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Mastiff / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  Adult  : :  Large


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About Romeo
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: $275
  • Species: Dog
  • Current Size: 90 Pounds
  • Current Age: 15 Years (best estimate)
  • Housetrained: Yes
Romeo and Juliet were found at a trailer park living on their own with no owners. Some local people gave them food occasionally but both were full of worms and very thin when the shelter picked them up. We are currently trying to get to the bottom of Romeo's ear infection. Below is what the trainer had to say.

Dominant/Assertive behaviors (forces playtime/attention, tries to get into mischief to get attention, paws at people or noses them to get attention, will also bring toys and try to force them to play)
Will need exercise daily and will need to be taught commands to give him a "job" so that he does not become bored and get into things, gave recommendations to Carrie on different toys that can help with this.
Not food motivated (he does respond very well to a certain ball and has accepted that as a reward system, very similar to K9/military training)
Prey Driven - this creates problems with small animals in the home (cats, rabbits, birds or others)
Displays potentially protective qualities but is very affectionate
Is very smart and does pick up quickly on new behaviors
Would need to be with a confident person that would be willing to work with him and not rely on food to motivate 




Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for rescuing the dogs. Our rescue policy requires the following: *Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina. *Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner. *Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption. *Homes with children should have a fenced yard. *All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home. *All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home. *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 review our FAQs or contact: mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

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Not Good with Cats

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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