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BRIDA IS LOCATED IN MARTINSBURG, WV

Brida was caught after months of being on the run by Morgan County Animal Control. She was found living in a fox hole with one pup and they were barely getting by. She was extremely underweight at 53 lbs when she was recovered. Since then, she has blossomed into one of the sweetest, most grateful, Great Danes ever. And...she currently weighs a wonderful 75 lbs! She is currently fostered on a farm with 4 other dogs, 6 cats, chickens, goats, horses, etc. and loves it. She has free roam of the house and has not had any issues (potty, destruction, or aggression). She loves to play with her other K9 pals -  her best friend is a sheltie (yes, she gets along with small dogs too!). She loves toys, things that squeak, balls, treats, baths, and being played with. She walks great on a leash, she is potty trained, she sits pretty, and she gives high-fives beautifully. All in all, we think she's pretty amazing. 

Likes: She loves anything that squeaks, other dogs that like to play, balls, FOOD, being touched, and she loves to run - she is FAST! If she had her way, she would be outside all the time and just come in to eat and sleep on the couch or in bed! 

Dislikes: She has been leery of some men but not all.  It takes her a moment to get to know you. Once she does, she is velcro to you. 

Personality: Her foster says she is the most grateful dog that they have ever fostered. She wants to please you, and she craves lots of love and praise. She loves to be hugged. 

Temperament: She loves all animals and hasn't shown any aggression whatsoever towards any. She is currently around cats, dogs, goats, horses, donkeys, etc.  She is shy at the beginning, but a total love bug and Velcro Dane once she is settled. She is a great watch dog and will bark if someone comes to the house, but just to alert you - not aggressively. 

Energy level: High to Medium 

Favorite activities: EATING and running are her most favorite things to do. She loves to sleep on the couch or in the bed next to you as well. She also loves car rides and playing. She is basically a big puppy. 

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Brida has not been exposed to kids, but she loves cats, dogs, chickens, goats, and so far everything she has encountered. 

Not good with: Except for an occasional man, she is good with pretty much everything.

Housetrained: Yes!

Crate trained: Unsure as she is free roam in the house now with no issues. 

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? A fenced yard would be recommended until she knows her family. 

Walks well on a leash? Brida is a fantastic leash walker! 

Challenges: Brida is still learning to trust, especially with men.  It will take some patience to earn her trust, but she is 100% worth the time. 

Any Medical issues? None Known.

What would be the best kind of home? Brida would do well in a home with other dogs, someone that is home a lot that can give her the attention she craves, a family that is active and outside a lot, and one that understands Danes as well as a Dane with some trust issues.  She had a rough start but deserves the best in life and will give you nothing but gratitude and love in return.  

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.

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.
• 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.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with farm animals, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please

Brida's father, Ragnar (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Brida's father, Ragnar (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

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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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