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Intake Policy - If you are looking to re-home your Pit Bull, please read our intake policy for information on surrendering your pet.

Foster Policies - We are ALWAYS in need of foster homes. If you aren't able to adopt, but would still like to help a dog in need, consider fostering. Military family's make GREAT fosters for our dogs!

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New Hope Pit Bull Rescue DESPERATELY needs foster homes

To learn more about our foster program and apply to become a foster for a pit bull in need, please read our foster policy page and then fill out our foster application. 

BREED DESCRIPTION
By Arden Moore
Training Secrets for Bully Breeds (From the Editors of Dog Fancy Magazine)

Common Sense: 4 Bully Insights

Dog trainer Mary Harwelik of Garwood, New Jersey, created the Real Pit Bull web site with the goal of providing facts and debunking myths about the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). "If you are the type of person who likes to have a dog that will mingle peacefully with other dogs, visit the off-leash dog park or dog beach, then the APBT is not for you," Harwelik cautions.


For those considering an APBT or another bully breed, Harwelik offers these insights:

1. An adult, fully matured dog-about 3 years old-is the best choice for your first bully breed dog because its personality and temperament have been fully developed and it is past the rowdy puppy stage. You know what you're getting. Consult reputable rescue groups that conduct temperament tests and provide health details.


2. Keep your bully under control at all times, whether on leash or in an escape-proof enclosure. Yes, these breeds are known for their escape artistry.


3. Accept the fact that bully breeds may become aggressive toward other dogs and heed the saying: "Never trust your bully not to fight."


4. Obedience train your bully. These breeds require a lot of formal training, exercise and plenty of socialization.


"APBT's are great dogs in the right hands," Harwelik says. "APBT's are powerful, strong-willed animals that must be taught their proper place in the home and how to act around both people and other animals. Early socialization and lots of training are a must with this breed."


Will You Be A Good Bully Owner?

Is a Pit Bull the right dog for you? If you answer yes to MOST of the following, a Pit Bull may be the right dog for you.

  • Am I an experienced dog owner, or natural leader?
  • Am I firmly committed to socializing and training my dog or puppy?
  • Do I tend to be calm and quiet rather than short-fused and hyper?
  • Will I train my dog with kindness, consistency and patience?
  • Am I informed about the misconceptions and biases against these breeds?
  • Do I understand that this dog MUST live in the heart of my family, never be chained in the yard or expected to live outdoors or in a kennel?
  • Am I a physically active person? (A tired dog is a good dog.)
  • Am I eager to convince the public that bully breeds make great family pets?
  • Am I up for writing letters to legislators, insurance companies and newspaper editors to oppose "breed profiling"?
  • Am I willing to be at least TWICE as responsible a dog owner as anyone I know?