Foxy - American Staffordshire Terrier Dog for Adoption in New York, New York

Foxy was surrendered to. the New York Animal Care Centers due to his owner having housing issues.

Due to the shelter overcrowding, Foxy's time was limited. An amazing person stepped up to save his life.

These are Foxy's STATS:

Approximate age: 3.5
Approximate weight: 52 pounds
Breed (s): Mix (part american pit)
Spayed or neutered?: Neutered

Good with:
Kids?: not sure
Strangers?: no
other dogs?: yes
Cats?: not sure
On leash?: some pulling
Housetrained?: yes
Crate trained?: no


Foxy would do well in a house with a stable routine to help him reduce his anxiety about new things and people. He also would do well with someone who is home a lot and can help him get over his separation anxiety over time. He's slow to warm up but is a great dog. He's very good with other dogs.


He likes to steal a ball or frisbee and get chased by other dogs. He is both a couch potato and high energy just in bursts of 45 min playtime. Hes big into stretching and does a full downward and upward dog routine.

Foxy has a lot of anxiety around new people, crowds of people, and when left alone. He can be determined to escape the crate if left alone. He's not currently able to be left alone in the house for periods greater than 20 minutes, but were working on increasing the time. He does pull on walks and hard barks at strangers at the door. His anxiety seems to translate into frequent bathroom needs, but with 4 walks a day he has no trouble in the house.

I think Foxy needs an outlet for his nervous energy with a couple long vigorous play sessions a day. He also needs a lot of reassurance to build his confidence. He will need a person who is patient and committed to him to do gradual exposure therapy for his anxiety triggers (being around new people, places, or alone). Overall hes a great dog and were seeing steady progress over time.

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.

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