Who Are we?
The Halfway House is a small home based rescue dedicated to placing deserving pit bull type dogs in homes that both understand and appreciate the breed. We think the quality of our placements for both the dog and his or her new family is much more important than the quantity of placements we make.
Our goals are to promote rescue, education and responsible dog ownership. We will strive to assist Pit Bulls in need and try to help the public gain acceptance through understanding. We envision a time when public will judge the breed on it’s own merits rather than by the news headlines, which are caused not by dogs but by irresponsible owners. We hope in some way, however small, to help stem the flood of abuse and over population problems that plague this breed.
Why Pit Bulls?
Well we would ask.... Why not? While we agree that this is not the breed for everyone, we also can tell you that Pit Bulls are fun loving, loyal and have a zest for life seen in few other breeds. We also believe that no breed of dog in history has been asked to endure more than these dogs have. They are vilified by the media, over bred by those who have no knowledge of nor interest in the breed beyond their ability to turn a quick buck, pitted against each other by those who get their enjoyment from watching other living creatures suffer and generally seem to draw irresponsible, neglectful and out right abusive owners. The truth is that these dogs need our compassion and our help. But all to often all they get is dismissed by the public as "one of those dogs" as though some how their breed means they suffer less or are less deserving than other dogs. As people who know what truly wonderful companions they can be we are unable to sit quietly as they go by the thousands to their deaths in local shelters or suffer short miserable lives at the hands of unkind or uncaring owners. Together we can all make a difference - one dog at a time though it may be. And maybe, with luck, we can change a few minds along the way.
Our dogs come from local shelters. Most are what is referred to as "death row dogs" meaning either the shelter would not adopt them out due their breed or they are out of time - having been overlooked again and again by potential adopters because they are a pit bull or bully breed type of dog. All dogs are thoroughly vetted (vaccinations, heartworm tested and checked for internal parasites) and altered prior to adoption. All HHPBR dogs have been evaluated in a family environment and in most cases started on housebreaking and crate training. How complete this process is will depend on how long a dog has been with us. Although the average stay for a dog is 6 to 8 months it can vary widely from dog to dog. We are always available for questions, assistance with behavioral problems or training advice for the life of your adopted dog.
