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Atlas is a 1-year-old Cane Corso mix who is smart and eager to please.  He is housebroken, crate trained, and not destructive. Atlas crates easily and will sometimes go in of his own accord to nap.  He can be trusted out of the crate. 

Likes: He loves his people, other dogs, pleasing his people, being withhis people, walks, massages, playing with his toys with his people, and PEANUT BUTTER!

Dislikes: Cats/birds/squirrels/bunnies (Actually he loves them- they are super exciting and he really wants to chase them!)

Personality: Atlas is atypical Corso. He’s very dedicated and loyal to “his circle”.  He wants to please his people and is quite trainable. He is watchful and alerts you to strangers, but will allow people in as long as you admit them.

Temperament: Atlas takes oral meds in a bit of peanut butter quite easily. Once you build trust, he will allow you to handle him and tolerates his eye cream. (He had surgery on both eyes which is healing now). He does have a high prey drive, so Atlas should not go to a home with cats. He is also still very much a puppy and does not realize his strength yet, so he should not go to a home with young children.  He likes other dogs and will appropriately try to initiate play.

Energy level: Loves to play and go for walks, but Atlas is just as happy to be with you and relax while you watch a movie.

Favorite activities: Walks outside, looking for critters on said walks, being with his people, sitting/standing on his people’s feet, playing with toys, and peanut-butter filled Kongs.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?:  Good with dogs (not tested on small dogs), suggest older children.

Not good with: CATS/small critters (ferrets/hamsters/etc).

Housetrained: ABSOLUTLEY. He is awesome.

Crate trained: Yes, but Atlas is trustworthy out of it as well.

Requires a fenced yard: Probably - due to prey drive.

Walks well on a leash? Once he knows you won’t let him pull you, yes.

Challenges: Corso typical behavior so Corso experience is a plus!

Any Medical issues? Atlas had surgery on both eyes.  His right eye is still healing.  He has creams applied and it seems to be improving. He has also been treated for ear & skin infection (shelter vet thought allergies).  He is currently on a good quality food and he seems to be doing well.  He will need another few weeks to be sure it’s effective.

What would be the best kind of home? Atlas would benefit from someone with breed experience and another dog to play with.  He’s a doll who is very eager to please and needs to be with his people!

ATLAS IS BEING FOSTERED IN NEWTOWN, 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.