Save-A-Bull Rescue

Spay/Neuter All animals in an adopter's home must be spayed/neutered. As a rescue group, our #1 goal is to eliminate the pet overpopulation problem. Spaying/neutering not only ensures that you are doing your part to control this epidemic, but it also ensures a healthier lifestyle for your pets. Rare exceptions will be made for dogs that cannot go through an alteration procedure for medical reasons.VaccinationsVaccinations are also important to your pet's health and of responsible pet ownership. All animals in the household must be up-to-date on vaccinations.RentersIf you rent your home, we must personally verify with your landlord that bully breeds are allowed under the rental policy.Local Ordinances We will not adopt a dog to a home if it puts you over the city allowed animal limit, whatever that number may be.Outdoor FacilitiesA fenced-in yard is preferred, but in the cases where there is no fence, adequate exercise may suffice. We do not support the use of electronic fences as a means of containment for any dog. Under NO circumstances can a dog be left on a tether, tie-out, run or outdoor kennel unsupervised. This leads to boredom and frustration which can manifest into a multitude of behavior problems. All domesticated animals in the household must sleep indoors.InsuranceIn order to adopt a pit bull or pit bull type dog, you must have insurance that welcomes these breeds. Please check with your agent to see if your insurance accepts bully breeds.DietMany pit bulls have food sensitivities and allergies and a high quality food is highly recommended. The majority of Save-A-Bull's dogs come from neglectful situations and at the very least, they deserve the utmost care which includes a high-quality diet. You must be willing to invest in a high-quality food for your dog.FemalesWe will not adopt a female dog into a home with another female dog. Save-A-Bull's position is this: dog aggression is a behavior found in every breed, but because of their breed history, pit bulls might be less tolerant of other dogs. Add to this the research showing female dogs are less tolerant of other females and it can create a recipe for disaster. As pit bull advocates and owners, it is our responsibility to understand our dogs and to put them in a position to succeed. It is because of this that we will not place a female dog into a home with another female dog.Breed Awareness By adopting a pit bull, you must be prepared to be a breed advocate. Having a trained, well-behaved dog and abiding by good ownership practices are a must from here on out! Our blog has many resources available to help.