American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Hatboro, Pennsylvania

    adoption donation : $750 weight 84 lbs  Age 2 years           Sweet Lovey was found wandering alone at a truckstop in a rural part of northern Mississippi, likely dumped by his owners. When the Wags director tried to coax him to come to her, she didn’t have to worry, Lovey immediately tried to climb into her truck, his whole body wiggling with excitement.       Despite his sad beginning Lovey is the happiest dog, he is just having a blast playing with the other dogs at Wags and is a mushy, affectionate, loving boy, thus his name, Lovey!       Lovey likes toys and balls and would love to curl up and nap at your feet. He is house trained at Wags but like any rescue may need a refresher course while he adjusts to a new home.      Lovey is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccines and is heartworm negative. He is timid at first, but he warms up quickly, he walks well on a leash indoors, but for some reason outdoors, he is more hesitant to walk on a leash. Ideally, he would love a home with a fenced yard or an adopter who would work with him on leash training.    Lovey is a sweet loving  boy who will make a wonderful family dog.    Wags is a struggling 501(c) 3 where one woman in rural Mississippi takes care of about 150 homeless and stray dogs.  Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter at one of the clinics we use. For more information on adopting Lovey or any of our many Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com    January 28, 2025, 11:56 am

  Video (12) Video (13) Age:3 Weight: 164 Location: New Hope, PA Nicknames: Beary or Baby Bear Good with other dogs?: No, must live as only dog but is safe with other dogs away from home. Bear is not dog aggressive but he likes dogs who will ignore him until he feels safe. Once he knows another dog is not a threat he is great. Good with cats? unknown, will not be adopted to a home with a cat Good with children? OK for kids over: 10 Activity Preference: Needs in-house activities, Up for a long hike any day., Low maintenance overall but needs quality outside time., Will go with the flow IQ: Smart Bear's favorite things: PEOPLE. He loves every person he meets! He enjoys frozen marrow bones, collagin sticks and snackies but spending time w/people is his fave. Bear is good at: meeting people, behaving in the house, going for car rides, making me feel safe Ideal home: a fenced yard Training Needs: socialization with dogs Health issues: he is large and should stay on dasequin and stay lean as XL dogs can develop arthritis if overweight. .  Meet Bear WE LOVE BEAR!!! He is a joy to be around and will bring sunshine into your life. You can't have a bad day with him. He is sweet, snuggly and he makes you feel like you are everything. He is funny, he knows sit and give paw and eager to learn more. To be considered for adoption, you must apply using our free, online application. Our dogs are fostered in our volunteers' homes, not in a central shelter/location. Only approved applicants are put into contact with the foster family to setup a meeting with the foster dog. Visit our Adoption Policies web page for more information and a link to our application: http://americanbulldogrescue.org/adoption-policies/.January 6, 2025, 10:21 am

Age:3 yrs Weight: 65lbs Location: Bronx. New York Nicknames: Good with other dogs?: Yes. Amega is a compassionate, protective American Bulldog who is like her breed prey driven but with proper exercise shew calms down. We will place with a male K9 companion only. Good with cats? other: I have two cats that she challenges if they walk by her but has never hurt either of them. Good with children? OK for kids over 10 Activity Preference: Needs a couple walks a day., Low maintenance overall but needs quality outside time. IQ: Smart Amega's favorite things: I'm hoping for a loving person who understands the bulldog breed and is aware of the importance of being the pack leader. Amega is good at: meeting people, behaving in the house, going for car rides, making me feel safe, catching balls/frisbee, following commands, other: Pulls on the leash when walking. Ideal home: quiet environment, someone at home most of the day, Lots of exercise opportunities Training Needs: needs obedience training Health issues: Was diagnosed with hip dysplasia via x-ray yet she shows no sign of it and runs jumps and plays. I give her supplements, and she hasn't had an episode in months. Meet Amega Amega is a very passionate American Bulldog who is very protective of who she loves. She has a dominant personality and comes from a well-known American Bulldog pedigree. She was purchased from Greatlakes Bulldogs in Albany New York. Unfortunately, with her dominant demeanor and my two-year-old grandchild's playful nature. I am not fully comfortable when they interact. Although she is tolerant of him and avoids him at times, I don't want to put her in an environment where her prey nature causes, he to respond and hurt him.  This is a courtesy post.   PLEASE READ: Adopters will not be considered without completing an application. Please visit www.AmericanBulldogRescue.org to apply! Remember - Adoption is always the best option! If you can't help by adopting a homeless pet, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to American Bulldog Rescue, 4 Terry Drive, Suite 1D Newtown, PA 18940 or paypal AmericanBulldogRescue@verizon.net. We cannot place dogs in homes with children under 10 unless that dog has lived with kids or is in a foster home with kids. Thank you. To be considered for adoption, you must apply using our free, online application. Our dogs are fostered in our volunteers' homes, not in a central shelter/location. Only approved applicants are put into contact with the foster family to setup a meeting with the foster dog. Visit our Adoption Policies web page for more information and a link to our application: http://americanbulldogrescue.org/adoption-policies/.December 11, 2024, 9:24 am

Mardi! This adorable and sweet 3-4 yr old squishy american bulldog/boxer type mix is Mardi. Mardi has quite the story that her foster mom will try to share here. Mardi is too humble to tell it herself, and we also don't want to live in the past, however we think it is important for people to know to help understand how incredibly special, resilient and forgiving Mardi is. Mardi first came to our rescue in Feb 2024, when she ended up at a local shelter as a suspected cruelty/neglect case. She had significant infected, deep bite wounds on her neck and face, was underweight and in terrible condition. She was also snuggly and loving with a (broken) tail that wagged every time you gave her a kind word or a soft touch. Since that time she has healed physically and unless you look closely for any of the remaining scars you wouldn't know. Mardi was adopted from us about a month ago but recently returned due to some pretty unrealistic expectations her adopter had. Mardi is a one dog home kind of girl. She does not want to live with other dogs, or cats. She thinks she is all you need, and she is probably right. She will make sure if you need dog hugs, kisses or someone to pet she will be right there. Sometimes she knows it before you do. Although Mardi has done ok in public settings where other dogs are (ie at a brewery) she sometimes needs to be reminded to mind her manners and be distracted, and she does not want to interact with other dogs. Her foster mom has found her easy to manage in public settings, but would also recommend something like a reactive dog class might help an adopter learn to interrupt any barking. Mardi absolutely loves any person she has met while in our care. She is great with kids, and has been around kids 4+, although she may accidentally knock over very small ones with her love and the way she leans in to you. Although her foster mom loves Mardi very much and has only the best things to say, she does have other dogs and as such feels bad that Mardi does not get as much time and attention as she deserves, She deserves to be the center of someone's universe. Mardi is good on a leash and mostly just wants to stick near her people, but she also says she enjoys her foster mom's fully fenced in yard. She likes to hang out nearby (we often read together outside on nice days) and will gently nudge your hand with her nose so you know she is nearby, but she is also happy to go sniff and adventure in the yard and keep herself occupied. Although she thinks she can catch the bold bunnies in the yard (so far, no luck thankfully) she is a master of catching, and eating, bugs. She is just a happy girl who occupies herself. Mardi is low to medium energy and happy to hang out and be quiet when you are working, but also very happy to be invited on any adventures. She loves car rides, although I would suggest tethering her as she will try to steal your Starbucks when you aren't looking. Live and learn, foster mom. She is crate trained and housebroken and just a really nice, easy dog. We would recommend crating her when not supervised as she will counter surf looking for any goodies. It is a good incentive to keep a really clean kitchen and bare counters! She knows sit and we are working on down and wait. Mardi is fully up to date on vet care. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is up to date on preventatives and wellness. Interested? Please go to www.dogtownrescue.org to complete an online application for Mardi. An approved application and scheduled appointment are required to meet Mardi.

** $ 530 in pledges for the rescue that pulls ** Meet Marshall, a sweet 8-year-old senior who was surrendered to the shelter with another dog when their owner could no longer care for them. His owner had him for 7 years and described him as active, noting that he enjoys running and chasing squirrels. Marshall has shown low to medium energy at the shelter, but based on his owner's notes, adopters should be prepared for him to possibly become a higher-energy pup in a home environment. He has had good meets with other dogs at the shelter, and while he previously lived with children, we recommend that any children in the home be over the age of 13. He will need to meet any children or other dogs in the home. Although he has been a bit confused and shut down since arriving, Marshall warms up once he gets to know you. He loves treats and butt scratches, and with a little time, we're hopeful his personality will continue to shine. Marshall is seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter. BEHAVIOR: Per Volunteer 11/3/24: He was loose and wagging his tail when I approached his kennel. He's very easy on leash with just some slight pulling. When walking outside he got spooked by sudden noises like sirens or motorcycles. He took to me pretty quickly! Enjoyed Getting pets from me and had very loose body language. Chased after toys but didn't fetch them back. He was pretty active in the play yard for an older boy and enjoyed romping around! No issues going back in and we walked by a few other dogs and he remained very calm Per staff 10/31/24: Good walk, was very calm today. Per volunteer 10/28/24: For the first 15 minutes I spent with Marshall, he mostly ignored me. Instead, he focused on going to the bathroom and sniffing his environment. I tried to get his attention with treats. He would accept the treats I offered him, but he would then go back to sniffing around. After about 15 min of spending time together, he finally approached me for attention. Marshall allowed me to pet and scratch him all over, and he then would lean into me or nuzzle me for more attention. Marshall began to express a sweet, calm and gentle personality. He sat nicely for treats and ignored other dogs through the fence. Marshall walked at a slow pace and never pulled on the leash. He seems very housetrained. I had no issue leashing him to take him out of the kennel, and I had no problem returning him. Marshall is a wonderful boy and I enjoyed the time I spent with him. Per volunteer 10/27/24: Shy, playful. Very chill/low energy but is full of love. Per volunteer 10/20/24: Marshall is a little on the timid side. He was distracted by the smells and sounds and seemed nervous on our walk. I took him to a quieter area and he relaxed a bit but still was looking all around. He likes hot dogs and takes treats pretty well. He knows sit and will do so for some tasty treats. He enjoyed some chin scratches and I found out that he really likes butt scratches. He did good meeting a dog through the fence. 10/19/24 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: KNOWN HISTORY: Owner surrender KENNEL PRESENTATION: Marshall was standing by the door just staring with neutral eyes and a stiff body. I tried to loosen him up with treats and baby talk but he ignored me and continued to stare forward. I reached in with the leash and put his head right through, coming out as soon as he was secured. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally HANDLING: Marshall came into the eval room with a tense body and neutral face. He walked around the eval room sniffing and ignoring the handlers at first. He did not want to come up for treats or baby talk. With some time and the occasional touch, he allowed some more handling and even would solicit for booty rubs. He loves scratches and just like Sage he takes lots of time to warm up. He knows sit and paw, and will take treats nicely. He is a very kind and sweet boy and needs some treats and patience. He allowed most handling but did not like his toes being touched and pulled them away very quickly. PLAY: Minimal interest TOYS: Minimal interest MEDICAL: On 10/29, Marshall had an exam for his skin and ear issues, as well as having blood in his stool. He was bright, alert, and responsive, and allowed all handling needed for the exam. He only had mild debris in his ears, with a few scars, but no signs of skin infections or inflammation. He was coughing during the exam, but his lungs sounded clear. On 10/21, Marshall was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold and started on medication. On 10/28, his symptoms were worsening with concern for progression to pneumonia, so another medication was added. During his intake exam on 10/18, Marshall was 51 pounds, had mild dental calculus, and his eyes and nose were clear. His ears were inflamed, with waxy debris, and he had inflamed skin with thin fur. He was quiet, alert, and responsive during his exam. VIDEOS: Petting Marshall: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-VY2AXnnpL4?feature=share Marshall takes treats gently! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LOzK_HWPh1U?feature=share Meet Marshall: https://youtu.be/nM7yu7MG8j4 Marshall and Mango walkalong: https://youtu.be/53LNdliv1U8 Marshall and Mango fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/C_xr3DPYLTY?feature=share Caramel and Marshall Meet: https://youtu.be/rPkG9LhtBFs Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent. All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313.

Shay is a spirited and playful girl bursting with energy and enthusiasm! She greets her people with full-body wiggles and loves nothing more than a good game of fetch—she’ll bring the toy back every time, ready for more fun. Shay is a social butterfly, showing excitement and affection for everyone she meets. She’s a little jumper, always ready to climb into your lap or onto anything nearby to explore. Shay also has a tender side. She may be a bit nervous at times but quickly warms up when given patience and playtime. Shay would thrive with an active family ready to channel her energy and shower her with love. Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Shay at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering her. Videos: Aries and Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkAXIeHKYE Aries and Shay 2: https://youtu.be/YnwUdZHWLag Shay/Maryama meet: https://youtu.be/EVMPJWarY1k Bailey and Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bG4_aq5QQ Shay & Sookie do a walkalong https://youtube.com/shorts/uD86QqCjsPo?feature=shared Sookie & Shay https://youtube.com/shorts/QXPxk299LCQ?feature=shared Shay plays: https://youtu.be/cenEafMGuIE Shay knows sit: https://youtu.be/4W4-fjmSokc Shay fence meet: https://youtu.be/aavHhkVN8OI Shay is a pro at fetch: https://youtube.com/shorts/luhlbxAx7lw?feature=share Behavior notes: Per Volunteer 2/1/25: Second time having her out this week- super easy to leash again! Such a sweet and playful girl! She had several good dog meets. She met 3 different dogs and did great. Super wiggly play style, likes to gently jump up then lay down and do play bows. She took corrections from other dogs really well, one dog gave her a few grumbles and Shay would always give her more space when she did. Did great getting dressed up at the photoshoot and such a sweet friendly girl Per Volunteer 1/28/25: Such a sweet girl! She greeted me with a loose body and wagging tail and was very easy to leash. She pulls quite a bit on leash so would recommend a harness. Such a playful and high energy girl! She loves to play and LOVES squeaky toys. She loves to shake them around and squeak them. When she squeaked them she did play bows and got so excited! Pretty jumpy when she gets excited- she jumped up on me when she was playing but body was completely wiggly. Took pets from me over but much more interested in playing. She met a very small dog through the fence and was super playful! Did play bows, had a wiggly body and really just wanted to play. No issues going back into kennel, sweet gal! 01/28/2025 staff notes: Shay got out for some activity time today! She was easy to leash in kennel, and greeted me with soft eyes. She pulled a bit on our walk, but was so wiggly and excited when we got to the eval room! She greeted me with full body wiggles and wags, and then sniffed around the room curiously. She excitedly mouthed at a toy and brought it up to me. She was a lot of energy! She would jump into me with toys in her mouth, trying to get me to play. Shay really enjoyed fetch, and brought the toy back every time! She was a bit snatchy with them, and would sometimes try to snatch them back before I could throw them, but she was just very aroused and excited to be playing. Even after several minutes of fetch, she wanted to keep going! Overall, Shay is a super sweet, playful girl that loves her toys! 01/26/2025 staff notes: KENNEL PRESENTATION: Shay was at the front of the kennel with neutral dilated eyes and a wagging tail. I reached in with the leash and she sniffed it curiously. Once she felt comfortable she allowed easy leashing and came right out. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally– nervous on leash, stopping to look around HANDLING : Shay is a ball of conflicted energy. She is a bit nervous but does very cute zoomies with her body curled for optimal distance. She is very affectionate and jumps up on my lap many times for attention. When I called her she came over with a wagging tail but sniffed me and walked away. She came over for a treat and sat patiently for it but did not take it. This beautiful girl loves to climb anything she can get her eyes on, chairs, people, tables etc and allowed me to pick her up to put her down. When another (male) staff member came into the room she loosened right up compared to how she was with me and darted over to him excitedly with a wagging tail and smile she jumped all over him and was super playful. Once he left I tried to initiate that play but she was uninterested. PLAY: Minimal interest – short lived TOYS Trades for other toys – play growls when she has toys 01/25/2025 staff notes: Got called to help take Shay back since the finder said she was growling at people outside. When Shay greeted me she had a wagging tail, soft eyes, and was doing full body wiggles. She allowed for leashing easily and came right in for sniffs. She was very social and sweet with me, jumping around and allowing some all over pets. She was stress panting with bloodshot eyes, so she was definitely stressed, but remained loose and wiggly with me. She met some other people and was equally sweet with them. When going to kennel she pancaked at her door, but allowed me to pick her up and lift her into kennel without an issue. The initial growling may have been from stress, or the finder may have mistaken her bulldog grunts/grumbles/snorts/breathing as growling. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent. All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313