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Brief description: The story is about a young voyager named Atlas.  Atlas is a well-educated boy, who learned several languages with his previous owners who were Veterans.  Unfortunately, his devoted family fell on some hard times and had to make the tough decision to allow their sidekick the opportunity to spread his paws and find a new family that could give him the life he deserves. 

While being in foster care, Atlas has gone on many walks and visits to the local Pet store.  He is always on his best behavior and has meet new dogs & puppies without issue.  He is introduced to many smiling faces who just want to sit on the floor and give him lovins… which absolutely delights him.  A true social butterfly who just wants to make you smile.   

Likes:   Sunrises… he's an early riser who wants to get out of his crate by 7AM.  He loves to play with his Kong Jolly ball, go on walks, give, and receive hugs & kisses, and check out the beautiful countryside on his car rides.  He also loves his naps!

Dislikes:  Being left alone he'll sing a sad song until you return

Personality:   he's a class clown, family dog, old soul, athlete, independent thinker, and a wannabe bodyguard.  He has the potential to be a Velcro dog so if you need a shadow, he is your boy.

Temperament:  eager to please, respectful, mellow, goes with the flow, curious, counter sniffer (will not take food unless given) not a big snacker (cares too much about his stellar figure) and at times thinks he’s a lap dog and snores loudly.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Cat curious, older kids would be fine, sometimes he doesn't know his strength or pay attention.

Challenges:  Taking meds with food, guaranteed to find the pill stuck in any treat he is given.  Gets excited and ready to play when he sees cats or small animals but easy to correct on leash.  He does get some zoomies while on leash but do find that if he has the freedom to be off-leach in a fenced-in-area a couple of times a day this behavior goes away.  

Housetrained:  yes

Crate trained:  yes, just point and say bed.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)?  No, but would be nice to have for playing with him and if you don’t have the time to be out there for bathroom breaks. (He takes forever, I mean forever!)

Walks well on a leash: Yes, will stop and sit on lead.

Any Medical issues?  Atlas was diagnosed with Lyme disease but received a full month of medications.  He will only need to receive monthly preventatives going forward.  Veterinarian may recommend a Lyme Quant C Test to verify the antibody levels to make sure the treatment was effective after 6 months. He also had some masses removed before coming into rescue, that the owner said was due to a male dog attacking him. 

What would be the best kind of home?  Atlas just wants a family to call his own who will give him lots of kisses and snuggles. 

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.

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 Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Good with farm animals, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Obedient, Playful, Independent, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy

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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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