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Hi all, my name is Finn!

I had a rough situation before coming to rescue that saved me, and very happy now and wanting
my own furever home! I am a happy-go-lucky guy that LOVES to be around my hoomans.

My foster home does not have any young children around, but I have been around kids and teens while out with them on trips and when they visit my foster home and I love to have some hooman brothers and sisters!

My mom says that even though I am not a really big guy for a Dane, she said I make up for it with my big heart and massive personality. Mom loves my ears for some reason, she smiles and laughs when I prance around the yard and strut my stuff! I am a handsome guy I might add.

I get along well with dogs, really don’t react but do like their company. Love to play with other dogs and would love to meet them. I even met a cat at the vets! No interest though, he just laid there and looked at me and kept making this funny sound. So, I just walked away to check out the toys in the corner.

I love squeaky balls and toys and will play fetch and bring you the ball, even put it in your hand so you can throw it for me. Give me a toy, I can occupy myself forever, I love to toss it high in the air and catch it all by myself or I can bring it to you to play with if you want.

My foster Dad says I am extremely intelligent, alert, learn very quickly, eager to please, super
curious, and full of love. He said that I will do anything for a little treat. He keeps them in his pocket and I work really hard to get one.

I really like to cuddle on the couch or floor, give you nuzzles, and let you scratch my belly as long as you want to. Once I crash out cuddled next to my dad, I am done for the night. My foster Dad has trained me to run to my kennel/crate when he tells me to ”go crate”! I will run
in and sit at the entry door, waiting for that treat! Sometimes I will bark if I want attention, but then settle in and enjoy my super comfy bed they have for me.

I am doing very well now on lead, I never really had that before, and my Dad says I am a completely different dog after some time together so I know what i am supposed to do. Now.I cant wait to go out on walks and explore and see the world. Dad says that I have fantastic recall, and he has been working with me every day to come running to him when he calls my name. He even told me he thinks I could easily be trained for off lead training once I bond with my furever family.

Do you have a car? I love car rides and hang my head out for fresh air. I jump right in now and
readly to roll! My foster family says a fenced yard is best for me as I love to run around and check out my kingdom so I can and sniff fresh air . I have never tried to jump the fence as I am happy around my home. Sometimes I get the Dane zoomies, and my family watches me run and run to stretch out my legs. Then I come to them for hugs, my treat, and then go take a nap
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My foster mommy said that I am really getting good at being potty trained: I do best when I am let out first thing in the morning and before bed time. I will bark to let you know I have to go potty. Of course, when I am out during the day I go in my favorite spots in the yard.

Dad has started training me on a Doggie door! I REALLY like the freedom to go in and out with
that. Not a necessity though, but my family has other dogs that showed me how to do it. Dad says I am a gem and proud of how far I have come with some patience, attention, and love. I would like to meet you and your family, so I can show you that I am a great guy.and will make
you happy to have me as a member of your family !

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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