Mastiff / Mixed : : Male (neutered) : : Young : : X-Large Won't you think about adopting me? Print an adoption flyer for Adley *Courtesy Post*! 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.
HEADLINER: Goofy, Loyal, Loving Mastiff Looking for Big Dog People and Lots of Space HISTORY: Adley was adopted in April of 2024 from a no-kill rescue that saved him from Montgomery County Animal Services. He was kenneled and having trouble finding a foster or adopters because he is very big and has a lot of energy - at the time he had just turned 2 years old. He went to a home with 3 other dogs and immediately acclimated into the pack. He was lucky enough to have another jumbo in the house to play rough with, but he also demonstrated his ability to be gentle and friendly with all sorts of dogs due to the other 2 dogs being a super senior staffy (currently 14.5 years old) and a young Chihuahua mix. He is similarly adaptive with people - when people enter the home he gets very excited and is prone to jumping but does respond well to correction and doesn’t do this with his owners. He is very gentle with children and older folks, and when introduced to new people outside the home is extremely gentle and tends to melt hearts with his innocent eyes and tendency to lean on people to tell them he likes them (he likes everyone). While out walking he does occasionally get stimulated and wants to wrestle which, again, is easily corrected especially with an experienced Mastiff handler. He responds best to a combination of verbal and touch commands. He does not need a crate and has not been crated since being adopted, is fully house trained and does not mark whatsoever. Occasionally he has been mildly destructive with things like a welcome mat and picture frames when left alone, but it has been very infrequent and he politely leaves the photos intact and prefers to just chew up the wood frames. Loves chew toys and sticks, and is always ready for a treat. Eats his food when it’s served and doesn’t steal from his pack mates. Is happy to sleep anywhere you let him - floor, dog bed, couch, or your bed. He’s just happy to be loved and have a home. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond his current owner’s control, Adley needs a new home ASAP for both his and his owner’s best interests moving forward. It is breaking his owner’s heart to have to rehome him, but finding the perfect new home is his top priority. PERSONALITY: Adley is everything you want in a dog. He’s happy, goofy, extremely loving, and sensitive to his people’s feelings. He is dog friendly with every dog he has ever met and loves children and older people just as much as grown men he can rough house with. He is VERY strong, especially on a leash, so it’s important that any prospective adopters understand how to handle a dog of his size and power. He is stimulated by other dogs and animals while leashed, so knowing various redirection strategies is imperative. When off leash, he has good recall (assuming he isn’t fixating on something like a deer). He has no instinct to run off. He is about as close as it gets to a turnkey pet Mastiff given his age and the fact he’s still working out of his puppy stage. FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Getting attention is his favorite activity by far, but he also loves chewing on toys and sticks and he loves the opportunity to run in open space. He gets 2-3 miles a day of leashed walking, and currently lives adjacent to woods where he gets a few opportunities everyday to do some sniffing and exploring. MEDICAL ISSUES: None. Very healthy and happy. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: A home with another dog would be great for him. He is very social and another dog would certainly be helpful for when he is left home. A yard (or even more outdoor space) would be absolutely perfect for him and would decrease his need for the long walks he has been getting everyday, but the walks are also extremely beneficial for reinforcing training and bonding with his people. He has lived with a child for the last nearly 2 years and loves it, and he would be an amazing pet for a kid to grow up with. Because of his remarkable power and strength, it would be highly recommended that two able-bodied adults be in the home, especially adults with previous experience and knowledge of handling this type of animal. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Adley is an amazing dog and deserves the opportunity to be in the right situation. His owner is committed to ensuring his destination is as perfect as it can possibly be and it will be the last time he changes homes. More about Adley *Courtesy Post*Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Obedient, Playful, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy 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. Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently.
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. 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 Other Pictures of Adley *Courtesy Post* (click to see larger version):
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