For each animal adopted a fee of $350 is required. 

Depending on the age and condition of the dog this may  occasionally be reduced to assure the Mastiff is placed in a proper home. The Mastiffs that become available for adoption are Mastiffs that are referred to SSMR by animal shelters, veterinarians, fire, police and rescue personnel, families whose circumstances change, and through other rescue organizations.  Rescue Mastiffs typically range from two to six years of age.

When a Mastiff enters SSMR rescue, it receives medical care and necessary vaccinations. The Mastiff’s temperament is evaluated and an attempt to learn about the history of the dog is made.  All Mastiffs are neutered or spayed PRIOR to placement in their new home. 

Many times Mastiffs are just not readily available for adoption. This is good news for us because it means that this wonderful breed is being well-cared for. The bad news is your wait may be longer than you had hoped. Your patience will ensure a good result. Our Rescue System goal is to bring Mastiffs and families together. Efforts are made to place the Mastiff with a family in the same geographical area. This keeps transportation costs to a minimum.

However, if you are willing to pay for transportation to adopt from another area, you could have a Mastiff in your home sooner than you think.

SSMR networks nationally with other similar organizations to provide all Mastiffs a forever home.

SSMR is seeking permanent, loving homes where the Mastiff will receive top quality care. These Mastiffs need a special place where they will be appreciated as a companion dog and part of the family.

A Mastiff is not the breed for everyone

Before you decide to acquire a Mastiff, we highly recommend that you acquaint your family with this noble breed by reading the Q & A and other informative links provided on our navigation bar.

Additionally, the following books are also a good resource:

Mastiff, Aristocratic Guardian, by Dee Dee Anderson, Doral Publishing, Inc., 10452 Palmeras Drive, Suite 225 West, Sun City, AZ 85373

The Mastiff, by Marie A. Moore, Publisher: Denlinger’s Publisher’s, Ltd. Box 76, Fairfax, VA 22030.

The Mastiff and Bullmastiff Handbook, by Douglas Oliff, Publisher: Howell Book House, Inc., 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169.

The Complete Mastiff, by Betty Baxter and David Blaxter, Publisher: Howell Book House, Inc., 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169.

Second Start, by Jacqueline O’Neil, 1997, Publisher: Howell Book House, Inc., 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

(This is an excellent book about finding and bringing a rescue dog into your home and heart. It includes many case histories, some of which are about Mastiffs.)

Adopting a Great Dog, by Nona Kilgore Bauer, Publisher: T.F.H. Publications, One T.F.H. Plaza, Neptune City, NJ 07753.

This is a guide to re-homing a rescue or shelter dog - lots of pictures.

In order to be considered as an adoptive home, you must complete the Family Profile Form online and we will contact you as soon as possible!