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Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Missouri, #2 in Kansas City
#26 in pit Bull

http://mabbr.org

mabbr@mabbr.org

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Kansas City, MO

Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue History Kansas Pit Bull Rescue (KPR) was founded in 2003 by two dog lovers who were tired of having to turn homeless pit bulls away from their small foster home network because they lacked space, volunteers and adequate funding. Their goal was to assist pit bull-type dogs who found themselves in high kill shelters in the Midwest. With significant help from supporters and donors, KPR placed over 100 needy pit bulls and pit bull mixes into responsible forever homes within their first two years of incorporation as a licensed 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Kansas Pit Bull Rescue Becomes MABBR As we met more local bully lovers, KPR expanded in 2005 and created Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue (MABBR), a foster home network maintained entirely by volunteers. Since its expansion, MABBR has successfully placed thousands of pit bull-type dogs into permanent homes. With hard work, dedication and charitable donations, we believe MABBR will continue to have a tremendous impact on bully breed dogs in the Midwest. Dogs in MABBR’s Adoption Program MABBR volunteers rescue dogs from a variety of different situations. However, most of the dogs in our program come from small shelters in the Midwest where they have little chance of getting the exposure they need to find the right adopters. All the dogs in our program are temperament tested and evaluated on a daily basis until they find their new homes. Most MABBR dogs are in foster homes where they are socialized with other dogs, children and adults. Our foster families play a big part in our success as they not only invite these dogs into their home and care for them, but they also spend countless hours working with their foster dogs to ensure they are stable and well-mannered pets. MABBR takes the responsibility of choosing good adoption prospects very seriously. Although we don’t expect the dogs to come to us with perfect manners, we do expect them to be friendly with all people. MABBR has a zero tolerance policy with dogs that exhibit human aggression and will not place dogs that display dangerous behavior towards humans. As responsible bully owners and rescuers, it is our duty to ensure the dogs in our program are good breed ambassadors. MABBR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation MABBR is licensed by the State of Missouri and is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. All donations are tax deductible.

Mission and Vision

MABBR’s Mission • To facilitate the rescue and adoption of homeless dogs identified primarily as pit bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, pit mixes, bull terriers, American Bulldogs and mastiffs by placing said dogs into solid, stable homes. • To provide for the care, medical treatment and rehabilitation of said dogs. • To provide training and socialization of said dogs in preparation for adoption. • To conduct interviews, home checks and verify references of potential adopters. • To aid in the prevention of suffering, cruelty and homelessness of relinquished and abandoned dogs known as pit bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers and pit mixes through the dissemination of information and public education.

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Pit Bull

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pit bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, pit mixes, bull terriers, American Bulldogs and mastiffs

Adoption Policy

Adoption Process If you’re ready, willing, and prepared to bring a Bully into your home, then it’s time to begin the adoption process! • When you have selected the dog(s) you know that you are interested in, the first step is to fill out the adoption application. Once we receive your application, an adoption specialist will be in touch with your within 72 hours. (There are times it may take longer depending on application volume.) • The next step is the phone interview. One of our application specialists will contact you to discuss your application, your home situation and the dog you are applying for. Upon the completion of the phone interview, the application specialist will then report to the rest of the adoption team. At this time we will verify references, conduct additional screening, contact your veterinarian and determine if the area you live in is safe for bully breeds. • Once screening is complete and we feel that a MABBR dog is a good match for your home, we will conduct a home visit. A home visit not only helps us get to know you and your situation better, but it also finally gives you a chance to meet the dogs. Our adoption specialist will talk to you about breed education, help you see areas in your home that may need to be addressed to keep your pet safe and contained, and will answer your questions. It also gives you a chance to spend some time with the dog you are interested in to see if he/she is a good fit for your family. If all goes well and your home and the dog are a match, then the adoption specialist will again report back to the adoption team. Upon approval, MABBR will start the trial adoption process. We do a two-week trial period to ensure that the new home and the dog are a good match for each other. After Adoption It seems like a lot of steps and hard work, but we do this because we love these dogs and it is our duty both to them and to their prospective homes to make sure that each and every placement we make is a good one and one that will last for the rest of their life. Once the adoption is complete and we’ve said our good byes to our rescue dog, MABBR will stay in contact with their new adoptive home. We are always available to help with any questions or concerns. By this time we’ve not only found an excellent home for our beloved bully, but made a new dog-loving friend as well. We take our adoptions seriously and work to ensure an open and honest relationship with our adopters. Now that the process has come to an end and after shedding a few tears of both joy for our happy bully and sadness because we will miss them, MABBR volunteers will now visit the shelter to rescue another bully to add to our program, because your adoption just opened up an available spot for a new life to be saved. While it’s easier to get a dog from a breeder, we hope that you consider adopting a rescue dog because buying from a breeder only perpetuates the overpopulation problem. We owe it to our dogs to make sure we are placing them in the best home possible. We believe that dogs are family and should be placed as such. Adoption Fees In an effort to encourage people to adopt, it’s our goal to make our adoption fee as affordable as possible. After comparing our adoption fee to those of other rescues, we feel that our fee is reasonable, fair and competitive. Minimum adoption fee: $225 We ask for a minimum of $225 adoption fee, but you are welcome to donate any amount over that to go to our general fund. Any amount over $225 is tax deductible.

https://mabbr.org/adoptable-dogs/

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June 25, 2024

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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