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Location: Middletown, DE

HEADLINER: Big Bear the sweet, goofy love bug.

HISTORY: Bear came from a loving home with many dog siblings. Unfortunately for his family, they were forced to downsize their pack for financial reasons. He was well-cared for and came to us healthy, happy and well-adjusted.

PERSONALITY: Bear’s heart is as big as his name! Super sweet boy whose greatest joy is getting affection and playing with those around him. Loves to carry around his stuffed dog toys, play ball and tug-o-war, wrestle with his foster siblings and sleep! Bursts of activity followed by long naps on the floor or dog bed (he’s welcome on the couch, but prefers to stay on the ground!). Housebroken and knows basic commands like sit, down and has good recall. Has good manners with his doggy siblings, shares toys and bones well and eats peacefully beside them at mealtimes. Even though he’s the biggest guy in his foster home, Bear is actually rather submissive with the other dogs in the household. Nervous around new people, he greets them with some big barks and avoids contact until he feels comfortable. Not a fan of the Roomba or the computer printer – they get some loud barks until they quiet down! When he’s really excited, he can be mouthy and gently nip (which can feel like a pinch if he gets you) – his foster family is working on teaching him more constructive ways of self-regulation.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Following the humans in his family around from room-to-room, playing fetch, carrying stuffed toys, chewing bones and playing with the other dogs in the house. Goes to bed each night with his foster family and sleeps on the floor by the bed. Also enjoys a gentle face massage while hearing praise and loving words of affirmation. If you’re lucky, he’ll give you a kiss. 

MEDICAL ISSUES: None.

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Bear really enjoys love and attention and would do best with a family who has some time each day to give that to him. Both parents in his foster family work, and the kids go to school. He does fine with his doggy siblings when no one is home.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Bear is a joy to be around. Big dog, even bigger heart.

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.

**PA Kennel License: 05845

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