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A Rotta Love Plus - http://www.arottalove.org/
Pit bull and Rottweiler rescue based in Minneapolis, MN. The group's primary functions are rescue, re-homing and education. Lists adoptable dogs, outlines adoption process, events calendar and how to foster or volunteer. Articles on breed info, breed specific legislation, training and health care.

A&S Rescue - http://www.aandsrescue.com/
Pit bull/American Staffordshire Terrier rescue that has a network of foster homes in northern Illinois. Pictures of adoptable dogs, online adoption application, memorial page, pictures of successful adoptions, how to donate and links to breed info sites.

Adopt-A-Bull - http://www.adopt-a-bull.com/websites/adopt-a-bull/index.html
Bull breed and mastiff rescue in Tucson, AZ. Rescues dogs from shelters. Rarely accepts owner surrendered dogs. Offers courtesy listings to owners needing to re-home a pet. Petfinder list of adoptable dogs, adoption application, breed info and spay/neuter info.

American Bulldog Rescue - http://www.americanbulldogrescue.org
Bull breed rescue with volunteer network in several states in the U.S. Lists adoptable dogs, online adoption application, success stories, photo gallery and volunteer opportunities.

American Pit Bull Terrier Rescue - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA102.html
Rescue specializing in pit bull type dogs, but also accepts other breeds and cats. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Petfinder list of adoptable dogs, how to adopt and pictures of adopted pets.

Animal Farm Foundation - http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/
Rescue organization that takes in Pit Bulls, spays or neuters them, provides obedience training and exercise, and then places them in loving homes. Pictures of available dogs, articles, and various resources. Bangall, New York.

Annabelle's Second Chance Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.ascpbr.com/
North Carolina rescue lists adoptable dogs, online adoption application, articles on breed characteristics, general care, breed specific legislation, how to start a rescue and how to help a rescue.

Bad Rap: Bay Area Dog Lovers Responsible About Pitbulls - http://www.badrap.org/
Organization placing homeless Pit Bulls in the San Francisco Bay area. Includes pictures of dogs available for adoption. Also working to support owners and dispel myths about the breed.

Bama Bully Rescue - http://www.bamabully.org/
Alabama pit bull rescue with state wide foster network. Pictures of adoptable dogs, adoption stories and pictures. Information on fund raising events, how to volunteer or make a donation. Pit bull artwork and merchandise. YouTube videos opposing breed specific legislation.

Best Friends News - "Speaking for the voiceless victims" - http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=news&fps=1&mode=entry&entry=AD2802EC-19B9-B9D5-9D9C19F7DD13ACF1
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah takes in 22 of the pit bulls seized from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dog fighting operation--Bad Newz Kennels.

Bless the Bullys: Pit Bull and AmStaff Haven - http://www.blessthebullys.com/
Tennessee pit bull rescue with additional emphasis on advocacy against breed specific legislation. Lists adoptable dogs, adoption application, picture gallery of successful adoptions. Articles on breed specific legislation, breed characteristics and advice to owners.

Braveheart Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MA298.html
Rescues and places homeless pit bulls and pit bull mixes into responsible homes. Based in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Site lists adoptable dogs through Petfinder. Adoption application available online. Links to other sites of interest for breed info.

Broken Hearts, Mended Souls - http://bhmsr.net/
Family operated rescue in Missouri with emphasis on pit bull type dogs. Lists available dogs, pictures of successfully placed dogs. Links to other rescues and sites of interest.

Brooklyn's Home for Unwanted Bullies Inc. - http://www.brooklynspitbullrescue.com/
Rescue for American Pit Bulls, describes services, offers images and donation information. Based in Bullard, Texas.

BullsEye Dog Rescue - http://www.bullseyerescue.org/default.htm
Pit Bull rescue in Puget Sound area of Washington state. Lists adoptable dogs, online adoption application, adoption stories, how to donate or volunteer, e-newsletter.

Bully Buddies - http://www.bullybuddies.net
Pit bull rescue with foster network in British Columbia, Canada. Pictures of adoptable dogs, adoption stories, memorials, volunteer opportunities, fund raising events, obedience classes and blog.

Casa del Toro Bully Breed Rescue - http://casadeltoro.org/
Pit Bull rescue in central Indiana that rescues dogs from shelters. Site features adoptable dogs, adoption application, information on fostering/volunteering, articles on breed specific legislation and anti-dog fighting campaign.

Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue - http://www.chicagolandbullybreedrescue.org
Finds qualified homes for dogs in the Chicagoland area. Adoption requirements and application, pictures of dogs awaiting homes, and volunteer application.

Colorado Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.coloradopitbullrescue.com/Default.htm
Pit bull rescue based in Longmont, Colorado. Lists adoptable dogs through Petfinder. Link to blog with updated information on events, resources and recommended reading.

Dawg Squad - http://www.dawgsquad.org/Home_Page.html
Multi-breed rescue based in Los Angeles that accepts American Pit Bull Terriers. Rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and accepts some owner surrenders. Site features adoptable dogs, adoption stories, events calendar, health and training tips and how to donate or become a foster volunteer.

Educate-A-Bull - http://educateabull.rescuegroups.org
Pit bull breed rescue based in Buffalo, NY that also offers behavioral training and re-homing support to distressed owners along with community education. Site features adoptable dogs, breed info, articles on responsible ownership, breed specific legislation and information on volunteering.

Halfway House Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.hhpbr.com/
Pit bull rescue based in central Indiana. Lists dogs for adoption and offers courtesy listings to other rescues and individuals. Info on adoption process, how to become a foster, spay/neuter assistance and placement assistance.

Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue - http://hogpr.wordpress.com/
Memphis-based network of foster homes with volunteers in bordering states. Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding homes for pit bulls who are in abusive, neglectful, and hopeless situations. Adoption and foster home applications, pictures of available dogs, adoption stories, and before and after video montage.

It's The Pits K-9 Rescue - http://www.itsthepits.org/
Bull breed rescue based in San Diego. Site lists adoptable dogs, adoption application, foster application, volunteer application and how to donate.

Michigan Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI99.html
Pit bull rescue located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. List of adoptable dogs on Petfinder. Information about the rescue and how to adopt a dog from them.

Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue - http://www.mabbr.org
Rescue for bull breed dogs, especially pit bulls, located in Kansas City, Missouri. Lists dogs for adoption, explains adoption process, articles on bull breed characteristics and breed specific legislation. Volunteer and donation opportunities. Video memorials to dogs that couldn't be saved.

Mike's Dog House - http://www.mikesdoghouse.org/
Bull breed rescue with locations in St. Augustine and Palatka, Florida. Rescues dogs from shelters, abusive environments and accepts some owner surrenders. Adopts out dogs that have been vet checked, temperament tested and socialized. Pictures of adoptable dogs, breed info, how to donate and links to other sites of interest.

Missouri Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.mprgroup.net/
Small network of foster homes and local boarding in Kansas City. News, breed information, how to help, and pictures of available dogs.

Misunderstood Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.misunderstood.rescuegroups.org/
Operations based in Richmond, VA and Washington D.C. areas. Emphasis on pit bull adoption, humane education and fighting breed specific legislation. Features pictures of adoptable dogs, adoption application, breed info, events calendar and how to donate or volunteer.

New Hope Pit Bull Rescue - http://www.nhpbr.org
South Carolina rescue that fosters and finds homes for unwanted, abandoned or abused pit bulls. Articles on breed characteristics, adoption, training, general care, dog bite prevention and animal abuse. Lists available dogs, adoption stories, volunteer opportunities and how to donate.

ohmidog! - "Judge upholds shelter’s pit bull adoption ban" - http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/05/26/loudoun-pits/
Blog article reporting on pit bull adoption ban at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter despite a Virginia state law that prohibits counties from banning pit bulls.

Our Pack, Inc. - http://ourpack.org
San Francisco pit bull rescue that temperament tests and provides basic obedience training during fostering. Adopters receive free lifetime training support. Lists adoptable dogs, articles on breed characteristics and responsible ownership. Volunteer opportunities. Donations. Resource page. Cafe Press store.

Out of the Pits - http://www.outofthepits.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of pit bulls that have been abandoned and abused. Pictures of available dogs, information on upcoming events, and stories. New York.

Paw Printz Pitbull Rescue - http://pawprintzpitrescue.tripod.com
Helping to save the lives of abused, neglected and abandoned dogs in the Northern California area. Wish list, news, how people can get involved, and pictures of available dogs.

Pit Bull Rescue Central - http://www.pbrc.net/
Virtual shelter and educational resource dedicated to the breed. Pictures of available dogs throughout United States and Canada, articles on proper care, training, responsible ownership and what to do if you've found a homeless dog. Free listing service and screening of potential adopters offered to individuals, shelters and rescues with a pit bull for adoption.

Pit Bull Rescue San Diego - http://www.pitbullrescuesandiego.com/
Pictures of adoptable dogs, breed history, how to help, recommended reading list, and stories from owners. California.

Pit Prints Pit Bull Rescue/Rehabilitation - http://www.PitPrintsRescue.com
Atlanta based rescue specializing in bully breed dogs. Rescues abandoned dogs in high risk situations. Re-homing assistance for owners under certain conditions. Site features adoptable dogs, adoption application, success stories, breed info, pit bull merchandise and links to resources for owners. Offers training, boarding, doggie day care and dog walking on a fee for service basis.

Pit Rescue of the Great Plains - http://pitrescueofthegreatplains.org/
Sioux Falls, South Dakota rescue. Lists adoptable dogs, adoption process, events calendar, statement on breed specific legislation, how to help and pictures of past adoptions.

PittieLove Rescue - http://www.pittieloverescue.com/
Massachusetts based pit bull rescue. Lists adoptable dogs, articles on breed info, breed specific legislation, spay/neuter, training, events calendar and how to become a volunteer.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pet Tales - http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/19991027spet.asp
Follow up to October 1999 article on Kip, the "killer pit bull" who was released to a rescue in Houston, Texas.

Reunion Rescue - http://www.reunionrescue.com/
San Francisco group of volunteers who obedience train pit bulls from area shelters and offer them up for adoption. Pictures of available dogs and contact information.

Ring Dog Rescue - http://www.ringdogrescue.org/index.php
Rescues and places adoptable bull breed dogs with responsible owners. Based in Richmond, VA. Site lists adoptable dogs, outlines adoption process, how to become a foster, basic breed info and links to sites of interest.

Rocket Dog Rescue - http://www.rocketdogrescue.org/
Multi-breed rescue based in San Francisco that accepts American Pit Bull Terriers. Rescues dogs from overcrowded shelters to give them a second chance at adoption. Site features adoptable dogs, adoption application, events calendar, training and nutrition tips and how to give financial support or become a volunteer.

Seneca County SPCA - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY504.html
Located in Romulus, NY. Specializing in bull breed rescue, but will accept other breed categories, space permitting. Petfinder listings of adoptable dogs, adoption application and success stories. Links to other sites for articles on breed info, responsible ownership and cruelty prevention.

South East Dallas Humane Society - http://www.sedhs.org
Dallas based rescue specializing in American Pit Bull Terriers. Petfinder list of adoptable dogs, adoption application, how to donate and articles on rescue.

Spindletop American Pit Bull and Staffordshire Terrier Rescue - http://www.spindletoppitbullrefuge.org/
Houston area rescue for American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers. Blog format lists adoptable dogs, adoption FAQ, how to adopt and other sites of interest to pit bull owners.

The Buster Foundation - http://www.thebusterfoundation.rescuegroups.org/
Pit bull education and rescue located in Belleville, Michigan. Lists adoptable dogs, successful adoptions, how to adopt, sponsor or foster a dog. How distressed owners can receive help.

The Chako Rescue Association for the American Pit Bull Terrier - http://home.comcast.net/~chako/
Organization that rescues dogs in need, placing them in qualified adoptive homes. They also work against breed discrimination throughout the United States. Based in Napa, California.

Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue - http://www.valleyofthesundogrescue.com/
Phoenix based all breed rescue specializing in pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers. Features pictures of adoptable dogs, success stories, adoption event info, breed info and how to donate.

Villalobos Rescue Center - http://www.vrcpitbull.com/
Southern California ranch combines pit bull rescue with work program for former inmates and educational programs for high risk youth. Pictures of adoptable dogs and successful adoptions, breed information, volunteer opportunities and wish list. Grooming, boarding and training services are offered by appointment.

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