You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application HEADLINER: Bjorn HISTORY: Bjorn was found as a stray in Rochester, NY, and taken to a local animal shelter. Unfortunately, he was never claimed. He spent about three weeks in the shelter before coming to his foster home through Mastiffs to Mutts. PERSONALITY: Bjorn LOVES his people - so much that he wants to be with you all of the time. He is a true velcro dog. Typical of his breed, he is protective of the house and his people and will alert-bark at strangers or new people entering the home. With some treats and reassurance, however, he is able to accept strangers. Bjorn is completely housebroken and non-destructive when left alone. He likes his stuffies and will grab one to show you when you walk through the door. He also enjoys bones and deer antlers. Additionally, Bjorn loves his food! He eagerly sits and waits for a ‘go eat’ before eating. He is respectful of ‘people food’ and will not try to steal yours or counter surf. Bjorn is allowed on the furniture in his foster home and often sleeps in bed with his favorite person. Warning - he snores like a freight train! He comfortably sleeps through the night until it’s time to wake up in the morning. FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Bjorn loves being with his people - wherever that might be. He also enjoys spending time exploring the yard with his foster sister, a great dane. Cuddling on the couch at night time is something that Bjorn looks forward to the most, and he thinks he is a lap dog! MEDICAL ISSUES: N/A WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Bjorn would do best is a home with mastiff experience who understands the slight reactivity to strangers. Because of this, older children would be recommended. He would love to live with another canine, as well! 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 Bjorn.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. April 15, 2025, 9:03 pm

Xavier is the sweetest and cuddliest boy and always wants to be around his human. hes done well around kids age 8 and older, but i think hed also do fine around smaller children as long as hes reminded to be calm. hes been tested with both female and male dogs, big and small and hes done very well. he lives with 2 other dogs, one large senior male and a small female, in my home currently and he gets along with both great and plays well with the female dog. i work at a dog daycare and have trialed taking him and he hasnt shown aggression towards any dogs and did great with a small play group, but were still working towards more socialization with a bigger group. He is not a fan of cats. He would do best in a low traffic home since hes shown some fear towards strangers and men especially, but seems to react better to them when his foster mom is not around. hes easily bought with food though and warms up pretty quickly to women! hes mostly potty trained as long as he gets regular potty breaks and hes done well with crate training so far. he gets in his crate no problem but has some anxiety once i leave but he soon calms down. he needs someone to be patient with him and continue his training, but he already knows sit, paw, take it nice/gentle (when giving treats), we are almost there with down, and he has a good recall.Apply to meet Xavier at ricopetrecovery,org. Adoption fee is $250

This pretty little boy is Heath. His mom and siblings were abandoned in KY on a farm. They are now with Rico living their best puppy life. Heath is loving, sweet and playful. Hes great with other dogs and all humans. Hell make a great addition to any family. You can apply to meet him at www.opetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first to set of vaccines, neuter and microchip at one of our partner veterinary clinics.Owner will cover 3rd and 4th set of vaccines.

This gorgeous girl is Mocha. Her mom and siblings were abandoned in KY on a farm. They are now with Rico living their best puppy life. Mocha is loving, sweet and playful. She is great with other dogs and all humans. She will make a great addition to any family. You can apply to meet her at www.ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first to set of vaccines, neuter and microchip at one of our partner veterinary clinics.Owner will cover 3rd and 4th set of vaccines.

Carmel and her mom and siblings were abandoned on a farm in KY. They are loving indoor life now with lots of good food, shelter and lots of love. They like to play in the yard, play with toys and take long naps. They are sweet and cuddly pups that will make a great addition to any family.You can apply to meet her at www.ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first 2 set of vaccines, spay and microchip at one of our partner veterinary clinics. Owner will cover 3rd and 4th set of vaccines.

Connie is quite the underdog. Living chained to a trailer and sleeping in deep mud, Connie produced litter after litter of puppies while never receiving any vet care whatsoever. The family finally agreed to surrender her and her only surviving pup (who was living in a small crate outdoors, and has now been adopted).Connie came to us emaciated and positive for several internal parasites, including heartworm and tick diseases. After several months of vet care, Connie is now heartworm free!!!Everyone at the vet loves Connie and her happy personality. Connie is good with other dogs but often intimidates dogs with her strong personality until they get to know her.Connie is approximately 45 pounds. She does have 'weak knees' which cause her to walk with stiff back legs on occasion. This is managed with oral medication as needed for pain. In general, Connie gets around really well and loves going on leash walks.Connie was on restricted exercise while going through her heartworm treatment and can't wait to run and play again!Apply for Connie at ricopetrecovery.org Her adoption fee is $250.

Benny was found severely emaciated in a house with another dog in December of last year. He was rescued with his companion (June Bug) by Good Samaritans and placed in Rico care. The two dogs were immediately taken to a veterinary clinic where they began their long road to recovery. Despite the horror he endured, Benny was very sweet and sought attention and love from everyone at the clinic. After two weeks in the hospital, Benny and June Bug were strong enough to be discharged and moved to a foster home to continue their recovery. Benny has blossomed into a gorgeous, healthy and athletic dog. Benny is very smart. He quickly learned the routines in his foster home and feeding times. He has learned to sit, shake and to ring the bells to go outside. Benny is house trained and crate trained. Benny loves to play fetch in the backyard and has learned to bring the ball back and to drop it. Benny walks very well on leash and has shown no aggression towards other dogs that he passes on his walks. Benny does not show any resource guarding with humans, but because of his past, he will always need to be fed separately from other dogs. Benny is doing very well in the home with his long time female companion (June Bug) but he was not tolerant of another male dog in the house. Benny would be happy as an only dog or with June Bug. Introductions to other dogs would have to be slow. Benny is not cat tested. We recommend a family for Benny with children older than 10 because he can get very excited around people and may jump. Benny loves to snuggle on the couch in the evening and to chew on his favorite bones. Benny would love a fenced yard to continue to work on his fetching skills. He loves to run around and sniff all the good smells. The veterinarian thinks that Benny is about 3 years old and is a boxer mix, probably with a hound. Benny has been neutered and is up to date on his shots. Benny is looking for a forever family that will continue to rebuild his confidence and with whom he can share his love.

This beautiful girl is Cocoa. Cocoa is 4 yrs old and has a pure velvet coat. She is very smart and PERFECTLY house trained. She has not had any accidents, has no desire to get on furniture, she is curious, but not at all destructive. She is also a very gentle dog that loves her toys, but does not destroy them. She can sit and give you her paw like a champ. Cocoa would love an active family that would take her for car rides, hikes and runs. She is an athletic girl that excels at ZOOMIES and TWIRLS. Cocoa needs some leash work and would need slow introductions to new dogs. Please consider fostering or fostering to adopt Cocoa so she can continue her great progress! Ricopetrecovery.org/help.

Would you like to meet Lyra? Lyra has a mild temperament when she's not wrestling with her sisters or foster siblings.She is crate trained and stays dry and clean all night and is doing amazing on potty training outside. She will go to the pee pads at the back door but will normally go outside. Such a great beginning!Lyra is learning how to chase a toy but hasn't mastered bringing it back. She is very food motivated and is slowly learning a couple basic commands. You have to be faster than her shark teeth when giving a treat but she usually takes her treat gently when not competing with her siblings. She is ready to warm your lap with cuddles especially after running around in the snow.Who can resist those beautiful soulful eyes?Apply to meet Lyra at ricopetrecovery.orgThe adoption fee is $350 and covers first two vaccines, spay/neuter and microchip at our vet. Apply now to visit and add one of these sweet pups to your family!

This is Brownie! His dad is a full blooded boxer and his mom is a boxer mix. Brownie is a great puppy that has been raised with other dogs and kids. He loves to cuddle, play and eat! Brownie will make a great addition to any family wanting to add a 4 legged friend. He is house trained, doing great on a leash and loves to attend sporting events with his family,You can apply to meet him at ricopetrecovery.org! Adoption fee is $350 and includes first two set of vaccines, neuter and microchip. 3rd and 4th vaccines will be covered by the new owner.

This pretty little puppy is Cain. His mom and siblings were abandoned in KY on a farm. They are now with Rico living their best puppy life. Cain is loving, sweet and playful. Hes great with other dogs and all humans. Hell make a great addition to any family. You can apply to meet him at ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first to set of vaccines, neuter and microchip at our partner veterinary clinic.Owner will cover 3rd and 4th set of vaccines.

This pretty little puppy is Toffee. His mom and siblings were abandoned in KY on a farm. They are now with Rico living their best puppy life. Toffee is loving, sweet and playful. Hes great with other dogs and all humans. Hell make a great addition to any family. You can apply to meet him at www.ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first two set of vaccines, neuter and microchip at one of our partner veterinary clinics.Owner will cover 3rd and 4th set of vaccines.