Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application HEADLINER : Gus Gus, the Giant, Loveable Goofball HISTORY : Gus Gus, of no fault of his own, came to MTM from a loving family. Former family reported him being great with other dogs and cats as well as kids.... though he has been reported to find and eat socks PERSONALITY : Mild-mannered, passive with our male dog, loves laying around and hanging out. Always down for car rides and is quite a good hiking partner. He is a sucker for treats and belly rubs, though be aware that we tend to call him Gus Gus "Niagara Falls" after he drinks, as much of the water that goes in tends to dribble back out... nothing a few old towels cannot handle. This dog is a HUGE love-bug! FAVORITE ACTIVITIES : Greeting his people, walks, playing with sticks, playing with other dogs and kids, car rides with windows down, eating treats and lots of chilling. MEDICAL ISSUES : Currently waiting for his neuter surgery (scheduled for early November), is on an antibiotic for yeasty ears, and is being treated for infected pressure sores on his legs from laying on hard floors (he has been getting used to dog beds and sometimes the couch during his time with his foster family). He has lost weight (was 225 and is currently 192 lbs.) and is working on gaining it back. Tested positive for Lyme Disease on 9/11/26. Currently up to date with vaccines and is on heart guard treatment WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: A loving home that can give Gus Gus plenty of car rides and leisure walks and nice hikes in nature. A home with people that love him and his big head, even if he drools. A home that has room for a big couch potato sidekick. He has been great with his foster-brother dog (a male great dane) and our 2 teenage sons. Click here to watch a video of Gus Gus.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. 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, 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: The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team. The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown. 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. âAny 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 October 9, 2026, 5:35 pm
