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Zoe has the body of a showgirl! With those long, long legs, her perfect carriage, and her well muscled body, she has it all in the looks department. The best news, though, is that she is one of the sweetest dogs around for temperament, too. Although she is a big dog, and quite young, she loves people, children, other dogs, even cats. We think she looks very much like a ridgeback but no ridge and not the high energy of a ridgeback. From whatever other breed she is mixed with, she got the calmer temperament. A happy dog, she has never had the chance to give her heart away to a family or individual who would love her back, so she has saved it all up just for you. She is ready to be your playful, outgoing, loyal, loving dog. She would make a wonderful family dog, or a close companion for an individual. Picture her playing in your backyard, walking with you in the park, bounding along with you in the woods, or curled up at your feet in the evening, watching you with loving eyes.
NEW UPDATE FROM ZOE'S FOSTER
  - She knows to sit before she gets her leash put on or taken off, before she gets her food,  before you open a door & for a treat- She's tall enough to where her head can rest on our kitchen table but she has never gone after food (not that we give her a lot of chances though)- She goes to the door and whimpers to be let out- She nudges you with her nose or paw to get your attention and if that doesn't work she will mumble at you.- She's never chewed on anything she wasn't supposed to ... but she does like to take any shoes that are left out and move them to separate rooms... I imagine that she laughs at us each time she sees any of us running around the house looking for our shoes.She is an excellent family dog... sweet and attentive ... and will love on everyone equally. 
If you are interested in Zoe, please contact:

ascott@embarqmail.com 

OR:

libby4dogs@gmail.com 

Good with Dogs, 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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