Mastiff puppies and dogs in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thank you for checking out our wonderful orphans. If you would like to find out more please email or call Diane at...diane@ulpr.org or 870-577-3744.   Please email us at  diane@ulpr.org  and request an application.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 27, 2024, 7:39 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application HEADLINER: Izzabella aka Izzy. HISTORY: One owner who did not provide basic medical care so Izzy lived many year with out of control skin issues, ear infections, UTI’s, etc. PERSONALITY: Izzy is a sweet, friendly girl that loves meeting new people and welcoming them into the house. She loves attention and affection and will lean in hard for pets and ear scratches. She tends to spend her days snoozing away but when she gets the zoomies she takes them seriously and this girl can move despite her age.  She lives peacefully with a 60lb male mixed breed but is reactive when seeing dogs out on a walk. Izzy is a bit fearful of fireworks and thunderstorms and will sometimes get spooked by loud noises. Izzy likes things to happen on her own personal timeline and can be stubborn when they don’t. She will test limits by whining and carrying on (dancing around, stomping her feet, wagging her tail furiously while staring at you) to try to get her way. She’s learning that those things don’t work in our house but it’s hard not to laugh at her antics. She’ll do it to the other dog in the house too when he’s laying in a bed that she wants. She usually gets her way with the dog.  FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Napping, soaking up love and attention, laying in the sun MEDICAL ISSUES: With vet care and a quality diet Izzy’s skin issues and ear infections have cleared up and she is no longer a big itchy mess. She did have a mammary tumor removed while being spayed. She is not currently on any medications. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Izzy enjoys hanging out with her people, so a family that spends a lot of time around the house/yard/garden would be great for her. Once integrated with another dog she is very polite and respectful but she definitely needs slow introductions to new dogs. 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: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   November 3, 2024, 10:55 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application HEADLINER: Sasha the loving and lovely! HISTORY: She was chained up, crated constantly, and cowers if she sees hands moving quickly in her direction. PERSONALITY: Sasha has the absolute best heart and only wants to please! Any minute behavior can be corrected with a simple redirection, though the behaviors are few and far between once she feels safe and protected. She wants to meet new people but was never properly taught how. She’s working on it though! She loves children, big and small, and will adjust herself accordingly to their size, though she is big, so her efforts can only go so far and she’s not quite aware of how big she is. If she sees a little girl around the age of 6, she gets incredibly happy and gets the zoomies to play! As far as other dogs, she needs someone her size who can take her strong body in a game of wrestling; but she really enjoys having just her and her people if possible. FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Sasha loves to bask in the sun, play tug of war, and go for runs. Cuddling is her absolute favorite. If she sees anyone cuddling, she WILL join in. She loves going for walks but needs a very strong companion to keep her from pulling (she’s 160 pounds of pure muscle). She gets spooked by fast cars so she panics sometimes and needs someone to make her feel safe. MEDICAL ISSUES: N/A WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Someone with a history and knowledge of mastiffs. She needs a home where she feels safe and protected so that she doesn’t have to feel like the protector all the time. She wants to continue to learn proper etiquette, so she needs a home that will provide that direction for her. She loves company and needs someone home with her most of the day in order to properly thrive. 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: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   March 10, 2025, 10:28 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application Konik earns his name any time he meets a human; he is a licker. He is also a cuddler and a lap dog. He loves all humans and is great with dogs of all sizes. He is being fostered on a farm with four other dogs ranging from 20 to 130 pounds and does fine with them all. His best friend is a Great Dane who he loves to play chase and keep away with. They will play outside then curl up on the couch together for a good, long nap. Konik was found as a stray by three teenagers. Each boy took him home but was told no by the parents. Thankfully the third boy’s grandma took Konik to the local dog shelter who reached out to find a rescue for him. Konik has the sweetest personality. Just an absolute cuddle bug. He is young, playful, well behaved and eager to please. He does not have a prey drive and doesn’t show any aggression. He has met outside cats and is curious; he will chase but in play not to harm. Konik loves toys, especially chew toys. He’ll play keep away and tug of war, but he also plays quietly by himself. He loves to romp and play outside with his Great Dane friend then nap for a few hours on a couch. He also loves to be around people. Going to the kitchen? He’ll tag along. Going to the bathroom? Well obviously you need company. He is a young male and is not yet neutered. Konik would love a house with a playmate. Another dog in the house would become his best friend and mentor. A child or two would just be a bonus. Konik will potty when on a leash so he does not require a fenced yard, but he does enjoy the freedom to run and play that a fenced yard provides. If in a fenced yard he cannot be left alone. He will climb a fence to get back to his people. 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. **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. Adopters will be required to enroll the puppy into training and provide proof to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue within 6 months of adopting.  Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized before 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.  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: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   March 5, 2025, 12:45 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application 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: 05845Click here to watch a video of Carter.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   March 14, 2025, 9:24 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application  HEADLINER: Moose HISTORY: Moose came to us very underweight and with marks showing he was locked in a crate with no padding for most of his life. He never had basic training although his foster is working on it, and he is eager to learn. Despite his rough life, Moose is such a love. He is very patient waiting for his food and takes treats very gently from your hand. He loves people, men and women alike. PERSONALITY: Moose is a silly guy that loves showing you how flexible he is by twisting himself into all types of silly positions whether it be sleeping half on and half off the sofa or fully stretched out on his back with paws up in the air. He is very nimble and can jump up on beds or get in the car easily. He loves car rides. He is very friendly and has had no issues meeting the foster's 6’3” college sons nor friends and neighbors. The vet and vet techs all loved him, and he was such a good boy getting blood drawn and getting vaccines. They referred to him as “a real gem”! Moose is gaining weight and has the softest chocolate fur. And he has not shed at all! Vet says he will most likely be 120lbs when he reaches his ideal weight. Moose has separation anxiety and does not like to be left alone at all. Using a crate is not an option given his past. He wants to be with his person, and he will need a patient adopter to help him overcome his anxiety. FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Moose loves to chew on toys, go for car rides and take walks. He is getting better on a leash using an easy walk harness but needs continued leash work. Moose has short bursts of energy and then as a typical mastiff, needs a nap. He sleeps at his foster's feet or on the sofa while his foster works from home and is the perfect office companion except for the occasional snoring. MEDICAL ISSUES: Moose is currently being treated for Lyme. He will be neutered and have entropion surgery soon. No ongoing issues. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST KIND OF HOME: Moose does not do well left alone. He needs a home where there are people home most of the time and are willing to work on his separation anxiety without using a crate. He also needs basic training and someone who has the patience to teach him manners, but he is willing and eager to learn. Moose is very strong and will need continued leash work. He has improved using the easy walker harness in a short period of time. He just needs someone to train him, and he will be the best companion. Given his needs for training, an experienced dog owner would be best. Moose doesn’t know his size or strength and would do best with a family without young children. He would do great with teens. He loves the car and will want to go wherever you go. Moose did live with another dog, but he has not been him with dogs or other animals. It was recommended that Moose not be allowed around chickens. 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: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   March 14, 2025, 9:46 am