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My name is Brando!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by PAWS NEW ENGLAND
Adoption fee: $550

This helps PAWS NEW ENGLAND with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Age
2 years 9 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2025011

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Handsome, hunky Mr. Brando has been in foster care since June 2024, and he is SO ready to begin his new life as your very best baby boy!

Brando's background is a bit of a mystery, although it seems clear that he was someone's beloved pet before being picked up as a stray (and never reclaimed) back in May. Brando says, "I know I look a little intimidating with my big noggin and muscles, but underneath this brawn is the soul of a Loverboy."

Brando has been a perfect houseguest since Day 1 in his foster home: he has never had a single accident or incident of naughtiness, and in fact his foster mama doesn't even have to crate him because he is so well-behaved when left to his own devices. He gets along marvelously with the other female dogs in his household, and has a bouncy but gentle play style. Brando exhibits ZERO separation anxiety or resource guarding tendencies, and overall has been a delightful, low-maintenance house hippo.

He adores every human he meets—young and old, male and female, even the veterinarians who poke and prod him. He loves when people come visit him at home, and he has minded his manners particularly well around his foster's elderly parents (no jumping or mouthiness). He is highly intelligent AND food-motivated, which makes training him a dream. His foster mama has enrolled him in an "Introduction to Nosework" course, and so far he appears to be quite the prodigy!

He LOVES walks, and does not seem reactive to pedestrians, cyclists, or skateboarders; other dogs don't seem to bother him either (provided he can pass them at a reasonable distance—say, on the opposite sidewalk). He does pull on the leash out of excitement, but a front-clip harness helps curb this substantially.

Brando would enjoy living in a home with a smaller female dog, but he would also be perfectly happy as an only dog. Because he is strong (and, as noted, is an excited leash-puller), his primary handler should be someone who is comfortable managing a powerfully-built dog while working with him on loose-leash walking.

In summary, Brando is a fantastic fellow who loves the simple things in life: long walks, lazy mornings, abundant snuggles, and tasty snacks. He is so desperate for a forever family who can shower him with all the love he deserves, and in return he promises to be the most faithful companion you can imagine! Take a look into his soulful eyes, and picture life with your new best friend!

Breed Experience is a must for this guy - he's gorgeous but he needs someone who understands how he thinks!!

Check out these videos of dear Brando:
https://youtube.com/shorts/VMtZMxkHu8U?si=K0tllYRc7XFJ638I
https://youtube.com/shorts/Qy9-DU62StY?si=05k0vWQk_ILFyLYS
https://youtu.be/NhgGBd5q2bA?si=FzOZdUeQVjU5VcD_

Name: Brando
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years 7 months (1/14/25 est.)
Weight: 60lbs
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm:  Neg on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 7
Good with Dogs: Selective
Good with Cats: Unknown

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:  Memphis  TN   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
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Contact info

Pet ID
2025011
Contact
Phone
Address
Barrington, RI 02806

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)

Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/

The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)

Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.

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All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.

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More about this rescue

PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.

Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.

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