Faith

What my friends at OHS say about me:

• Never heard of my breed? Dogue de Bordeaux is a fancy way of saying French mastiff. Ooh la la!
• All fanciness aside, I had a rough start in life and need an owner who will be my rock and guide me from a place of compassion. I do not have much experience functioning as a companion animal in the urban environment. A lot of the sights and sounds you take for granted are intimidating and overwhelming to me. I am not a ready to go out of the box kind of dog.
• I have been known to enjoy treats. You can use them as a good tool to build trust with me. Psssst... hot dogs are my favorite.
• To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
• Mastiffs of any type, even the French ones, should never be viewed simply as gentle giants. We are large, powerful dogs that require a focused and attentive owner to provide what is needed for us to be the best dogs we can be. Therefore, we may not be the best choice for a first time dog owner. Someone very familiar with canine body language is a must for me.
• I am part of the Diamond in the Ruff program, which you can learn more about here.

The type of home I'm looking for:

• I would flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.
• I am not the best option for an apartment or other shared living-type environment.
• I must go to a home with a fenced in yard.
• I need to go to a home without small children.
• I would prefer to be the only pet in the home. I have no known experience with cats or other small animals.
• I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
• It could be with you! Click here to learn about the adoption process.
• You can also stock up on food and treats using our online store by clicking here.

Interested in adopting me?

Adoption meet and greets are done by appointment, but the shelter is open for walk-through viewing. We also have availability each day for walk-in adoptions.

Submit an adoption questionnaire for a pet you are interested in, and we will contact you to set up your meet and greet when you become the next in line.

Click here to learn more about our adoption process in Portland.

Adoption Questionnaire