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Hazel is a beautiful black & white female Great Dane who came from a neglect background and takes some time to become comfortable in a new environment.

Likes: Chew bones, treats, couch cuddles, ear scratching, playing with other doggos after she gets to know them, sleeping with you in bed, pets & scratches, leaning against you, being outside, and playing with a little blanket.

Dislikes: Loud noises, quick movements, indoor kennel, getting her nails clipped and her ears cleaned.

Personality: Hazel is a bit of a scaredy-cat who is shy at first, likes to frequent her safe spot, is playful, friendly, curious & goofy when she acclimates to her surroundings,  and likes to bark at all moving things out the window.

Temperament: She is curious but cautious with people (prefers men over women), nervous with new dogs at first but accepts them more quickly than people.

Energy level: Hazel is either a couch potato or total zoomies - not too much in between.

Favorite activities: Going for a walk, car rides, playing with dog friends, bone chewing, slobbering on you.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: She does not even acknowledge cats. Good with dogs after proper introductions. Good with kids, just a little unaware of her size.

Not good with: (Cats? Dogs? Strangers? Men? Kids?) She does best with men, takes a while to warm up to women. Slow introductions to new dogs.

Housetrained: Yes with going outside approximately every 4 - 5 hours during the day and does well overnight. Remove access to water after last potty break before bed.

Crate trained: She has past crate trauma, so crate was not used at foster house.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Yes - she enjoys free roam in fenced yard.

Walks well on a leash? Walks well on leash with reminders to be easy on pulling.

Challenges: Nail clipping and ear cleaning,

Any Medical issues? None currently

What would be the best kind of home? Hazel would love a larger family with multiple people for her to choose who she wants to hang out with, another large dog friend to rough house & live with, an adult male in the home, and most importantly an understanding and patient family who will give her the time she needs to learn that she is in a safe place.

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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