Meet Priscilla a/k/a Prissy.

Source listing notes: GA

New York, NY · Adult · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed

Listed since Jan 26, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Jul 11, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Priscilla (GA): a gentle, sunloving soul who survived the unthinkable and still chooses love.Some dogs carry stories that are heavy, but hearts that are impossibly light. Priscilla, a beautiful 9yearold Pit Bull Terrier (as of January 2026), is one of those rare souls. She came into rescue as the victim of a cruelty case — painfully thin, carrying a large tumor on her lower jaw, and having endured far more than any dog should. And yet, even then, she greeted the world with soft eyes, quiet warmth, and a hopefulness that feels almost sacred. Her tumor has since been removed, and now she’s ready for the chapter she has always deserved. Priscilla is a sweet, lowenergy girl who moves through life with calm grace. She loves people deeply and prefers a peaceful home without little kids, not because she’s unfriendly, but because she’s a quiet companion who keeps to herself and thrives in gentle, calm spaces. Her favorite place is anywhere she can stretch out in the sunshine, soaking in the warmth, or nestled beside her person giving and receiving soft kisses. She doesn’t mind other dogs at all, as long as they don’t expect her to play — she’s more of a “let’s just coexist peacefully” kind of girl. She has no prey drive, just a mellow, steady presence that makes her incredibly easy to love. She enjoys her walks and is working on her leash manners. She may pull a little at the beginning simply because she’s excited to be out exploring, but she settles quickly and truly loves the routine of going for a stroll. She’s foodmotivated but never pushy or aggressive, and she’s both crate trained and potty trained, making her an easy, comforting addition to any home. Priscilla doesn’t ask for much. She only needs her food, her water, her treats (of course), a warm place to nap, a sunny spot to bask in, and a person who will let her love them the way she was always meant to. She is, in every way, the sweetest dog — resilient, tender, and full of quiet affection. If you have room in your home — and your heart — for a dog who embodies courage, softness, and unwavering sweetness, Priscilla is waiting. Apply online to adopt at www.rescuedogsrocknyc.org. Priscilla’s adoption fee is $300.Please be sure to reference this pet's name as Priscilla (GA) in case of duplicate names within the rescue. Thank you!All pets are current on age-appropriate vaccines at the time of adoption. Given technical constraints on this database, this pet's location may not be as listed here. We can, however, provide transport support for pets in foster at a considerable distance from the adopter.

RescueGroups record ID: 22223965

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.