Louie *Courtesy Post*'s Web Page

Bullmastiff / Mixed (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Young : : Large

Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more information about him.

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About Louie Courtesy Post
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: $500 Species: Dog Current Age: 3 Years 9 Months (best estimate)	Location: Philadelphia, PA Fence Required: Yes(6 foot) Housetrained: Yes Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training Exercise Needs: Low Grooming Needs: Low Reaction to New People: Cautious

LOUIE IS A COURTESY POST LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Louie is a BIG lover. He loves his people and always wants to cuddle and snuggle his way into you. He is almost 2 years old and loves to nap all day after a nice walk in the morning and the occasional zoomies. He is a big boy and very smart - he has bells he jingles to go outside for potty, knows to wait for his food until you say its ok, and just wants to hang out with his people all day.

Likes: Naps, tennis balls, ropes, food.

Dislikes: Dense urban areas. He is protective over his people so strangers can be scary and cause reactivity. A rural area with few strangers would make Louie very happy.

Personality: Laid back and loving.

Temperament: With his people he is calm, and mostly sleepy. In the city streets he can be ON more and alert.

Energy level: Naps most of the day with has spurts of energy. He likes his morning walk and a few tug-of wars on a rope.

Favorite activities: Snuggling!

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: He has previously lived with kids and dogs but does not currently. Being the only dog would be best for Louie. He is very large so small kids might not be good. He doesn’t know how big he is and could knock kids over.

Not good with: Strangers

Housetrained: Yes!

Crate trained: Yes!

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Louie doesn't currently have a yard, but if he had one a fenced yard would be best.

Walks well on a leash? He gets better and better every day. He can pull but it’s not too persistent.

Challenges: Stranger danger and reactivity towards people who spook him.

Any Medical issues? He is on daily Fluoxetine.

What would be the best kind of home? A suburban or rural home with older kids and no other pets would be best. No kids and no pets would also work, because he wants all the attention. If you're looking for your one and only, Louie is your boy!

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

**PA Kennel License: 05845

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