After meeting in Portland in 1998, we began adopting rescued dogs from area shelters and got our first pit bull in 2000. We continued to rescue pit bulls and decided to focus solely on helping this wonderful breed. Traveling to Hawaii in 2003 and visiting with the Maui Humane Society resulted in bringing a pit bull back with them, and helped us to finalize our plans for starting a non-profit pit bull rescue and sanctuary in Portland.
Later in 2003 we officially founded Pawsitively Pit Bull Inc. Services, doing rehabilitation, foster care, outreach, adoptions, training, boarding, and rescue. PPBIS was set up as a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue and sanctuary. Our Board of Directors was elected and networking with local agencies strengthened. We strive to change the negative stereotype of the pit bull and continue to rescue and rehabilitate pit bulls in need.
We only take in hi-needs Pit Bulls, meaning pit bulls with medical issues, have suffered severe abuse, are at a shelter and on the Euthinasia list and court cases. We do not take owners surrenders. If you are looking for a new home for your pit bull we suggest going to www.pbrc.net.
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Additional adoption info
$50 non-refundable application fee and $200 adoption Fee.
*18 years or older.
*The Pit Bull is for you and not being given as a Gift
*The Pit Bull is to be returned to Pawsitively Pit Bull if I am unable to keep theanimal for any reason.
*The Pit Bull will not be used for any illegal activities.
*Must not locate to a municipality where pit bull presence is illegal.
*Pawsitively Pit Bull will do outreach at least two times in the six months post adoption to see how the placement is going.
*Home inspection.
Pawsitively Pit Bull must meet of all family members with the prospective pit bull.
*False information is an automatic denial for adoption and forfeiture of the adoption application fee.
*Fenced Yard
PO BOX 8,
HILLSBORO,
OR
97123
P.O. Box 68630,
Portland,
OR
97268
1853 NE Cornell Road,
Unit C,
Hillsboro,
OR
97124
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