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Pit Bull Happenings Rescue

Dog rescue in Port Richey, FL

Pit Bull Happenings' mission is to bring communities together by leadership, education, rescue of the American Pit Bull Terrier and other American Rescue Dogs, community involvement, and awareness. We are an Animal Welfare Organization.

We are dedicated and committed to:

• Educating the general public, media, lawmakers, and others on the American Pit Bull Terrier and American Rescue Dogs.
• Promote and teach responsible dog ownership.
• Rescue American Pit Bull Terriers and American Rescue Dogs whom, were abandoned, neglected, abused and/or surrendered.
• To support the community needs relating to the benefit and welfare of the Dog(s).
• Primarily, work with the individual dog and to help the individual dog owner who are willing to help us, help them, all for the betterment and welfare of the Dog(s).
• Bringing communities together to strengthen the responsible dog owner's rights.
• Opposing BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) in all forms. We will, also, legally oppose any legislation either currently on the books or in the form of a bill that we feel is unfair and/or impedes on the rights of the responsible dog owner.
• Support and to help enact more legislative penalties against criminals and irresponsible dog owners for animal cruelty, neglect, abandonment, irresponsible actions and inactions alike.

Our vision, at Pit Bull Happenings, is to one day restore the image of the American Pit Bull Terriers to their glory days as American's Dog! In furtherance, we will help restore human accountability and responsibility in relations to, the Dog! ~ www.PitBullHappenings.com/mission.php

Contact
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P.O. Box 82
Port Richey, FL 34673
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Rescue FAQs

State of Florida, primarily serving the greater Tampa Bay area!

We are a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization!

Additional adoption info

Pit Bull Happenings Rescue Adoptable Dogs are:

• Spayed/Neutered
• Up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations
• Current on rabies shot
• Negative for heartworms
• Current on heartworm preventative
• One year old and/or older
• Microchipped
• House/crate trained and well-mannered

Adoption Donation Fees:
* $200 - Ages 0-12 months
* $150 - Ages 1 to 7 years
* $100 - Ages 7+ years

Specials:
25% off for First Responders & Veterans!
25% off marked black dog special in appreciation thereof!

Adoption Process:
• Fill out Application
• We'll then verify the application information and its accuracy
• We'll do the veterinarian and reference checks (and landlord check if renting)
• We'll perform a thorough Home Inspection
• You'll read and sign the Adoption Contract
• If all goes well, you just saved a "Pit Bull"

Pets at shelters & rescues near Pit Bull Happenings Rescue

Husky Life Rescue

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Heart Dog

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Tampa, FL 33684

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Cinder~the love muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinder~the love muffin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Saxon's adoption status with email updates.
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Saxon

Macaw

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Humphrey the gentle's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Humphrey the gentle

Tabby

Male, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Loretta's adoption status with email updates.
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Loretta

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Lutz, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ACE's adoption status with email updates.
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ACE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Land O'Lakes, FL

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