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Mako, American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed

Mako

NYC Second Chance Rescue
American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed1 yearMale56.2 lbsBrooklyn, NY⏳ Listed 223 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 56 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 50–65 lbs.

56 lbs now~58 lbs grown
SmallMediumLargeGiant
A large dog by weight
🐾 What to expect
  • Good with dogs
  • Spayed/neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet Mako, the handsome boy with the most irresistible smile.This sweet soul was found wandering the cold streets of New York, and while we may never know how he ended up there, we do know one thing for certain: Mako deserves a loving home. Mako is incredibly gentle, affectionate, and full of love. Friendly and easygoing, he just wants to be close to his people,whether that means cuddling on the couch or proudly walking by your side. Despite whatever he’s been through, Mako hasn’t lost his trust or his sweetness. He’s ready to trade survival mode for soft beds, warm blankets, and a family who will never let him feel alone again. 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

Mako is incredibly gentle, affectionate, and full of love. 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

He’s ready to trade survival mode for soft beds, warm blankets, and a family who will never let him feel alone again. Frequently caught by building breed restrictions.

Adoption fee $200
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