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American Pit Bull Foundation

Dog rescue in Charlotte, NC

APBF promotes responsible breed ownership through education, programming, and assistance.
One of our biggest goals is to help reduce the number of pets that end up at kill shelters due to neglect, abandonment, overpopulation, and irresponsible ownership. We work within the community to teach owners about compassion, nutrition, training, and turn negative activities with dogs into postive ones.
We support spay and neuter programs as well as other rescue organizations who serve a common purpose.

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Charlotte, NC 28215
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Adoptable pets at American Pit Bull Foundation

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We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Brutus's adoption status with email updates.
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Brutus

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BlueBerry's adoption status with email updates.
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BlueBerry

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a Charlotte based nonprofit with foster parents in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. We are entirely foster based, so we do not have a facility for you to visit our dogs.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with our application which lists basic information and veterinary references. Once an application is approved, a home visit is conducted. If the potential adopters have not yet met the dog or puppy they are interested in, we will also schedule an interaction with the family, as well as any family pets. If the home visit and interaction go smoothly, an adoption contract is signed, the adoption fee is collected, and the new family begin exploring the benefits of the canine-human bond.

Our adoption fee is currently $300.00 for most dogs and puppies, however, may be subject to change based on professional training and/or medical assistance provided.

The fine Pit print: We do not adopt dogs into outdoor living situations.

All dogs and puppies must be spayed or neutered, (they are all rescues); no exceptions.
We reserve the right to deny adoption for any reason at any time.

Fighters need not apply; we screen thoroughly.
We adopt out to individuals who have experience with this breed. If a first time owner, or inexperienced, we ask that proof be provided of breed research with an explanation as to why a Pit Bull would be a good match to the particular lifestyle of the applicant.
We require that any adopted dog receive vaccinations and heartworm/flea prevention from a licensed veterinarian.

Adoption application

https://apbf.dog/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near American Pit Bull Foundation

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Poor Paws/LCAS

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We'll also keep you updated on Shep Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Shep Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
Salisbury, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Pea's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Yashi's adoption status with email updates.
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Yashi

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Earl, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Charley's adoption status with email updates.
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Charley

Mastiff

Male, 4 yrs
Mt. Gilead, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Mocksville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on NUGGET's adoption status with email updates.
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NUGGET

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Chester, SC

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