Community based Approach to Pit Bull Overpopulation
Model Programs & Best Practices
PBRC often receives inquiries about how to start a pit bull rescue. There are many ways to help pit bulls – not only rescue, but through other creative programs that serve to educate and advocate for these dogs. Below are just a few of the innovative programs, best practices and other creative ideas PBRC would like to share with you. Perhaps you will be motivated to help in a similar way!
PBRC often receives inquiries about how to start a pit bull rescue. There are many ways to help pit bulls – not only rescue, but through other creative programs that serve to educate and advocate for these dogs. Below are just a few of the innovative programs, best practices and other creative ideas PBRC would like to share with you. Perhaps you will be motivated to help in a similar way!
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The following materials can be printed and distributed as long as they are used in
the context in which they are intended and proper credit is given. They may be useful
at dog shows, in written reports, to fight breed-specific legislation (BSL), in newspaper
editorials, for potential fosters/adopters, on rescue lists, etc.
The files below require Adobe Reader to download and view. If you do not have
Adobe Reader, you can download it free from the Adobe site.
Pit Bull Information Packet - Created for shelters and rescues.
Dog Fighting Hurts - HSUS brochure
Dog Fighting Tool Kit for Law Enforcement - ASPCA
PBRC Q&A - Commonly asked questions and answers about PBRC
Pit Bulls - basic care and fact sheet
Books - Recommended reading
Find the Pit Bull - Only one of the dogs pictured is an American Pit Bull Terrier
Find the Pit Bull (key) - Answer page
Breed Specific Legislation - Information about breed-specific legislation (BSL)
PBRC Position Statement on BSL
Spay Neuter - The 10 best and 10 worst excuses
Spay Neuter - The 10 best and 10 worst excuses (in Spanish)
the context in which they are intended and proper credit is given. They may be useful
at dog shows, in written reports, to fight breed-specific legislation (BSL), in newspaper
editorials, for potential fosters/adopters, on rescue lists, etc.
The files below require Adobe Reader to download and view. If you do not have
Adobe Reader, you can download it free from the Adobe site.
Pit Bull Information Packet - Created for shelters and rescues.
Dog Fighting Hurts - HSUS brochure
Dog Fighting Tool Kit for Law Enforcement - ASPCA
PBRC Q&A - Commonly asked questions and answers about PBRC
Pit Bulls - basic care and fact sheet
Books - Recommended reading
Find the Pit Bull - Only one of the dogs pictured is an American Pit Bull Terrier
Find the Pit Bull (key) - Answer page
Breed Specific Legislation - Information about breed-specific legislation (BSL)
PBRC Position Statement on BSL
Spay Neuter - The 10 best and 10 worst excuses
Spay Neuter - The 10 best and 10 worst excuses (in Spanish)
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Neuter Your Dog Poster
This poster can be downloaded and printed out in full color to help promote pit bull spay/neuter in your area. Please be sure to fill in the low cost program info for your area in the space provided. If you need help with this, please email us at spayneuter@pbrc.net If there is nothing in your area, please place www.pbrc.net in the white space provided. Low Resolution Posters 11" x 17" poster 8.5" x 11" poster High Resolution Posters 11" x 17" poster 8.5" x 11" poster |
Fatal Dog Statistics - by Karen Delise, Fatal Dog Attacks
When Dogs Bite - Stubby Dog interview with Karen Delise
The Pit Bull Placebo - by Karen Delise National Canine Research Council, LLC.
Responsible Owners - Tips for being a responsible pit bull owner
Responsible Owners (Spanish) - Tips for being a responsible pit bull owner
Flexi-Leads - Reasons to avoid using flexible/extendable leashes in public
Flexi-Leads in (Spanish) - Reasons to avoid using flexible/extendable leashes in public
Websites - Where responsible information can be found on the web
Pit Bull Handout - by Anna McNeil-Allcock
Pit Bulls, the Real Deal - by Marcy Setter
Pit Bull Educational Packet - by Marcy Setter for fighting BSL
Celebrity Pit Bull Owners
Famous Pit Bulls
Pit Bull Heroes
Pet Safety Tips for Kids - by Patty Letawsky
When Dogs Bite - Stubby Dog interview with Karen Delise
The Pit Bull Placebo - by Karen Delise National Canine Research Council, LLC.
Responsible Owners - Tips for being a responsible pit bull owner
Responsible Owners (Spanish) - Tips for being a responsible pit bull owner
Flexi-Leads - Reasons to avoid using flexible/extendable leashes in public
Flexi-Leads in (Spanish) - Reasons to avoid using flexible/extendable leashes in public
Websites - Where responsible information can be found on the web
Pit Bull Handout - by Anna McNeil-Allcock
Pit Bulls, the Real Deal - by Marcy Setter
Pit Bull Educational Packet - by Marcy Setter for fighting BSL
Celebrity Pit Bull Owners
Famous Pit Bulls
Pit Bull Heroes
Pet Safety Tips for Kids - by Patty Letawsky
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Education and Programs for youth:
Project PITS – Bless the Bullys Tricks For Pits – Harris County Public Health's Veterinary Division Pit Bulls as Working Dogs: LawDogs – training pit bulls as drug detection dogs in Washington Adoption program for ambassador dogs: Pit Bull Hall – East Bay SPCA & Bad Rap, Oakland, CA Spay/neuter programs: “East Bay Pit Fix” – East Bay SPCA, Oakland, CA Northwest Spay & Neuter Center – Tacoma, WA Other Pit Bull programs listed here: PBRC Spay Neuter Funding BSL position statement: Position statements from various animal agencies: Pit Bull Rescue Central American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior |
Education of law enforcement:
Dog Fighting Toolkit for Law Enforcement Free pit bull training classes for owners: Pit Ed Primer: Homework for Class Chaining: Dogs Deserve Better Campaign Unchain Your Dog Bi-lingual materials: HSUS Final Round Brochure The Ten Best Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Pet Spay/Neuter, Education & Outreach: Responsi-Bull Project – Seattle/Tacoma, WA Downtown Dog Rescue – Los Angeles, CA |