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Mato

Young
Male
Medium

Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About Mato

San Diego, CA

Breed

Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Medium

Behavior

Personality

Athletic, Playful, Loves, Funny, Smart, Curious, Affectionate, Friendly

Health

Vaccinated:

Yes

Mato’s Compatibility

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Mato's Story

Mato was held at the Carson shelter with his mom and sister for 7 weeks after their person was arrested. They were taken in May 2025 at 4 months old. He didn’t know structure or stability, but it didn’t affect his personality - he is sweet and kind and playful.<br/><br/>He loves people and dogs, hiking with friends and walks around the neighborhood, and just having fun. This lovable sweet boy would be a great best friend for any home!

Mato was held at the Carson shelter with his mom and sister for 7 weeks after their person was arrested. They were taken in May 2025 at 4 months old. He didn’t know structure or stability, but it didn’t affect his personality - he is sweet and kind and playful.

He loves people and dogs, hiking with friends and walks around the neighborhood, and just having fun. This lovable sweet boy would be a great best friend for any home!

How To Adopt

Mato was listed as Adoptable by Mother of Dragons Rescue

How can I adopt Mato?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mother of Dragons Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Mato is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Mother of Dragons Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Mato?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Mother of Dragons Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Mato, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Mother of Dragons Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Mother of Dragons Rescue's Adoption Policy

We screen for Malinois/Dutchie experience first. All adopters must commit to the physical, mental and drive needs of the breeds, and have the support in place to maintain the commitment. We work with adopters to fulfill protection, prey and other drives so the adoption is forever.

Our Mission

We are a California foster-based donor-driven female-run 501c3 that rescues at-risk Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds from kill lists in animal shelters, as well as strays and at-risk homes. Our mission is to educate the public on Mals and Dutchies to help rehome dogs with committed families and people who understand the...