Carolina Dog and American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption

THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TEXAS. HER ADOPTION DONATION IS $475 AND INCLUDES TRANSPORT. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BIO AS IT INCLUDES INFORMATION AS TO OUR SCREENING PROCESS.

***Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time***

We are a volunteer run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. IF you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog.


Please note our process starts with an application. If we think you might be a good fit, we will reach out to coordinate a phone interview. This is followed by a video call with the foster home. Virtual home visit, personal and vet reference checks are required to complete the process. Transport is included in our adoption donation.

Natalie, 1 years old, spayed female, Carolina Dog/Staffordshire Terrier mix, 48 pounds. She is in a foster home in HOUSTON, TEXAS and can transport to an adopter once approved.

Natalie is the kind of dog who makes life feel lighter. She’s playful, affectionate, and wonderfully respectful with other dogs. She understands when another dog doesn’t want to engage and adjusts beautifully. She currently lives with multiple dogs (15 lbs, 30 lbs, and 55 lbs) and does well with them all — including a tiny 15 lb pup!

When she first left the shelter, she was understandably a little on alert, but she has settled in nicely and has shown herself to be a friendly, well-mannered girl. She’s non-reactive on leash and walks beautifully on a harness. She does notice squirrels (who doesn’t?), but she’s easily redirectable and eager to please.

Natalie is:

Fully house-trained

Crate-trained (quiet and calm overnight and when unsupervised)

Great with kids — gentle and sweet with 6- and 8-year-olds

Good with dogs of various sizes

Affectionate, playful, and smart

Great in the car

She has a lower, calm energy level overall but would thrive with daily walks and time out and about with her people. Exercise and structure will help her continue being the easy, wonderful companion she’s proven to be.

Natalie enjoys toys, loves to cuddle, and greets the world with the cutest little smile. On walks, her whole back end wiggles, and she’ll look back at you with her tongue hanging out the side of her mouth like she’s thinking, “Isn’t this the best day ever?”

She could do well as an only dog or with canine siblings. Cat history is unknown.

Natalie would fit into many types of homes, as long as she has loving humans committed to daily walks, structure, and companionship. She’s truly an easy, happy girl ready to bring joy, wiggles, and lots of love to her forever family.


***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. ***

Interested in applying to adopt her? Fill out an adoption application at the link below!

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PRP/Dog

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 Carolina Dog, a primitive breed known for its wild ancestry, is a medium sized, agile, and intelligent dog originally found roaming freely in the Southeastern United States. With a distinctive appearance marked by erect ears, a bushy tail, and a sable coat, Carolina Dogs are highly adaptable, affectionate with their families, and wary of strangers, making them excellent watchdogs. Their natural hunting instincts and independence require consistent training and an active lifestyle to thrive in a loving home environment.