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American Staffordshire Terrier puppies and dogs in Santa Cruz, California

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Dylan

American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, puppy
Watsonville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hello! Please meet our dog, Dylan. We adopted her when she was 8 weeks old. She is now 1½. She is a mix of terrier, lab, pitbull, and appenzeller mountain dog. She has been spayed and is up-to-date with all of her vaccines. She has good recall and stay skills. She loves playing with other dogs and is super friendly when meeting strangers. She has also been great with our baby since he was born. However, we have not been able to keep up with her daily needs since becoming parents, which is why we are looking to re-home her. She has had a good amount of formal training, which included a 2 week board and train with Off Leash K9 Training (we purchased a package that includes a lifetime of training lessons and resources that will transfer to the new owner). She is a great dog – very affectionate, loving, athletic, playful, smart, and social. She has been well loved, and we want her to have a forever family who can meet her needs.
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Makan

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, young
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Gentle Makan wants nothing more than a human he can trust and love.     Makan is a handsome two-year-old pittie mix.  People can’t help but admire his striking hazel eyes and silly ears!  Makan looks to his humans for social cues; if you tell him that a person is safe, and that person approaches him calmly, Makan will offer a polite paw for his new friend to shake.  For a really good treat, Makan may even give his new friend a nose boop or gentle thank-you kisses!  You’ll know it’s true love if he drapes himself across a lap and looks back to say, “I’d like cuddles now, please.”   Makan is smart and enjoys learning new and fun games, tricks, and cues, which makes training fun and rewarding for all involved. He already is house-trained and takes treats gently.  Makan also knows his basic cues (sit, stay, shake, high-five, lie down, drop, wait, go find, come and touch).     When he is happy, Makan shows his goofy side by running and jumping in a playful gallop!  His ideal home will continue to use reward-based training methods to maintain the cues that he knows and teach him fun and new cues.  They will also provide him with daily exercise and mental stimulation by going on walks and sniff-aris and offering him daily interactive food toys or food puzzles.     Makan shares the property with a dog-friend and plays nicely with him and with other dogs.  Makan has spent several days with the rescue founder and 2 cats in a small apartment. He is very respectful of the cats, so if you have a dog savvy cat, they will love having him around.      In exchange for kindness, this faithful boy will adore you fur-ever. Foster  to adopt is an option!    If you are interested to meet Makan and/or learn more about him, please help us by filling out our online application: www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow September 16, 2023, 12:14 am
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Buddy

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
  Buddy’s name is apt, because he’ll be your BFF!   This gentle giant loves people, other dogs, and is even courteous to cats.  Unfailingly polite, Buddy enjoys meeting new friends and will ask for pets after a brief introduction.  When bothered by a rude or aggressive dog, Buddy backs away to defuse the situation, and calmly shows that dog how a real gentleman behaves.  Buddy is so well-mannered that he rarely even barks!   Always considerate, Buddy will adjust his activity level to your schedule.  If you have time for a long sniff-ari or swim, Buddy would love that!  But if you need to give him a quick walk or play session before getting back to work, Buddy is equally happy to snooze on the couch next to you for the rest of the day.  Your companionship is what matters most.   Smart Buddy already knows how to sit, wait, jump, come when called, touch your hand for a treat, walk nicely on leash, and wait patiently for his dinner.  He even knows that he needs to potty outside!  Because he is treat-motivated and eager-to-please, Buddy is fun and rewarding to train.     Buddy would do well with an older human sibling; he likes kids, but doesn’t always understand his own size!  He also would enjoy a home where he could wrestle with a similarly strong and energetic dog-sibling.  Buddy could live with a dog-savvy cat after an introduction.   If you like to arrange a meeting with Buddy, please fill out our online application: www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNowSeptember 16, 2023, 12:14 am
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Twyla

American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 7 mos
Gilroy, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Sweet and adorable Twyla! This sweetie is the quietest of the litter as she likes to sit back and watch everything going on around her. We are pretty sure she is going to be a homebody. She loves to snuggle in the arms of a human and she really appreciates a nice long nap. She is also the rule follower and never causes any puppy shenanigans! You will also get to meet Twyla's mama, Catherine. She is an ABSOLUTE love muffin and probably the sweetest and most gentle Tail Wagger we have EVER had. We are awaiting her DNA results. (We do not have any information about the sire of the litter). In order to be considered, and adoption application MUST be completed on our website. We do our best to contact applicants back within 72 business hours. Meet and greets will take place in Morgan Hill, CA. Thank you! PS: Please do not send any inquiries or emails as they will not be answered. Please review the adoption steps on our website at https://www.sctailwaggers.org/ that will hopefully answer most of your questions on next steps. :)
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Stevie

American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 7 mos
Gilroy, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
"Though she be but little she is fierce!" This sums up our little Stevie perfectly! She is the tiniest in her litter, but boy does she make up for it in attitude! She loves to play, and absolutely keeps up with her pack. She is a bright little thing and is an absolute love bug! You will also get to meet Stevie's mama, Catherine. She is an ABSOLUTE love muffin and probably the sweetest and most gentle Tail Wagger we have EVER had. We are awaiting her DNA results. (We do not have any information about the sire of the litter). In order to be considered, and adoption application MUST be completed on our website. We do our best to contact applicants back within 72 business hours. Meet and greets will take place in Morgan Hill, CA. Thank you! PS: Please do not send any inquiries or emails as they will not be answered. Please review the adoption steps on our website at https://www.sctailwaggers.org/ that will hopefully answer most of your questions on next steps.
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Ferdinand

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, adult , Special Needs
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ferdinand is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier and about 30% head with a face that just begs to be squished and cuddled. However, Ferdinand’s current owner has had several major life changes and is unable to give him the cuddles and attention that he needs to be happy and healthy anymore. Ferdinand is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations and in great health. He does require a limited-ingredient diet, but there are several readily available brands that meet the requirement and he’s not a picky eater. Recently, Ferdinand has completed basic training and is very good at loose leash walking and heeling. He can sit and stay on command and has (mostly) learned “leave it.” He is very loyal and this occasionally translates into protective behaviors. However, once he warms up, he’s all about the snuggles and is convinced he’s a 60-pound lap dog. Ferdinand’s challenge is that he needs supervision when playing with toys to make sure that he doesn’t get too excited and swallow them..

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20.4 miles

One Planet Rescue - CA Chapter

San Jose, CA 95124

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20.4 miles

One Planet Rescue - CA Chapter

San Jose, CA 95124

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25.1 miles

South County Tail Waggers

Gilroy, CA 95020

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25.1 miles

South County Tail Waggers

Gilroy, CA 95020

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26.3 miles

Every Pet's Dream

2010 El Camino Real #143, (We do not have dogs at this address!), Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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33 miles

Humane Society Silicon Valley

901 Ames Ave, Mipiltas, CA 95035

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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39.2 miles

Partners in Animal Care & Compassion

PO Box, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Pet Types: dogs

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49.9 miles

California Bully Rescue

Pleasanton, CA 94588

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49.9 miles

California Bully Rescue

Pleasanton, CA 94588

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49.9 miles

California Bully Rescue

Pleasanton, CA 94588

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