American Staffordshire Terrier - Michelle - Medium - Adult in Barnitz, Pennsylvania For Sale

American Staffordshire Terrier - Michelle - Medium - Adult
Posted 10/16/xxxx. PLEASE CONTACT [email removed] FOR MORE INFORMATION. Michelle is an approximately 4 year old American Staffordshire terrier who was saved from an horrific situation. Michelle is one of the Pit 6 (as this small group of dogs has been called) that was saved from a dog fighting ring in Baltimore. Although we do not believe she was used for fighting, it appears she was instead used for repeated breeding. When her original owner was charged with dog fighting, and other crimes, she and the others were held in Baltimore County's Animal Control facility for 2 years awaiting his final conviction. Because the dogs were considered as evidence in the case, they were not in a normal shelter environment. Instead, they were caged without any real human interaction, including no walks outside, and received only food and water. Once the case came to trial and the owner was convicted these poor dogs were going to be euthanized since they were no longer needed as evidence. Michelle has proven to be a wonderful dog in spite of her very sad and tortured life. She has worked for many months now with a professional trainer as well as with members of our organization and she has proven to be a very adoptable girl. As with any dog that has been kenneled for a long period of time, Michelle will need lots of and love and some patience as she learns to adjust to life in a home. Fortunately, she has already displayed her ability to learn quickly and adapt well and is extremely receptive to a loving environment. Michelle is sweet and endearing, and she is inquisitive-- having never had a life, and likes to explore and smell. She likes to receive attention and is affectionate herself!! We are in desperate search of a loving home this girl, who has been written about and photographed on the front page of the Baltimore Sun newspaper, because their story was so unimaginable and horrible. Because of Michelle's background and history, we do require she be placed in a home where she is the only dog, but a sweet girl like this deserves to be in home where she is the center of attention.
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CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Size: Medium
Petfinder ID: xxxxxxxx
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
Furry Friends Network | Boiling Springs, PA
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