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Tevy, American Staffordshire Terrier

Tevy

NYC Second Chance Rescue
American Staffordshire TerrierMaleBrooklyn, 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.

🐾 What to expect
  • ✓Vaccinations up to date

Meet Tevy Tevy is a handsome boy from Georgia whose story is a heartbreaking reminder that even after experiencing terrible cruelty, a dog's heart can still be full of love. Tevy endured things no animal should ever have to experience. We may never fully understand the pain and fear he went through, but what makes him so special is that his past has not taken away his ability to love. Despite everything, Tevy remains a loving and loyal boy, the kind of companion who reminds us why dogs are so often called man's best friend. He deserved so much better than the life he was given. He deserved kindness, protection, and someone who would never hurt him. And now, we want to make sure the rest of his story is everything his past was not. Tevy deserves a safe home where he can finally let his guard down, feel secure, and simply be himself. A place where he will be loved not because of what he has survived, but because of the wonderful dog he is. He deserves someone who will stand by him, earn his trust, and show him every day that he will never have to face cruelty alone again. Somewhere out there is a person who will become Tevy's whole world, and Tevy will be there to give that person the kind of loyalty and love only a dog can offer. Please give Tevy a chance. Give this handsome boy a safe place to call home, a family to call his own, and the opportunity to become the very best friend you could ever ask for. He has already endured enough hardship. Now it's his turn to know love. Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. They are meant to give you a glimpse into their personality and story, but there is so much more to learn. Please reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Tevy and to learn if he may be the right fit for your home. 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 nycsecondchancerescue.org

American Staffordshire Terrier

🧠 Temperament

Despite everything, Tevy remains a loving and loyal boy, the kind of companion who reminds us why dogs are so often called man's best friend. 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 deserves someone who will stand by him, earn his trust, and show him every day that he will never have to face cruelty alone again. Frequently caught by building breed restrictions.

Adoption fee $350
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