Rip *Courtesy Post*

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application Adoption Fee will be discussed at the time of adoption. HEADLINER: “Rip”-5 year old Mastiff boy in search of wonderful home. As of 8/2025, being fostered in OKC, Oklahoma. In mid-September, will be fostered in central Florida. HISTORY: Former breeding dog, surrendered to local shelter by the breeder after retirement PERSONALITY: Affectionate, playful, good watch dog FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: loves stuffed toys, big bones and playing tug of war with his ropes; likes to be close by his people while watching TV or on the computer. Sleeps at your feet. MEDICAL ISSUES: None. All vaccinations up to date. Neutered. Last vet exam and heartworm test August 2025. On monthly preventative. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Adults, just because he occasionally jumps up if he gets excited. Low key household without lots of people coming and going. He’s kind of a homebody dog. Likes to play in his fenced in yard and then stay inside with his people. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Loves food and treats. Current weight is 150-155 pounds, which is okay per the vet. Have to monitor his food or he’ll put on weight. Sleeps-Can sleep in his crate without an issue or sleeps on the bed, if allowed. Do not leave trash cans out or food on the counter when you leave, or he’ll get into it. Can be crated for as long as needed during the day.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. 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. Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky. You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption. Applications must be completed by the homeowner.  We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters. If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner. We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence. 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. &#226&#128&#139Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently.  **Puppy Adoption Policy** To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months. Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized prior to 12 - 18 months of age.  If you adopt an intact puppy, you will sign an adoption contract agreeing to have the dog sterilized at your expense at the time your veterinarian recommends. Proof of sterilization must be provided to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue as soon as the procedure is completed.  If the puppy is not sterilized as required, Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to claim legal ownership of the dog.  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   August 31, 2025, 10:24 am

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