Monday, January 3, 2022

1.3.22 January Dog of the Month - Meet Ruth


Say hello to our Dog of the Month, meet Ruth!

From her foster: Ruth is a really sweet girl! She is very playful and fun and has a great personality. She loves people and is very friendly. She’s food motivated and loves to work for treats. She’s a smart girl and will really excel with training. Ruth is easy going and would do well in a house with kids or another dog.
At around 45 lbs., Ruth is a petite 2 year old looking for her forever home. Learn more about Ruth, our adoption process, and access our online application at www.mnpitbull.com 🐾
What does Dog of the Month mean exactly? Every month, we pick a deserving dog (or dogs!) to highlight and this month is Ruth's month. •The adoption fee is waived but the normal adoption process will still be followed• Share her picture & help us get Ruth adopted in January!

12.31.21 That's a Wrap!

2021- That's a Wrap!


Take a look at the 143 beautiful faces of 2021. However you helped us this past year, thank you. To all our volunteers, fosters, adopters, and supporters, it means the world to us that you chose MPBR as your rescue.
We look forward seeing you in 2022! We're kicking off the New Year with our first event Sunday at Torg Brewery from 1-3 PM. Later this month we'll be at Wonder Dog Canine Club and don't forget Nokomis Tattoo & Prohibition Barbers, Inc in February.
We'd also like to thank the many locations who hosted MPBR in 2021. Thank you for opening your doors to MPBR and allowing 143 families to meet their forever dog ❤️ Fox Run, Fulton Taproom, Nokomis Tattoo, Wonder Dog Canine Club, Wooden Ship Brewing Company, Falling Knife Brewing Company, Carver Liquor, and Carver Junk Company. We also can't forget all of those who supported us with Fundraisers & Donations in 2021: Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge, Loon and Beau, Duke'S On 7, Crenchpaw, SIMPLS, & Rah Raw. We could not do this without you!

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

12.22.21 We Need You

 Let your heart break a little so theirs will never break again


Have you considered fostering? What is holding you back?
We bet there is a puppy or dog the right age, gender, and personality to fit your home and we are willing to find a match! Here are a couple pictures of dogs that were needing our help recently and we were able to say yes because fosters opened their doors.


First, we need you. And more importantly, they need you.
To join our foster group, please fill out an application at www.mnpitbull.com/volunteer
-Joan, New Foster Coordinator

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

12.15.21 'Tis the season

‘Tis the season for vol-un-teer-ing… fa la la la la la la la 🎶🎶

We hope to recruit new volunteers to help us spread some holiday cheer to pit bulls in need and gain a fabulous (if we do say so ourselves) community of fellow dog lovers!

We have recently changed our volunteer orientation to begin online and hopefully make it easier for you to get involved sooner rather than later. Opportunities range from dog/supply transport, puppy handling, reference phone calls, photography, selling merchandise at events, and sharing social media posts.

I mean what could be more awesome than having a chance for some dog kisses without any extra commitment, especially if you can’t welcome them into your home as a foster or adopter??

Read more and fill out an app on our website today! We hope to meet you at one of our events soon!
-Natalie New Foster Coordinator

Details here

 

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

12.14.21 New to MPBR - Meet Harley

 

Welcome Harley (Quinn) to MPBR!

If you're looking for a feline-friendly dog, Harley is your gal! She's about 6 months old and officially searching for her home. Please visit www.mnpitbull.com for more information on Harley, our adoption process & access our online application. Let's #findharleyquinnahome

12.6.21 New to MPBR - Meet Vlad

 

Welcome to MPBR, Vlad! This handsome guy is currently learning some basic obedience with our buddies up at RR Professional Dog Training & Boarding.

We're officially accepting applications if you'd like to meet him once he's done with his program! Learn more about Vlad, our adoption process, and access the online application at www.mnpitbull.com

Sunday, December 5, 2021

12.5.21 Volunteer Highlight - Meet Kristen

 

 We are 100% volunteer based and we couldn’t do this without each and every one of our members 

Each quarter an active volunteer is featured on our website & receives a gift (or gift card) as a thank you, this quarter we'd like to say a HUGE Thank You to Kristen! This is just a small way for us to show our appreciation for the dedication our volunteers have for this rescue. Please read more about Kristen below & reach out to us if you'd like to join our crew, we'd love to have you!


- Q3 Volunteer: Meet Kristen- 


Where are you from and what do you do for a living?

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life.  I recently downsized and moved to a new neighborhood.  Number one priority for my new house was to have a fenced-in back yard so I can keep my dog friends safe!  I was a stay-at-home mom for 25 years and now I work for a charitable gaming organization.  I love my job and the flexibility!


How did you find out about Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue?

I have a friend who adopted through them, and it drew my attention.  The dog was just so cute and fit right into their family well.  I decided right then to apply to foster and volunteer.


There are a lot of great rescues in MN, why did you start volunteering specifically with Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue?

I looked into other organizations and while there are some great ones, I felt like MPBR fit with my beliefs about training, neutering, and adoption the best.


How long have you volunteered with MPBR? 

It’s only been a few months, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, even if I’m only driving a dog from one place to another!  I’ve met some great people and of course ALL THE CUTE DOGS!!!

What was the last thing you volunteered for? 

An adoption event for 11 puppies.  It was fantastic to meet all the potential adopters and get so much snuggle time with the pups!












Do you have any pets of your own? 

I have a 9-year-old Springer that I share with my ex-husband and his wife.  They have a Springer too and the dogs are just so much happier when they are together, so we shuttle them back and forth now.  They get SO EXCITED when it’s time to change households for a while, LOL.   I also dog-sit in my home for several friends.  It keeps me on my toes.


How would you say your pets describe you?

They would tell you that I don’t sit down enough!  


Where's a couple favorite places you like to go with your dog?

I haven’t taken my dog too many places.  She’s a bit anxious and prefers that the fun comes to her.  

What are your hobbies?

Reading, walking, hiking, watching reality TV (shhhhh)

Scramble
Do you have a favorite memory of something that happened while you were volunteering?

Besides every minute that I fostered Scramble???  Yes, when I picked up Darla (from that litter of 11) and she snuggled up like she was “home”.  Favorite moment and a hard one, too!

Do you have any advice for current of future volunteers?

I would opt, after fostering, to have someone else bring the dog to its new home.  That was tough, man!! 




Do you want to give a shout out to anyone in the rescue?

I have met some wonderful people, but I think Joan Lindquist is one of the most giving and amazing people I have ever met!!!  Laura is also FANTASTIC, but we’ve never met in person.  

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Interested in volunteering? Check out some info here.