11.8.19 An Early Start to Give to the Max Day!

We're well on our way for Give to the Max day! 

We can't thank our supporters enough. You are truly the ones that allow us to keep doing what we do. Thank you so very much! Please feel free to grab this image to share with your friends showing your support to our rescue ❤️

https://www.givemn.org/story/Y311jg…

*Just a reminder- those who donate $100 or more will earn a one of a kind Give to the Max day hoodie as a thank you.

11.7.19 Adoption Meet & Greet- THIS SUNDAY

Join Bruin, Bernadette, our Dog of the Month Mauer, and Carson this Sunday at Prohibition Barbers, Inc this Sunday from 1-3:00 P.M. We will also have select merchandise on hand. Whether you’re interested in adding to your pack or just want to say hi, we’d love to see you!

Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue does not do same day adoptions. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with our dogs & learn more about their personality in person. A foster parent will be available to answer any questions regarding our dogs & the adoption process. Check out www.mnpitbull.com for adoption information.

-This event is Kid Friendly!

An important note: If you are coming with the intention of meeting a dog available for adoption & want to see how they get along with your current dog, this must be communicated prior to the event via your adoption application. We will coordinate a meet & greet outside at the event away from everyone. This setting would be the best way to setup both dogs for success.

Prohibition Barbers

1404 Quincy St NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

prohibitionbarbers.com

11.6.19 September Volunteer of the Month- Hannah

September 2019 Volunteer of the Month- 

Meet Hannah!

How did you find out about Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue?

I started following MPBR via Facebook when I started searching for local pit bull organizations I could volunteer with. I also met a friend at work who volunteered with the MPBR and got me started fostering for the first time.  

Why did you decide to volunteer for MPBR?

I started volunteering with the MPBR because I wanted to be part of the amazing pit bull community working toward a common goal of saving as many homeless pit bulls as possible. I’ve always loved pit bull type dogs and wanted to spend time and interact with people who felt the same. 

Stella

How long have you been volunteering with the rescue?

I started volunteering with MPBR in 2015 when I started fostering my first puppy - Stella (fka Rose) who I fostered failed after only a few days. After fostering her, I was hooked on helping the rescue any way I could!

What was the last thing you volunteered for?

The last volunteer activity I participated in was completing reference checks for adoption applications. I’ve done several of these over the years. These have been easy ways for me to stay involved with the rescue despite my busy schedule, even on weeknights. Other than reference checks, I’ve also volunteered at the Kissing Booth in February, driving for occasional transports, and a being a foster (both temp and full-time). My former fosters have been Rose (foster failed - now Stella), Raven (foster failed - still Raven), Rollie, Spree, Lucia, and Selah. 

Helping at an adoption event

Helping with a transport

Kissing Booth Event

Raven

Do you have any pets of your own?

Yes, I have two rescued cats (Annabelle and Peanut), as well as dogs - Stella and Raven - both adopted through MPBR. 

Raven & Stella

How would your pets describe you?

Best person in the house to snuggle with!

Where is your favorite dog-friendly place to take your pups?

Crow Hassen Park in Rogers, MN

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

Spending time with my family. I love to hike. 

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

It’s difficult for me to narrow down to just one memory, but I can honestly say my favorite part about doing reference checks is hearing all of the wonderful things friends/family say about the potential adopters. It’s so heartwarming to hear about how many wonderful people there are in the world who love the pit bull breed as much as I do and are so excited to bring a new pit bull into their life to provide them a loving, forever home. I have loved getting to know such a wonderful group of people through the MPBR! 

Spree (foster) with Stella

Foster Pup, Spree w/ Stella

Stella & Raven w/ Selah (foster)

Do you have any advice for current or future volunteers?

Even if you don’t feel like you have a lot of time to give, there are still volunteer opportunities you can participate in! Reference checks are an easy way to stay connected with the rescue but also not having to give a lot of time. I live about an hour from the Twin Cities so getting to adoption events and other activities is challenging for me, but I’ve still managed to feel connected by helping process references, which is still a very important part of the rescue. 

You're right, Hannah! Reference checks are an essential part of the adoption process. Our pups can't go to the new homes without them. This is one of the easiest ways to help our rescue and the area where we frequently need the most help. 

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Each month an active volunteer is featured on our website & receives a gift card as a thank you. This is just a small way for us to show our appreciation for the dedication our volunteers have for this rescue. We are 100% volunteer based and we couldn’t do this without each and every one of our members ♥️

Interested in volunteering? Check out some info here. 
If you’re interested in helping us with the donation to our volunteers, click here.

11.5.19 New to MPBR- Meet Carson!

Hi, I'm Carson! I'm 9 months old & love other dogs! 

MPBR saved me from a shelter in Texas. I had a pretty severe case of non contagious mange. Mange is a skin disease cause by parasites. Had I received medication early on, I wouldn't have had to suffer. The good news is the kind people at the rescue got me some medication and I get medicated baths so I'm feeling a lot better. If you want to meet me, stop by our Adoption Meet & Greet this Sunday at Prohibition Barbers, Inc.

See my before pictures here. 

11.4.19 New to MPBR- Meet Bernadette!

Everyone, please meet Bernadette! She's a new face @ MPBR & we couldn't be more thrilled to have her. She does well with dogs, cats, & kids! She is about 6 months old and is eager to learn all there is to know about how to be a great dog! 

You can meet her in person this Sunday at Prohibition Barbers, Inc during our Adoption Meet & Greet from 1-3 PM!

Meet Bernadette

Age: About 6 months (as of 11/4/19)
Activity Level: High
Things I do in my free time: Run around, chew on toys, eat, cuddle
Things I know: Sit, crate trained, mostly potty trained
Things I am learning: Off, no jumping, down
Kids: Has done well with them, but she is very excitable so young kids could be a concern without supervision and guidance

Dogs: Good (lives with adult male & female pit mixes and has done well meeting/playing with other adult pit mixes)
Cats: Did well with cats at her previous foster home
Size: About 35-40 pounds
Car rides: Rides well in the backseat

Additional Info from foster parent: Bernadette was rescued from a shelter in Dallas, TX with a pretty severe case of non-contagious mange. Mange is a skin disease caused by parasites. Had she received medication early on, she wouldn't have had to suffer like this. The good news is that medication has been administered and she is receiving medicated baths which have already made a HUGE improvement. Bernadette is very high energy and will need strong leadership to help her succeed and hold her accountable for her actions and manners. She likes to jump on people and counters if not supervised or guided, so we have been working on several things to help combat this. She would not sit at all when she first arrived, but within a couple of days she learned it! She’s not fool-proof on it yet, but continues to make great improvement with it, especially with continued follow through on our part. She loves to run around, go for walks, and play, but we are also trying to teach her the “art of calmness” while in the house. Therefore, she is she getting better about chewing on toys “peacefully” while in the house and will even settle down enough to cuddle up with us or the other dogs. We have only had Bernadette for a week (as of 11/4/19) so I’m sure she will continue to evolve and change as we continue to get to know each other and she learns more manners, but so far, she has been a very rewarding foster dog. She presents some challenges, but it is so fun to watch her learn and see her progress both mentally and physically. She is very eager to learn and please, she will follow you anywhere and is very fun to train because she is so dedicated to pleasing you.


Read the bio but still have questions? Email adopt@mnpitbull.com

11.2.19 October Adoptions

Congratulations Hera, Amira, Holly, Bambina, Tessie, Devi, Drake, Carew, Duffy, Cory, July, Topanga, Annette, Marshmello, Terra, , Wilder, Kate, & Cordell! 

11.1.19 November Dog of the Month- Mauer!

It's November meaning there's a new Dog of the Month at MPBR! 

What exactly does 'Dog of the Month' mean, though?

Every month, Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue recognizes one dog that has been in our program a little longer than others to be listed as the Dog of the Month. Not much is different other than their adoption fee is waived. That means the normal adoption process is still followed- references checks, a home check, and training at a facility of the adopters choosing is still required.

Meet Mauer 

Name: Mauer
Nicknames: Mau, Shadow, Radar (his one ear is always straight up, occasionally both but mostly just the one)
Age: Born 5/23/19
Activity Level: medium
Things I do in my free time: follow foster mommy everywhere (shadow)
Things I know: sit, go potty, kennel, no/leave it
Things I am learning: come, stay, confidence
Kids: great
Dogs: great
Cats: great, very respectful of them and he gets so happy when he sees them, he just wags his tail so lovingly
Size: medium. We're starting to think there’s some small terrier in there somewhere...
Car rides: rides well but still pretty scared.

Additional Info from foster parent:
He has come a long way, from not knowing people and a home and being completely terrified, to absolutely loving people and very respectful of a home and fairly confident in the house, he still needs a lot of work being confident outside the home though, trying to work on that.
He seems like such an old soul, so very sweet and so far such a great puppy, doesn’t get into things and still really doesn’t play much, but likes to chew on his chewies and is really great about going to the door when he needs to potty. He’s only had a couple accidents since coming here and those were our own fault for missing his signals.

Read the bio but still have questions? Email adopt@mnpitbull.com