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Bruiser would love to be your new best friend. He wants nothing more than to spend time with people and dogs. He’s game for just about everything - except taking a bath. Whether it’s cuddling on the couch, going for a walk, or chewing on toys, Bruiser just wants to be by your side. He is a curious puppy who is learning house rules and is food motivated.

Likes: Bruiser likes to cuddle with his foster family - humans and dogs alike. He likes chew toys, tug a war, and is learning to play fetch. Bruiser likes going on walks and chasing squirrels. He LOVES mealtime and treats.

Dislikes: Bathtime!

Personality: Bruiser is extremely friendly. He wags his tail when someone comes in the room or makes eye contact. Bruiser loves meeting new humans (and dogs) and is learning that not every human wants to be hugged when they first meet him. He is a curious puppy and is learning what is acceptable and what isn’t. He responds well to verbal cues.

Temperament: Bruiser is a super friendly, easy going dog.

Energy level: Low to medium. He likes to cuddle most of the time. Throughout the day Bruiser enjoys chewing on toys and playing out in the yard with the other dogs in his foster home.  

Favorite activities: Eating, cuddling, chewing on toys.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?:  Dogs: Bruiser loves the 3 dogs in his foster home. (a female Neapolitan Mastiff, a male Dogue de Bordeaux, and a male Great Dane.)  Cats & kids-untested

Housetrained: Yes, but he is still a puppy and has accidents.

Crate trained: Yes, but he doesn’t choose to ever go in his crate.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Bruiser needs a fence because he likes chasing squirrels. Although he likes going on walks he enjoys being able to run around.

Walks well on a leash? Yes, but he is still in training.

Challenges: Bruiser is a wonderful pup but he is still learning house rules. He is very curious and doesn’t know boundaries yet. He responds well to warnings but needs someone who can continue the progress he’s made.

Any Medical issues?  Bruiser has juvenile glaucoma and is blind in one eye. His condition is stable and doesn’t require ongoing care. Bruiser’s blind eye doesn’t slow him down. He easily goes up and down stairs and enjoys fetch.

What would be the best kind of home?  Bruiser would do best in a home where he has plenty of opportunity to cuddle and play with humans and other dogs. He would love a home with a medium to large, fenced yard so he can run and explore. Bruiser needs someone who has the time to continue basic training.

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.

• 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 giant breed dogs to renters.
• 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.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption.  Proof of any of the following exceptions is required:
  • The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
  • The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
  • 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.

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.

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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