Fill out an Adoption Application

Thunder is a very chill, laidback boy.  He takes a bit to warm up to new people, but he takes cues from his foster dog brother to make sure it's okay.

Likes: He enjoys relaxing on the couch, following his people around, and snuggles.

Dislikes: He dislikes being alone.  Thunder HATED being separated for the first 2 weeks and still prefers being with people and his fur brother.

Personality: Low-key.  Mostly introverted.  Thunder keeps to himself and can appear standoffish or disinterested at times.

Temperament: Thunder has been perfectly happy allowing his foster brother to be the "alpha." His K9 brother eats first, goes out first, and gets the "good" bed.  

Energy Level: Low with the occasional zoomies. 

Favorite Activities: Curling up on the couch, sniffing around outside, and yard naps.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)? Thunder has done extremely well with his foster dog brother (a senior Dane) and his foster sisters (13 & 11 yo).  Kids 6 years and over would be find since he's so laid back.  He would do best with a large dog buddy.

Not good with: NO cats or small animals.  Thunder has a high prey drive and will not be placed in a home with cats or other small animals.

Housetrained? Yes!

Crate trained? Thunder hates the crate but is totally fine left in the house while he is home alone.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Yes - physical fence at least 4 feet, but preferably 6 feet high required due to his high prey drive.

Walks well on a leash? Yes.

Challenges: Thunder is working on breaking his cat-chasing habit while in foster care.  It's a work in progress.

Any medical issues? No; Thunder came into foster very thin but is gradually gaining weight.  His ribs and spine look SO much better!

What would be the best kind of home? Thunder needs a home with another large dog brother or sister to keep him company and give him guidance and social cues.  He'd love a laid back home to go with his laid back nature and people that are present more often than not.  

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.

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!

Finn
Great Dane (short coat)

Donations made
through PayPal are
100% deductible!

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