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What a story....
A family was on their way to church and saw a dog standing in the ditch on the side of the road. They pulled the car over and called the dog to them. She seemed desperate to come to them, however, kept looking back into the weeds. The family tried over and over for her to get into the car but she kept looking back...so they followed her into the weeds and wouldn't you know it.... THERE WERE SIX PUPPIES THERE!!!

Bless her heart, she would not leave her babies even with help calling her to safety. This wonderful family took mama and all 6 pups to the local shelter. Unfortunately, they had no way of knowing that this was a high kill shelter when they left the dogs there. Our resuce saved mama and pups just hours before they ALL were to be destroyed. We thank that family for doing what they thought was best and now the mama and pups are safe in foster care looking for their forever homes.

HAPPY UPDATE!!! Bella, mama dog, has found her forever home!

Meet Lindsey... she has the most beautiful black coat with a cute little patch of white on her chest. Lindsey is about 5+ months old and weighs about 34 pounds. She ADORES other dogs to play with and just loves the water! Got a ball handy? >>> She loves to play ball as well! Lindsey is also housetrained with a doggie door! We do not recommend an electric fence for her.

Lindsey is in need VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE who can offer her the time needed to come out of her shell. She would absolutely NOT hurt a fly and shows no aggression whatsoever, however, she is timid with people. Lindsey needs people that will have the patience to work with her and bring her around to the best puppy we just know she can be. She just needs that right home with the right people who have the skill and desire to help her.

Are you that type of home who can offer Lindsey this chance? If so we would love to hear from you!

LINDSEY IS BEING FOSTERED IN FREDERICK, MD AND MUST BE PICKED UP AT THAT LOCATION.

Adoption Fees:
Timber Ridge Rescue is a 501c3 non profit rescue. Please know that 100% of our funds are used for vetting the dogs.

Adult dogs adoption fees vary.

Puppy fees:
Our veterinarians will neuter puppies at 5 months.

Puppies adopted UNDER 5 months:
$250 fee with an ADDITIONAL $100 REDUNDABLE deposit upon proof of spay/neuter.

Puppies adopted after neuter OVER 5 months:
$275 fee

Timber Ridge Rescue policy requires the following:

*A visit to the applicant's home with all members present.
*Homes with small children must have a fenced yard.
*Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introduction meeting with the rescue dog being applied for before any adoption can be completed.

FOR AN APPLICATON please contact:
fivelans@verizon.net

Slide show of our available dogs

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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