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One laid back dude...that's Rutger. A German Shorthaired Pointer mix, he is an extremely good hunting/pointer dog. If you are looking for a hunting buddy, you have found your guy. A sweet and even tempered dog, Rutger likes everyone and everything in the world. He has an apprentice and admirerer in young Gunner, also on our site.  He would love to be adopted with him, but he is fine without his buddy, too. He absolutely loves attention and is happiest when you are petting his silky head and ears. A scratch behind the right ear, Please? Aaaahhh. That feels so good! A super dog for a family, or an individual looking for a best friend with manners. Rutger would love to be all yours. 
Rutger is fostered in Chambersburg, PA
More information on this dog from MTM:Rutger and Gunner are the names of this bonded pair about 2 to 3 years old. The two lab/GSP mixes wandered out of the woods in Waynesboro, PA into the yard of a wonderful family with 4 children and a beagle. The family tried to find the owners, but no one came forward. Rutger and Gunner quickly won the hearts of the family and settled in, even sharing the beagle’s crate curled up like ying and yang. Gunner walks slowly and Rutger waits for him to follow. They stay close together. They listen very well and come when called. Rutger and Gunner are truly a sweet pair. Unfortunately, the family was told by the landlord that either the dogs were out on Monday the 17th or the family was out. The family is heartbroken and scrambled over the weekend to find a home or rescue for this loving pair. They found no one and the rescues said they were full. The shelter told them that they would more than likely be euthanized. The man was heartbroken and drove with them in his truck all day Monday calling everyone he could think of in PA and MD.  

Peg of Mastiffs and Mutts in Chambersburg came forward to help, but they do not have foster homes available. Rutger and Gunner were brought to Peg’s home Tuesday and taken to the vet. Gunner was taken to be neutered, tested, vaccinated and Rutger had his vaccines and tests and went on without his friend to the boarding kennel. Foster care or a furever home is needed for this wonderful pair.  If you can foster, please contact Peg at pegbenoit@yahoo.com . Please help Mastiffs and Mutts help this sibling pair by donating to their care until a foster home or furever home can be found. You may donate on PayPal using the pegbenoit@yahoo.com address.  

Thanks for considering this truly special pair.
If Rutger sounds like your kind of dog, please contact:

pegbenoit@yahoo.com 

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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