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While Shila is a beautiful and smart dog.. she does have a high prey drive and will not be placed with cats. She is very smart and loving but will do best as an only dog and does require a dog savvy home. This girl has been so starved she will look for food everywhere and needs some work on "take nice".

Shilah has a lovely, soft name because she is that kind of dog and deserves to live and be loved. She is young and has silky thick fur that you will love to pet. Workers who have spent time with her say she is sweet and loving. She would be so grateful to have a family to cherish her. In return she would give you all her great heart and the renowned shepherd loyalty. Her pure white coat shimmers in the sun. She would look so good walking next to you and would love to play in your yard, lie next to you each night, please you in any way she could. Being a strong and sturdy dog, she would be a good running companion and would enjoy outdoor activities. She would be a great companion for a single individual, or a family. If you are looking for a real beauty, you have found her in Shilah.
NOTE FROM HER FOSTER; Even though she is a very large dog, Shilah is very gentle with people. She is also very, very smart and nicely house broken.  She has obviously not had enough food in her short past. She wants lots of affection and will give it back, but she is not clingy. Her temperament is so good that I can take anything out of her mouth. I have found that she loves to be brushed, which is great, as it will keep her gorgeous white coat looking its best. It is my opinion that she would probably not be good with cats. I think Shilah is an exceptional dog and will train easily.

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids

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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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