Adopt a American Staffordshire Terrier in Utah

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.

Utah's rescue dog community is active across Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden. The state is home to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, one of the country's largest no-kill organizations. A rescued Utah dog often comes from one of the state's well-resourced rescue networks.