Adopt a American Staffordshire Terrier in Illinois

American Staffordshire Terriers — often called Am Staffs — are confident, smart, and good-natured dogs with strong loyalty to their people. They appear frequently in rescue due to breed stereotypes rather than temperament issues. A rescued Am Staff is typically affectionate, eager to please, and great with children.

Illinois has a large rescue dog community, with Chicago and the surrounding suburbs home to dozens of active rescues and shelters. Downstate organizations in Springfield, Peoria, and Champaign also serve large populations. A rescued Illinois dog typically comes from an active, well-connected organization.