Marge - American Staffordshire Terrier and Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in New York, New York

Meet Marge!

When Marge was found wandering as a stray in Alabama, her body told the story of months of silent suffering. She was covered in open lacerations and infected wounds, carrying pain that no dog should ever have to endure. Somehow, she had been overlooked for far too long, until our volunteers found her and made her a promise: that from this day forward, she would know only care, compassion, and love.

And Marge believed us.

Despite everything she's been through, she has a gentle spirit and a quiet resilience that shines through more each day. Now, Marge is ready for the chapter she's always deserved. She dreams of a soft bed instead of hard ground, loving hands instead of loneliness, and a family who will see not the scars she carries, but the incredible dog she is.

We kept our promise to save Marge. Now we're hoping someone will make the next promise: to love her for the rest of her life.


All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)!

Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website.

Adoption application: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/general-application/

Foster application: https://www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-foster-application/

Adoption process & fees: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/process/

For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit: https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs/

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.

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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