Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue
In loving memory of
Kayla, Josey, Rudy, Jokko, Eva
Pit Bull Terriers
1989-2004
Visit www.heartsofgoldpitrescue.com for training, tips, updates on adopted dogs, and even more information.
Available Dogs Adopted DogsAccording to my Mother, I started rescuing animals when I was 3 years old. Oddly, my very first animal rescues were of deceased animals. Our home in Mississippi backed up to a huge forest so Daddy had easy access to good hunting grounds. He would return home with his back pack full of dead animals. My young mind reasoned that because their bodies were still warm, the animals could be saved. I would hide them all over the house- ducks, dove, rabbits, and squirrels- and pray that my Daddy would forget about them.
Dogs have always been a part of my life. In the early 90's I found myself deeply in love with a pit bulldog named Josey. She and I made many trips to Memphis and ate a lot of ice cream. She was my friend and my teacher. I have to be honest and admit that at first I had some of the same misunderstandings and misconceptions about pit bulls that lots of people have. After first-hand experience with this amazing being Josey, and other pit bulls, the breed won me over.
Well, many years have passed ......... and I am still in love with pit bulls. I have dedicated my life to the rescue and rehabilitation of this wonderful breed. I take every opportunity to re-educate people about the true nature of pit bulls, how kind and loving they are. My inspiration comes from the dogs .....
..........with their hearts of gold.....
Children & Pit Bulls
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More Pit Bull Families
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Even More Pit Bull Families
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for other contacts, please refer to PIT BULL RESCUE CENTRAL (www.pbrc.net) or access a large pit bull rescue network by joining PIT BULL CRUSADERS (see link below).
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Sky (3 mo) - Featured Pet
Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue is a small rescue organization based in Tennessee. We are dedicated to finding homes for Pit Bull Terriers who are in abusive, neglectful, and hopeless situations. Our mission includes advertising, educating, and networking to save the lives of these very unique animal companions who are so often misunderstood, abused, and exploited. A strong emphasis is placed on educating the public about the special qualities, characteristics, and requirements of our breed and the responsibility of the human in sharing life with a Pit Bull Terrier.
Foster Homes
Donna Velez ~ Memphis, TN; Jessica Huggins, Jasper, TN; Lee Anne Talbot, Oak Ridge, TN; Christine Mikulski, Vicksburg, MS
The dogs we rescue are placed in foster homes where they are carefully evaluated for temperament and their suitability as family pets. This rescue is self-supporting with no outside help from grants or funds.
Before Rescue & After Rescue
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Before Rescue & After Rescue
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Pit Bull Terriers are so deserving of special homes! The ideal home is one in which the family is knowledgeable of the breed or will take the time to research the breed. Working Pit Bull, Bap Rap and Pit Bull Lovers are excellent websites to study the Pit Bull Terrier, and I encourage you to do so before considering adoption. Pit Bulls should always be walked on a leash or exercised in a securely fenced yard. They need a firm yet gentle leader. They are very sensitive dogs by nature. The intelligence, humor, courage, and devotion of a Pit Bull Terrier are gifts you can only experience for yourself. There is no match in the canine kingdom!
Email contact (Christine): hogpitrescue@aol.com