American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Sanger, Texas

This cutie pie named June is a super sweet pit mix. He has had no trouble adjusting to the staff, and enjoys children including young ones. June will go crazy over an empty food bowl and likes to find productive ways to entertain himself by smacking his bowl around.  June came from a Houston area individual who rescues animals. She has birds and other rescues that June didn't get along as well with so she put in a request to transfer him to us. He was anxious on the car ride here but he adjusted immediately to our staff and other dogs. While his previous caretaker said he does well with other dogs, we have not introduced him to any of his fellow residents yet. He has done well with young children, but due to his size, he knocks them over. He walks well on a leash and does well being walked around vehicles and new people. He is completely house-trained. All around, he's just an adorable, sweet guy.  While he is a even-tempered dog in general, he has a few triggers. The biggest ones are: 1) being muzzled; and 2) the vet. We have limited experience with him in the car. If you have any questions or situations, feel free to contact us via email or social media. ##1666537##

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. If you have questions specifically about Marlee, please email us at info@abtrr.org.  While we do have a phone number, we have a very small volunteer base and we are often unable to return phone calls in a timely manner. Thank you! If you would like to donate towards Marlee's monthly care, please send your donation to: Paypal: @abtrtx or fundraiser@rescuebostons.org Zelle: info@abtrr.org Venmo: @Heidi-Murphy-68 Ca$hApp: $   beandogmom ​Snail Mail: ABTRR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068   **Update 3.19.18** Marlee was spayed, she has gained some weight, and she's ready for her forever home. Miss Marlee loves to snuggle with her person and she absolutely adores bedtime belly rubs.  Given her history, it's not surprising that she's an intense resource guarder and her guarding behavior extends not only to food, but to anything she feels is of high value - treats, bones/hooves/chews, toys, and her crate.  On the flipside, she has been sharing her dog bed, which is in the family room, with several other dogs without incident for the past year.  We've implemented some simple and effective rules that help her with her resource guarding and keep everyone safe, and we'll be happy to teach any interested applicants how to help manage her behavior.  Marlee would do best as an only dog, or in a home with a very laid-back male who doesn't feel the need to be nosy around her crate, and who won't infringe upon her space during mealtime.  If you would like to support Marlee click here http://a.co/7LtS3fM. **Update 3.7.17** As you might recall, Marlee is a small bully breed mix from the Caddo Parish shelter in Shreveport, LA.  We were contacted to help her as a last resort.  You see, Marlee was extremely emaciated and pregnant, and she was due to be killed later that same day.  Upon seeing her sweet, sad face and deplorable condition, we sprung to action.  Her eyes spoke to us and we knew we had to help.  The day after we got her, we confirmed with a sonogram that Marlee was indeed pregnant – only a couple weeks along - with 5-6 pups.  Because of her incredibly emaciated state, it was determined that she was not healthy enough to safely undergo surgery so she was put on a nutritionally dense feeding plan to help her gain weight, and a number of nutritional supplements were added to her diet to give her pups the best possible chance at survival.  Initially, she began to gain weight at the pups appeared to be growing, too.  Marlee’s little pregnant belly was growing, and she was filling out nicely.  Not long after, her belly stopped growing.  Apparently nature had other plans for sweet Marlee, and being a momma dog was not in the cards this time.  Given the state she was in when we got her, the odds weren’t in the babies’ favor so we weren’t too surprised by the outcome.  Fast forward a few more weeks and Miss Marlee is just as sweet, happy and healthy as she can be.  She will be spayed soon and then she will be available for adoption.  She is a bit larger than a Boston at about 33 lbs, but she’s got all the silly sweetness of a BT – plus a wonderful tail that wags almost constantly!  She’s extremely obedient and she wants nothing more than to please you.  She loves to go for walks, runs, and car rides, and she adores chewing cow hooves, but more than anything else, she loves belly rubs and attention.  She also gives great hugs! If you’re interested in a young, sweet dog who will be completely devoted to you, and you're in the DFW (TX) area, Marlee might just be your soulmate.  ****************************************************************************** **Vet HOLD** Pregnant** **Update 1.27.17** Sweet Marlee is eating us out of house and home.  Her little pregnant belly is growing daily.  In 3 weeks, we will take her back to our veterinarian team to stay until she delivers her puppies.  She will be hospitalized with them for approximately two weeks.  The reason she will be there for two weeks prior to delivery is because we aren't completely sure of her due date and the fact that she is so emaciated, we want to ensure she goes through the delivery process with  professsionals  on hand to assist her should complications arise.  Her puppies, if born alive, may require immediate medical attention given their compromised beginning with lack of nutrition.   We can use all the support we can get to help us provide the medical care Marlee and her Miracles will need.  *************************************************************************************************************************** Update 1.22.17 Today we drove 3 hours south to All Creatures Every Spine in Meridian, TX to our veterinary chiropractic team. Marlee was evaluated and is estimated to be around a year old . She's very young. Her neck was way out of alignment and this was corrected. We suspected that she might be pregnant. X-rays were done last week while at the vet and they didn't show anything. For puppies to show up on an X-Ray they have to be at least 36-40 days gestation before their spines will be visible by X-ray. Dr. O and Dr. Amy performed a sonogram and confirmed her pregnancy. The Vets discussed with us the healthiest and safest route for Marlee in regards to keeping her puppies or terminating her pregnancy. The Vets recommendation was to let her go through with the pregnancy as her body at this time could not handle a major surgery. Our job as Marlee's caregivers is to make the best possible medical decisions for her as we can based on her current health and what we know at this time. All of this care and nutrition is not cheap! We are only able to provide this level care with your support. If you would like to donate to Marlee's care please send your PayPal donation to donation@americanbostonterrierrescue.org or you can mail your donation to ABTRR PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068. We are a 501c3 and your donation is tax deductible.  *************************************************************************************************************************** **Introducing Marlee**1.12.17 We were notified of a female Boxer mix in the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter who appears to be pregnant. None of the Boxer Rescues were able to take her and she was scheduled to be killed today. Our Board of Directors were absolutely heartbroken when we saw the photos and the condition that this girl is in. She had been at the shelter one week and she looks horrific. She did not get this way overnight or in a weeks time but she was in a kennel with other dogs where they only get one bowl of food one time a day for all dogs in the kennel. The likelihood that she got all the nutrition that she needed for herself and the pups she is carrying, is very slim to none. We could not leave her there to die. So we made the decision to rescue her. We would like you to meet Marlee. She is our honorary Boston Terrier. She was picked up today by a rescue partner in Shreveport and immediately taken to the vet for care. She will be transported to Dallas next weekend once she is stable enough to travel. If she is pregnant, there is a high chance her puppies won’t survive given her current condition. Her body can’t support them. This can pose many health complications for her and her babies. So we are preparing ourselves for her complex medical needs. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 6, 2026, 11:44 am

This cutie pie named June is a super sweet pit mix. He has had no trouble adjusting to the staff, and enjoys children including young ones. June will go crazy over an empty food bowl and likes to find productive ways to entertain himself by smacking his bowl around.  June came from a Houston area individual who rescues animals. She has birds and other rescues that June didn't get along as well with so she put in a request to transfer him to us. He was anxious on the car ride here but he adjusted immediately to our staff and other dogs. While his previous caretaker said he does well with other dogs, we have not introduced him to any of his fellow residents yet. He has done well with young children, but due to his size, he knocks them over. He walks well on a leash and does well being walked around vehicles and new people. He is completely house-trained. All around, he's just an adorable, sweet guy.  While he is a even-tempered dog in general, he has a few triggers. The biggest ones are: 1) being muzzled; and 2) the vet. We have limited experience with him in the car. If you have any questions or situations, feel free to contact us via email or social media. ##1666537##

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. If you have questions specifically about Marlee, please email us at info@abtrr.org.  While we do have a phone number, we have a very small volunteer base and we are often unable to return phone calls in a timely manner. Thank you! If you would like to donate towards Marlee's monthly care, please send your donation to: Paypal: @abtrtx or fundraiser@rescuebostons.org Zelle: info@abtrr.org Venmo: @Heidi-Murphy-68 Ca$hApp: $   beandogmom ​Snail Mail: ABTRR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068   **Update 3.19.18** Marlee was spayed, she has gained some weight, and she's ready for her forever home. Miss Marlee loves to snuggle with her person and she absolutely adores bedtime belly rubs.  Given her history, it's not surprising that she's an intense resource guarder and her guarding behavior extends not only to food, but to anything she feels is of high value - treats, bones/hooves/chews, toys, and her crate.  On the flipside, she has been sharing her dog bed, which is in the family room, with several other dogs without incident for the past year.  We've implemented some simple and effective rules that help her with her resource guarding and keep everyone safe, and we'll be happy to teach any interested applicants how to help manage her behavior.  Marlee would do best as an only dog, or in a home with a very laid-back male who doesn't feel the need to be nosy around her crate, and who won't infringe upon her space during mealtime.  If you would like to support Marlee click here http://a.co/7LtS3fM. **Update 3.7.17** As you might recall, Marlee is a small bully breed mix from the Caddo Parish shelter in Shreveport, LA.  We were contacted to help her as a last resort.  You see, Marlee was extremely emaciated and pregnant, and she was due to be killed later that same day.  Upon seeing her sweet, sad face and deplorable condition, we sprung to action.  Her eyes spoke to us and we knew we had to help.  The day after we got her, we confirmed with a sonogram that Marlee was indeed pregnant – only a couple weeks along - with 5-6 pups.  Because of her incredibly emaciated state, it was determined that she was not healthy enough to safely undergo surgery so she was put on a nutritionally dense feeding plan to help her gain weight, and a number of nutritional supplements were added to her diet to give her pups the best possible chance at survival.  Initially, she began to gain weight at the pups appeared to be growing, too.  Marlee’s little pregnant belly was growing, and she was filling out nicely.  Not long after, her belly stopped growing.  Apparently nature had other plans for sweet Marlee, and being a momma dog was not in the cards this time.  Given the state she was in when we got her, the odds weren’t in the babies’ favor so we weren’t too surprised by the outcome.  Fast forward a few more weeks and Miss Marlee is just as sweet, happy and healthy as she can be.  She will be spayed soon and then she will be available for adoption.  She is a bit larger than a Boston at about 33 lbs, but she’s got all the silly sweetness of a BT – plus a wonderful tail that wags almost constantly!  She’s extremely obedient and she wants nothing more than to please you.  She loves to go for walks, runs, and car rides, and she adores chewing cow hooves, but more than anything else, she loves belly rubs and attention.  She also gives great hugs! If you’re interested in a young, sweet dog who will be completely devoted to you, and you're in the DFW (TX) area, Marlee might just be your soulmate.  ****************************************************************************** **Vet HOLD** Pregnant** **Update 1.27.17** Sweet Marlee is eating us out of house and home.  Her little pregnant belly is growing daily.  In 3 weeks, we will take her back to our veterinarian team to stay until she delivers her puppies.  She will be hospitalized with them for approximately two weeks.  The reason she will be there for two weeks prior to delivery is because we aren't completely sure of her due date and the fact that she is so emaciated, we want to ensure she goes through the delivery process with  professsionals  on hand to assist her should complications arise.  Her puppies, if born alive, may require immediate medical attention given their compromised beginning with lack of nutrition.   We can use all the support we can get to help us provide the medical care Marlee and her Miracles will need.  *************************************************************************************************************************** Update 1.22.17 Today we drove 3 hours south to All Creatures Every Spine in Meridian, TX to our veterinary chiropractic team. Marlee was evaluated and is estimated to be around a year old . She's very young. Her neck was way out of alignment and this was corrected. We suspected that she might be pregnant. X-rays were done last week while at the vet and they didn't show anything. For puppies to show up on an X-Ray they have to be at least 36-40 days gestation before their spines will be visible by X-ray. Dr. O and Dr. Amy performed a sonogram and confirmed her pregnancy. The Vets discussed with us the healthiest and safest route for Marlee in regards to keeping her puppies or terminating her pregnancy. The Vets recommendation was to let her go through with the pregnancy as her body at this time could not handle a major surgery. Our job as Marlee's caregivers is to make the best possible medical decisions for her as we can based on her current health and what we know at this time. All of this care and nutrition is not cheap! We are only able to provide this level care with your support. If you would like to donate to Marlee's care please send your PayPal donation to donation@americanbostonterrierrescue.org or you can mail your donation to ABTRR PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068. We are a 501c3 and your donation is tax deductible.  *************************************************************************************************************************** **Introducing Marlee**1.12.17 We were notified of a female Boxer mix in the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter who appears to be pregnant. None of the Boxer Rescues were able to take her and she was scheduled to be killed today. Our Board of Directors were absolutely heartbroken when we saw the photos and the condition that this girl is in. She had been at the shelter one week and she looks horrific. She did not get this way overnight or in a weeks time but she was in a kennel with other dogs where they only get one bowl of food one time a day for all dogs in the kennel. The likelihood that she got all the nutrition that she needed for herself and the pups she is carrying, is very slim to none. We could not leave her there to die. So we made the decision to rescue her. We would like you to meet Marlee. She is our honorary Boston Terrier. She was picked up today by a rescue partner in Shreveport and immediately taken to the vet for care. She will be transported to Dallas next weekend once she is stable enough to travel. If she is pregnant, there is a high chance her puppies won’t survive given her current condition. Her body can’t support them. This can pose many health complications for her and her babies. So we are preparing ourselves for her complex medical needs. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 6, 2026, 11:44 am

Meet Hazel Hazel is a 4-year-old Pit/Beagle mix with a sweet soul, gentle personality, and a love for the quiet life. This low-energy girl is happiest lounging around the house, relaxing in the yard, and spending time with the people she loves most. Hazel is incredibly lovable and affectionate with her trusted humans and forms very strong bonds with her family. Once she loves you, she really loves you. She tends to warm up to women the quickest, while men can make her a little nervous at first. However, with patience and a calm approach, she warms up once she realizes they’re safe. Underneath her cautious side is a very loving dog who just wants to feel secure and cherished. Hazel does wonderfully with dogs of all sizes, cats, and kids of all ages, making her a great fit for many different homes. She is both potty trained and crate trained, and her crate is very important to her — it’s her safe, cozy space where she feels most comfortable. Hazel does best being fed in her crate and prefers to enjoy meals separately from other pets. Hazel does pull on leash, so she would likely thrive most in a home with a fenced yard where she can comfortably stretch her legs and enjoy the outdoors without needing long walks as her primary exercise. Why you’ll love Hazel:• Very affectionate and devoted to her people• Low-energy and easygoing• Great with dogs, cats, and kids• Potty trained and crate trained• Loves relaxing and spending time with her family• Loyal and loving once she feels safe Hazel is looking for a calm, loving home where she can feel safe, understood, and deeply loved — and she’ll return that love tenfold. Ready to meet Hazel? Apply to adopt here:https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/70992/generic Hazel is located in Texas but can be adopted locally or out of state. We coordinate safe transport and offer video meet-and-greets to ensure it’s the perfect fit. ##2731741##

Hi! My name is Arty, and I’m a 8-month-old, 40-lb female Pit Mix with the sweetest soul. I’m the perfect blend of affectionate and independent — I love cozy snuggles just as much as having my own quiet time to relax.Some of my favorite things include belly rubs, walks, tug-of-war, chew toys, squeaky toys, and romping around with other dogs. I haven’t met any cats in my foster home yet, but I can absolutely be cat-tested if needed. I also haven’t lived with kids so far, but I’m still young, very people-friendly, and eager to learn, so I’d likely do great with them.I do have one small quirk: I prefer a little personal space when I’m laying down and don’t love faces being right up in mine — boundaries are important, after all!I’m fully potty trained and crate trained, which means I already have great house manners and make an excellent house guest. If you’re looking for a happy, loving, well-balanced pup to add to your family, I just might be your girl! ##2633012##

Hi! My name is Bolt, and I’m a 3-year-old, 56-lb male Pit mix with a heart full of love. I’m a sweet, affectionate guy who truly adores people and does great with older kids. I’m happiest soaking up attention, leaning in for pets, and spending time with my humans.I have so much love to give, I would prefer to be the one and only pup in the home. I haven’t been around cats in my foster home yet, but I can be cat tested if needed.I’m fully potty trained and crate trained, and I walk nicely on leash. I can be a little vocal at first when left alone, but I settle quickly and do well once I’m comfortable with a routine.Overall, I’m a lower-energy, affectionate companion who would love nothing more than a cozy couch, a steady routine, and a human to snuggle up with. ##2634009##

Meet Cookie Cookie is a 3-year-old, 50 lb Pit mix with a playful spirit, a huge personality, and a smile that lights up every room she enters. This sweet girl absolutely loves people and approaches life with pure joy and enthusiasm. She’s the kind of dog who makes everyday activities more fun — whether it’s tossing around toys, going for adventures, or simply being near her favorite humans. Cookie is an active, fun-loving pup who would make an amazing adventure buddy, walking partner, or playful best friend. She thrives when she has toys to enjoy, space to play, and people to love on. She’s also got great house manners and is both potty trained and crate trained, making her an easy addition to the right home. Cookie enjoys the company of other medium to large dogs and does best with slow, proper introductions to help her feel comfortable and confident. She would likely do best in a home without cats or very small dogs. Because Cookie is a happy, energetic girl who can get excited during playtime, she’d likely thrive best with older kids who can keep up with her fun personality. Why you’ll love Cookie:• Playful, happy, and full of personality• Loves toys and interactive play• Friendly and affectionate with people• Potty trained and crate trained• Great adventure buddy or active companion• Brightens every room she enters• Dog-friendly with proper introductions Cookie is looking for a home that will embrace her playful nature, include her in life’s adventures, and love her as much as she’ll love them in return. Ready to meet Cookie? Apply to adopt here:https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/70992/generic Cookie is located in Texas but can be adopted locally or out of state. We coordinate safe transport and offer video meet-and-greets to ensure it’s the perfect fit. ##2632562##

Wren is a happy-go-lucky boxer. Loving pretty much everything and everyone this sweet girl loves cacoons and dens, hanging out with her buddies (people and dogs), and eating snacks (who doesn't?). She is constant need of attention, but much like the boxer she is, she is very independant.  Wren was in a home, the owner was no longer capable of giving Wren the love and attention she needed. When she arrived here she sprinted around the yard, so excited to run around. She goes out with one buddy at the moment but we expect she does well with most dogs. Previous owner said she does well with dogs, cats, and children. We have not seen her around cats, but we know she does well with little kids.  She is house trained, does well on leash, and is attentive to people. She would do well in homes where she can get attention and plenty of time to be mentally stimulated or room to run!   ##1666551##

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Charity is a super sweet pup who does well with children. She does have crate reactivity to other dogs and needs slow introductions. Charity loves getting pets more than anything. Generally easy going with humans. She's been to a trainer for this and has been able to reduce her reactivity and even be walked with other dogs peacefully.  Charity and two others came from east Texas where a duo of rescuers saved her from the fate of dogs in small towns with limited animal control services. They were found starving on the streets, so Charity does struggle with food aggresive tendancies (towards other dogs, but no issues seen with humans.) She is very smart and human attentive.   Charity needs a 6 ft tall privacy fence due to her fence jumping capabilities. She should be the only pet in the home.  She has been around children aged 1-17. She may unintentionally knock smaller children over but generally does well with kids.  She is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. She has been on monthly heartworm preventative.  ##1666556##