losing your home
Sadly many families have been forced to leave their homes due to loss of employment and mortgage issues. Many cherished family pets have found themselves abandoned and on the street as a result. To address this unfortunate situation, we've compiled links that may be helpful to people in need of assistance with their mortgage (see Hope Now) and pet-friendly housing. We've also included a list of pit bull-friendly insurance companies and links for deployed military looking for a temporary home for their pet(s).
Pit-Friendly Insurance Companies
Restrictions may apply, consult with local agents for up-to-date information.
State Farm
Farmers Insurance Group
USAA -United Services Automobile Association
Nationwide (only insures pit bulls with CGC certification)
Lester Kalmanson Agency Inc.
Auto Owners Insurance Company
XINSURANCE
Ohio residents can call the Ohio Insurance Exchange for information at 800-473-1215.
California residents: Dori Einhorn, Einhorn Insurance, 858-336-4644, will make a donation to PBRC with each policy she writes for one of our supporters. Let her know that we referred you to her! Please note that PBRC cannot endorse any particular agent’s rates or policies, so be sure to do your research on the best agent for your insurance needs. www.EinhornInsurance.com
Be sure to contact both a local agent and the main company directly. Sometimes local agents will set certain restrictions even if they are not required by the head office. Check with an insurance agent who deals with various companies. Perhaps the agent can locate someone that does not have breed restrictions. Call the state's Insurance Commission for referrals to companies without restrictions.
Georgia residents: Whitney Hornel, Your Insurance Advocate, has been an active member of the rescue community and specializes in helping people find insurance that does not discriminate against their dog(s). She is an independent agent so she can shop around for you among the carriers that don't have breed restrictions to make sure you get the best rates.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Fair Plan
Deployed Military
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets - Supports military service members, veterans, and their beloved pets to ensure pets are reunited with owners following deployment or emergency hardship.
Dogs on Deployment
PACK for Animals
Rehoming A Pit Bull
Finding a safe, responsible home for a pit bull takes 6-12 months, on average. Many people want pit bulls for breeding or fighting or as yard/guard dogs. Doing the following will help ensure a pit bull finds a good home:
- Pit Bull friendly Housing Database - Courtesy of My Pit Bull is Family
- Pet friendly Housing - Courtesy of HSUS Programs
- Pets with a Promise - Family Promise
- Links to Sites that List Animal-Friendly Apartments
- Renting with pets
- Zillow Maine pet-friendly page with over 200 pet-friendly listings with fair rental price estimates
- Trulia homepage for nationwide rentals and real estate with pet-friendly filters and in-depth neighborhood information
- Hotpads homepage for nationwide rentals and real estate with pet-friendly filters and unique features such as street view of each property
- Moving On: Remember Your Pets When Relocating
- What if the Pets Policy Changes After You Move In?
- American Veterinary Medical Association FAQ
- Hope Now
- Everything You Need to Know About Renting With Pit Bull-Type Dogs
Pit-Friendly Insurance Companies
Restrictions may apply, consult with local agents for up-to-date information.
State Farm
Farmers Insurance Group
USAA -United Services Automobile Association
Nationwide (only insures pit bulls with CGC certification)
Lester Kalmanson Agency Inc.
Auto Owners Insurance Company
XINSURANCE
Ohio residents can call the Ohio Insurance Exchange for information at 800-473-1215.
California residents: Dori Einhorn, Einhorn Insurance, 858-336-4644, will make a donation to PBRC with each policy she writes for one of our supporters. Let her know that we referred you to her! Please note that PBRC cannot endorse any particular agent’s rates or policies, so be sure to do your research on the best agent for your insurance needs. www.EinhornInsurance.com
Be sure to contact both a local agent and the main company directly. Sometimes local agents will set certain restrictions even if they are not required by the head office. Check with an insurance agent who deals with various companies. Perhaps the agent can locate someone that does not have breed restrictions. Call the state's Insurance Commission for referrals to companies without restrictions.
Georgia residents: Whitney Hornel, Your Insurance Advocate, has been an active member of the rescue community and specializes in helping people find insurance that does not discriminate against their dog(s). She is an independent agent so she can shop around for you among the carriers that don't have breed restrictions to make sure you get the best rates.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Fair Plan
Deployed Military
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets - Supports military service members, veterans, and their beloved pets to ensure pets are reunited with owners following deployment or emergency hardship.
Dogs on Deployment
PACK for Animals
Rehoming A Pit Bull
Finding a safe, responsible home for a pit bull takes 6-12 months, on average. Many people want pit bulls for breeding or fighting or as yard/guard dogs. Doing the following will help ensure a pit bull finds a good home:
- Spay/neuter the dog prior to adoption.
- Ask for and check veterinary references.
- Do not adopt to anyone under 25 years of age.
- Give preference to homeowners.
- Conduct a home visit.
- Adopt pit bulls as only pets or with a compatible dog of the opposite sex.
- Be mindful of breed-specific legislation.
- Ask an adoption fee of at least $100.00