The status of Atlas was
last posted on 03/23/26 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Male Dog, American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier / Terrier / Mixed
Description:
Atlas was found tied to a pole on a freezing winter day by officers from the New York City Police Department. Left out in the cold, waiting…Despite what he’s been through, Atlas is a true gem. He’s gentle, affectionate, and sweet.Atlas doesn’t belong tied to a pole; he belongs on a couch, in a warm home, surrounded by people who see the treasure he is.If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, ridiculously handsome best friend, Atlas is ready to start his next chapter: this time, forever.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.Adoption application: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/general-application/Foster application: https://www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-foster-application/Adoption process & fees: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/process/For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit: https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs/
