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This is MARLEY! She is 1.5 year old blue merel Great Dane. She has had a rough start in life. She was starved and was recently dropped at a shelter weighing only 75 lbs. For her age/height she should be over 100+lbs.

When Marley was a puppy she was hit by a car and has a pin in left hind leg. She gets around great.

She has a really sweet personality and gets along well with other dogs and children. Marley is housetrained and walks well on a leash.

At this point, we are focusing on getting weight on her due to her emaciated condition. We will post updates along the way. This little girl is going to be a champion really soon!

Marley is being fostered in Springfield, VA.

UPDATE FROM THE FOSTER: Marley is adjusting rather well and has gained 7.5 lbs in her first week in foster care! She walks well on the leash. She is learning to play with my other dogs. She doesnt have an agressive bone in her body. Whiskey (my puppy about the same age) is teaching her well. They play bite, and trade toys back and forth without a problem.She is a great dog. 
 
Her back left leg is the one that was broken. She is a little stiff in the mornings after waking up but other than that she gets around on it just fine. I would probably suggest a home with other dogs (because she likes them) but not large dogs that like to play rough. She likes to run around and I have to stop my dogs from running into her when they play so she doesnt get hurt. Its hard because she wants too play like the big dogs. This little girl is progressing wonderfully. As a added bonus....Marley likes cats!
  
She loves toys and treats! She is going to make a wonderful buddy for someone. She is very lovey dovey...she practically buries her head in my lap looking for some love.

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.

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