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My name is Diesel!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Private owner (Dallas, TX)
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Adoption fee: $10

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
7798440

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Landlord permission issues

My story

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


The Story of a Big Baby With a Bigger Heart

Not all heroes wear capes—some come barreling through life like a tank, muscles rippling, eyes wide, heart huge. Meet Diesel, the American Staffordshire Terrier whose story began with fear, misunderstanding, and a call to the police—but transformed into one of love, redemption, and second chances.

Diesel's journey started in Dallas, where a call came in to local police about a "big aggressive dog" roaming the streets. When officers arrived, they didn’t find a monster—they found Diesel. A tank of a dog, yes—massive, alert, and built like a linebacker. But behind that intimidating frame was a soul desperate not for a fight, but for a family.

That first impression didn’t tell the whole story. Because Diesel wasn’t aggressive—he was scared. Alone. Misjudged. But someone took a chance on him. And that chance revealed the truth: Diesel wasn’t dangerous—he was a big baby.

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Private owner (Dallas, TX)

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Adoption fee $10

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