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My name is Hank!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Joyful Pets-Ft Lauderdale with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
8 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Hank, affectionately known as Wrinkle Daddy!

A loyal and snuggly eight-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier currently living in Durham, NC, whose big fawn-colored frame holds an even bigger heart for humans.

Hank is the ultimate blend of couch potato and outdoor enthusiast! While he enjoys his daily walks and the occasional hike (especially if there's a scenic sniff spot involved), his true happy place is curled up next to someone under a cozy blanket. Yep, this 70-pound gentleman will politely ask to join you under the covers, he’s got a PhD in snuggling and isn't afraid to use it!

Thanks to professional board-and-train experience, Hank knows his basics like “sit,” “down,” “place,” and “leave it,” and he’s especially tuned in when treats are involved. He’s crate-trained, house-trained, and has no trouble staying calm when left alone for short periods. Hank responds well to calming chews and joint supplements that support his comfort as he ages.

Because Hank’s heart is big, he sometimes struggles with sharing it. Over time, he has displayed escalating aggression toward other animals in the house. This has included lunging, attempts to attack, and unfortunately, a serious incident where he bit the family cat. While he’s affectionate with people, including showing protective interest in his guardian’s infant, he is not compatible with other dogs or cats.

While he's affectionate and people-oriented, always ready to be your shadow, Hank’s next chapter needs to be in a calm, pet-free, and child-free home with someone experienced in working with dogs who benefit from structure, consistency, and a steady routine.

This wrinkly-faced lovebug is incredibly people-friendly and enjoys meeting new folks, but he needs a caregiver who understands the value of consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement. He would be a wonderful companion for someone experienced with large breeds, especially a person seeking a devoted buddy who gives just as much love as he receives.

Hank’s current caregivers are heartbroken to rehome him, but they know he needs a simpler setting to thrive. They’re open to long-distance placements and even foster-to-adopt arrangements to help Hank find his perfect match.

Are you ready to welcome this big-hearted snuggle pro into your life and give him the solo spotlight he needs to shine? Reach out to adopt@joyfulpets.com, Hank can’t wait to meet the person who’ll become his whole world!
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Contact info

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Address
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our ultimate goal is to unite as many animals with loving pet parents as possible, so we strive to make it easy to adopt a dog or cat you have fallen in love with. All we ask is that you fill out an adoption application so that we have all the information we need to determine that you'll be able to provide a safe and compassionate home to one of our rescued pets. Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form and provide an adoption donation so that we can continue to save more animals every day and unite them with families just like yours.

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