Meet Spot.
Springfield, MA · 2 years 2 months · American Staffordshire Terrier (medium coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Spot is a social dog who easily gets excited in his kennel and will begin barking loudly and jumping about, but once he is out of his kennel he is able to settle down and loosen up. He also likes to move his empty food bowls around his kennel so prepare for dog bowl hide n seek!OTHER PETS: Spot met another dog of similar size and was initially stiff but after a few moments he loosened up and invited play. He continued soliciting play even after the other dog gave signals to end the fun; pushy behavior would likely be too much for less playful dogs but he may do well with a well socialized dog of similar play style. Spot would do best with someone capable and comfortable handling a strong dog, without being heavy handed. Spot will need patience and positive reinforcement as he learns. He has also engaged in mild resource at TJO around his food by eating faster and positioning himself over his food - he should be fed alone and anyone who lives with him should be able to leave him alone while eating. Spot should meet any minors he would be living with prior to adoption, minors and dogs should be actively suprevised to keep everyone safe and comfortable.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22879433
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What this home needs
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other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Spot
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Dog · 2 years 2 months · American Staffordshire Terrier (medium coat) · Male
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center via RescueGroups.org
Springfield, MA
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22879433
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Adoption information:
https://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com/
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