Moose

My story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application Meet Moose! This beautiful boy is a sweet and lovable friend who wants nothing more than to love and be loved. He’s come a long way since he first came to us. Initially seriously underweight at only 80 pounds with signs of neglect – he was likely locked in a crate with no padding for much of his life. Today he’s 104 pounds of sweet goofiness. He loves to nap, chew on his toys, go for walks, and thump his tail on the ground whenever you enter the room, or speak in a high voice… or say his name.  Likes: Moose is especially fond of people. He’s never met a person he doesn’t instantly love, and the feeling seems to be mutual. He wants to say hi to every neighbor he sees on his walks, and they’re all eager to oblige. Every vet, vet tech, or crew at the day care he occasionally goes to adore him. Moose also loves to chase and pounce on his big indestructible ball and is especially fond of chewing on his Nylabone. He’s also very fond of small backyard creatures – birds, squirrels, rabbits. Great news if you have a pesky groundhog in your yard, but you do need to be aware and on guard while walking him. Dislikes: Moose does not like to be left alone. His history of neglect and being left in a crate has led to separation anxiety. He is showing signs of growing confidence, however. He frequently seeks out his crate during the day to nap and he sleeps in an open crate every night in the bedroom. He is also comfortable going into another room and lying down by himself – he’s less and less of a Velcro dog all the time. Personality: Moose is a love bug. He has a very sweet personality and wants to please. He can be very playful and make one laugh out loud as he twists his big body into all different shapes for belly rubs. He’s pretty chill in the house – he loves to nap and chew on toys and doesn’t get into things or chew things he shouldn’t. Though he does seem to find the random sock! He’s very excited to welcome visitors – giving everyone a big “hello” and is then content to chew on his bone. Energy level: Moose has a few short bursts of playful energy during the day and is content with three short walks a day. His current foster doesn't have a fenced yard, but if they did, he’d likely only need a morning and evening walk, with a little playtime in the yard. Not good with: Given Moose’s interest in small backyard creatures, he’d likely not do well with cats or small dogs. He once lived with his older sister, but it's unclear if he’s had any other experience with dogs and he has not been tested with other dogs. Housetrained: Moose is completely housetrained. In fact, he seems to have an enormous bladder! Crate trained: Moose is re-learning to not fear a crate. Fence: Moose would do well with a fenced yard so he can freely play with his big indestructible ball and have plenty of safe space for sunbathing. Leash walking: Moose loves going for walks and he's been worked with quite a bit to mitigate his high prey drive. He’s learned a lot! He is walking at a heel, sitting whenever we stop walking, and beginning again with the “OK” command. He still needs work to keep from pulling when he sees a squirrel because he is very strong, but he’s getting better every day at staying more focused when he gets distracted. Hot dogs are a big motivator! Medical issues: Moose had a corneal ulcer resulting from an errant eyelash. It has healed completely. He will be checked again in two months to make sure it hasn’t returned. While initially underweight, Moose is now at a good weight of 104. The best home for Moose: Moose would do best in a home where people are home most of the day. He is an excellent work-from-home companion and really likes to be with people as much as possible. He would be great with older kids to snuggle and play with and with dog parents who can patiently continue to work on training. He is such a good boy and wants so much to have a home with people he can love. Moose is a dog with incredible potential and so deserving of a forever home. 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: 05845Click here to watch a video of Moose.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   June 6, 2025, 10:41 am

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