Tuffy American Staffordshire Terrier Mix Methuen, MA

TUFFY was an owner surrender to the Animal Care and Control if NYC (NYCACC), the city municipal shelter. The reason was a real doozy....BECAUSE HE WASN'T NEUTERED.

Was he supposed to make a neuter appointment and drive himself?

The shelter is a busy, crowded place and Tuffy almost lost his life.

He was so scared at the shelter and wasn't acclimating well at all.

An amazing woman stepped up to save his life.

These are TUFFY'S stats:

Approximate age 3 YEARS OLD
Approximate weight 50 LBS
Breed (s) PIT MIX
Spayed or neutered? YES
Good with: kids? over 10
Strangers? YES with proper intros
Other dogs? YES with proper intros
Cats? N/A
On leash? Yes some pulling but he’s working on it, once he gets his initial excitement out will walk just in front or beside you
Housetrained? YES
Crate trained? YES

Tuffy would do great with someone who is home, & can walk him few times a day. Right now Tuffy is taken for 1-3 walks a day about a mile each (less when it’s been very hot) . He is very much a cuddler & will lie with you on the couch. He is very good motivated, knows commands like “sit” “crate” “out”. He loves his rope toy, does great in the car, & loves being outside or with his people. He will frequently fall asleep with the 14 year old he lives with & loves to be close to you.

Tuffy makes a “protest” face where he shows his teeth, never threatening, but quite funny to see (video available- just ask!)

Tuffy needs some more work on walking, starts off pulling but quickly settles in, just very excited. Working with Tuffy on slowing down when eating, would benefit from a dog bowl to aid in slowing down eating. Loves treats, takes them gently from foster mom & the boys. Currently lives with 10 year old hound mix (they give each other space & distance without barriers) & is very sweet to his foster mom & the boys (ages 10 & 14) . Tuffy will be vocal first but is super sweet, and adjusts very quickly. He’s a great dog & will make a great addition to a family!

Tuffy is a high energy love bug. He is very sweet and loving. He needs a family who is home with him a lot and willing to make sure he stretches his legs a few times a day. I am a mom of 2 boys & one hound mix penny. I have a long history of owning dogs of different breeds , Tuffy is my first foster dog, and became part of the family very quickly. Tuffy is eager to learn and love, great dog . I have loved my time with him!