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LEILA aka SCOOBY DEE IS LOCATED IN MARTINSBURG, WV.

Leila (Lee-la but with one “i”) : The fun play on a cartoon character’s name (Futurama)
best depicts this dog’s lot in life. She is this happy go lucky dog that “sees” only the positives in life. While she may only have one eye, this young lady has more heart, soul, and goodness in her than most dogs. She doesn’t let her condition affect her in any way, and…let's “face” it …she could be your perfect first mate (even if you’re not a pirate).  Yaaarrrrr a Pirate? Perfect, then she just wants to be loved, and is grateful for any affection that is bestowed to her. She seems to understand when it's time for her owner to leave, and doesn’t whine or cry…In some ways, it’s sad… like she’s never had lasting or permanent affection shown to her, and is always expecting it to stop or leave in the “blink of an eye.”  To the person that adopts Leila, when she realizes you're permanent, you’ll gain the MOST loyal and loving first mate ever…she may even teach you or others to “focus” on and appreciate the things in life you do have, something many of us forget or fail to do.

Likes: Loves any time that you are able to spend with her, chew toys, and treats. She seems to be fine (maybe even enjoy) when she’s left by herself, in her own space.

Dislikes: Red Ryder BB Guns (eye mean?, c’mon). Cautious around men at first, but (so far) comes around quickly and once she knows the person (male). Note: She has yet to not come to like everyone she’s met, she is just weary of some men at first. Does not “love” car rides, but does ok with them. (This may be because she’s expecting to be left somewhere else). Name your car or truck the Jolly Roger or the Black Pearl and she may change her “view”!

Personality: Well tempered, loves to snuggle up to you on a couch and watch tv…. thinks she’s a lap dog, so be prepared to be cuddled!

Temperament: Wonderful. Complete love bug. Sometimes she forgets her size, but just wants to accept any attention you're willing to give.

Energy level: Mid to high energy level when prompted, or playing. She seems to calm down when requested, and responds pretty well to commands. When you’re laying on the couch or floor, she wants to be a couch potato too!

Favorite activities: Walking/running/playing outside, giving kisses (only when requested) and being a pirate!

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: With any dog (not just this one) …all Dogs and cats need to be tested. Leila has had zero issue/care with some dogs/cats. Yet others seem like it could be an issue, but that could just be from initial meetings or they (those other cats/dogs) could have laughed and called her names (yes like Rudolph), and she took offense to it.

Not good with: Chickens… no chickens will ever commandeer or take over your pirate ship, or loot your booty. She is a stone cold chicken assassin… one eye, one snatch, one kill.

Grammar: struggles crossing “t’s” and dotting “i’s” and lower case “j’s”

Housetrained: Yes. Perfect young lady with regard to housetraining… no accidents to date, not destructive.

Crate trained: She has not been in a crate with her foster; she has run of the basement with a couch when owners are not home. She's not destructive, no accidents, and is a perfectly mannered young lady!

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? A fenced in yard would be required if left unsupervised outside…or if chickens are in the high seas…

Walks well on a leash? Yes. Pulls some when she gets excited, but responds well to commands.

Challenges: Should not drive a car or vehicle… (She has a blind spot on her left side). Can’t enjoy 3D movies/glasses from the late 1990’s… hasn’t watched “Game of Thrones” yet ... Can’t read… has been unlucky in love… and has not learned all of the Pirate jargon yet… (has “Raarrwwf“ down…that’s it).

Any Medical issues? Eye was removed, but not biopsied… Stomach was stapled, and she was fixed. No apparent or other known medical issues.

What would be the best kind of home? Someone looking for a best friend and who can “see” her for the great dog that she is. Leila truly deserves a home where she can be appreciated. She will make someone VERY happy by sharing her joy.
 

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 Kids, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Affectionate

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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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