Pit Bull Rescue
DarkAngel525
Posts: 135
I found a sweet Pit female approximately 10 days ago. Long story short, I have looked at every agency in town, as well as gone through all of the rescues on Petfinder.com and still cannot find a place for this angel. Greenville and Spartanburg Counties do not accept Pit mixes and all the other agencies were at full capacity. To my devastation, I had to take her to this county facility:
http://www.greenvillecounty.org/acs/location.asp
This is NOT a no-kill shelter and she is what they called a non-desirable adoption. I signed paperwork to have them call me prior to putting her down, as I can go reclaim her. I live in a small condo with 2 Chihuahuas, and I'm struggling to find the best alternative as I'm expecting a phone call saying I have to come get her or she'll be put to sleep! Even if you can't help, if you can email me ANY other resources or rescues. Here are the ones I've contacted to no avail already:
www.scpitrescue.org
www.nhpbr.org
Little Rascals Pit Bull Rescue
Lucky Charm Pit Rescue
www.nobbr.org
www.sfabbr.com
Semper Fi Pits Rescue
Greenville Humane Society
Spartanburg Humane Society
Concerned Citizens for Animals of Greenville
K9.5 Rescue
Hugs for Hounds
Pet Tender Angels Rescue
Sable, Inc.
Hounds of Peaceful Place
Fur Angels Rescue
Critter Connection
PLEASE HELP!
http://www.greenvillecounty.org/acs/location.asp
This is NOT a no-kill shelter and she is what they called a non-desirable adoption. I signed paperwork to have them call me prior to putting her down, as I can go reclaim her. I live in a small condo with 2 Chihuahuas, and I'm struggling to find the best alternative as I'm expecting a phone call saying I have to come get her or she'll be put to sleep! Even if you can't help, if you can email me ANY other resources or rescues. Here are the ones I've contacted to no avail already:
www.scpitrescue.org
www.nhpbr.org
Little Rascals Pit Bull Rescue
Lucky Charm Pit Rescue
www.nobbr.org
www.sfabbr.com
Semper Fi Pits Rescue
Greenville Humane Society
Spartanburg Humane Society
Concerned Citizens for Animals of Greenville
K9.5 Rescue
Hugs for Hounds
Pet Tender Angels Rescue
Sable, Inc.
Hounds of Peaceful Place
Fur Angels Rescue
Critter Connection
PLEASE HELP!
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I hope you get some help! Over here even dogs that are pitbull type or even look like one get PTS, its terrible. I wish you the best of luck!0
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Where are you?0
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Have you heard of the Animal Planet show called Pitbulls and Parolees? They are a Pitbull rescue in Cali, but they do travel to pick up dogs. The rescue is called Villalobos or something like that. Just google the show. You can email them to tell them the story and see if they can come get her!0
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I'm in the UK where pitbulls are a banned breed and pts immediately, shame on us if you ask me....
Anyway, sorry I can't help as I don't know any rescue organisation in USA, but if you are on Facebook try Indigo Wheeled Terrier Jones, they do wonderful work and might be able to help with some suggestions.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trying to help another living creature like this, we are a rescue household and it breaks my heart to think of animals being pts simply because of their breed...0 -
http://betterlifecaninecenter.org/
They recently helped my co-worker's friend by adopting a stray dog who was aggressive to everthing besides humans. She was a pit mix too I believe.
They may not be in your area, but I'm sure they will be able to recommend a course of action for you!
Good luck!!! ^_^0 -
I hope someone comes and gets the dog! I rescued my dog just over 10 years ago, he is part pitbul (lab, pointer... and who knows what else) and he is the greatest dog you could imagine. Loves everyone especially the kids, gets along with other animals.. we really got lucky with him!0
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Where are you?
Greenville, South Carolina
I'd be willing to travel some to take her somewhere.0 -
Have you tried to put her on craigslist? I have had amazing luck with that, you can screen people that contact you about her, so that you can be sure she is going to a good home. I had to give our female pit up, her and my male just absolutely hated each other, and it was wrong to try and make them live together...it broke my heart to get rid of her, but I put her on craigslist and she went to a loving family....and they still stay in contact with me and send me pics...
We have also rescued a Doberman and found him a good home through craigslist, and a hunting dog that was abandoned on the side of the road, someone drove almost two hours just to get her!0 -
Bump.
Best of luck DA0 -
Have you tried to put her on craigslist? I have had amazing luck with that, you can screen people that contact you about her, so that you can be sure she is going to a good home. I had to give our female pit up, her and my male just absolutely hated each other, and it was wrong to try and make them live together...it broke my heart to get rid of her, but I put her on craigslist and she went to a loving family....and they still stay in contact with me and send me pics...
We have also rescued a Doberman and found him a good home through craigslist, and a hunting dog that was abandoned on the side of the road, someone drove almost two hours just to get her!
Yeah Fae, I've had her on Craigslist since the day I found her and have reposted several times. I haven't gotten so much as ONE email reply. The first time I posted, someone flagged it for removal. I just hate that Pits have such a bad reputation, she is such a sweetheart.0 -
I love pits! They are one of the BEST breeds. Sweet and loveable but, need the right owners. I hope you find her a home
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^^ This. I can't have pets or I would take her. It's disgusting how difficult it is to have Pits. I actually got into a yelling match with my father because he kept trying to tell me that they are vicious and only a hoodlum would own one. :noway:I love pits! They are one of the BEST breeds. Sweet and loveable but, need the right owners. I hope you find her a home0 -
I really hope you find her a home. If you have Facebook (if you haven't already) you could send out a message to all your friends asking them to re-send and post. I actually found the second dog we adopted (a pit - pointer mix) on FB through a friend of a friend of a friend
you get the point. It worked for him (he is an incredible dog) so it may work for her!
Best of luck and thank you for being such a caring person. :flowerforyou:0 -
Have you tried posting this on facebook also? I live in a city full of young people and a lot of the dogs here were adopted. I'll repost this on my Facebook wall and let you know if I hear anything...
I would love to take her but I already have two dogs that are living at my parents house because my roommate is allergic to pets
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That really sucks DA, they must be a little more acceptable around here, I had so many replies about my Nemesis that I had to delete the ad after I got about 3 good prospects....and when we had the Doberman and hunting dog up people were calling days after asking that I contact them if the other people decide not to want them.....
I hate that you are having to deal with this, I know what its like to have the heart to want to help, but not the right conditions.... have you tried to maybe put her on another site, like petfinder?0 -
I really do urge you to contact Indigo on Facebook, in the UK Facebook has helped to re-home and reunite so many lost dogs with their owners - heck, you've got to try it, you have nothing to lose!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001112134731&ref=ts
They are in Stafford, Virginia, but I am pretty sure they travel far and wide to help educate people on pitbulls - Indie is on the cover of The American Dog Magazine this month. The reason he has to have wheels is because he was beaten with a shovel and was left paralysed...0 -
Best of luck in finding her a home...we had a pit bull (see my profile pic) but had to have her PTS two years ago (she got very sick and there was nothing the vets could do for her). She was my husband's dog for 9 years, and was far and away the coolest, sweetest dog I've ever met. Every person who was "afraid of pit bulls" was eventually won over by her!0
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I have a pit and I LOVE him. He's the sweetest most snuggly dog in the world. It cracks me up when people see him and get nervous. I'm like, please, he would hide from a fly! My 3 year old kicks his butt on a daily basis and he takes it like a champ, lol.
You are a good person for trying so hard to take care of the dog. I'm in Pittsburgh PA and we have a rescue here called hellobully.com. It wouldn't hurt to contact them.0 -
Thanks for all the thoughts and support! I'm thinking of picking her back up from the shelter and fostering her. I have just reposted a new ad on Craigslist and contacted the people that were suggested to me via PM (thank you for that).
If anyone knows of someone looking for a sweet girl I would be happy to speak to them and travel for her safe, good home
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contact The Dog Whisperer. He rescues pits- he'll know what to do. He has a website, cesear milian0
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Hey!
My major professor and a wonderfully sweet man runs a big dog resue in North Carolina. www.logansrunrescue.com/
I know he is swamped but Uncle Ron will do his best to help. Don't tell him I gave you his name
bc as I said, he is swamped but cannot turn the 4-legged's away.
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Maybe contact a local radio station & see if they'll talk about it on air and see if someone wants her? You could also try the newspaper - it might make a good 'human' interest story for them, talking about the bad rep that pits have and seeing if there is anyone who wants her or an agency that will claim her.0
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Have you tried to put her on craigslist? I have had amazing luck with that, you can screen people that contact you about her, so that you can be sure she is going to a good home. I had to give our female pit up, her and my male just absolutely hated each other, and it was wrong to try and make them live together...it broke my heart to get rid of her, but I put her on craigslist and she went to a loving family....and they still stay in contact with me and send me pics...
We have also rescued a Doberman and found him a good home through craigslist, and a hunting dog that was abandoned on the side of the road, someone drove almost two hours just to get her!
Yeah Fae, I've had her on Craigslist since the day I found her and have reposted several times. I haven't gotten so much as ONE email reply. The first time I posted, someone flagged it for removal. I just hate that Pits have such a bad reputation, she is such a sweetheart.
It probably was not flagged for removal because people hate pits. It's because animals do NOT belong on Craigslist at all. Regardless of whether or not a person passes any type of inspection, you don't know their intentions. 99% of the animals that go to "good homes" on Craigslist, are used as bait dogs, or fighting dogs for underground rings.0 -
Have you tried to put her on craigslist? I have had amazing luck with that, you can screen people that contact you about her, so that you can be sure she is going to a good home. I had to give our female pit up, her and my male just absolutely hated each other, and it was wrong to try and make them live together...it broke my heart to get rid of her, but I put her on craigslist and she went to a loving family....and they still stay in contact with me and send me pics...
We have also rescued a Doberman and found him a good home through craigslist, and a hunting dog that was abandoned on the side of the road, someone drove almost two hours just to get her!
Yeah Fae, I've had her on Craigslist since the day I found her and have reposted several times. I haven't gotten so much as ONE email reply. The first time I posted, someone flagged it for removal. I just hate that Pits have such a bad reputation, she is such a sweetheart.
It probably was not flagged for removal because people hate pits. It's because animals do NOT belong on Craigslist at all. Regardless of whether or not a person passes any type of inspection, you don't know their intentions. 99% of the animals that go to "good homes" on Craigslist, are used as bait dogs, or fighting dogs for underground rings.
99% I would say is a bit of a stretch don't you think. I know several people who have adopted dogs that were listed on Craigslist and none of them are being used as bait dogs or for fighting. They are with good families who love them. And for that matter if no amount of "screening" is good enough I guess animals should not be adopted from shelters either... DA I don't see anything wrong with trying Craigslist and it sucks that you weren't able to find her a home, hopefully something works out for her.0 -
Any luck finding someone for the pup?0
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