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Candy Corn (p), American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed

Candy Corn (p)

NYC Second Chance Rescue
American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed2 monthsFemale3.4 lbsBrooklyn, NY
Good to know
⚡Energy level
Couch potatoZoomies
🏙️Apartment fit
Needs a yardFine in a studio
🎓Experience needed
Great first dogNeeds experience
🏠Home alone
Needs companyFine all day
💵 Typical monthly cost
$115–220/month
  • Food$31–54
  • Insurance$35–60
  • Routine vet$25–45
  • Supplies$15–30
  • Grooming$10–30

A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.

📈 Still growing

About 3 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 50–65 lbs.

3 lbs now~58 lbs grown
SmallMediumLargeGiant
Now small, growing into a large dog
🐾 What to expect
  • ✓Vaccinations up to date

Meet Candy Corn Sweet as her name, Candy Corn is a precious girl who deserves a fresh start! Rescued from a difficult situation in the Bronx, she is finally getting the chance to leave the past behind and discover what it feels like to be safe, loved, and cherished. Candy Corn has a sweet nature and so much love to give. Now she’s hoping to find a family who will shower her with affection, guide her as she grows, and make her feel like the special little girl she is. She’s ready for a lifetime of happy days, cozy cuddles, and unconditional love. Could you be the one to give Candy Corn her happily ever after? Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. Reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Candy Corn and to learn if she may be the right fit for your home. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Interested in adopting or fostering? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. Apply to adopt: nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-adoption-application Apply to foster: nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-foster-application Learn about our adoption process: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adopt Read our fostering FAQs: nycsecondchancerescue.org/foster View available dogs and current adoption promotions: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs View upcoming adoption events: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoption-events Learn about us and ways to get involved: nycsecondchancerescue.org

American Staffordshire Terrier

🧠 Temperament

Candy Corn has a sweet nature and so much love to give. Confident, loyal and very people-focused, with the same goofy streak as other bully breeds.

🎾 Exercise

High — 60+ minutes daily plus mental work.

✂️ Grooming

Minimal. Short coat, occasional brushing, needs a coat in winter.

🏙️ In a NYC apartment

Frequently caught by building breed restrictions. Check your lease. Otherwise a clean, adaptable and affectionate city dog.

Adoption fee $495
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