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Chia is a sweetheart with people and other dogs. She is even tolerant with cats. She is just a pup who needs a home and someone to snuggle with, she is a big cuddle bug.  She loves taking walks and stays by your side.  Slightly heartworm positive, we are using the 'slow-kill' method to take care of them. Nothing but a monthly preventative to give to her and she will be good as new.  She enjoys playing with her foster brother, jumping and tumbling but she loves inching next to you on the couch to feel a friendly hand as she snoozes. She is create trained as well.

Here’s some words from Chia in foster care to tell you how she would make an awesome family pet for you.  “My foster mom and dad have taught me many things while staying with them like sit, stay and down.  They make me “sit and stay” for my food until they say ok.  I don’t mind because I know I get to eat good food and I like learning new things.  I’ve learned that outside is where I go to relieve myself and also I shouldn’t chase my foster kitty even though I just want to play.  My foster parents have many names for me besides Chia.  Sometimes mom calls me Chi-chi, Slobber Box and Moosh face and dad calls me Stinks, Squiggles, and Sweetheart.  I don’t really slobber that much, just when I drink or eat.  They say I walk like a queen on a leash, I think that’s good because I get treats when we go back inside.  I was born a southern belle so I’m not liking all this white stuff that falls from the sky; it’s cold on my paws.  Mom & Dad bought me a jacket to wear but I’d rather just do my business and get back inside and lie by the fireplace until summer rolls around again.”

Chia is a very sweet, loyal dog who just wants a home to call her own!  

Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for vetting the dogs. Our rescue policy requires the following: *All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home. *A visit to the applicant's home when all members are present. *Homes with small children must have a fenced yard. *Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being applied for before any adoption can be completed. For additional information please contact: mastiffstomutts@gmail.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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