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Gobi (p), American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed

Gobi (p)

NYC Second Chance Rescue
American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed8 monthsFemale26 lbsBrooklyn, NY⏳ Listed 88 days
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 26 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 50–65 lbs.

26 lbs now~58 lbs grown
SmallMediumLargeGiant
Now medium, growing into a large dog
🐾 What to expect
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Vaccinations up to date

Meet Gobi! Gobi’s story began in the most heartbreaking way; she, along with her mom and two siblings, was found discarded near a dumpster in Mississippi. Left behind as if they didn’t matter. But Gobi’s spirit tells a very different story. Despite her rough start, Gobi is incredibly sweet and tender-hearted. She seeks connection, comfort, and the reassurance that she is safe. She is the kind of dog who quietly leans in when she trusts you, as if she’s beginning to believe that love might actually stay this time. Gobi is now looking for a home that will show her, every single day, that she was never “trash” or forgotten, only waiting for the right people to see her worth. She doesn’t need perfection, just patience, kindness, and a steady hand to help her blossom into the confident, joyful dog she is meant to be. She has already survived the worst kind of start. What she deserves next is simple: dignity, safety, and a family who will never give up on her again. If you’re looking for a dog who will quietly change your heart, Gobi is ready to meet you. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)! Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier

🧠 Temperament

Despite her rough start, Gobi is incredibly sweet and tender-hearted. 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 $300
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