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HEADLINER: Sasha the loving and lovely!

HISTORY: She was chained up, crated constantly, and cowers if she sees hands moving quickly in her direction.

PERSONALITY: Sasha has the absolute best heart and only wants to please! Any minute behavior can be corrected with a simple redirection, though the behaviors are few and far between once she feels safe and protected. She wants to meet new people but was never properly taught how. She’s working on it though! She loves children, big and small, and will adjust herself accordingly to their size, though she is big, so her efforts can only go so far and she’s not quite aware of how big she is. If she sees a little girl around the age of 6, she gets incredibly happy and gets the zoomies to play! As far as other dogs, she needs someone her size who can take her strong body in a game of wrestling; but she really enjoys having just her and her people if possible.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Sasha loves to bask in the sun, play tug of war, and go for runs. Cuddling is her absolute favorite. If she sees anyone cuddling, she WILL join in. She loves going for walks but needs a very strong companion to keep her from pulling (she’s 160 pounds of pure muscle). She gets spooked by fast cars so she panics sometimes and needs someone to make her feel safe.

MEDICAL ISSUES: N/A

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Someone with a history and knowledge of mastiffs. She needs a home where she feels safe and protected so that she doesn’t have to feel like the protector all the time. She wants to continue to learn proper etiquette, so she needs a home that will provide that direction for her. She loves company and needs someone home with her most of the day in order to properly thrive.

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.

• 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 giant breed dogs to renters.
• 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.
• 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.

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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