My name is
Shelby!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Mastino Rescue, Inc.

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Approve Application

Take the Pet Home

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Neapolitan Mastiff

Color

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Age

Adult

Size

X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

17434798

My details

Not good with kids

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Shelby, a 3-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, entered our rescue in late 2021 after a challenging start at a commercial breeder auction. In early 2022, she found a loving home and became part of a family. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen health issues affecting her dad, Shelby is now returning to us, seeking a new chapter in her journey.

Shelby shared her life with two male bullmastiffs. As she embarks on this new phase, we are specifically looking for an individual or family with Neo experience or experience with similar giant guardian breeds. Shelby thrives as the only female dog, and we believe a home with this dynamic will ensure her happiness and well-being.

If you have the capacity to provide Shleby with a secure and loving forever home, please fill out the application linked below. Your support can make a significant impact in offering Shelby the second chance she truly deserves!

https://www.mastino-rescue-inc.org/familyprofile

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

Rescue

Mastino Rescue, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

17434798

Contact

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Phone

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mastinorescueinc@gmail.com

Website

https://www.mastino-rescue-inc.org

Address

St. Louis, MO 63301

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Interview

We also check personal references, a vet reference, and a background check at this point.

3.
Home Check

In person home visit required.

4.
Approve Application

Once your app is approved, we'll work together to select a good match for your family. If the dog is far away, we may arrange transport.

5.
Take the Pet Home

The dog will initially be placed as on trial adoption, to ensure everyone gets along well before we finalize things.

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

7.
Pay Fee

Full adoption fee must be paid at time of adoption, and we do not offer monthly payments.

Additional adoption info

Our rescue is breed-specific to the Neapolitan Mastiff, and while this breed is amazingly unique, it is certainly not for everyone. We want to ensure every dog's next home is truly FOREVER, so we are very careful with our placements.

* Due to same sex-aggression being so common among bully breeds, we do not place Neos in homes with another bully breed of the same sex (they must be opposite sex).

* Due to insurance and liability purposes, we do not adopt to families with children under 10-years old living in the home.

* We strongly prefer our adopters to have a secure fenced yard (no electric fences), but we do make a few exceptions.

* You must own your own home (no renters, please).

* Previous guardian breed experience is strongly preferred

Adoption application

https://mastinorescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption?popup=Yes

Go meet their pets

We are a foster-based rescue, and our dogs are spread out across the USA, so we do not have adoption events.

More about this rescue

Mastino Rescue, Inc. is a group of Neapolitan Mastiff enthusiasts, working together to rescue and rehome the growing number of Neapolitan Mastiffs in need, within the USA, and to educate the public about the realities of owning this magnificent and unique breed. We are a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization.