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Meet Ollie - a handsome 4 yr old Mastiff / Poodle mix. He is a sweet gentleman who loves
everyone he meets, both humans and dogs alike. Ollie’s personality gives off those ‘cool
dude’ vibes because he likes to chill and take in everything that’s going on around him.
Nothing seems to bother him, he is very laid back. Ollie enjoys playing with other dogs. He’s
very respectful, never pushes it too far, and knows when to ‘turn it off.’

Ollie is the only dog I know who can leave a room while looking you in the eye. He’s got this
cool ‘backward shuffle’ move that you have to see to appreciate! And oooh those eyes, he
will melt your heart with that look he gives you when he wants your attention. Ollie is one of
a kind and if you are lucky, you get to meet him!

Likes: What Ollie loves most is attention from his humans. He likes to snuggle and get as many
‘pets’ from you as he can. If you’re taking a nap, he wants to lie next to you. He’ll be your best
friend.

Dislikes: Ollie gets a little nervous during car rides, you can see him shake a bit. He doesn’t
misbehave or freak out, but you can tell it’s not his favorite thing.

Personality: Ollie has a very regal way about him. He has a calm and trusting demeanor
that just makes you love him. Ollie is the opposite of hyper - he’s just a laid back guy. He
likes to chill on his dog bed and ‘people watch.’ I wonder what he’s thinking sometimes?

Temperament: Ollie is very friendly to everyone he meets. He’ll greet you at the door in a welcoming way. Whether he knows you or not, he treats everyone like an old friend. He is a calm dog and rarely barks.

Energy level: Ollie is versatile and will vibe with your mood, whether it's watching TV or running around in the yard playing with his foster brothers and sisters in the yard.

Favorite activities: Chilling on his dog bed, snuggling with his humans, and playing with his
doggie friends.

Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Ollie is great with other dogs. He is very passive,
not dominant at all. He’s good with kids too. He has never shown any aggression toward anyone
or anything. I’m not sure how Ollie would do living with cats. He was hyper-focused on the
resident office cat at the vet, so not sure if he was just extremely curious or wanted the cat for
his chew toy.

Housetrained: Ollie is 100% housetrained. He’s never had an accident, not one!

Crate trained: Ollie is such a good boy that he’s never had to go in the crate. At night, he
sleeps on a dog bed near his humans. He can be trusted to leave alone in the house if you have
to run errands.

Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)?:Yes, Ollie needs a fenced
yard.

Walks well on a leash?: Ollie is very strong and will pull on his leash if he sees something interesting like another dog or person who he wants to say hello to. He can be re-directed, but will require a strong handler until he gets up to par with his leash manners.

Challenges: Ollie is strong! He’ll need some leash training to get his impulses under control
while taking walks. He is so friendly that he just wants to meet everyone he sees (even if he has
to pull you across the street to get to them)!

Any Medical issues?: Ollie is in good health. He recently neutered had two benign cysts
removed from his side.

What would be the best kind of home?: Ollie would do best with a family who can give him lots of love and attention. He would love a fenced in yard to run around in and another dog to play with. Ollie is a sweetheart and deserves only the best.

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.

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