BREED- DNA test results are: 73% American Staffordshire Terrier, 14% American Bulldog and 13% American Pit Bull Terrier.
SEX- female
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION- brindle, short hair, brown eyes, flopped ears, long tail
ALTER STATUS- spayed in April 2025
CURRENT WEIGHT- aprox 70lbs
HISTORY/BACK ROUND- was likely from an accident litter or hobby/backyard breeder and raised in a home with 2 other female dogs from the same litter since 5/6 weeks old. Raised in a home with many children ages 5-12 and a variety of adults. Most recently was visited by a 1.5y toddler for several weeks in the home with no issues just curious and gentle.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR WITH:
PEOPLE- very well polite greetings and slightly shy, warms up quickly.
CHILDREN- very gentle and sweet, ages more commonly exposed to are between 5y-12y with some time with a 1.5y toddler.
DOGS- interested, curious, slightly shy but gets excited and matches energy.
CATS- unknown at the moment but can be tested if needed.
OTHER ANIMALS- unknown.
HOUSE TRAINED- likely very well with proper supervision while adjusting.
CRATE- yes and on verbal cue with finger point.
WALKS- well on the leash minus distractions, understands cues like “beside me” and “wait for me”.
EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING- tolerates all basic collars, martingales, harnesses, sweaters/ cooling vest, leashes and seat belts.
CAR- very good in front or back seat with headrest seat belt attachment, needs a lift in higher suvs but will jump out.
VET- did well during spay appointment. Very sensitive to medications, use caution with drugs and watch for side effects like lameness.
GROOMER- never been, I home groom her entirely and she is perfect and calm even with nails.
HOME BATHING/GROOMING/HANDLING:
EARS- perfect for routine cleaning
NAILS- very well tolerates nail clippers and electric dremel/grinder.
PAWS- not sensitive to touch
TEETH- in good shape for her age, tolerates doggie tooth brushing in routine
EYES- good to touch
HEAD- good to touch
BRUSHING HAIR- does not mind.
WATER/WASHING- in bath tub or outdoor kiddy pool, calm, with no fight or attempt to escape. Tolerates all gentle handling and routine grooming needs.
TAIL- good to touch
LIFTING/HOLDING/PICKING UP- very well, needs to be lifted into higher SUVS most of the time if no running start.
TOUCH SENSITIVITIES- none at the moment.
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS AND CONFIDENCE: OWN DESCRIPTION.
Tesoro is very smart, calm, confident and sweet girl. Warms up quickly and is very patient. Loves verbal feed back like, “Good Girl” engagement and attention. Will cuddle but also play with tug toys or chase balls. Positive foundational basic obedience has been established at a very early age but would need to be continued and reinforced.
Shes content in her crate and motivated to please. She is emotionally stable and physically healthy. With more common life exposures in her future, Tesoro will continue to be the best girl.
Tesoro is semi active when engaged and loves to walk, run, and relax. She will give cuddles and kisses and lay on you for affection.
Tesoro would do best in a home that’s average to busy with enough adult supervision to help her with her potential for opportunistic counter surfing, digging outside and jumping over 4ft and under fences and baby gates. She loves kongs and edible chews and toys as well as stuffed toys to destroy for enrichment.
Loves car rides to Petco and to dunkin for a pup cup.
Loves to carry toys around and be handed toys and goodies.
MEDICAL INFO:
MICROCHIP STATUS- yes, registered to me
PREVIOUS INJURIES- none major, just light scaring from sibling rough play and small crate sores.
RABIES- yes, with spay app in april 2025
CURRENT MEDICAL ISSUES- none/ no symptoms
CURRENT MEDICATIONS-none
BASIC OBEDIENCE/TRAINING: ***need to be continued and reinforced***
SIT- yes
DOWN-yes
RECALL-yes
STAY/WAIT-yes
LEAVE IT- concept yes, real life still learning
NAME RECOGNITION- yes
IMPULSE CONTROL LEVEL- well
LOOSE LEASH WALKING-well
BARKING- none
GO TO CRATE-yes
FOOD MOTIVATION-yes
PLAY MOTIVATION-yes moderate
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS- yes very smart
TRAINABILITY- yes high
TRICKS- not yet would love to learn
JUMPING UP- not likely or only when excited but briefly. ***will jump over a 4ft fence or baby gate***
COUNTER SURFING- yes when there is an opportunity for food. Needs proper supervision
CHEWING- toys and chews but will take a shoe or childs toy on accident.
DIGGING- yes loves to dig***will escape backyard fence*** needs to be supervised when in back yards unless fencing and containment boundaries are being properly reinforced.
EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR CONCERNS:
RESOURCE GUARDING- none intended or noticed.
FEAR/FRUSTRATION AGGRESSION- none
BITE HISTORY- none
REACTIVITY-none
CONFIDENCE- well/high
TOLERANCE- very well in a variety of environments.
COPING SKILLS- more reserved or shy if anything.
NOISE PHOBIAS/SOUND SENSITIVITY- none major noticed.
***Tesoro is very well loved by my partner and I. If for any reason you and your family are no longer interested in giving Tesoro her furever home for any reason, we will gladly take her back into foster in our home and will travel for her.
***In addition, we would love to continue to be in contact with Tesoro’s new family each month via text, call and/or social media platforms like facebook and snapchat. I am happy to give any advice, support and recommendations for anything she may need life long regarding her training, health
GENERAL INFO:
NAME- Tesoro (meaning-Treasure)
FAVORITE SONG- “Earth Angel” by The Penguins.
AGE- 1.5y
DOB- March 2024
BREED- DNA test results are: 73% American Staffordshire Terrier, 14% American Bulldog and 13% American Pit Bull Terrier.
SEX- female
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION- brindle, short hair, brown eyes, flopped ears, long tail
ALTER STATUS- spayed in April 2025
CURRENT WEIGHT- aprox 70lbs
HISTORY/BACK ROUND- was likely from an accident litter or hobby/backyard breeder and raised in a home with 2 other female dogs from the same litter since 5/6 weeks old. Raised in a home with many children ages 5-12 and a variety of adults. Most recently was visited by a 1.5y toddler for several weeks in the home with no issues just curious and gentle.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR WITH:
PEOPLE- very well polite greetings and slightly shy, warms up quickly.
CHILDREN- very gentle and sweet, ages more commonly exposed to are between 5y-12y with some time with a 1.5y toddler.
DOGS- interested, curious, slightly shy but gets excited and matches energy.
CATS- unknown at the moment but can be tested if needed.
OTHER ANIMALS- unknown.
HOUSE TRAINED- likely very well with proper supervision while adjusting.
CRATE- yes and on verbal cue with finger point.
WALKS- well on the leash minus distractions, understands cues like “beside me” and “wait for me”.
EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING- tolerates all basic collars, martingales, harnesses, sweaters/ cooling vest, leashes and seat belts.
CAR- very good in front or back seat with headrest seat belt attachment, needs a lift in higher suvs but will jump out.
VET- did well during spay appointment. Very sensitive to medications, use caution with drugs and watch for side effects like lameness.
GROOMER- never been, I home groom her entirely and she is perfect and calm even with nails.
HOME BATHING/GROOMING/HANDLING:
EARS- perfect for routine cleaning
NAILS- very well tolerates nail clippers and electric dremel/grinder.
PAWS- not sensitive to touch
TEETH- in good shape for her age, tolerates doggie tooth brushing in routine
EYES- good to touch
HEAD- good to touch
BRUSHING HAIR- does not mind.
WATER/WASHING- in bath tub or outdoor kiddy pool, calm, with no fight or attempt to escape. Tolerates all gentle handling and routine grooming needs.
TAIL- good to touch
LIFTING/HOLDING/PICKING UP- very well, needs to be lifted into higher SUVS most of the time if no running start.
TOUCH SENSITIVITIES- none at the moment.
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS AND CONFIDENCE: OWN DESCRIPTION.
Tesoro is very smart, calm, confident and sweet girl. Warms up quickly and is very patient. Loves verbal feed back like, “Good Girl” engagement and attention. Will cuddle but also play with tug toys or chase balls. Positive foundational basic obedience has been established at a very early age but would need to be continued and reinforced.
Shes content in her crate and motivated to please. She is emotionally stable and physically healthy. With more common life exposures in her future, Tesoro will continue to be the best girl.
Tesoro is semi active when engaged and loves to walk, run, and relax. She will give cuddles and kisses and lay on you for affection.
Tesoro would do best in a home that’s average to busy with enough adult supervision to help her with her potential for opportunistic counter surfing, digging outside and jumping over 4ft and under fences and baby gates. She loves kongs and edible chews and toys as well as stuffed toys to destroy for enrichment.
Loves car rides to Petco and to dunkin for a pup cup.
Loves to carry toys around and be handed toys and goodies.
MEDICAL INFO:
MICROCHIP STATUS- yes, registered to me
PREVIOUS INJURIES- none major, just light scaring from sibling rough play and small crate sores.
RABIES- yes, with spay app in april 2025
CURRENT MEDICAL ISSUES- none/ no symptoms
CURRENT MEDICATIONS-none
BASIC OBEDIENCE/TRAINING: ***need to be continued and reinforced***
SIT- yes
DOWN-yes
RECALL-yes
STAY/WAIT-yes
LEAVE IT- concept yes, real life still learning
NAME RECOGNITION- yes
IMPULSE CONTROL LEVEL- well
LOOSE LEASH WALKING-well
BARKING- none
GO TO CRATE-yes
FOOD MOTIVATION-yes
PLAY MOTIVATION-yes moderate
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS- yes very smart
TRAINABILITY- yes high
TRICKS- not yet would love to learn
JUMPING UP- not likely or only when excited but briefly. ***will jump over a 4ft fence or baby gate***
COUNTER SURFING- yes when there is an opportunity for food. Needs proper supervision
CHEWING- toys and chews but will take a shoe or childs toy on accident.
DIGGING- yes loves to dig***will escape backyard fence*** needs to be supervised when in back yards unless fencing and containment boundaries are being properly reinforced.
EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR CONCERNS:
RESOURCE GUARDING- none intended or noticed.
FEAR/FRUSTRATION AGGRESSION- none
BITE HISTORY- none
REACTIVITY-none
CONFIDENCE- well/high
TOLERANCE- very well in a variety of environments.
COPING SKILLS- more reserved or shy if anything.
NOISE PHOBIAS/SOUND SENSITIVITY- none major noticed.
***Tesoro is very well loved by my partner and I. If for any reason you and your family are no longer interested in giving Tesoro her furever home for any reason, we will gladly take her back into foster in our home and will travel for her.
***In addition, we would love to continue to be in contact with Tesoro’s new family each month via text, call and/or social media platforms like facebook and snapchat. I am happy to give any advice, support and recommendations for anything she may need life long regarding her training, health
All of our adoptable animals are either in foster care or boarded at a facility. We welcome any inquiries on our adoptable pets. Please contact our adoption coordinator, Joanne: Jo@paws-li.org
All of our adoptable animals are either in foster care or boarded at a facility. We welcome any inquiries on our adoptable pets. Please contact our adoption coordinator, Joanne: Jo@paws-li.org
More about this rescue
Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, all volunteer NYS corporation which has been operating on Long Island for 40 years. We are working to create a better welfare system for all the animals in our communities. Over the years, we created, and continue to create, a number of valuable programs which serve to promote our mission to create respect for all animals, to educate individuals about animals, to help people keep their animals, and to provide assistance with the control of the animal population on Long Island. PAWS has many programs which are helpful in achieving our goals. Some of our programs include:
- Low-cost spay/neuter program
- Trap-Neuter-Return (“TNR”) Program
- Free spay/neuter program for felines
- Humane Education Program
- Animal care outreach
- Food pantries outreach
- Pet therapy program
- Senior animal placement program
- Financial Assistance Program
- Public Outreach Committee
- Seniors with Animals Project (SWAP)
EMAIL FOR INFO REGARDING ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS: info@paws-li.org
Or visit our website for more information: http://www.paws-li.org/home.html
A video summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGt_uRwJiA&feature=youtu.be
Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, all volunteer NYS corporation which has been operating on Long Island for 40 years. We are working to create a better welfare system for all the animals in our communities. Over the years, we created, and continue to create, a number of valuable programs which serve to promote our mission to create respect for all animals, to educate individuals about animals, to help people keep their animals, and to provide assistance with the control of the animal population on Long Island. PAWS has many programs which are helpful in achieving our goals. Some of our programs include:
- Low-cost spay/neuter program
- Trap-Neuter-Return (“TNR”) Program
- Free spay/neuter program for felines
- Humane Education Program
- Animal care outreach
- Food pantries outreach
- Pet therapy program
- Senior animal placement program
- Financial Assistance Program
- Public Outreach Committee
- Seniors with Animals Project (SWAP)
EMAIL FOR INFO REGARDING ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS: info@paws-li.org
Or visit our website for more information: http://www.paws-li.org/home.html
A video summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGt_uRwJiA&feature=youtu.be
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