9.30.20 New to MPBR- Meet Oak

Hello everyone, I'm Oak! 

I'm one of three boys and we're known as the Tree Litter! We are just shy of 5 months old. You'll be meeting my brothers later this week

You can meet me in person this Saturday at our National Pit Bull Awareness Kickoff. I can't wait to see everyone!

I'm a rockstar in my kennel, love other dogs, humans, and even rabbits (don't worry, I'm nice to them). If you're looking to add a sweet, cuddly pup to your crew, I'm your guy!

Read more about Oak & see more pictures here (if the link doesn't work, we've received multiple applications that we are processing).

9.29.20 New to MPBR- Meet Harper

It's time to officially meet Harper!

Harper recently became a tripod due to an old fracture that never healed correctly. Don't let that fool you- she can keep up with any dog out there!

*Dogs: LOVES other dogs.
*Cats: Has met a couple & let them be
*Kids: She has not had a lot of interaction with little ones. She is in the "puppy" phase right now so supervision will be required as she doesn't understand hands/clothes are off limits yet
*Kennel: AMAZING in her kennel. Sleeps through the night w/ no accidents

You can meet Harper in person this Saturday during our National Pit Bull Awareness Kickoff at Nokomis Tattoo Minneapolis MN from 1-3.

Read more information & see more pictures here (if the link doesn't work, we've received multiple applications that we are currently processing).

If you're interested in meeting Harper, please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.mnpitbull.com

9.28.20 New to MPBR- Meet Noah

Happy Monday! It's time to meet another new face to MPBR, Noah! You can even meet him in person this Saturday at our

National Pit Bull Awareness Kickoff

at

Nokomis Tattoo Minneapolis MN

from 1-3 PM.

Noah is such a fun-loving, goofy dog. He is smart & a quick learner. He is super sweet and lovable. He would probably prefer a home with another dog to be BFF with, but he does entertain himself as well.

Dogs: Heck Yes

Cats: Unknown

Kids: Unknown

Kennel Trained: Yes

See more pictures of Noah & read more here (if the link doesn't work, his adoption is pending ):

9.27.20 Support Sunday

You’re amazing!

We cannot thank you all enough 💚 Novelle, Ridge, Malfoy, and Wilma were all 💯 sponsored during the month of September.

This #supportsunday is dedicated to the real heroes out there- YOU!

You’re also making HUGE waves 🌊 by voting for us daily! We are amazed by each and every one of you. Thank you for your endless support! Vote for us in group 4️⃣ and keep us in 🥇: https://www.pbrc.net/vote20.html

9.26.20 New to MPBR- Meet Sandra

Hello everyone, my name is Sandra!

Foster mom calls me Sandra Dee (Pink Ladies rule) or just Sandy. I am a 7-8 month old little lady who is looking for my furever home. I am a rambunctious pup who loves to play and be outside.

Sandra does well with dogs, kids, cats and even hamsters! She is also kennel trained. Read more about her here (if the link doesn't work, her adoption is pending )

If you're interested in meeting Sandra, please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.mnpitbull.com so you can meet her one on one.

9.25.20 New to MPBR- Meet Brody

Hello my name is Brody

I am an 8 month old lab/pit bull mix. I love to play with my foster brothers but also love nap time. My favorite things are playing with toys, running around the back yard, belly rubs and all the treats I get while training. I am doing very well in the crate and haven’t had any accidents in the house. I am learning how to sit and walk on a leash. I love other dogs and do well with both males and females. I am great with young children but have not met any cats yet. I am 45 lbs and still growing into my paws! I am an excellent car rider and just love being with my humans. I am submissive to other dogs and am learning puppy manners. I sleep deeply and have the cutest snore! I hate being left out and just want to be near my humans so I don’t miss out on any snuggles.

See more pictures of me here (if the link doesn't work, my adoption is pending )

If you’re interested in taking me home & teaching me all the fun things a dog should know, please fill out an adoption application at www.mnpitbull.com.

9.24.20 Sweater Weather...Almost

The temps are about to dip back down again next week and we’re ready for it

We also have some tanks left for those not ready to give in to the cooler temps and masks too

!!!

We can ship them to you or you can have them ready for pickup at our event on October 3rd at Nokomis Tattoo (we hate paying for shipping too).

Grab yours while sizes are still available!

9.24.20 We're in the Lead!

We’re in the lead! Keep voting each day to help us secure 1st place

We’re in group 4!

https://www.pbrc.net/vote20.html

We’ve been nominated for a $2,000 grant. You can vote once a day until 9/30/20.

Our rescue is a 100% non-profit organization. This grant would help us immensely with our medical bills. Please vote daily and tell your friends & family to help.

9.23.20 Help MPBR win $2,000!

Vote for MPBR (we’re in group #4) daily until 9/30 to help us win a grant for $2000!

https://www.pbrc.net/vote20.html

Everyone rallied so hard for us the first go around. Unfortunately Poppy’s Rescue Grant decided, due to the unfairness of voting, to cancel those votes and revamp their rules. Voting still takes only seconds and this grant could really mean a lot to us.

Please vote once a day and share with your friends and family to increase our chances.

9.22.20 Help these Puppies

Can you help with our recent intake?

These little cuties were a spur of the moment addition. Although they won’t be ready for adoption until they’re a bit older, we need help with supplies in the meantime. Here’s what we need currently:

•Nutrisource Puppy Food

•Puppy Collars

•Treats

If you can help, please visit our Amazon Wishlist

9.21.20 Passport for Paws

Thank you Passport For Paws for another successful transport!

6 dogs arrived from Texas yesterday

We’re working on getting pictures and learning more about their personalities. You will be able to meet several of them during our event on October 3rd at

Nokomis Tattoo Minneapolis MN

(event details here)

9.21.20 Upcoming Event- Nokomis Tattoo

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020 AT 1 PM – 3 PMNational Pit Bull Awareness Kickoff
Come help celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Month at Nokomis Tattoo

• Humungous Merch Extravaganza- grab yourself a limited edition Pit Bull Awareness tee during this event *sizes & quantities will be limited. If there are any leftovers, we will sell them on our website after the event. PLUS, making up for our cancelled event on 9/12, a Sidewalk Sale! There will be SUPER limited sizes & quantities available in tees, tanks, hoodies, and sweaters; starting at just $5! These will make awesome stocking stuffers. Proceeds will go towards our medical bills.
• We plan on having adoptable dogs at this event. Dogs attending will be announced by 10/1/2020 on our blog and social media pages. You can see a list of our adoptable dogs here.
• Applying in advance is encouraged! Adoption applications can be found on our website at www.mnpitbull.com
• Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue does not do same day adoptions. A foster parent will be available to answer any questions regarding our dogs & the adoption process. Please see our website for adoption information. 
• This event will be mainly outdoors. A face mask is required inside the building. MPBR & Nokomis Tattoo will be practicing social distancing. Please do the same during this event.
• This event is kid friendly!
• This location is dog friendly (due to health code regulations, do not bring your dog through the shop. Join us in the BACK ONLY. Please keep your dog leashed & respect the space of those around you- both human & canine alike).
• Have you thought about volunteering or fostering with MPBR? Talk one on one & learn more about our rescue. We're here to answer all things pit bull related. 
• We can't wait to see you!

9.20.20 Support Sunday

It’s #supportsunday and you’ve done it again! Novelle, Ridge, and now Malfoy have sponsors for the whole month of September

You all are simply amazing We cannot thank you enough!

We have 11 more days, can we get Wilma sponsored by the end of the month? If you’d like to contribute to Wilma’s sponsorship, please click here for more information: https://mnpitbull.com/monthly-fundraiser

9.19.20 Volunteer of the Month- Meet Rachel

 

August 2020 Volunteer of the Month- 

Meet Rachel!

How did you find out about Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue?

I have followed many pit bull rescues for several years both local and nationally. I started paying more attention to MPBR after some friends joined the organization around 2019. 

Why did you start volunteering for MPBR?

I have volunteered with other rescue organizations in the past. There are several great ones in Minnesota, but we were drawn to MPBR because of its dedication to the animals and its support of the fosters. I actually went to a few adoption events and asked some fosters about their experience. I got some really great feedback from the spy mission and felt comfortable joining an organization that values the people that are involved. 

How long have you been volunteering with the rescue?

About 6 months. 

What was the last thing you volunteered for?

I helped to get another foster pup to the vet. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was picking up a dog from another volunteer that had been able to temp a dog for me a few weeks prior. It just goes to show that everyone is working together to help each other and make it easier to foster/volunteer. 

Gabby

Do you have any pets of your own?

Yes. My entrance into pit bulls and rescues started with buying my first house and knowing that I wanted a rescue pit bull. After a few weeks of searching, my wife and I found Gabby. She was a 4-year-old pit bull that we found on Petfinder and it was clearly love at first sight. We met her at an adoption event and began the adoption process immediately because we thought someone would arrive and adopt her before we could. We found out later she had spent almost a year in rescue and had very few adoption prospects because she was an adult pit bull who was afraid of strangers due to a rough start in life. She made us realize how difficult life can be for rescue pitties and how amazing they can be. We started fostering with the rescue that we adopted her from less than year later. She is now 9 years old and living her best life. She is nervous around new dogs so fostering allows us to keep her social and allow her to have slow introductions to all her new doggy friends. 

How would your pets describe you? 

Gabby would probably describe me as being the perfect person to binge watch TV shows with since I get addicted to new shows quickly and try to watch as many episodes as fast as possible. I do take her on several walks, but I’m sure that she would complain that she doesn’t go on enough of them. She is always excited to go on walks and will hop up and run to the door as soon as she hears her leash jingle. 

Go Vikings!

WWhere's your favorite dog-friendly place to bring your dog? 

We love to camp and go for walks. Whitewater State Park and Temperance State Park are two of our favorites. 

When you're not surrounded by dogs, what can you be found doing?

If I can’t find any dogs to hang out with then I am typically hiking, camping, fishing, seeing live sports, watching an entire season of a tv show or spending time with my nieces and nephews.