Pit Bull rescue KY [Archive]

ameribulldog2003

02-11-2006, 09:45 PM

I am looking hard and trying to figure out if there is a Pit bull rescue in western KY. We are looking to buy a home and are seriously considering doing a Pit Bull rescue. Our thoughts at this time are to build indoor/outdoor heated/AC runs. I know we cannot save them all (sure wish we could) but we could save some. There is a pound near by that only adopts them out to rescues and they always have several in there and most are babies.
Any thoughts or ideas you want to throw at me I am listening. I have done rescue in the past and have been grooming and training for several years now. Just would like some input on kenneling etc....

PA_Pit

02-13-2006, 06:39 AM

ameribulldog2003

02-13-2006, 06:47 AM

Well the only advice I can give is keep your head up and dont let the other rescues get you down. For some reason Pit bull rescue is competitive and they sure do like to bring other rescues down. Good luck!
Thanks, I won't let the others stand in my way. There seems to be no pit rescue in KY to speak of so maybe I will be able to get others involved. I know of a few rescues that refuse to touch pits do to liabilty. I think this is wrong and will take in other breeds as well but will focus on the pit bull.

PA_Pit

02-13-2006, 06:53 AM

Glad to see someone doing rescue

rocksteady

02-13-2006, 07:15 AM

other rescues tend to look down on new "Rescues" that pop up because alot of people think they are going to make some money on these dogs, "rescue" them then turn around and sell. Alot of the money to treat these dogs comes out of the rescuer and foster parents pocket.. rarely do you "make your money back" with the adoption fee.

A good rule of thumb is to (as you are trying to do) get in contact with a reputable rescue org. and foster rescues first. You will have to go through a screening process (lol which I think is actually harder than trying to get in the military lol) which turns alot of people off.. and again, the general feeling is that if you dont want to go through this process, you are trying to hide something and not sincere about rescue.

Try the PBRC ... there are loads of rescue links and rescuers that can help you
http://www.pbrc.net
and here are a few kentucky rescues..may not be in the location you are looking for but its a start
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/foranimals.html
http://members.aol.com/Millerscathouse/HALO.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lcawl.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/bgwchs.html
(Bowling Green Humane Society adopts out APBTs and mixes)

catcher T

02-13-2006, 09:22 AM

I like Rocksteady's advice,,I would foster first and in that time apply for your non-profit status,,which is a 501c3,,this way anything that is used on the rescue dogs in tax free,,and when people donate they can wright it off. It takes about a year to get this status,,this can be applied by u or if u can get a lawyer in town to do it for u for free.

ameribulldog2003

02-13-2006, 12:10 PM

I have done rescue before but in another state. I know all to well how much you put into a dog and then adopt it out for a huge loss. I am ok with that because its rewarding to see the dog thrive in a new home and good enviroment. Thank you and I agree fostering would be a good step in the right direction to start with. PBRC is wonderful and I almost adopted through them before Raven came here. They can screen me all they want lol I would actually incourage it.
We are looking at a property with a house big enough for us and with an extra room to have a pregnant female if need be or one with pups. It also has a huge horse barn we can convert and a big workshop that is big enough to convert into a training area. It is all fenced in with wooden horse fence which we would have to change but its looking good. My main focus would be on pits but of course if some other breed was in dire need I would take it in as well. We figure if I start up training and grooming that can cover my expenses as far as rescue goes because hubby can take care of the rest with his pay.

rocksteady

02-13-2006, 12:17 PM

well then it sounds like you are in the right direction. Use your contacts from the other state you did rescue in for referrences!

As Catcher T said, I would also apply for non-profit status. Even though you are set financially, you never know what will happen! You will also be able to accept donations.. and the tax write offs help tremendously, not to mention the legal aspects.