Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Fill out an Adoption Application MIA is located in Ellicott City, MD Brief description : Mia is a sweet girl. She loves people and dogs. She is a bit shy and timid at first. She loves to hang out with her human. At her foster house she helps garden by keeping the yard clear of squirrels, groundhogs, bunnies and deer. When she is not working outside she loves sleeping on you. She does make a good weighted blanket while watching TV and winding down at the end of the day. She is getting used to walks, meeting new people and exploring smells. She loves playing fetch and chewing sticks. She does not like the crate. She is easy to train and is food motivated. Like : Mia loves to lie down next to you and cuddle . She does like chew toys, sticks and tennis balls. She is happy to just lie around inside the house or outside in the yard. She does gets her zoomies and enjoys running around with her foster brother. She is very silly and not a dull moment with her around. If you like taking your dog everywhere you go, she is the one. Dislikes : She doesn't like the crate. She will go in if you ask her but will get out easy, a master at breaking out of the crate. Personality: Mia is super friendly. She enjoys the company of people and dogs. She is goofy and loves belly rubs and will lie down in the middle of the road for belly rubs . She loves to walk and explore the world with her family. She does not run away and stays close to her family. She is super easy to love. She is curious about cats and is a bit scared of them. She behaves like a playful puppy. She is always 2 steps behind you or in your way. Temperament: She is calm when inside the house and playful and goofy outside. Will wait patiently for food or toy or pets. No jumping or barking for attention. Energy level: She is medium energy. Will walk a mile and will chase a ball or stick. Will lie around most of the time. Favorite activities : She loves to run around and play with her foster brother. She does like to chew on toys. She likes her walks. She loves chasing squirrels and bunnies. Loves socializing. Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6) ? : She is good with kids and dogs. She is shy and scared of cats (cats can be mean). Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and or invisible fence)?: a fenced yard would be nice for Mia but not necessary. She likes to lie outside for long periods of time and likes to smell the garden and everything in it. Walks well on a leash?: yes. If she sees a dog on her walk he will try to walk up to say hi, she is learning that not everyone likes to say hi. She is learning not to pull on the leash. Challenges: she hates the crate and will whine till she is let out. She hates to be confined. Any medical issues?: None that we know of. What would be the best kind of home?: Mia is a friendly, loving dog. She would be happy with a family that has another dog, can take her on walks and give her lots of pets. She would benefit from having someone at home. She does not like to be left alone for long periods of time. Someone who can work on her leash skills and take her out where ever they go. 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. 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. We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, 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. Methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior is prohibited. 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. Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked. 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 considered, before any adoption can be completed. Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page. 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. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com **PA Kennel License: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 29, 2024, 8:45 pm
