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HEADLINER: Tina (aka Carter)

HISTORY: Owner surrendered to shelter after being locked in a barn stall with other dogs for unknown  amount of time. Tina shows signs of physical abuse by previous owner who was an elderly man.

PERSONALITY: Tina is the kind, soft and adoring. She is the perfect best friend with the most beautiful eyes and loving gaze. She’s cautious in new situations and can spook with fast movements. Loud voices trigger a fear response in her and she will drop to the floor and try to disappear. If you grab something quickly she will drop her head and squint and brace for impact. Her fear of being hit has diminished to almost nothing at this point as she was very willing to trust us. Tina is quiet as a mouse unless she hears an unusual noise outside, she will alarm bark once or twice making her an excellent guardian. Tina is perfectly house trained, doesn’t need a crate, sits/waits for food and to be leashed and go outside. Her manners are impeccable. She walks perfectly on leash. She greets you with a thumping tail and a big yawn and a sweet little prance. She has the cutest zoomies after she goes potty outside! Because of her past she shows scars on her face from probable dog fights. She is not interested in living with another dog, however she loves puppies. Tina had a litter of 4 and 3 passed away. She was a wonderful caring mom. She just doesn’t want to be forced to interact with another adult dog. She also isn’t a good candidate for cats, she wants to smash them unfortunately. Tina is the most perfect textbook example of a Mastiff. She’s 175lbs of love, adoration, snuggles, drool, and deeply devoted. Her life has been so tragic and harsh but she has been so trusting and loving towards her foster parents. Tina is quietly protective of her person, she has put herself between her foster mom and big scary horse that she wasn’t sure of, gently pushing her person away and sitting in front to keep an eye on the suspicious animal. She hops around joyfully every time we come in her room, play bites so gently and plants her giant head on your lap any chance she gets. This is a snuggle, snack and nap kind of girl. She loves toys and nurses her stuffed toys like a baby. Tina is someone’s once in a lifetime dog. She is the kind of dog you hope for and never forget. The perfect partner and very best friend you could ever have.

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Snacks, big belly rubs, wallering her favorite person, naps, gnawing bones, hopping like a deer in the yard, being talked to like your teenage BFF (she loves gossip) and gets scratches on the soft spot behind her right ear.

MEDICAL ISSUES: none

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Tina’s new best friend should have a comfy low couch with pillows and lots of time to spend chatting with her. She is very engaged. No other pets please, but this doesn’t make her a mean dog. Honestly who needs another one when Tina is the whole package anyway?! A fenced yard isn’t necessary but she has to be on a leash when outside as she will chase a cat or squirrels. Big kids would be just fine. We have no way to know how she would be with very young children but loud voices and quick movements are scary at first so best not to put her in that position. Mostly we want someone who can see what a perfect gift she is and adore her as much as she will adore that person.

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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