Meet Red, a loving and well-behaved pup who is looking to be adopted into his forever family. This American Staffordshire Terrier mix is long overdue for a loving companion — he was at the AHS Newark Shelter for two years before being pulled out of the shelter by Heart + Soul Dog Rescue in November 2023 and put into foster care, where he has been since. Red is ready to find his future family and has a playful, loving, and obedient personality. Read on to learn more about Red and how to adopt him.
Photo Credit: Heart + Soul Dog Rescue
Name: Red
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Weight: 60 pounds
Age: Four to five years old
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Ideal Home: Red would do best in a semi-active home.
Kids: 12+
Dogs: Yes — Red is very dog-friendly. He is very adaptable to each dog’s temperament, but a meet and greet is required.
Cats: Unsure — a meet and greet is required.
Crate-Trained: Yes — he loves to sit in his crate and has great manners.
Photo Credit: Heart + Soul Dog Rescue
House Trained: Yes
Other training: Red has been professionally trained so he is 100% ready for his forever family. He has been through a six-week board and train program.
Leash Manners: Red walks very well. He loves long walks.
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Personality: Red is a certified good boy. He is playful with people and other dogs and loving. He also loves to cuddle and his personality is sweet, obedient, well-behaved, and adaptable.
Why he was brought to the rescue: Red originally came into the shelter as a stray. After two years in the shelter, he still had no interest, so he was pulled out of the shelter. Red is currently in foster care.
For adoption information on Red, click here.
