Sydney Sweeney's Pit Bull Mix 'Tank' Overcame a Tough Start to Find Her Forever Home

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney shares a special bond with her beautiful rescue Pit Bull, Tank, as they’ve essentially grown up together.

If it wasn't for a fateful visit to an animal shelter, Sweeney's dog may not have even made it.

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The Vogue caption on Instagram reads, "To understand @Sydney_Sweeney’s love for Tank, you first need to understand Sydney Sweeney’s great-grandmother. Her great-grandmother loved dogs so much that she owned eight. And when she ran out of room and no more could stay with her, she went to stay with them, volunteering once a week at a local animal shelter. One weekend, she brought a 17-year-old Sydney with her. The teenager saw a female pitbull-mix puppy, no more than four weeks old, and the rest is history. At the link in our bio, Sydney and Tank answer Vogue’s #Dogue questionnaire."

In the Vogue, er, Dogue, article, Sweeney explains that her grandmother had eight dogs and she took a teenage Sweeney to volunteer at an animal shelter with her. "One weekend, she brought a 17-year-old Sydney with her. The teenager saw a female pitbull-mix puppy—no more than four weeks old—in a cage. Her stomach was an angry red mess of infected stitches. “She had been fixed at a really young age—like, two and a half, three weeks old. You’re not supposed to do it that young,” Sydney says. The staff told her they weren’t sure if she’d live."

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That is so amazingly sad! It's so sweet to see Tank has obviously grown and thrived since being rescued by Sweeney. I can't believe this poor little girl was neutered at that young of an age but I'm so glad that Sweeney took her home and nursed her back to health.

At What Age Should Dogs Be Neutered or Spayed?

The ideal age to neuter or spay your dog can vary depending on factors like breed, size, and health, so you should always consult with your own veterinarian in making this decision.

Recent guidelines also suggest that your dog's breed may factor into when to get them spayed or neutered.

For female pups, some vets recommend spaying before the first heat cycle, which usually occurs around 6 to 9 months of age. Spaying before the first heat can reduce the risk of certain cancers and other health issues. For boy dogs, neutering can be done as early as 6 months, but some veterinarians recommend waiting until 9 to 12 months, especially for large breeds, to allow for proper physical development.

Whatever you decide, please decide to spay or neuter your pet. That's how you can help the overcrowded shelter in your area and help reduce the unwanted pet population.