Mastiffs to Mutts Rescue, Inc. - MTM       

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LOCATED IN WALNUTPORT, PA

Handsome Rocky is a very sweet Mastiff/Great Dane mix. He is friendly but does take a minute to warm up. He has good energy and is a healthy and happy puppy. Rocky loves his foster brothers and sisters, big and small, and plays nicely with them all.  He needs a home with a big fenced in yard and a furry friend to run and play with.  

Likes: Rocky loves to play with toys, especially the squeaky or crackly type.  He is learning his commands and would do well with a training regimen.

Dislikes: Rocky does well alone but needs his toys otherwise he may find things to play with that he shouldn’t if left alone and not crated. Rocky crates well and has learned to go to his crate for his meals.

Personality: Friendly but a bit shy still and energetic, like most puppies.

Temperament: Great with other dogs and with people, including kids.

Energy level: Good energy - puppy energy.

Favorite activities : Playing, learning new things, being loved.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6):  Great with people and other dogs; Cats unknown

Housetrained: He's working on it! He needs a doggie door or a regular schedule.

Crate trained: Yes

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence)?  Must have a solid fenced in yard. This is non-negotiable. 

Walks well on a leash:   Rocky is still learning leash manners but with time will progress will.

Challenges:   Getting him to feel confident with new people, especially men. 

Any Medical issues? None known.

What would be the best kind of home? Rocky would benefit from a work from home family with other dogs (and kids are okay too). Another large breed confident dog for Rocky to play with would be ideal so he could learn the ropes and gain confidence himself. He's looking for a family that likes activity and will give him time to adjust and settle in. Rocky has a lot of love to give and is ready to find his people!

 

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.

​ 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.

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.

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.

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

**PA Kennel License: 05845

 

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Requires a yard, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Timid, Affectionate, Eager To Please

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