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Ruger is an 18-month-old Great Dane with a wonderful personality.  He is a bouncy, happy, sweet boy!  From the first day in his new foster home, he has settled right in and is adjusting quite well.  No aggression whatsoever.  Ruger loves playing with other dogs, with children, and adults.  He knows basic commands and listens well.

Likes:   Playing fetch, belly rubs, car rides, playing with his toys and chewing on bones.

Dislikes:   None known.

Personality:   Sweet, happy, and lovable.

Temperament:   Easy-going and happy.

Energy level:   Medium energy level; after a walk or playing fetch, Ruger will take a long nap.

Favorite activities:   Playing fetch and taking naps.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?:   Unknown about cats, but Ruger is a great playmate with other dogs (including a 3 month old puppy and a 12-year-old terrier).  He plays well and seems to know how rough he can play.  Ruger is very gentle with children as young as 2.

Not good with:   None known.

Housetrained:   Yes! No accidents in the house.  He is completely housebroken.

Crate trained:   Yes, he is crate-trained and no issues with going into his crate for naps and at night.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)?   Ruger would do well with either a physical or invisible fence where he can run and play; or taken outside on a leash.  He does come when called.

Walks well on a leash?   He walks well on a leash with some pulling.  Much better walking when he wears a harness.

Challenges:   Keeping his head off kitchen counters. Given his height and curiosity, Ruger loves to surf the countertops and will eat or lick any food residue or dishes.  Currently, he is restricted from the kitchen except for his mealtimes.  He also thinks he is a lapdog and is working on not climbing on furniture and/or laps.

Any Medical issues?   Ruger is currently on meds for a stomach parasite, but should be feeling better quickly!

What would be the best kind of home?  A loving home that will appreciate this beautiful, happy boy.  Space to run and play fetch.

RUGER IS BEING FOSTERED IN YORK, 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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