PIT BULL RESCUE RESOURCES

Shelters around the United States are overcrowded with American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bullies, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and Pit Bull mixes and it is a big problem. These dogs need a 2nd chance, and a lot of them never get it. They are mostly victims of bad owners, and it is not fair that their lives are cut short because of this. When you adopt a dog from a rescue or shelter you save a life.  If you can not adopt there are many other things you can do to help:

  • Make a Donation
  • Donate your time to socialize and play with the dogs
  • Take dogs to obedience classes
  • Wash and Groom Dogs
  • Provide Transportation
  • Coordinate Fundraisers
  • Donate Dog items
  • Become a Foster Parent (temporary housing)
  • Sponsor a Dog
  • Assist with Home Checks
The following is a resource for Pit Bull (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bullies, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and pit bull mixes) Rescue/Adoption Shelters. Just click on a banner or link to find out more about that particular shelter. If a shelter does not have a website, it will take you to an e-mail. . You can find a Pit Bull in almost any county shelter too.

Click on one of the letters below to go states beginning with that letter.
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Alabama, United States
Alabaster Bama Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Alaska, United States Top
Anchorage Precious Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Arkansas, United States Top
Conway Where Angels Run Pit Bull Rescue
Mountain Home Ozark Mutts and Stuff No-Kill Shelter
Arizona, United States Top
Gilbert Valley Cats and Dogs No-Kill Shelter
Oro Valley Adopt-A-Bull AZ Pit Bull Rescue
Phoenix Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy (501c3) Pit Bull Rescue
California, United States Top
Berkeley Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Corona del Mar Sanctuary by the Sea Pit Bull Rescue
Fowler City of Fowler No-Kill Shelter
Hermosa Beach Bullies and Buddies Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Los Angeles Diamonds in the Ruff Pit Bull Rescue
Los Angeles Marley's Pit Stop Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Los Gatos PACK Pit Bull Rescue
North Hollywood Downtown Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Oakland California Pit Bull Rescue (501c3) Pit Bull Rescue
Rancho Santa Margarita Fur-Ever Rescue Animal Rescue
Redondo Beach Bullies & Buddies Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Riverside County Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
San Diego Pit Bull Rescue San Diego Pit Bull Rescue
San Diego It's The Pits Bully Breed Rescue
San Francisco Bad Rap Pit Bull Rescue
San Francisco Reunion Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Santa Monica Karma Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Studio City The Rescue Train No-Kill Shelter
Templeton Second Chance at Love No Kill Shelter
Toluca Lake Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation Pit Bull Rescue
Topanga Walk for the Underdog Pit Bull Rescue
Colorado, United States Top
Dumont Clear Creek/Gilpin County Shelter No-Kill Shelter
Fort Collins Animal House Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Longmont Colorado Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Connecticut, United States Top
New Canaan Bully Breed Rescue Bully Breed Rescue
New Haven Karuna Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Plainville Connecticut PitBull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Prospect Hot Water Rescue New England Pit Bull Rescue
Ridgefield ROAR (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) No-Kill Shelter
Stamford Smilin Pitbull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Florida, United States Top

 Florida Pit Bull Rescue "Rescue Me" Florida Pit Bull Rescues

DogMa Rescue Dog Rescue
Central Florida Sniffing Snouts Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Central Florida Central Florida APBT & Mixed Breed Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Clarcona Central Florida Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
DeBary Toda's Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Hillsborough County P.I.T. Positive Pit Bull Adoption/Foster
Hillsborough County Florida Big Dog Rescue Pit Bull Adoption/Foster
Palatka Mike's Dog House Pit Bull Rescue
Palm Beach County Pit Bull Rescue of South Florida Pit Bull Rescue
Lake Worth Ethical Bully Breed Rescue Florida Pit Bull & American Bulldog Rescue
Lutz Pibbles to the Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Mango Rugaz Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Miami Buddies Thru Bullies English Bulldog Rescue
Naples The Pit Bull Crew, Inc. Bully Breed Rescue
Ocala Humane Society of Marion County Regular Dog Shelter
Orlando Buster's & Foster's Haven Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Orlando Orlando Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Palm Coast Flagler Humane Society Regular Dog Shelter
Port Richey Pit Bull Happenings, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue
Sanford Dolly's Foundation Pit Bull Rescue
St. Augustine Mike's Dog House Pit Bull/Dog Rescue
St. Petersburg Tampa Bay Bullies 501(c)3 Pit Bull Rescue
Sunrise pitty love Pit Bull Rescue
Tampa Pit Stop Bullys Pit Bull Rescue
Tampa Lost Angels Pit Bull/Animal Rescue
Tampa Humane Society of Tampa Bay Animal Rescue
Winter Haven Amanda & Roberts Pit Bull Rescue & Shelter Pit Bull Rescue
High Springs Geraldine Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Georgia, United States Top
Athens Athens Pets Regular Dog Shelter
Atlanta All or Nothing Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Atlanta K9 Rescue League Pit Bull Rescue
Atlanta Lifeline Animal Project No-Kill Shelter
Canton, Pit Prints Pit Bull Rescue/Rehabilitation Pit Bull Rescue
Snellville Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, Inc. No-Kill Shelter
Social Circle Pound Puppies N Kittens Pit Bull Rescue
Atlanta Paws to Consider Animal Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Hawaii, United States Top
Maui Maui Pitbull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
waipahu Kamaka's Ilio Hale Pit Bull Rescue
Idaho, United States Top
Bonners Ferry Second Chance Animal Adoption, Inc. No-Kill Shelter
Hailey Animalshelter of Wood River Valley No-Kill Shelter
Hayden Kootenai Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Illinois, United States Top
Antioch A&S Rescue Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Chicago It's A Pittie Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Chicago & Bloomington/Normal Don't Bully My Breed rescue Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Elk Grove Village Chicagoland Dog Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Grayslake Save-A-Pet, Inc. No-Kill Shelter
South Elgin Anderson Animal Shelter Regular Dog Shelter
Waukegan Rags 2 Wags Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Wheaton DuPage County Animal Care & Control Regular Dog Shelter
Glenview Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Indiana, United States Top
Evasville Dirty Paws Rescue, Inc Pit Bull Rescue
Evasville B.U.L.L.I.E. Nation Rescue Bully Breed Rescue
Franklin Casa Del Toro Bully Breed Education & Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Indianapolis ASTRO Pit Bull Rescue
Mount Vernon PC Pound Puppies Regular Dog Shelter
Richmond Youkon's House of Pits Pit Bull Rescue
West lafayette AKA Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Emporia Halfway House Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Iowa, United States Top
Davenport Humane Society of Scott County Regular Dog Shelter
Williamsburg Safe Haven of Iowa County No-Kill Shelter
Charles City PAWS Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Iowa City Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center Regular Dog Shelter
Kansas, United States Top
Merriam Animal Haven No-Kill Shelter
Kentucky, United States Top
Louisville Pit Mountain Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Louisville Saving Sunny, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue & Rehabilitation
Louisiana, United States Top
Jefferson Humane Society of Louisiana No-Kill Shelter
Baton Rouge American Pit Bull Terrier Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Maine, United States
Fryeburg Harvest Hills Animal Shelter No-Kill Shelter
Rockport Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League No-Kill Shelter
Maryland, United States Top
Anne Arundel County SPCA of Anne Arundel County 501(c)3 SPCA
Baltimore Ethical Bull Breed Rescue and Referral / EBBRR Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Baltimore Baltimore Bully Crew 501(c)3 Pit Bull Rescue
Baltimore Recycled Love Pit Bull Rescue
Baltimore Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Buckeystown Jasmines House, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue
Hagerstown Pissano Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Hollywood Animal Relief Fund No-Kill Shelter
Sunderland Humane Society of Calvert County, Maryland No-Kill Shelter
College Estates Bully Lovers Pit Bull Rescue
Glyndon midatlanticbullybuddies Pit Bull Rescue
Massachusetts, United States Top
Lakeville BraveHeart Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Canton Norfolk County Humane Society Inc Pit Bull Rescue
Framingham PittieLove Rescue Inc. Pit Bull Rescue
Hopkinton Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue
Michigan, United States Top
Belleville The Buster Foundation (501c3) Pit Bull Rescue
Charlotte Second Chances Pit Bull Rescue
Detroit Home FurEver Rescue 501(c)3 Rescue
Fennville Boxers R Us & Friends Pit Bull Rescue
Sterling Heights Precious Pets Adoption League No-Kill Shelter
Standish The Last Resort Pit Bull Rescue
Minnesota, United States Top
Minneapolis A Rotta Love Plus Pit Bull Rescue
Mississippi, United States Top
Hernando White Owl Bullies & Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Gautier Gulf Coast APBT Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Perkinston C and M Animal Rescue -- Currently Full-- No-Kill Shelter
Missouri, United States Top
Fayette ARFF MO (501c3) Pit Bull Rescue
Foristell Mutts-n-Stuff Pit Bull Rescue
Fulton Broken Hearts, Mended Souls Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Kansas City Missouri Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Kansas City Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Salem Dent County Animal Welfare Society No-Kill Shelter
St James Tri-County Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Browns Station Adopt-A-Bull Pit Bull Rescue
Montana, United States Top
Butte Butte Animal Shelter Regular Dog Shelter
Great Falls PIT THE WAY FOR BULLY RESCUE Pit Bull Rescue
New Hampshire, United States Top
Hillsboro For the Love of Dog Pit Bull Rescue
Hopkinton Puppy Angels Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
New Jersey, United States Top
New Jersey The REAL Pit Bull Pit Bull Rescue - Resource
Ocean View Beacon Animal Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Sayreville Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC) No-Kill Shelter
South Orange Jersey Animal Coalition No-Kill Shelter
Hamilton Pet Rescue of Mercer Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Jersey City Liberty Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Newark Pit Bull Kisses Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Vorhees Lilo's Promise Animal Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
New Mexico, United States Top
Taos Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Regular Dog Shelter
Nevada, United States Top
Las Vegas Bullie Buddies of Las Vegas Pit Bull Rescue
Southern Nevada Southern Nevada Bully Breed Rescue Bully Breed Rescue
N. Las Vegas Monsieur Pit Bull Rescue, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue
New York, United States Top
Amsterdam Rover Patch Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Armonk Adopt-a-Dog No-Kill Shelter
Horseheads Horseheads Animal Shelter No-Kill Shelter
Howes Cave Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley No-Kill Shelter
Huntington LAP: League for Animal Protection Regular Dog Shelter
Ithaca Tompkins County SPCA No-Kill Shelter
New York Bideawee, Manhattan No-Kill Shelter
New York ASPCA No-Kill Shelter
New York Bullie for You! Pit Bull Rescue
Rochester Pitty Love Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Rochester Torre's Legacy Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Amenia Animal Farm Foundation Pit Bull Rescue
Briarcliff Manor SPCA of Westchester No-Kill Shelter
North Carolina, United States Top
Castle Hayne Phoenix Rising Pit Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Charlotte Project Halo (501c3)No-Kill Shelter
Harrisburg North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Highlands Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Mebane Animal Protection Society of Orange County No-Kill Shelter
Raleigh, Greensboro Annabelle's Second Chance PBR - North Carolina Pit Bull Rescue
Charlotte Pity 4 Us Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Gastonia Nana's Rescue Pit Bull and/or Amstaff Rescue
Raleigh USA Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
North Dakota, United States Top
Fargo 4 Luv of Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Ohio, United States Top
Cincinnati Bark Ark Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Cleveland For the Love of PITS Pit Bull Rescue
Columbus Measle's Animal Haven, Inc. Pit Bull Rescue

Pittie's Place Pit Bull Rescue
Dayton Miami Valley Pit Crew Pit Bull Rescue
Jefferson Pitbullie Angel Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Kingsville .Ashtabula Co. Animal Protective League No-Kill Shelter
Lima Humane Society of Allen County No-Kill Shelter
London Humane Society Madison County Regular Dog Shelter
LORAIN Ohio Pet Placement Foundation, Inc. No-Kill Shelter
SALEM Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary No-Kill Shelter
Zanesville The Animal Shelter Society, Inc No-Kill Shelter
Allensburg Kits, Cats & Canines No-Kill Shelter
Avon Love-A-Stray No-Kill Shelter
New Philadelphia Take 2 Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Oklahoma, United States Top
Cushing BlackBelt Pit Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Perry Noble Pits Rescue Rehome OK Pit Bull Rescue
Tulsa Tulsa SPCA No-Kill Shelter
Norman Oklahoma Bully Breed Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Oregon, United States Top
Portland Born Again Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Portland Lovers-Not-Fighters Pit Bull Rescue
Salem Good Fellas Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
The Dalles Dead Dog Walking Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Eugene Luv-a-Bull Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Pennsylvania, United States Top
Artemas RAVEN HAVEN 501(c)3 - Pit Bull Rescue
Chester Springs Main Line Animal Rescue Animal Rescue
Dallas Sweet Bark Pit Bull Rescue 501(c)3 - Pit Bull Rescue
Mont Alto Knick Knack Pittie Pack Pit Bull Rescue
Pittsburgh Hello Bully Pit Bull Rescue
Pittsburgh Biggies Bullies Pit Bull Rescue
Pottsville Hillside SPCA No Kill Shelter
Pittsburgh Animal-Friends No-Kill Shelter
Pittsburgh Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley No-Kill Shelter
Hokendauqua Sunrays PitBull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Rhode Island, United States Top
East Providence Girly Pups Friend's Pit Bull Rescue
South Carolina, United States Top
Bluffton CrystalBulls Pit Bull Rescue & Referal No-Kill Shelter
Charleston Noble Ones Bully Breed Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Rock Hill Lucky Charm Pits Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Goose Creek New Hope Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
South Dakota, United States Top
Hartford Pit Rescue of the Great Plains Pit Bull Rescue
Tennessee, United States Top
East Tennessee East TN Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Memphis Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Algood Bless the Bullys Pit Bull Rescue
Texas, United States

North Texas Bully Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Angelton Bell Creek Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Aubrey Ruff-n-Ready Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Dallas Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Dripping Springs Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary No-Kill Shelter
Houston Guardian Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Kingsville Redeker Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
lago vista Lago Vista Paws Shelter No-Kill Shelter
Lorena Anna's Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Floresville Las Lomas K9 Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Gun Barrel City Straydog, Inc. No-Kill Shelter
McKinney Shy Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Nacogdoches St. Francis Rescue Nacogdoches Pit Bull Rescue
Leander The Humane Society of Williamson County No-Kill Shelter
The Woodlands Guardian Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Utah, United States Top
Veyo Angels for Animals 2000 No-Kill Shelter
West Valley No More Homeless Pets in Utah No-Kill Shelter
Vermont, United States Top
Bread Loaf Addison County Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Randolph Center Potters Angels Rescue 501(c)(3) Animal Rescue Group
Virginia, United States Top
Arlington SPCA of Northern Virginia No-Kill Shelter
Fairfax Station HART Homeless Animal Rescue Team No-Kill Shelter
Fredericksburg Bully Paws- Pit Bull Patriots Pit Bull Rescue
Gainesville Ambassador Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Hampton Animal Aid Society No-Kill Shelter
Meherrin Southside SPCA No-Kill Shelter
Merrifield Friends of Homeless Animals No-Kill Shelter
Norfolk Norfolk SPCA No-Kill Shelter
Richmond Richmond Animal League No-Kill Shelter
Richmond Misunderstood Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Shenandoah Valley Virginia Paws for Pits Pit Bull Rescue
Sperryville Ragged Mountain Dogs No-Kill Shelter
Portsmouth Roxy Girl No-Kill Shelter
Richmond Annabelle's Second Chance PBR- Virginia
Richmond Rock - We Rock in Virginia Chained Dog Rescue
Richmond Ring Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Washington, D.C. United StatesTop
DC Metropolitan Area Ambassador Rescue (APBRpits) Pit Bull Rescue
Washington, United States Top
Colville Colville Pet Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Palouse Power Breed Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Seattle BullsEye Dog Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Tacoma DRAW Pit Bull Rescue
Woodinville Homeward Pet Adoption Center No-Kill Shelter
Bothell Recycle-A-Bull Pit Bull Rescue
Bothell Finding Zoe a Home Pit Bull Rescue
Camano City Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Vancouver Pacific Northwest Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Wisconsin, United States Top
Chippewa County Chippewa County Humane Association Pit Bull Friendly
Kaukauna Sisco Project Pit Bull Rescue
West Virginia, United States Top
Baker Forever Friends Animal Rescue Animal Rescue
Bellview Marion County Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Oak Hill Wv PitBull Lovers Rescue Pit Bull Rescue
Wardensville WV Pit Bull Haven Pit Bull Rescue
INTERNATIONAL
Canada
Alberta Prairie Pit Bull Rescue Pit Bull Rescue

Montreal Pit Stop Montreal Pit Bull Rescue

Gabriola Island Respect-a-bull dog rescue Pit Bull Rescue

Vancouver Bully Buddies Pit Bull Rescue
St. Thomas All Breed Canine Rescue No-Kill Shelter
Toronto Toronto Humane Society No-Kill Shelter
Windsor Advocates For The Underdog Pit Bull Rescue
Gatineau SPCA of Western Quebec No-Kill Shelter
England
Worcestershire Happy Staffie Rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue



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