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Thank you for having an interest and showing support for the most exploited and abused breed of dog in the country.
While the euthanasia of animals is on the decline across the county, the pit bull population continues to grow, leaving more and more of these animals to languish in shelters or be killed without ever knowing the warmth of a home or the love of a family. There will never be enough homes in our community for the number of pit bulls and pit bull mixes and the only responsible solution to curbing this population is spay and neuter programs.
BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER
That means that you should spay/neuter your dogs, get yearly checkups/shots, license your dog, keep an ID tag and collar on your dog 24 hours a day, keep your dog on heartworm prevention year round, do not ever chain up a dog and do not let a dog roam. A responsible dog owner ensures that their dog is either inside a fence or on a leash. You can also help to educate others about responsible pet ownership.
DONATIONS
This is always a necessity, unfortunately. Many shelter's overhead is beyond belief. Dog food and vet bills are always extremely high. A small shelter spends $400.00 weekly on dog food and vet bills can run over $2,500.00 a week. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
VOLUNTEER
Donating your time as a volunteer is an excellent way to help ensure the health and well-being of all shelter animals. The success of many rescue organizations depends on the commitment of a dedicated and well-trained volunteer base. Volunteering for an animal shelter is a fun, challenging, and rewarding way to give back to your community. You will see the effect of your efforts immediately. One popular postion is the humane education spokesperson. Humane Education for well-spoken individuals interested in going out in local schools to teach animal stewardship and welfare.
FOSTER
Foster families are an important part of our mission, ensuring that cats, dogs, kittens and puppies who are not ready for adoption have a chance to grow and develop before finding their forever home. But when you become a Foster Parent, you can save the life of hundreds of animals! While it can be sad to part with a furry friend that has become a part of your family, you can be comforted knowing that you have given the greatest gift of all: the time necessary to offer a homeless pet a second chance. Fostering is rewarding and is an excellent option for a family or individual who think they'd like to adopt animal but either the time is not right, or they are not certain. The short term commitment of fostering can be just the experience you need to see if you are ready to have a pet 24/7.
Pit Bull Friendly Rescue Organizations
Following is a listing of rescue organizations and Pit Bull-friendly shelters in New York State. If you have found a Pit Bull or AmStaff and need assistance, you can contact the organizations in your region. Note that most of them are probably full, but they may be able to direct you to other local resources. Often, the dog's best chance is with you fostering him until a suitable home can be found.
If you are looking to adopt a Pit Bull, please take the time to visit these shelters and meet the dogs they have available for adoption.
Unless otherwise stated, the following New York State shelters and rescue organizations are open to all breeds and mixes of dogs. They give ALL dogs a chance for adoption, without discriminating against Pit Bulls.
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