and being pet, and sitting outside.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?:  

Cats - unknown, but based on the fact that Rosie doesn’t like chickens or small dogs it’s assumed that she’s not good with cats. 

Dogs - Rosie does not like dogs when she first meets them. She tolerates her two foster siblings (DDB and Neo), but needs her space. It’s hard to predict with time if she would get along with another dog in her home. She would definitely not do well with an active or alpha dog.

Kids - Rosie LOVES kids

Not good with: Chickens and small dogs.

Housetrained: Yes!

Crate trained: Unknown

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)?  Rosie has a large, fenced yard at her foster home. She has never even tried to get past the fence. She enjoys having the freedom to walk around/relax outside.

Walks well on a leash?  Yes

Challenges: Rosie is leery of new dogs, but not aggressive. She needs space and time to feel comfortable around other dogs. On walks and at restaurants she ignores dogs. She has been within a few feet of new dogs in public places and is non-reactive. If a dog gets too close to Rosie, she will curl her lip or give a warning growl.

Any Medical issues? Rosie has hormone deficiency incontinence related to her spay. She takes Proin every day. When taking the medication, she doesn’t have any incontinence issues.

What would be the best kind of home?  Rosie LOVES people. She is very friendly with strangers, including children, and enjoys being close to her family. She isn’t very active but enjoys being outside so a home with a yard where she can walk around and enjoying sitting outside would be nice. She likes to play fetch but after a few throws she’s ready to relax. She would do best as an only dog.

ROSIE IS BEING FOSTERED IN STAFFORD, VA.

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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