American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in East Orange, New Jersey

Meet Snickers

This sweet girl recently arrived at the shelter after being found by a kind community member. We estimate Snickers is around 3–4 years old. While she’s still a little unsure about the shelter environment (understandably so), one thing is already very clear — she absolutely loves people.

Snickers is incredibly affectionate and will happily sit with you for 20+ minutes just soaking up pets and attention. We’re looking forward to learning more about this gentle sweetheart as she settles in.

Stay tuned for more updates on sweet Snickers! All dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations before adoption.

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is a medium sized, muscular breed known for its loyalty and courage. Developed in the United States, they are intelligent and affectionate dogs, making them great family companions. With a distinctive short coat and strong build, American Staffordshire Terriers are often misunderstood due to their past as fighting dogs, but they are actually loving and playful pets when raised in a nurturing environment. They thrive on human interaction and are eager to please their owners.