Diesel is a handsome and very large dark apricot, neutered male English Mastiff weighing about 180-190 pounds. He is the typical "Velcro" dog that loves to be by his people and follow you around.
LIKES: Snuggles, peanut butter, car rides
DISLIKES: some dog kibble- can be picky
PERSONALITY: sweet and happy. Tail never stops moving! Loves attention
TEMPERAMENT: laid back
ENERGY LEVEL: low
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: sleeping and car rides
GOOD WITH: cats, dogs, birds, men and women alike- has really taking a liking to his foster family human sisters!
NOT GOOD WITH: Likes everything so far
HOUSETRAINED: yes- barks to go outside
CRATETRAINED: No- but currently working on it. Does not require a crate and is fine alone in the house.
CHALLENGES: leash walking. He’s extremely strong and determined to go where he wants to explore- this will continue work
MEDICAL ISSUES: none known
BEST HOME: loves to be with people and other dogs so ideal would be with someone he has a canine sibling or his human is home part time to give him attention he wants and deserves
. Quite a dog and personality!
Fostered in Milesburg, PA.
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 and and parts of New York.
- 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.
- 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.
For additional information please review our FAQs or contact: mastiffstomutts@gmail.com
