2 years 1 month • TERRIER, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE/MIX
Listing confirmed July 3, 2026
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Meet Theodore (Theo) 80 lbs | Young | Medium Energy | Certified Love Bug Theo—aka Theo the Big Teddy—is a gentle, affectionate boy with a heart as big as his paws. While his background is a bit of a mystery, what’s crystal clear is that he’s a very good boy who’s thriving in foster care and ready for his forever home. Personality & Home Life Theo is a classic Velcro dog. If he’s awake, he’s nearby—content just being close to his person. He can be a little insecure at first, but that shows up as sweetness, not mischief. He understands boundaries well (like staying out of the kitchen while…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Theodore home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Water on every walk — flip the leaf and the bottle becomes a bowl.
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Built for power chewers — survives the jaws that shred normal toys.
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Keeps flat-faced or heavy-coated dogs from overheating on hot summer days.
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