Welcome to
Save-A-Bull Rescue
of Minnesota!

Dedicated to the rescue and re-homing
of Pit Bulls & similar breeds.

By way of introduction, we invite you to watch the video on the right, which details some of the problems Pit Bulls face today, along with examples of their true character as excellent family pets. For more about us, read our Mission Statement.

Thanks for visiting!

• Front Page:
• URGENT: Hospitalized dog
  needs help! (Click here)
• Dog of the Month - in-depth profile of one of our available dogs
• Adoption Open House - Sunday, June 20th, 1-3 PM; Come see all the dogs!
• Foster informational seminar - next one TBA
• Apply to be a foster now
• Other ways to help
• We're now on Facebook and Myspace - add us to your network
• Pits in the News - positive stories about Pits
• Adoption FAQ - most answers can be found here

We Need Your Help With A Gravely Ill Dog!

Stoli the boxer, and wonderful mother of 6 puppies, has fallen ill and we need your help. Stoli is literally fighting for her life with a severe systemic bacterial infection, stemming from mastitis. She has been hospitalized since Saturday and we still don't know when she will be able to come home. Stoli is on IV antibiotics and around-the-clock care to try to combat the infection. She will most likely lose about a third of her abdominal wall due to gangrene when all is said and done.

Some have questioned why we are putting so much effort and expense into one dog. My response has been: if you knew this dog, you would understand. Stoli is fighting a hard fight and we will fight right along side her.

Unfortunately, the vet bills are piling up and we are struggling to come up with the funds to pay for her care. I have been owner and director of this rescue for 2.5 years and I have never asked for a single donation. Every cent has come out of my own pocket. This time, I am asking for your help. Anything you can offer by way of monatary donation will be greatly appreciated. Her bill so far has exceeded $2,000, and we are not sure how much higher it will go from here.

UPDATE - I spent the afternoon at the clinic with Stoli today. I am pleased to announce that she is making some significant improvements. Her temperature is back down to within normal range. She is happy to see people and will thump-thump her tail on the cage floor when you approach her. She will walk outside to do her business and she was even pulling on the leash a bit today. She will drink on her own, but is still having difficulty with eating. We are keeping her comfortable with pain medication and lots and lots of cuddling.

Dog of the Month

"Homer" Homer is a sweet Dogue de Bordeaux/Pit Bull mix. The vet guessed him to be around 1-year-old, although you would never guess that with his calm and mellow nature. Homer loves a good romp with other dogs, but he would very much prefer to snuggle next to his person on the couch and get a good belly rub. He really is a great boy. Homer enjoys allowing his foster sister (another Pittie) tug on his loose neck skin, laying in the sun, taking slow jaunts through the neighborhood, children, and yummy food. He would do best in a home with a doggy buddy that shares his lower energy level. Homer is 100% potty trained and crate trained, although, he would most likely do great if he was left loose in the house. Homer is great with little critters (cats and rabbits) because he has virtually no prey drive. Homer loves to meet new people, but is sometimes shy with men. Homer has absolutely NO aggression, but will hide behind people he knows if he feels unsafe. With time, we are confident Homer will overcome this. He adores woman and children. If you are interested in making Homer a member of your family, please contact us today!

Foster informational seminar

Come and find out what it takes to foster a dog. You can sign up by sending us your name and email address through our contact form. (Reserving a spot is required due to space limitations.)

Adoption Open House

Once a month, we bring all of our dogs together for open adoption. (As always, there's no need to wait til the event if there's a dog you're interested in. Fill out an adoption application now and you'll be able to arrange a one-on-one visit with that dog at any time.)

Even if you're not looking to adopt, but are curious to see what properly-raised Pit Bulls and similar breeds are really like, feel free to stop by. (Or see our "Happy Tails" page for reviews by families that have adopted Pit Bulls and other dogs from us; and our Education page which dispells myths about Pit Bulls.)

When: Sunday, June 20th, 1-3 PM Where: Minnehaha Dog Park commons area (see map) Details:  If you'd like to receive an email reminder when the event draws near, let us know through our contact form. All of the dogs up for adoption at the time of the event will be available for viewing. Several of the foster parents are typically on hand to answer questions about the dogs.

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Lending a Hand

If you can't foster but would like to help, we could use the following:

Dog supplies. If you have any of these items lying around collecting dust, we can put them to use in our foster homes:

• Crates
• Stainless steel bowls
• Leashes
• Collars
• Toys
• Chews (bones)

Donations. Save-A-Bull is a volunteer-driven effort, funded solely from within. While we haven't pursued financial support in the past, we do sustain a vet bill or other large expense from time to time and would certainly be grateful for the help.

You can get a hold of us through our contact form and we'll go from there.

Our Mission

Save-A-Bull Rescue is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of American Pit Bull Terriers and other Bull breeds.

We envision a world where these unjustly maligned dogs share homes with kind, loving, and competent humans, where their honor can be restored and preserved. Irresponsible owners and the media have done so much to damage these breeds' reputations, and it is our goal to remedy the situation by educating the general public on how to properly raise, care for, and love these amazing dogs. And by encouraging owners to get their dogs involved in obedience, agility, tracking, weight-pulling, therapy work, and police work.

Note: All dogs that pass through Save-A-Bull are thoroughly temperament-tested and health-screened, and get neutered, vaccinated, heartworm-tested, and microchipped.

♦ Save-A-Bull Rescue of MN ♦
"Helping to bring back the true American Pit Bull"