American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Meet Alice - Your Loyal Companion!Are you searching for a furry friend who understands the true meaning of loyalty? Look no further than Alice! This precious 2-year-old Pit Bull is not just another dog; she's a sensitive soul looking for a forever home filled with love, patience, and understanding. Alice may have had a rough start in life, but she's proving to be a resilient and bright pupil. She's currently learning the ropes of meeting new people and furry friends in a controlled environment. Her sweet demeanor shines through as she eagerly adapts and learns each day. Don't let her sassy cage presence fool you; Alice is a chatterbox with a heart of gold. While she might talk up a storm in her kennel, once she's out and about, she's a gentle and loving companion. Due to her sensitive nature, Alice would thrive in a calm and nurturing environment without small children. She's looking for a home where she can be the center of attention or share the spotlight with a calm and well-established male dog of similar size.

It is nearly impossible to say no to this underbite, regal, well behaved man. Who is this? Our boy, Asher! Asher arrived to us with a large mass and some other medical issues that needed to be addressed. After his surgery, he is available to meet his family! Asher is approximately 6 years old and is so full of love. He happy dances for pets, is constantly wiggling his butt and his tail goes 1000mph. Asher is looking for an adult only home as an only pet. He walks great on leash and is always excited to snuggle up or go on an adventure.

This spirited girl has blossomed into a playful bundle of joy, eager to share her love with her forever family. At first glance, you'll be captivated by Sophie's striking black and white coat, beautifully accented by her dainty, white-tipped paws. But her true beauty lies in her personality - she's the life of the party in doggie playgroup! Sophie's playful nature knows no bounds as she gleefully dashes around the yard, indulging in her favorite pastime of zoomies. While she may be a tad bashful when meeting new people, it's only a matter of time before her warm heart shines through. With each passing day, she's building confidence and embracing the love and attention she deserves. Sophie's journey from timid to outgoing is a testament to her resilience and the love and care she's received.

Mr. Mitchell is the sweetest soul we have. At 4 years old, he is an old soul who enjoys the finer things in life. Being quiet, resting and sunbathing! He is a true gentleman through and through, who keeps a clean kennel and loves to relax with you. He is looking to be the only pet at home and would prefer children 8 and up, as he enjoys a slow-moving environment. His gorgeous red coat is hard to miss, along with his amber eyes-he's hard to not fall for! Mitchell is currently in a foster home. Please email our foster team at foster@cuyahogacounty.us if interested in scheduling a meet and greet with Mitchell.

Meet our smarty pants, Petra! Petra is approximately a year old and she has made great progress since arriving with us! Petra struggled with reactivity and overall anxiousness when arriving, we can't blame her, it can be a scary, new environment for some pups! Through a couple weeks of training she started to relax, learn more and more, enjoy playing with other dogs and win our hearts over. She is such a sweet girl who just needs to know she is safe and that will make all the difference for her. Petra is seeking a home with children 10&up, no cats, but can be placed with male dogs! This rising star just needs a chance to prove how awesome she is! Come see Petra shine!

Are you ready for a whirlwind of energy and excitement? Justice, a vibrant two-year-old Pit Bull, is on the lookout for an adult-only home that can match his spirited personality and provide the active lifestyle he craves.Justice is the epitome of liveliness, always ready for an adventure or a game of fetch in the great outdoors. His boundless energy is infectious, and he'll keep you on your toes with his playful antics. Whether it's a brisk walk, a run in the park, or a game of tug-of-war, Justice is your perfect partner for an active lifestyle.If you're seeking a four-legged dynamo to join you on your active pursuits and create lasting memories, Justice might be the perfect fit!

Looking to rehome a 6 month old American Pitbull. She is still a puppy so some training is needed, but she is potty trained and full of love/energy. She loves to play and be around people. She would be great with a family or someone with an active lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have to rehome as I’m moving to a shared home and no pets are allowed.

(Adopter needs to be within an hour and 15 minutes of the greater Cleveland area no long distance adoptions. No exceptions.) Sweet Macy has a zest for life even though her past life was anything but pleasant. She was found as a stray roaming the streets of Cleveland. She was taken to the City of Cleveland Kennel and it was apparent that she was a new mom, emaciated and shut down. Her ears were filled with cyst-like growths, the result of untreated ear infections and a very bad ear cropping. She needed a rescue to pull her immediately to get her the medical attention she needed and to save her from being euthanized due to an already overcrowded kennel. Thankfully, a foster home was secured and we were able to rescue her. Once in our care, and evaluated by our vet and a specialist, it was determined that she had severe infection in both ears, one of her eardrums ruptured and one side of her head was filled with infected fluid. We were told she had to be in horrific pain and she would need a total ear ablation, removing both of her ears, to give her relief. It was quite obvious, from the condition of her body when she was rescued, that she was used for breeding, probably lived on a cement floor or in a crate, and her only interaction with other dogs was for mating. Macy did amazing after her surgeries and is fully recovered. She is deaf now but that doesn’t stop her from doing anything and everything other dogs can do. Her foster parents say she is a smart girl and has been quick to pick up hand signs for behaviors that make her a polite girl and a great family member. Macy currently lives with three other dogs in her foster home that she was integrated with very slowly and everyone gets along well. Her fur siblings are teaching her how to be a family dog! Even though she is doing well with the other dogs in her foster home, we are requiring a furever home with no other animals or just one well-mannered, calm, medium-sized dog to ensure Macy the best chance of success with her new family. We don’t want to set her up for failure by putting her into a home where she will feel insecure and/or overwhelmed. Due to Macy’s deafness she will need time and patience to allow her to adjust to change and she needs to be introduced slowly to new people and situations. Macy is crate-trained and house-trained. Her foster family describes her as amazing; inside and out! She is so deserving of a loving home with a person or family that will spoil her immensely. Her passions include sleeping in (after breakfast), eating, exploring the outdoors, car rides, going on walks, and lounging on the couch with her person. She thrives on attention and would love to be with her human 24/7. She will be your shadow, but she also enjoys her crate and her alone time. Somebody who has the ability to come home to let her out midday, if they work full-time, would be ideal. Macy is allergic to dust, mites, and storage mites, so her dry food needs to be kept in the freezer to prevent storage mites from getting in her food. She may at times need a shot for her allergies. She’s also on a serum that is not 100% needed but we thought we should try since it was a recommendation by the vet. Her foster mom is noticing Macy’s eyes don’t always close all the way when she’s sleeping. This might be from her surgery since it’s possible nerves in the area may have been affected. She may need natural tears eye drops to prevent her eyes from drying out if it continues to occur. She has not been cat tested so we are recommending a home without cats for that reason. We recommend a home with children over the age of 10 who are well-mannered with animals and can learn how to approach and interact with Macy due to her deafness. The perfect home for Macy would be one where she is the center of attention. She would be happy as an only dog because she absolutely loves her people and attention. She seems to connect with people more than other dogs, but she would do fine with a calm dog that isn’t jumping on her and that doesn’t want to play constantly. We are being very considerate and careful, since she cannot hear, and she has a harder time reading the signals of other dogs since can’t hear them. A fenced yard is preferred but not required. No invisible fences. Macy is an all-around sweetheart that has so much love to give! She is a little low-rider butterball, weighing in at a healthy 48-50 pounds now. (She only weighed 32 pounds upon intake, which was horribly underweight for her breed.) Although she cannot hear, she listens with her eyes, and loves with her heart. She is very smart, treat-motivated, and learns quickly. She is a wiggly, happy, silly girl who is finally coming out of her shell and loving life. Her tail never stops wagging. She just needs that forever person or family to give her all the love and attention she deserves. If you are interested in Adopting Macy, please complete an application on our website at www.dogsunlimitedrescue.org (http://www.dogsunlimitedrescue.org/)   Also here is additional information provided to Macy’s foster parent’s regarding deaf dogs. Mary is one of the specialists who works at the Shelter that we pulled her from: Per Mary: “I work with both deaf dogs and hearing dogs and often deaf dogs are easier to train that hearing dogs because they do not get distracted. A few more deaf dog features: - You don’t have to tip-toe around when you are trying to sneak a snack-won’t hear you. - Thunderstorms and fireworks-not an issue - Doorbells ringing is not a signal to go crazy - You can sing off key and there is no judgement - They have a stronger sense of smell and sight - Most importantly, they make great family members. A good resource would to visit Acorn’s Facebook page and see what it is like living with a deaf dog.” https://www.facebook.com/awesomedeafinitely (https://www.facebook.com/awesomedeafinitely) Acorn has 3 books available on Amazon that are great resources. Also, there is a free resource-The Acorn Project, a site with ideas and instructions for working with a deaf dog: https://www.acorn-project.org/ (https://www.acorn-project.org/)

COURTESY POSTING if you are interested in adopting Marty please contact ~ Dr. Alex Estrin 301.310.4178 Or Yonit 410.913.4969. Marty is an 8 month old male neutered Pitbull mix. He is great with dogs and cats. He is very friendly with new people but can be nervous around kids and needs a household without children. He is neutered and fully vaccinated and microchipped. He is mostly house trained but still needs some work. He is crate trained and knows some basic commands. He recently started formal training.

We are accepting applications for our sweet girl, Lorelai. She was a pull from Memphis Animal Services, on September 21, 2022. When she came to us she weighed 26lbs & was heartworm positive, She is with a foster who was getting her through her first few critical months, but still has her. She is more than ready for her furever love!! She is completely house trained, and is a very well behaved house guest. She loves all people, though she is more comfortable with her doggie friends who are more on the chill side. She has gone through her heartworm treatment, over 6 months ago. She is extremely sweet, despite all of the horrors that she endured before coming into our rescue.

Hello, my name is Clooney! Clooney is a courtesy posting for a kind & loving family who sadly find themselves in a position of needing to lovingly rehome this gorgeous, sweet dog. Clooney wrote up a description of himself and he would like you to read it: "I am a mixed Brindle Pitbull breed and am about 3.5 years old. I am a big cuddle bug and sometimes don't even know my own size as I always sit with my owner on her recliner. Although we both don't fit very well, I love to snuggle . I have really big paws and I love to play with the hose in the summer. Its my favorite activity! I am so excited to see all the guests that come to my house to visit. Although I may need some work on jumping as I get so excited. I do really well with other dogs although I've never met any kitties. I think I may be just a tad rough with my house play that I may be best to be in a house with no children or adults only as I don't know my own strength. One of my other favorite past times is to lay in front of the fireplace on cold nights. I'm looking for my forever home and a family that I can continue to love unconditionally. Give me a few chew bones , an occasional toss of the stick and I will be the happiest big pitty ever! Take a peak at my adorable photos and I will melt your heart." If interested in adopting handsome Clooney, please submit an online application on the PAWS Ohio website @ www.pawsohio.org under the ADOPT tab. Thank you!

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Nani is the epitome of sweetness. Whether it's with a wag of her tail or a gentle nuzzle, she'll quickly become your most cherished friend. While Nani adores human company, she also enjoys the quiet companionship of other calm dogs. She's not one for rowdy playtimes, but she's more than happy to share her space with furry friends who share her laid-back approach to life. Nani is patiently waiting for someone special to open their heart and home to her. If you're ready to welcome a gentle soul into your life, Nani is more than ready to shower you with all the love and affection she has to offer.

Chantilly is not just your average pup; she's a bundle of love and joy waiting to find her forever home. Chantilly's striking appearance is sure to turn heads wherever she goes, with her eye-catching black and white fur and just the right touch of pink accenting her nose. But her beauty isn't just skin deep - this sweet girl has a personality to match! One of Chantilly's standout qualities is her friendly nature. She gets along famously with all dogs and equally enjoys the company of people. Whether it's romping around with her furry pals or cuddling up with her human companions, Chantilly is always eager to spread happiness wherever she goes. Not only is Chantilly a social butterfly, but she's also a model tenant. Her kennel is always spotless, a testament to her impeccable manners and good behavior. She's a gem of a pup who knows how to keep her living space tidy and organized. Chantilly's zest for life doesn't stop there - she's also an adventurous spirit who loves car rides and exploring the great outdoors. Plus, she's currently perfecting her skills as the best walking companion on lead, making her the ideal partner for your daily strolls and outdoor adventures. Please note Chantilly is currently residing in a foster home. If you are interested in learning more about Chantilly or scheduling a meet and greet, please contact the shelter foster team at foster@cuyahogacounty.us today!

Jambalaya is brimming with vitality, charisma, strength and his high-octane energy levels, He's the perfect companion for anyone seeking a furry friend to match their active lifestyle. He is one strong dog. A testament to his boundless energy and robust physique. He's always up for a game of fetch or a long run in the park, eager to burn off his excess energy and explore the world around him. Get ready to be swept off your feet by Jambalaya's irresistible charm and zest for life!