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HEADLINER: Gentle soul and quiet strength.

Willow is a sweet momma with a heart of gold full of devotion. True to her name, she has bent but never broken – showing incredible resilience and gentleness throughout her journey. Willow is an exceptional mamma to her 6 puppies, proving just how nurturing and loving she is. She thrives on human connection and will do best in a home where she is seldom alone. She is excellent with all humans, big, small, young, old, and gets along well with other dogs. Willow is completely housebroken and can be trusted freely in the home. She does not do well to be confined (crates or gates), but when given room, she is calm, respectful, and settles beautifully. Loyal, affectionate and steady, Willow is the kind of dog who wants nothing more than to be near her people.

PERSONALITY: Calm, affectionate, needs to be near her people.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Cuddling. Snuggling. Hugs. Willow initiates long hugs with her people and will gently lean in further to let you know she wants a bit more.

MEDICAL ISSUES: Hips seem to tighten up, so no slippery floors anywhere. One single paw on hardwood floor will slip out from under her even just moving from rug to rug.

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Willow will need to be spayed before she goes to her new home. She is looking for a home where there is someone home all day long with her. Even trips to the grocery store where she’s left home alone make her sad. She doesn’t like situations where she thinks she can be left behind. Car rides are her bread and butter, and she will gladly go anywhere with you.

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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