My name is DAKOTA!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Marion County Animal Services

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed

American Staffordshire Terrier

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

Age

6 years 11 months old, Senior

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

A285393

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Dakota

Age: 6 years

Breed: Red American Staffordshire Terrier

Dakota is a sweet and affectionate girl who loves her walks and enjoys spending time in the water.

She’s an easy walker on a loose leash, though she may need a little boost to get into the car.

Dakota walked great alongside Whooper and even joined a Pack Walk on 8/25/24. Although her walker didn’t fill out a survey, Dakota did well on the outing. She pulled a bit on the leash but took treats gently and loved cooling off in the pool.

Playgroup Behavior:

Gentle Dainty Selective: Dakota can be selective with her dog friends. She’s a bit stiff during greetings and prefers to cruise around.

Reactivity: She can be reactive to barriers and has a few awkward moments with other dogs.

Corrections and Steering: Dakota sometimes over-corrects but is steerable by handlers. She shows minor assertive tendencies.

Looking For:

Dakota would thrive in a home where she can enjoy plenty of affection and time outdoors. She’s well-mannered on walks and loves to be near the water. If you’re looking for a dog who’s affectionate, easygoing, and full of love, Dakota is ready to be your loyal companion.

Shelter

Marion County Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

A285393

Contact

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Phone

(352) 671-8700

animalservices@marionfl.org

Website

https://animalservices.marionfl.org/home-animalservices

Address

5701 SE 66th Street, Ocala, FL 34480

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.
Meet the Pet

3.
Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees are only $50.

We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.

Go meet their pets

If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.

More about this shelter

Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.