URGENT: This animal could be euthanized if not adopted soon.

Animal ID: Marlin

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American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male

Shelter deadline 7/16 4pm. Hi. My name is Marlin (A290313)... well, you can call me your future best friend. I'm a 2-year-old American Staffordshire mix, and I've been waiting at the shelter since I was found as a stray back in April.I'm just a little guy. Nobody came looking for me, so now I'm hoping someone out there has been unknowingly waiting for me instead. Can I tell you a little secret? The dog you see bouncing, jumping, and acting like he's had ten cups of coffee when someone walks into the kennel... isn't really me. Living in a kennel is hard. It's loud. It's stressful. Every time someone walks by, I wonder, 'Is this my chance?' My heart gets ahead of my manners, and I get a little carried away. But the second you clip on my leash and we walk outside... I exhale. Suddenly, I'm the dog my shelter friends know and love. I walk nicely. I soak up affection. I enjoy simply being beside you. I'm sweet, friendly, and happiest when life slows down. I don't need chaos. I don't need excitement. I just need peace. A soft bed. A quiet home. Someone who understands that I've been trying so hard to be noticed in a place that's anything but calm. The hardest part? My time is almost up. I am on a deadline of July 16. Not because I'm a bad dog-but because shelter life has become too much for me. Please don't let the kennel decide who I am. Come meet the dog I become once I'm out of it. I promise... that's the version of me you'll want to take home. Please share my story. My forever family may not even know I'm looking for them yet See less

Contact

Pinal Animal Care and Control
Pinal County
1150 11 Mile Corner Rd, Casa Grande, Arizona 85194

520-509-3555

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Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current

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