These are the very special large dogs of APR. Each is hoping you have a great space and the dedication to consider their adoption. All have been with us a long time and now here is your opportunity to meet them and bring one to a forever home.
BAMBOO
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier
Sex: Male
Weight lbs/oz: 53.375
Animal Age: 2 years 1 month
Bamboo was found as a stray by one of our volunteers. He is very scared and could of been possibly abused in his life.
He will need an experienced dog owner to adopt him.
BESSIE
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Pit Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Weight lbs/oz: 50
Animal Age: 10 years 10 months
Bessie was found as a stray. She was very ill with an enlarged spleen but has fully recovered from that. She does still have medical issues, she has been diagnosed with IBD and is still getting diagnostic testing done to fully diagnose her issues. She is on a special diet and meds and will need to be on them for the rest of her life. Bessie is a sweet girl. She loves to cuddle and snuggle with blankets & loves attention from people of all ages. She is a real sweetheart but is sad without a home of her own.
She hopes that someone will come & meet her & take a chance on giving her a forever, loving home.
BLACKIE
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier & Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Color: Black and White
Weight lbs/oz: 42
Animal Age: 5 years 2 months
Blackie is an owner surrender, not because of anything she did but because her owner was moving and could not find a place that would take dogs.
She is a friendly girl but seems to be a little dog selective.
BRANDI
Breed: American Bulldog & Pointer
Sex: Female
Color: White and Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 68
Animal Age: 5 years 3 months
Brandi was rescued from Broward County Animal Care. She is a very sweet girl with a lot of strength so she will need someone who can handle her.
She does not get along with other dogs.
COOPER
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier & Rhodesian Ridgeback
Sex: Male
Color: Ginger
Weight lbs/oz: 40
Animal Age: 6 years 6 months
Cooper was found in Ft Lauderdale. He seems to be “hand shy” & probably was abused. He needs a very experienced dog owner. He does well on leash/harness. Cooper has a lot of energy & loves to jog. Cooper does need training. He needs a strong-willed but loving parent. You would have to be willing to spend weeks/months getting to know Cooper, working with him at the shelter, gaining his trust & love but letting him know he can accept your love.
He needs to feel safe & secure. Cooper needs a home with adults only and be the only animal because he is a very “alpha” male dog.
KEISER
Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois & Belgian Shepherd Malinois
Sex: Female
Color: Tricolour
Weight lbs/oz: 49
Animal Age: 5 years 3 months
Keiser is such a pretty girl! She is shy at first, but with a little sweet talk, she loves to roll over for belly rubs. Her favorite activity is going on walks and she often strolls side by side with her sister Leila as they came to APR together. This gentle girl dreams of snuggling on the couch and walking a neighborhood with her best human. Let’s make Keiser’s dreams come true!
LEILA
Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois & American Bulldog
Sex: Female
Color: Tan and White
Weight lbs/oz: 41
Animal Age: 4 years 3 months
Meet Leila, sister to Keiser and both were rescued from Broward County Animal Care. Like her sister she is really shy but very sweet, she just needs some time and patience to get use to people and her new surroundings. She may require multiple visits before going home and an experienced dog owner, she is also dog selective.
MARLIN
Breed: Akita & Shepherd
Sex: Male
Color: Tan and White
Weight lbs/oz: 60
Animal Age: 8 years 0 months
Marlin is obedient and lovable. Marlin is a big boy – tall and about 60 pounds but with a very nice disposition. If you want a big lovable guy who loves to please, if you have a fenced in yard… Marlin is your guy! Don’t judge Marlin in his run; he can be protective of his run and certain people he becomes attached to. But take him outside of his run & he is a wonderful dog! Since he is a big strong boy, Marlin would do best with an experienced large dog owner. He was adopted before but returned because he was guarding his owners and did not like strangers coming into the home. He would do best in a home that is nice and quiet and does not have a lot of visitors.
ODIN
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Shepherd
Sex: Male
Color: Tan and White
Weight lbs/oz: 40
Animal Age: 6 years 3 months
Odin is a very sweet dog. He has one eye but does just fine. Loves to give kisses. Loves dog walks. Odin seems to know commands and may be potty trained in a home. Odin’s owners were evicted and he was left behind to fend for himself. In spite of how he was treated he still loves people. Odin needs to be the only dog, he is very dog selective, doesn’t like cats and would do best in a home with no young children due to his strength. Older children over 15 would do fine as he could knock down smaller children not even realizing his strength.
RUDY
Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois & German Shepherd Dog
Sex: Male
Color: Tan and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 66
Animal Age: 9 years 6 months
Rudy is a big loveable, gorgeous boy. He is a Shepherd/Malinois mix rescued from Miami-Dade Animal Services years ago. He was in a wonderful foster home until recently due to his foster mom moving and being unable to take him. Rudy has a serious medical issue which requires him to have his back feet cleaned and bandaged daily. Rudy loves to go outside for short walks. Rudy is a lovebug that needs to be in a more-quiet home due to the condition of his back feet. Rudy loves people of all ages and only gets a little overzealous when eating. We would love to find Rudy a “medical foster home” where he can get the daily care and quiet atmosphere he needs. Rudy would be so happy to have a loving family & a place he could call home!
SAMPSON
Breed: Shepherd & German Shepherd Dog
Sex: Male
Color: Brown and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 93.375
Animal Age: 5 years 7 months
NEEDS EXPERIENCED DOG OWNER, SAMPSON IS VERY DEFENSIVE AND STUBBORN AND DOES HAVE A BITE RECORD Sampson was found walking the streets in the Redlands following people walking their dogs and trying to jump into any car he could. He was infested with fleas and ticks when a kind woman took him in. Signs were posted and he was reported to animal control. No one has come forward for him. He seems unresponsive to other dogs, cats unknown. He is a good passenger in the car and just loves attention.
TEBOW
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier & Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male
Color: Black
Animal Age: 1 year 2 months
Tebow was left in a crate on our front porch on a hot day, he is full of energy and is people friendly, dog friendly cat friendly and just so sweet.