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Nellie is young, strong, and healthy. Not even having had her first birthday yet, she is full of life and would love to play in your yard, go for walks, and enjoy life with you. A cell dog, she is a graduate of that famous program where a dog lives with an inmate 24/7 and is trained to be an ideal pet. Dogs who graduate from this program are well house trained and have learned many commands with the help of a professional trainer. They walk well on a leash and have been well socialized. Nellie likes people, other dogs, and would love to show you her stuff! When you say "come", she comes. When you say "sit", she sits. She has been trained to both verbal and silent commands. She is a combination of two breeds that are known for loyalty and devotion to their families. What a wonderful dog! This outgoing girl would love to be yours. She would make you smile every day.


 She is a lovely dog but prefers a quiet environment with no kids and the company of another dog.  Please complete the application on the website and once the application is complete, Nellie will be transported to the area for your meeting.  

Nellie is the last of her family to become adopted.  Her Mother and 2 sibling were adopted and she is still seeking her forever home.  She is on medication called Proin which is very inexpensive to prevent urinary leakage.  Many female dogs incur this inconvience.  

Nellie has been in the Cell Dog training program for many months while waiting for the home to love her.  This program partners inmates who have been trained as dog handlers with dog waiting adoption.  They stay with their handler until ahome can be secured.  Nellie is loved by her handler but she does need a family and move on so another can be accepted into the program.  She currently is 1 of 64 dogs at this institution.  


Nellie is a courtesy listing. If you are interested in her, please contact:

becki@globalco.net 

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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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