Adopt a American Staffordshire Terrier in Maryland

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.

Maryland's rescue dog community is active and well-organized, particularly around Baltimore, the DC suburbs, and Annapolis. Many Maryland rescues transport dogs from Southern states. A rescued Maryland dog typically comes through one of these active organizations.