Meet Marcy, the dog who likes to play it cool, but also has a secret inner alpha ready to take charge! In her first doggie playgroup session, she was respectful and lowkey with her male play partner, primarily observing all the action. She was interested in playing, but definitely not into the rowdy antics. While she can play with some males just fine, she’d probably be too alpha to pair with another female. If you’ve got a confident, friendly male dog who likes a bit of gentle play, Marcy could be the perfect fit. She’s got that “I do what I want” energy, but once she decides you’re in her circle, she’ll be a loyal, loving companion. Just be ready for a dog who knows exactly who’s boss—spoiler: it’s her.
At 3 years old, she is just the right age to have settled into her sweet personality, while still being young at heart. She has moderate energy and is easy to walk once she’s outside, though she does get excited and jumps around when it’s time to go out—she just can’t wait for her adventure!
Marcy knows “sit” and takes treats ever so gently, showing off her polite side. She handles herself well walking past barking dogs, with only a moderate reaction. However, this sweet angel does have a strong prey drive, so keep an eye out for squirrels, rabbits, and probably cats too—they’re just a little too tempting for her to resist!
One volunteer lovingly called her a “sweet angel” and she really is. She’s even been known to lean in to be carried despite her big size, just wanting to be close and loved.
Marcy is up to date on vaccinations, flea/tick, and heartworm prevention, is microchipped, and will be spayed prior to going home. If you have dogs or cats, we recommend slow introductions over time. If you have children in your home, we recommend supervision between animals and children at all times.
About Marcy:
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 3 years, 5 months
Weight: 69.5 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Unknown
Location: Shelter
Date In Shelter: 4/07/2025
If you’re interested in learning more about Marcy, please reach out to Wake County Animal Shelter’s volunteer matchmakers at [email protected] with the subject line “Marcy 258943.”
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