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This handsome boy is turning out to be quiet the clown! Buddha was rescued from a hoarding situation in West Virginia in Oct. 2010. He is approximately 2 years old (neutered) and has a clean bill of health including all UTD vaccines, and a negative heartworm test. The Mastiff in him makes him a great coach potato, perfect for all those cold winter nights while watching TV together. The boxer in him gives him a great level of energy when you want play ball in the backyard. If you are considering adding a new addition to your family, why not give Buddha a forever home?

Buddha is a big boy! Parents with small children should be mindful of his size when they are applying for him. Though he is a gentle giant and quiet mellow, he might knock over small children by just turning around. He has been tested with older children and goes everywhere he is lead. Previous experience with large breeds preferred. Buddha is being fostered in Springfield, VA 15 miles outside of Washington, DC. He is currently living with 2 other Mastiffs.

ONE WEEK UPDATE: Buddha is adjusting really well. He has gone from an emotional wreck to trotting around with a little bounce in his step. He is living with two spayed females in the house. The older female is an alpha and Buddha has displayed a little bit of an alpha personality as well. They get along fine but Buddha would be best (especially if you plan to leave him loose in your house during times when you are gone) to be placed with another submissive female. He LOVES the other 2 year old he is with. They play together like puppies. I have 100% confidence in him with her.
He has recently been tested with cats and did "ok". He didnt want to hurt the cat, but did "poke" at him with his nose to try to get him to play. In all fairness, the cat we used to test is a Garfield type cat. Doesnt run, and loves to rub up on dogs. I would trust him with that particular cat, but probably not ALL cats...especially those that like to run and play as cats do. He could be socialized with cats later on down the road, and with supervision and patience he would probably be fine. 

He will most likely not be a dog park dog. Though if exposed properly could do well in a doggy daycare situation with other dogs of matched personalities and temperments.
This lovely guy is going to make someone really happy! Apply today! He has lots of love to give. :-)

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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