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Vision and Mission Statement
Vision Statement:
Pit Bull Rescue Central envisions a compassionate world where pit bulls and pit bull mixes reside in responsible, loving homes and where their honor and positive image is restored and preserved.
Mission Statement:
As an organization, Pit Bull Rescue Central (PBRC) will:
Pit Bull Rescue Central envisions a compassionate world where pit bulls and pit bull mixes reside in responsible, loving homes and where their honor and positive image is restored and preserved.
Mission Statement:
As an organization, Pit Bull Rescue Central (PBRC) will:
- Help relieve the suffering and prevent cruelty to dogs identified as pit bulls and mixes thereof, through the public dissemination of educational information.
- Help reduce the number of homeless Pit Bulls and mixes thereof through the public dissemination of educational information and spay/neuter grants.
- Facilitate homeless dogs' rescue and placement, identified primarily as Pit Bulls and mixes thereof, into responsible homes.
- Participate in fundraising to provide caretakers of Pit Bulls and mixes thereof with the means to:
- spay/neuter
- access quality and accurate educational information
- access to resources targeting responsible rescue and placements
Terms of Use
The Pit Bull Rescue Central website (www.pbrc.net) and all information, scripting, photos, text, video, audio, graphics, images, and other materials and services found on the website (collectively "content") is intended for educational use by the general public. The website's content may be revised, updated, or withdrawn, in whole or in part, at any time without notice.
This website contains hyperlinks to third party websites. Hyperlinks are provided for reference and convenience. PBRC does not control internet materials beyond the scope of this domain name and is not responsible for their availability, content, or timeliness.
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, all materials contained in this website are copyrighted.
The informational text on the site and materials presented on our printable materials page may be downloaded or copied, provided they retain the copyright. No material may be modified, edited, or repurposed in any way without the prior, written consent of the website owner(s).
Hypertext linking to the specific pages within the PBRC website is allowed. However, multimedia elements (including but not limited to photos, graphics, video, or audio) may NOT be directly linked in any way that compromises the bandwidth of the PBRC website for on-site visitors. Downloading and offering multimedia elements from alternate servers is forbidden without the prior written consent of PBRC.
Photos
PBRC retains all rights to photos, graphics on the website, and the website's "look and feel." Images, graphics, and stylesheets contained in the site may NOT be downloaded, copied, or reposted.
The Pit Bull Rescue Central website (www.pbrc.net) and all information, scripting, photos, text, video, audio, graphics, images, and other materials and services found on the website (collectively "content") is intended for educational use by the general public. The website's content may be revised, updated, or withdrawn, in whole or in part, at any time without notice.
This website contains hyperlinks to third party websites. Hyperlinks are provided for reference and convenience. PBRC does not control internet materials beyond the scope of this domain name and is not responsible for their availability, content, or timeliness.
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, all materials contained in this website are copyrighted.
The informational text on the site and materials presented on our printable materials page may be downloaded or copied, provided they retain the copyright. No material may be modified, edited, or repurposed in any way without the prior, written consent of the website owner(s).
Hypertext linking to the specific pages within the PBRC website is allowed. However, multimedia elements (including but not limited to photos, graphics, video, or audio) may NOT be directly linked in any way that compromises the bandwidth of the PBRC website for on-site visitors. Downloading and offering multimedia elements from alternate servers is forbidden without the prior written consent of PBRC.
Photos
PBRC retains all rights to photos, graphics on the website, and the website's "look and feel." Images, graphics, and stylesheets contained in the site may NOT be downloaded, copied, or reposted.
Common Questions and Answers
- Is Pit Bull a breed?
- Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws?
- Do Pit Bulls have a 1600 PSI bite pressure?
- Do Pit Bulls attack more than other breeds?
Question: Is Pit Bull a breed?
Answer: Pit Bull is not an official breed. It's a common term used to describe a particular type of dog. There are three breeds of dog that are typically grouped under the umbrella term of "Pit Bull." They are:
- The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) - Recognized by the ADBA and the UKC.
- The American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff or AST) - Recognized by the AKC.
- The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (SBT) - Recognized by the AKC and the UKC.
Question: Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws?
Answer: Prepared by Al W. Stinson, D.V.M., Director of Legislative Affairs, Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs, the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, and a Member of the Board of Directors for the American Dog Owners Association.
The following quote was sent to me from Dr. Howard Evans, Professor Emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, Ithaca New York. We were colleagues in the veterinary college for four years. He is the author of the textbook, ANATOMY OF THE DOG, (the world's definitive work on the anatomy of the dog). His statement was in a letter addressed to me on March 26. 2002. His quote was: "I have spoken with [Dr.] Sandy de Lahunta (the foremost dog neurologist in the country) and [DR.] Katherine Houpt (a leading dog behaviorist) about a jaw locking mechanism in Pit Bulls or any other dog and they both say, as do I, that there is NO SUCH THING AS 'JAW LOCKING' IN ANY BREED.
We all agree that the power of the bite is proportional to the size of the jaws and the jaw muscles. There is no anatomical structure that could be a locking mechanism in any dog." As a Professor Emeritus from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, I agree completely with their conclusion.
Question: Do Pit Bulls have a 1600 PSI bite pressure?
Answer: Dr. Brady Barr of National Geographic (Dangerous Encounters: Bite Force, 8pm EST 8/18/2005) – Dr. Barr measured bite forces of many different creatures. Domestic dogs were included in the test.
Here are the results of all of the animals tested:
- Humans: 120 pounds of bite pressure.
- Domestic dogs: 320 LBS of pressure on average. A German Shepherd, an American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), and a Rottweiler were tested using a bite sleeve equipped with a specialized computer instrument. The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) had the least pressure of the three dogs tested.
- Wild dogs: 310 lbs.
- Lions: 600 lbs.
- Great white sharks: 600 lbs.
- Hyenas: 1000 lbs.
- Snapping turtles: 1000 lbs.
- Crocodiles: 2500 lbs.
Question: Do Pit Bulls attack more than other breeds?
Answer: There is no accurate statistical data on dog bites. There is nothing in place to track dog bites in the US accurately. Many dog bites are never reported to authorities. People must understand that dog bite statistics are nothing more than an estimate of incidents within a community. These reports in no way represent statistical data of bites for several reasons:
- The reports will inevitably show popular large breed dogs as the problem. This is to be expected since large breeds often are capable of causing more damage if they bite, and due to the popularity of certain breeds, they have more individual dogs that could bite.
- To our knowledge, no report shows an analysis by breed of population versus bites. To have an accurate statistical representation, this has to be part of the analysis. Ten attacks by a Doberman relative to a total population of 10 dogs implies a different risk than ten attacks by a Labrador relative to a population of 1000 dogs. (A community approach to dog bite prevention, AVMA task force report)
- Breed identification is often inaccurate, with mixed breeds often identified as purebred. In many instances, the identification is made by the victim or witnesses who are not trained in canine breeds or knowledge. Pit Bull identification is even less accurate than for other dog breeds like Dalmatians, Siberian Huskies, etc. As stated above, "Pit Bull" is not a breed. It’s a term used to group a minimum of three different dog breeds together. 25+ breeds look like a "Pit Bull" and are commonly misidentified.
- Since many dog bites are not reported, the correct number of dog bites is unknown.
- The number of dogs, by breed, in any given area is unknown. Rarely are all dogs in an area properly licensed with the city/county. Therefore, there is no accurate way to determine statistics when all the factors are unknown or inaccurate. Often, reports don’t consider multiple incidents by the same dog.
PBRC recommends that anyone interested in adopting a dog proceed with their own temperament evaluation. Help from a professional is recommended if the potential owner is not familiar with temperament testing. The evaluation should be done by someone who understands the breed and its particular characteristics. in general, Pit Bulls and AmStaffs make excellent pets, but like other breeds, it's possible that some of them carry undesirable traits such as human aggression, shyness, instability, etc, due to poor breeding or previous irresponsible/abusive ownership. These animals should NOT be made available for adoption unless they have successfully completed a strict rehabilitation program with a professional.
Dog aggression is a normal trait for this breed, human aggression is not.
For more information about Pit Bull type dogs, please read PBRC Breed-Info. We also strongly recommend that the caretakers of any Pit Bull to be adopted thoroughly screen applicants. Meeting the applicant, contacting references, and a strict home check should be standard procedure before a dog is placed in a home. Remember, Pit Bull type dogs often attract the wrong kind of owners and vigilant screening is a MUST.
For more information about how to provide the best care for these dogs and select the right kind of homes for them, please read PBRC Recommendations to dog shelters and rescue organizations.
Dog aggression is a normal trait for this breed, human aggression is not.
For more information about Pit Bull type dogs, please read PBRC Breed-Info. We also strongly recommend that the caretakers of any Pit Bull to be adopted thoroughly screen applicants. Meeting the applicant, contacting references, and a strict home check should be standard procedure before a dog is placed in a home. Remember, Pit Bull type dogs often attract the wrong kind of owners and vigilant screening is a MUST.
For more information about how to provide the best care for these dogs and select the right kind of homes for them, please read PBRC Recommendations to dog shelters and rescue organizations.
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We are a dedicated team of Pit Bull lovers located throughout the United States. As volunteers,
we work hard to assist rescue organizations and foster parents searching for loving and responsible homes for Pit Bulls. Our collective experience as rescuers, dog trainers, veterinary assistants, shelter volunteers, and Pit Bull
guardians, gives us first-hand knowledge of the desperate plight of this breed. We believe that information and education are catalysts for change, so we take every opportunity to educate current and potential pit bull owners as well as rescuers. Please note, only the people listed below are officially PBRC volunteers.
we work hard to assist rescue organizations and foster parents searching for loving and responsible homes for Pit Bulls. Our collective experience as rescuers, dog trainers, veterinary assistants, shelter volunteers, and Pit Bull
guardians, gives us first-hand knowledge of the desperate plight of this breed. We believe that information and education are catalysts for change, so we take every opportunity to educate current and potential pit bull owners as well as rescuers. Please note, only the people listed below are officially PBRC volunteers.