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Fozzie is roughly 2 years old and is a very handsome example of a male Old English Mastiff. 

Likes:  Fozzie loves hugs, giving kisses to his family, scratches behind the ear, and belly rubs.  He really enjoys his daily walks and laying around in his fenced in backyard too!

Dislikes: None

Personality: Once he feels comfortable with his people, Fozzie shows his great personality and wants nothing more than to be a part of a loving family that he can call his own.  He’s so handsome and confident that he trots around the house with his tail wagging in circles like a helicopter.  You can see the love in his eyes and heart – he’s such a sweet little man!

Temperament: Fozzie is very tolerant of other dogs and the cat he lives with.  He takes treats gently  and loves to lay next to his foster mom’s desk while she is working.

Energy level: Low… enjoys his walks but is happy to lounge around in his backyard and soak up the sun.

Favorite activities: Kissing and hugging his family, walks, and following his family around the house.  He has just started discovering and playing with toys.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?:  He’s great with other dogs and is fine with his foster sibling cat.  Has not been tested with children. For this reason Fozzie should not be in a home with young children.

Not good with: Strangers.  Fozzie requires slow introductions as he has a definite fear of unknown people.  Fozzie was a stray and is still working on trusting humans.

Housetrained: Fozzie is fully house trained and trustworthy not to be destructive when left at home alone. 

Crate trained: No.  Crate has not been necessary.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Yes

Walks well on a leash? Definitely!  He loves his walks.

Challenges: Strangers are an issue for Fozzie.  He is slow to warm up and would need time and space to approach strangers at his pace.  When given time, he will learn to trust again.

Any Medical issues? No

What would be the best kind of home?  A low activity household with a fenced in yard that allows him time to get used to strangers.  Fozzie’s new family would need to have the patience to allow him to adjust to his new environment and give him time to warm up to his family.  Once he has trust in you, he is a FANTASTIC DOG - incredibly loving and caring and he gives the best kisses.

FOZZIE IS LOCATED IN BELHAVEN, NC.


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.

**PA Kennel License: 05845

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