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American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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These American Pit Bull Terriers are available in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Biggie

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Biggie! Biggie lives up to his name — he’s a big boy with an even bigger heart! At around 80lbs and 3 years old, this handsome guy is friendly with everyone he meets and always ready to make new friends. Biggie is a playful pup who loves his toys and bones, and he’d thrive in a home that will engage in training, walks, and playtime. While he’s very sweet with children, we’re recommending a home without small kids due to his size and enthusiasm. He’s completely house trained and does great whether crated or left uncrated — what a good boy! He has lived with other dogs before and done well, but slow, proper introductions are a must. Biggie has a bit too much interest in chasing cats, so a feline-free home would be ideal. Ready to meet your big-hearted best friend?
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Lilly

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET LILLY! Lilly is a sweet and adorable 11-week-old puppy with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. She enjoys spending time outdoors playing with her siblings and soaking up all the fun. Lilly is dog, cat, and kid friendly, making her a wonderful fit for many types of families. She is currently working on kennel and potty training and is making great progress. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NAF/Dog
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Pepper

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Pepper! Pepper is an 11-week-old baby girl bursting with personality, love, and a little bit of spunk. She’s a sweet, playful pup who does wonderfully with dogs, cats, and kids. Pepper is making great progress with her kennel and potty training and is learning more every day. She enjoys spending her time playing outside with her siblings and exploring the world around her. With her happy spirit and loving heart, Pepper is sure to make a perfect addition to her forever family. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NAF/Dog
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Xena

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Xena — the little warrior princess of love! 💖🐾 This sweet girl is overflowing with cuddles, kisses, and nonstop tail wags. Xena’s heart is as big as her smile, and she’s always ready to share it with anyone who gives her a moment of attention. She appears to get along great with other dogs, is playful, and is wonderful with kids — gentle, goofy, and full of joy. Xena is also the total package: she’s housebroken, crate trained, and she walks on a leash, though she does pull a bit and is still working on her leash skills. Whether she’s snuggling up for movie time or exploring the outdoors, Xena brings sunshine wherever she goes. If you’re looking for a loving companion who will shower you with affection every single day, Xena is your girl! 💕🐶 https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NAF/Dog
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET LILLY! Lilly is a sweet and adorable 11-week-old puppy with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. She enjoys spending time outdoors playing with her siblings and soaking up all the fun. Lilly is dog, cat, and kid friendly, making her a wonderful fit for many types of families. She is currently working on kennel and potty training and is making great progress. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NAF/Dog
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Charlie (courtesy post)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Charlie is a "Pittee"mix boy about 3-4 years old who came to the shelter as a stray. He's a delightful dog with his adorable "pirate mask" markings on his face and he will surely steal your heart. Charlie is full of personality and is always ready to join in the fun of whatever yo would like to do. A game of fetch? Awesome! A long walk together? Perfect. This enthusiastic and friendly fun loving boy needs a family to live with, play with and love for all of his life. Due to his high energy level, the shelter recommends Charlie go to a home with no small children. Charlie is a courtesy post for  Brooke County Animal Shelter in Beechbottom, WV, about 45 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Please contact the shelter at 304-394-0800 for more information or to arrange a meet and greet with Charlie. November 16, 2025, 2:59 pm

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These American Pit Bull Terriers are available for adoption close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oakley is a pretty calm adult dog who is just waiting patently for someone to come along and give her the chance to show how special she is. For some reason, she is always overlooked. She sits so nicely for treats and walks really well on her leash. She'd love a comfy couch to lay on during these upcoming cold months. If you'd like more information on our girl, Oakley, email us sabkeadoptions1681@gmail.com
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Jett

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jett is a young adult dog who is very sweet and friendly. He’s so pretty. Pretty is usually reserved for girls but he is pretty! His colors are perfect. If you’d like to meet him, email us at sableadoptions1681@gmail.com
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Cain

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cain is a vibrant young dog who loves life. He’s got a lot of energy and excitement for Life. He loves spending time with the volunteers taking long walks or playing in the play yard. He’s a beautiful blue gray color. He’s a medium size dog so he’s easy to handle. Cain would love to have a home for the upcoming holidays. If you’d like more information on him email us at sableadoptions1681@gmail.com
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Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Dunkin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
McKeesport, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Felix is a sweet boy. He’s showing signs of anxiety in the kennel But once outside he’s fine. He’s ready to go home! Who can blame him? He just wants peace and quiet and his own place to call home

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Loretta

English Bulldog Mutt

Female, Young
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Loretta is an affectionate, intelligent dog. She is housebroken, crate trained and knows basic commands. She is spayed and up to date with vaccines. She is about one and a half years old and weighs about fifty pounds. She loves people and is great with children but needs supervision around small children due to her exuberance. I adopted her from a shelter where she was abandoned in the parking lot after hours. I am heartbroken to have to rehome her but she will not allow my cats access to me. She has not harmed them but she chases them away. She is tolerant of other dogs outside but not in the house. She is a wonderful dog but should probably be an only pet. I will include her kennel, bed and all supplies I currently have on hand. If you have room in your home and heart for an amazing dog, please consider adopting Loretta.
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Princeton

Boxer

Male, Young
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Princeton is a boxer mix , 55lbs. He was born on November 15th 2024. He was adopted February 2nd 2025. To say the least Princeton is all around a perfect dog, so loyal , loving, good with kids & family, loves to play but also loves his bed to lay around and relax. Anyone would be lucky to have Princeton in their lives, it’s heart wrenching to post this for my family and I, due to unforeseen circumstances we have to relocate and unable to take Princeton along. We want him to go to a loving home that he deserves. If you feel your a good fit please reach out.
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Teeka

Boxer

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Pittsburgh, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
******Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time************ We are a volunteer run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. IF you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog. Teeka, a 1 year 7 month old spayed female, Boxer mix, 42lbs. She is in a foster home in Houston, TX and can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up! The amazing Teeka is on the hunt for her forever home. She specializes in best friending with an emphasis on playing! She currently lives with several larger dogs and is learning to respect their boundaries. She LOVES to play with them, but does need some help realizing when her foster siblings are ready to stop. She has not met any cats, so we’re not sure how she’d react to a feline sibling. Her foster mom says she’s done well meeting new human friends and is learning not to jump on them. Because of this and her high energy levels, we do recommend a home with older dog savvy kids. This smartie is house and crate trained! She sleeps quietly in her crate and is kenneled whenever her foster family is out of the house. We don’t recommend leaving her out unsupervised as she may help herself to whatever she finds in the kitchen. Teeka’s love for food is next level and she will try to sneak a bite from you or the other dog’s bowls, but has shown no signs of resource guarding. She is still working on her leash manners, but is getting better every day! She gets a little too excited when she sees other dogs, but is learning to calm down and continue on her walk. This happy girl absolutely loves toys! She knows where the toy basket is and will get one so you can join in the fun. She’s a huge fan of fetch and tug of war! Teeka is learning the joys of relaxing too. She loves to lay on your legs and get some pets and give some kisses. She’s happy just to be near her humans. Teeka is a young pup with boundless energy that will thrive in a home with a yard, daily exercise, training and patience. She’s a goofy, happy, loving girl and with just one look into those pretty doe eyes, your heart will melt! ***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. *** Interested in applying to adopt her? Fill out an adoption application at the link below! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog

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American Pit Bull Terrier shelters & rescues in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Pit Bull Terrier puppies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Browse these American Pit Bull Terrier rescues and shelters below.

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3.7 miles

Sable Kennel

1681 5th Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132

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5.5 miles

White Oak Animal Safe Haven

2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

5.6 miles

Bark About It Rescue

N/A, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

6.6 miles

Nate and Snoops Dog House - Pittsburgh Transport Stop

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8 miles

South Hills Pet Rescue

15 Old 88, South Park, PA 15129

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.5 miles

Furkid Rescue

Pittsburgh, PA 15102

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.8 miles

Animal Advocates, Inc

PO Box 8480, 35 Wabash, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Cross Your Paws Rescue

Irwin, PA 15642

Pet Types: birds, dogs

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Rescue

10.7 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in PA Transport Stop

Pittsburgh, PA 15106

Pet Types: dogs

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14.2 miles

DDAR Pittsburgh, PA Transport Stop

288 Mt Nebo Pointe Dr,, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Pet Types: dogs

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