MISSOURI PIT BULL RESCUE

MPR currently has 18 puppies in the program. YES, you read well.... 18 PUPPIES!!!!! Please this Christmas, give the gift of love.... Adopt a homeless dog....

MPR holds Adoption Events on a regular basis to allow the public to meet our dogs, talk to our volunteers about Pit Bull ownership, ask questions and spend individual time with a dog they might be interested to adopt.

Please email us if you want to know which dog will be attending our next events.

MPR has 4 dogs in boarding. Those are dogs that came into our program unexpectedly. Dogs we could not say no too and leave in the street to die a horrible death.

Everyday we get pleas to help Pit Bulls in need and we must explain that we are too full. There are cases however, where this very real excuse just doesn't work. Below are dogs that were abandoned in the street, some with severe injuries, and MPR decided to step up despite our lack of availability in the program. The dogs are now in boarding for $280.00 a month EACH.

Do the math! Imagine the amount of Pit Bulls we would be able to help, get spayed and neutered, rehabilitate, etc, if we didn't have to spend so much money in boarding. Yet, how could we say no?

Our funds are running low and those dogs will have absolutely no where to go if we run out of money.

They might not be cute little puppies, but God only knows how much they deserve a chance nonetheless. Please open your heart to a Pit Bull need - Become a "Foster Parent"

Poetic Justice

FOUND FOSTER!

Sir Lov-A-Lot

NEWS - December 2007

Two Vick co-defendants sentenced - RICHMOND, Va. - Two of fallen NFL star Michael Vick's co-defendants were sentenced Friday to 18 months and 21 months in prison on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges.

Pit Bull Found Near Death On Side Of S. Fla. Road -TAMARAC, Fla. -- A case of animal cruelty in Tamarac was under investigation on Tuesday. A pit bull was found near death on the side of a road, and authorities say the dog's injuries were no accident.

Many pit bulls end up at shelters after being abused or abandoned - "Where you are going to find violence against pit bulls, you're going to find violence, period," said Bulger-Kay, who runs a dog rescue group ...

Before You Do Your Holiday Shopping Read This... - It's time for holiday shopping again! And, if you shop through GoodShop.com, they'll donate an average of 3% (and up to 37%) of all of your purchases to MPR.

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which features hundreds of great stores including Best Buy, Macy's, Apple, Nike, eBay, the Gap, Target, and more.

It's easy, just go to GoodShop, click on the store's logo and then shop as your normally would! You get the exact same prices and service as if you went directly to the store's website. And, while you're searching the web, don't forget to use GoodSearch.com which makes a donation to us for each search.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

BSL News

12/27/ 2007 Midwest City, Oklahoma - City Plans To Seize Family's Dogs (Midwest City, OK) - The Stuckey's have two bull terriers. Katherine Bolles, city attorney said the city will take the Stuckey's dogs if they're spotted in public but is not authorized to go into the couple's home or fenced back yard to seize them. Ideally, Bolles said she would like to see the couple give the dogs away to someone who lives outside the city limits. "We will do everything in our power not to destroy the dogs ... they just can't be in Midwest City," she said. Meanwhile, the Stuckeys have hired an Oklahoma City attorney, Scott Adams, who is seeking an injunction that would prohibit the city from seizing the animals and rule the city ordinance unconstitutional. To make your opinions about this story known, please contact the Midwest City Council through the contact information here.

12/23/ 2007 Palmyra, Missouri - Palmyra puts teeth into dog ordinance - The Palmyra City Council Thursday night approved beefing up the city's vicious dog ordinance. Palmyra will require is that any vicious dogs within the city limits as of Dec. 20 be registered with the Palmyra Police Department. Registration must include accurate color photographs and must be done by Jan. 31. For specifics on Palmyra's entire dog ordinance go on the Web at show me palmyra. (http://www.showmepalmyra.com)

12/12/ 2007 S. Sioux City, Nebraska - Dangerous dog ordinance sparks passions - A new "dangerous dog" ordinance moved another step closer to reality Monday as the South Sioux City Council gave unanimous approval to the second reading of the new ordinance. A final reading of the ordinance, which would take effect June 1, is expected at the next regular council meeting. Please keep writing!

11/27/2007 S. Sioux City, Nebraska - South Sioux City Council Votes on Dog Regulations - Leaders in South Sioux City, Nebraska are one step closer to putting new restrictions on dogs. This must pass two more readings, so please keep writing!

11/26/2007 South Sioux City, Nebraska - South Sioux May Pass Dog Ordinance - The city has worked on beefing up its dog ordinance policy.

11/26/ 2007 McPherson, Kansas - Local citizens start to discuss pit bulls - Pit bulls were on the minds of several McPherson citizens, who voiced concern today about an ordinance that could prohibit the ownership or keeping of pitbulls and pitbull mixes within the city limits. The commissioners said they will continue to accept public input through phone calls (245-2535) or letters. Commissioners said they will schedule a future study session to review the subject.

CENTERFOLD December 2007

Beautiful Baraka

This beautifully soulful girl has been waiting since summer of 2006 for her forever home. This sweetheart came to us as an abused and extremely neglected mom that had been obviously overbred.

We named her Baraka, which means "essence of life"...This gal absolutely loves people with all her heart! For the first time in her life she is being loved, pampered and cherished.The only thing left to make it complete, is a family and home of her own.

For Christmas, Baraka says that she'd love a home with a family who will love, pamper and cherish her and will know how to appreciate a mellow couch potato like her. Won't you open your heart and make this precious girl's Christmas wish come true?

Meet MPR's Longtime Foster Family!

Amy and her family have been fostering dogs for MPR since 2000.... 7 years of lifesaving dedication, love and commitment.

Amy first discovered MPR when she adopted Mickey (then known as Bengal) right before Christmas in 2000. A few months later she offered to open her home and heart to MPR dogs that needed a place to stay temporarily, sometimes as long as a year at the time. She has never stopped since!

Amy's family is currently fostering the charming Baraka (above). Thanks to their involvement, countless precious lives have been saved...

Amy has been such an asset to MPR and we are so very thankful to have her onboard. Thank you Amy!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED December 2007

Dreamweaver

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED

MPR is currently looking for "volunteer" help to maintain and design our PetFinder listing. We need someone familiar with HTML, Dreamweaver program and photo editing. Experience with Flash and graphic design is a plus. We accept long-distance volunteers for this home-based position.

Your pay check is a dog smile... If interested, please send email to mpr@pitbullinfo.net

PRODUCTS December 2007

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