All dogs are individuals who deserve a chance to shine. Learn how to get to know your dogs as individuals and increase adoptions with our collection of resources for shelters and rescues. In this section you’ll find our most recent presentations on “pit bull” dog adoption support, along with resources to help you communicate with adopters.

This section is available to view and print as individual pages. For more adoption resources, including E-Books, please see:
Best Practices for Adoption Policies and Procedures and Best Practices for Marketing

ADOPTION RESOURCES:
View the Turbo Charging “Pit Bull” Dog Adoptions video or download the E-Book for a comprehensive presentation on adoptions and marketing “pit bull” dogs

Learn how to start an Ambassador Dog Program to open more hearts and minds to the “pit bull” dogs in your community

Find our answers to the most commonly asked questions from shelters and rescues about caring for and adopting “pit bull” dogs in FAQS from Shelters about “Pit Bull” Dogs

For answers that address the misinformation surrounding “pit bull” dogs, see our FAQs about “Pit Bull” Dogs – the Myth Busting Edition

Print and share this handy Fear v Fact Handout.

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For help talking to adopters about everyday concerns, check out our FAQS from Families about “Pit Bull” Dogs and find our answers to the most commonly asked questions from adopters and dog owners about living with a “pit bull” dog.

All dogs deserve a fair evaluation, including victims of cruelty. Read “Changing Policies to Give More Dogs a Second Chance: A New Day for Fight Bust Dogs” from HSUS to learn more.

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Housing and Insurance Support for Adopters
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