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LOCATED IN ELIZABETH, PA

Brief description: This beautiful girl is Gigi.  She was dumped at no fault of her own back in July by her family that brought her home as a puppy. She deserves nothing more than to finally find her perfect furever home! 

Gigi is a 2yr old mastiff, spayed, UTD on vaccines and good with kids.  She came from a
home with 2 other dogs and got along just fine with them but with all she’s been through these past few months she’s been difficult to introduce to new dogs. She’s an absolute sweetheart and loves her people so she would be great as an only dog.  Gigi had severe cherry eyes that was never treated by her previous owners.  She had corrective surgery on 9/11/23 but one of them had already popped back out so she had another surgery at Cheat Lake on 10/9/23 to completely remove the glands.  Eyes are looking so much better now, and you can finally see how beautiful they are! 

She does still need to put on a few more pounds...she is about 105lbs but 
should be closer to 115-120lbs.

Likes: BEING AROUND HER PERSON/PEOPLE!, food and unlimited butt scratches

Dislikes: Until she has time to fully decompress and recover from the roller coaster of a ride she’s been on, she’s not a huge fan of other dogs and being left alone.

Personality: Sweet, loving, friendly

Temperament: Lovable, loyal, quirky
 

Energy level: Low/laid back

Favorite activities: Being right next to her person, snuggling in bed, getting treats and running off her zoomies outside

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Good with kids

Not good with: Cats (at this moment)

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: She was never introduced to a crate with her original owners so it’s something she needs to get more comfortable with

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Gigi would love a physical fence

Walks well on a leash? Gigi was never on a leash prior to her being dumped but she’s doing well…could use more working with not pulling.

Challenges: Her anxiety when left alone. Since being dumped she stresses over people leaving her. She spent almost three weeks on the run in the heat of summer after being dumped, then went into a temporary foster home where she recovered from her first surgery, then had to be boarded for two weeks, followed by her second surgery and then a new foster home. She hasn’t been able to catch a break and given the opportunity to fully recover and trust again. If left out in the house she will scrape on doors, pull down blinds and get into random things. A heavy duty metal crate was purchased for her and will follow her to her furever home. She does get somewhat anxious in the crate as well but with time should get better.

Any Medical issues? Healthy other than the cherry eyes that were recently corrected. There is a
possibility that she may need artificial tear drops down the road if her eye ever become too dry.

What would be the best kind of home? Gigi’s ideal home would be one where her person or people are home most of the time, fenced in yard for her to freely run around in and the only pet.

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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