Fill out an Adoption Application

BRUNO IS LOCATED IN FLORENCE, NJ.

Bruno is a handsome 90 lb brindle English Mastiff that MTM rescued with 4 other pups from a neglect/hoarding situation.  He has been living with a foster and learning the ropes - playtime, walks, safe spaces, safe people, getting pets, reliable food, and love. 

Likes: Bruno likes sleeping, eating, playing with toys, other dogs, going for walks, and he tends to favor women.

Dislikes: Stairs & the dreaded crate.

Personality: Mellow...chill...laid back...  You can clean his paws, wipe his face, take things out of his mouth - he's pretty relaxed about everything.

Temperament: Calm - to go with his mellow personality. :)

Energy level: Low

Favorite activities: Going for walks! And he loves toys. :)

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Bruno is good with both larger dogs and adults. Children, small dogs, and cats are unknown as he's had no exposure.

Not good with: unknown

Housetrained: Yes! - Bruno has officially succeeded and is now potty trained!  His cues are subtle, but once you learn them you'll know when he needs to go out.  

Crate trained: No - he's not a fan of the crate. :(

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

Walks well on a leash? For the most part, but he continues to learn.  

Challenges: Bruno's unfamiliarity with stairs was an initial challenge, but as he becomes more familiar that should work itself out. The crate is also a challenge - he just doesn't like it.  

Any Medical issues? None

What would be the best kind of home? Bruno needs some training and a family/person that is willing to continue teaching him the ways of the world.  He's learning STAY and COME but will need to continue work on these and other commands.  He is still a puppy, so he needs to get through the chewing phase and learn that there are items that are appropriate for chewing...like actual chews. ;)   He would love a home with another dog to play with - he likes to rough-house, but is very good at knowing when to stop or when it's time for a break.  He can be somewhat "people needy" so a home where people are present more often than not or are able to take Bruno with them when they come and go would be ideal.  This handsome laid-back boy is ready to be someone's sidekick...is it you?

 

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 Adults, Requires a yard, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Even-tempered

---

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

 

Hey there!
Check us out!

---

Donations made
through PayPal are
100% deductible!

---

Keep up-to-date
with our rescue efforts.
Follow us on Facebook!

© 2026 MTM