02/19/2026
Gotti needs a family ASAP. He is on the PG Animal Control kill list!
🩷🩷🩷Update 2/24: Safe🩷🩷🩷
🚨 URGENT: GOTTI MUST LEAVE BY Tuesday 2/24 at 6 PM 🚨
Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing to meet him!
🐾 Meet Gotti (A566221)
🗓️ 3 years old • ♂️ Male • ⚖️ 46.4 lbs • 🐶 American Pit Bull Terrier
🎨 Gray & white coat
Meet Gotti. 💙
Gotti is an intelligent, driven boy who knows what he wants — and isn’t shy about going after it. He walks easily on leash and is both toy and treat motivated, making him a fantastic candidate for continued training. He already knows “sit” and “paw,” and he’s eager to work for rewards.
Right now, Gotti is a little underweight, but with consistent meals and structure, he should fill out nicely. He has a strong drive for toys — when a volunteer placed a Nerf ball up in a basket to keep him from destroying (and potentially ingesting) it, Gotti actually hopped up until he could knock it down. That determination is impressive, but it also means he’ll need supervision with toys and care not to leave treats or chewables unattended.
Gotti did very well in his first playgroup, which was gentle and dainty. His kennel card says “no playgroup” and we aren’t sure of the details (was it from prior to his first playgroup? Did something happen?) Rather than speculate, we know to suggest that decompression is a must, possibly coupled with slow intros.
What stands out most about Gotti is his focus and engagement with people. He’s attentive, smart, and clearly thrives on interaction and purpose. He’s the kind of dog who will bond deeply with his person and love having a job to do.
The shelter environment can be overwhelming, and we expect Gotti to continue blossoming once he’s able to decompress in a home setting.
✨ Please note: The shelter can be a stressful and overwhelming place, and a dog’s behavior here may not fully reflect how they’ll continue to develop once they feel safe and settled in a home.
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📍 Prince George’s County Animal Services
3750 Brown Station Road
Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200
🕐 Hours
Tues–Fri: 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday
Arrive at least one hour before closing.
⚠️ Terrier-Type Dogs
As of February 2, 2026, Prince George’s County residents are eligible to foster or adopt pit bull–type dogs. Additional requirements apply, including spay/neuter, microchip, a permit, and a training course.
💗 Gotti has been waiting since the very start of January. He’s calm, loving, and ready for someone to finally choose him. 🐾