If you love Bullmastiffs Gypsy is the dog for you. If you’ve never met a Bullmastiff, let me introduce you; as the saying goes, “Exercise for a Bullmastiff is moving from this sleeping spot to that sleeping spot.”

Gypsy is a five-year-old Bullmastiff that came to MTM as a medical case. A team of volunteers and professionals worked hard to save her life and now she’s ready to love and entertain her forever family. Yes, love and entertain. She is playful, goofy and sweet. Her antics will make you laugh out loud and your laughter will make her happy.

LIKES: Belly rubs, walks, being outside, being with people, naps on dog beds, naps on couches, naps on a cool floor, naps. And drinking from the bathtub faucet. You’ll know she’s thirsty when she’s standing in the tub, staring at the faucet and boofing at you.

DISLIKES: Being told “no”. For example: if she’s laying down she sometimes needs to be coaxed into getting up. If she’s being particularly stubborn, walking out of the room should get her up and moving.

PERSONALITY: Friendly and calm. Was calm in the waiting room at the Vet’s and well behaved during her appointment.

TEMPERAMENT: Balanced and intelligent. Her world has been turned upside down and she’s confused but taking it all in stride and adapting.

ENERGY LEVEL: Low. She’ll need a leash for walks just to keep her moving. If you’re at home or somewhere safe and want a slow stroll she’ll stay close unless she’s sniffing something and you kept walking.

GOOD WITH DOGS, CATS, KID (over 6) Yes. She interacts well with dogs of all sizes. She doesn’t chase cats or pay much attention to them. She’s friendly with kids but doesn’t understand playing. She stays away from horses and doesn’t chase chickens.

NOT GOOD WITH: Haven’t found anything yet but haven’t tried trimming her nails either so we’ll see.

HOUSETRAINED? Yes. Her crate has been clean and dry 100% of the time.

CRATE TRAINED? Yes. She will whine if she wants out but will settle quickly. She will bark for a bit when her humans leave the house, but again she settles quickly.

REQUIRES A FENCED YARD (physical fence and/or invisible fence) No. She doesn’t run off (doesn’t really run at all) and comes when called. She might not come quickly, but she’ll meander her way towards you.

WALKS ON A LEASH? Yes. No pulling and keeps moving with a little encouragement.

CHALLENGES: She’s set in her ways and feels that it’s the human’s job to figure out what she needs with zero input or clues from her. She will let you know when you have it wrong. The side-eye is strong with this one.

ANY MEDICAL ISSUES? Gypsy has some fusion in her lower spine and some arthritis. It's low level and manageable with exercise and  joint supplements. She has been receiving acupuncture treatments to help with her back.

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME? Gypsy likes being around people and would love to have someone home with her. She has not shown any signs of separation anxiety but she’s very happy when her human returns. She does great with other dogs in the house and gives no indications that she needs to be an only dog. She’s fine with children old enough to understand the adage “let sleeping dogs lie”.

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