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"Faith sees a beautiful blossom in a bulb, a lovely garden in a seed, a giant oak in an acorn...”
MPR sees beauty in every dogs....
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Honor your favorite pit bull(s) and other canine companions online for your minimum contribution of $10.00 per dog |
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All proceeds to help Pit Bulls |
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Easy way to raise money for MPR |
Just start using GoodSearch.com as your search engine and online shopping mall. Every time you search the Internet or make an online purchase at one of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation to MPR! |
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Not Enough GOOD Homes For Pit Bull Dogs
SPAY & NEUTER
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Considering the current situation, MPR does NOT support show breeding, backyard breeding, "game breeding", or ANY form of Pit Bull breeding. Pit Bulls are overflowing and being destroyed in area shelters - There is NO excuse to add more to an already over-saturated market.
*** LOW COST***
SPAY & NEUTERING FOR PIT BULL DOGS |
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Welcome to MPR. Our Mission is to promote responsible Pit Bull ownership, provide breed education, combat pet overpopulation, fight unfair legislation's, and find qualified homes for sound Pit Bull dogs in Missouri. |
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We Are So Sorry That We Scare You
***IMPORTANT***
Help MPR Win $20,000 |
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How to vote: Our shelter name is: Missouri Pit Bull Rescue State: MO
The page will load back with Missouri Pit Bull Rescue and you can then click on a vote button next to it. |
Update: VOTING BEGAN on Monday, September 14th, 2009 and ends at midnight (PST) on December 20th, 2009.
There are more than 8000 organizations listed in the contest. |
| Don’t forget to validate your vote in the following page by typing in the name of the animal that will appear in the box.
Please vote EVERY DAY beginning Monday, September 14th, 2009! |
If everyone continues to vote everyday, MPR has a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE!
Final prizes will go to the eligible Petfinder.com organization with the highest accumulative votes for the duration of the Challenge.
Tell All your families and friends!!!! |
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Help us win! The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes -- a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations.
Think how many Pit Bulls MPR could help for $20,000!
To vote for MPR, click HERE and vote daily! |
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| NEW TO MPR .... October 2009 |
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| WISH WE HAD ROOM.... October 2009 |
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*** URGENT DOGS *** |
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Those are "some" of the countless Pit Bulls held at the Kansas City Animal Control facility. Most Pit Bulls at the shelter are euthanised 5 to 10 days after their arrival, depending on their case and if not claimed by their owner.
Some of the Pits are selected to be candidates for adoption via "Halfway Home Pet Adoptions" and are given a little more time. Though the dogs are not part of MPR's program, we have been asked by the shelter to screen all applications for Pit Bull type dogs.
When MPR has room, we do our very best to pull Pit Bulls from the shelter. For the sake of our current dogs however, MPR can't bail dogs out until we make adoptions. Even if we could afford boarding (which we can't), we want to see our current dogs find loving homes before we bring more into the program.
MPR dogs have been evaluated and proven to have good disposition and stable temperament. They have been socialized, are receiving training and most of them are housebroken and crate trained. When a MPR dog finds a good home, it makes room in our program to rescue a shelter dog.
By opening your home to a MPR dog, you are saving TWO LIVES!
Once we bring in a new shelter dog in the program we can then proceed with proper temperament evaluation, proper training and socialization. |
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If you want to save a deathrow dog, please adopt a MPR dog
Please... don't breed or buy while shelter animals die...
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| MPR ADOPTION EVENTS October 2009 |
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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 question 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 this event.
Some events may be cancelled in case of rain. |
COME MEET MPR DOGS |
October Date to be announced |
FREE Pitbull kisses on location! |
Adoption Event |
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No adoption on the spot unless application has been approved prior to event - Please contact us if you want to know which dog will be attending the event. DIRECTIONS
This event will be held INSIDE in case of rain. So please come meet the dogs no matter the weather
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| FOSTER HOMES NEEDED October 2009 |
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Each dog in boarding costs about $220.00 a month |
Boarding is a life-saving option for the few lucky dogs we can afford to help that way, but we cant do it unless we receive financial assistance from people like you.
We have several programs available. Every penny counts! Become a Helping Hand |
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As it is, we can't afford helping anymore dogs until our boarding dogs are in foster care. In the meantime, our boarding dogs are in desperate need of foster care. Not only is boarding very expensive, but living in a cage is hard for any dog as sociable as a Pit Bull.
Boarding is a life-saving opportunity for dogs that have no other options. For dogs that came from a difficult situation, boarding is often a step up in life. But boarding needs to be a temporary solution. In order to find a home, our rescue dogs need to learn how to be well-behaved family companions. You can make a difference... PLEASE open your heart and home for one of the sweethearts. They desperately need YOU! Become a Foster Home |
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The "Tricks" to Teach Your Dog His Halloween Costume is a "Treat"! |
For some dogs, wearing a Halloween costume can be a bit scary! The costume may feel strange or make noises as the dog moves and people tend to treat their pets differently when they are wearing clothes.
With a few helpful hints, wearing a costume can be a fun and positive experience! |
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Don't rush home and put the costume on as soon as you buy it. Begin a slow introduction with treats a couple of weeks prior to wearing the costume.
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During the training period, the dog only receives treats and praise when he is in costume so he associates the costume with good things.
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Begin by laying the costume gently across the dog's back and give him treats and verbal praise.
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Do this several times a day, for several days, for a few minutes until he is comfortable. This process may take longer with headwear or footwear.
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Once he is comfortable, fasten the costume and gradually increase the amount of time he wears the costume, continue treats and verbal praise.
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When he is used to wearing the costume, encourage him to begin moving about, giving treats and praise as he walks.
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After a few more days, put his leash on and take a walk, continue to use treats and verbal praise.
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Finally, engage the help of a friend. Have the friend give the dog treats and praise in his costume.
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Your dog should now be happy when he sees his Halloween costume, as his experience has been a positive one!
By Mary Sellaro, Director of Pet Education, Pete and Mac's Pet Resort |
NEW NEWS!!! - MPR is proud to announce we have discovered that Spartacus and Katie are superstars! The two of them were selected for the 2010 Pinups for Pitbulls Calendar! Check out February's page! It's such an honor for one of MPR's dogs and an MPR volunteer to have been chosen from the many entries submitted for consideration. Please check out Pinups for Pitbulls and order a calendar to see the photo of MPR's Superstars, Spartacus and Katie! Calendars are on sale now at www.pinupsforpitbulls.com and all proceeds go to help bullies in need; last year almost $20,000 was donated to dogs and rescues. MPR thanks Pinup for Pitbulls for the wonderful work they do on behalf of the breed we all love so much!
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How about a $3,500 tax deduction for pet care? - Are you interested in a tax deduction of up to $3,500 for pet care? We're just catching up with the proposed bill, called the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act, but thought you'd like to know.
A Michigan Republican, Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, has introduced a bill that would allow the deduction of up to $3,500 on federal taxes for "qualified pets."
It defines "qualified pet" as "legally owned, domesticated, and live animals" and says qualified care would include vet care.
The bill justifies the proposed deduction by noting that the human-animal bond "has been shown to have positive effects upon people's emotions and physical well-being."
Click here to read the full bill.
Write off dog food and the vet? - Should you be allowed to deduct ownership of cats, dogs, birds, lizards and more from your taxes? You could under a proposed new federal bill, which allows up to a $3,500 tax deduction every year for things like pet food and vet bills. |
St. Joe Man Pleads Guilty To Dogfighting - October 14, 2009 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A St. Joseph man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to dogfighting charges. Rick P. Hihath, 55, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to promote and participate in dog fights in federal court. Hihath works for a state school for the handicapped and participated in a conspiracy to transport animals across state lines for an animal fighting venture. Hihath also pleaded guilty to sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an animal fighting venture. Continue reading the article HERE
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Humane Society of Missouri Receives Custody of Some Dogs from Largest Dog Fighting Rescue in U.S. History - October 14, 2009-By order of the Federal District Courts in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, the Humane Society of Missouri has received permanent custody of most of the dogs and subsequently born puppies rescued from those districts in the July 8 multi-state dog fighting raid. Following final veterinary examinations and spay/neuter surgery, dogs determined to be suitable for placement are beginning to be placed this week with qualified rescue groups and individuals. The Humane Society of Missouri continues to care for and awaits final forfeiture orders for the dogs rescued in the Western District of Missouri. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE
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July 2009 Federal Dog Fighting Raid and Rescue - Humane Society of Missouri Confirms: Guilty Pleas Entered in Federal Court to Charges from Largest Dog Fighting Raid and Rescue in U.S. History
- READ FULL PRESS RELEASE.
From the ASPCA - Four Missouri Residents Plead Guilty to Federal Dogfighting Charges |
Adopt-A-Dog Month---- (AHA) -
Millions of dogs across the country face euthanasia every year because there are not enough people who will adopt them and give them caring homes. To give these dogs another chance at finding happiness, every October American Humane celebrates Adopt-A-Dog Month. Join us in promoting this annual tradition by adopting a dog from your local shelter or breed-rescue group or learning more about responsible dog care.
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month---- (ASPCA) - According to the ASPCA, eight to 12 million animals enter shelters each year nationwide, and more than half of those animals are euthanized. ASPCA places special emphasis in October to urge potential pet parents to consider choosing from the millions of adoptable canines in shelters and rescue groups across the country. |
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NATIONAL ANIMAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION MONTH
(Emergency Animal Rescue Service - United Animal Nations) - Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) provides lifesaving care and sheltering for animal victims of natural and human-caused disasters. Volunteers come from across the United States and Canada and from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: a commitment to helping animals in need. |
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Donated food helps pets and owners - In these days of economic woe, shelters and animal groups are meeting lots of pet owners who love their cats and dogs but are struggling to feed them. Several Northland animal rescue groups started the Northland Pet Pantry last spring to give pet food to those hurting financially and worried they may have to give up their animals. They're seeing more requests for help with pet food than ever before. Spay & Neuter gave out 14,000 pounds of pet food in the past 12 months. Since the organization opened a pet food pantry last year, the need has kept climbing. The Spay & Neuter pantry isn't meant to be the food source for pet owners. It's there to help those in a financial jam keep their animals. |
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The THIRD annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day is
October 24, 2009!!
The National Pit Bull Awareness campaign is a nationwide effort to bring positive awareness to the American Pit Bull Terrier. To locate or participate in an event in your local area click here. |
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Halloween Safety Tips - No Scaredy Dogs This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents - Common-sense cautions that'll help keep your pets safe and stress-free this time of year. |
New Research Exposes High Taxpayer Cost to Ban Pit Bulls - All bark, no bite, costs in the millions: Breed-discriminatory legislation that targets pit bull-type dogs is an expensive waste of tax dollars, according to an economic study commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society. The study, serves as core information for a new online "Fiscal Impact Calculator" that Best Friends says will help state and local governmental entities calculate the true cost of implementing and enforcing breed-discriminatory laws. |
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Dog Training with Victoria Stilwell - Top 10 Basic Dog Training Tips - Excellent training tips written by Victoria Stilwell. Five Rules of Positive Dog Training - Positive reinforcement (i.e., giving the dog a reward in the form of praise, play, food or toys when it behaves in a way that you like) has been shown to be the most effective training method. Positive training equals positive results. |
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How to let kids pet your dog - As we all know there can be some danger in having a child approach a strange dog and pet it. The Victor Valley Daily Press has a good story on ways to teach kids to pet appropriately as well as warning signs to be wary of. |
NEW UPDATE - Lincoln, Nebraska - Tougher city dog law is welcome -
The city of Lincoln appears to be moving toward enactment of new laws that are tougher on dangerous dogs and their owners.
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NEW UPDATE - SENATH, MO - Bootheel town considering banning pit bulls - Several residents of Senath attended the Senath City Council meeting in support of keeping their family pets, which would be taken from the homes as stated in a recently proposed ordinance banning pit bulls from the city. The council decided to postpone the passing of a new ordinance and attempt to fix the problem by more strictly enforcing the current dangerous dog ordinance. |
SENATH, MO - Pit bull battle over possible ban brews in Senath - Another Heartland town tackles the controversial issue of banning certain breeds of dogs. A pit bull battle is brewing in Senath. But Bird argues her dog isn't dangerous.
"She not aggressive," Bird said. "I have never had the law called on me on her since I've had her."
In fact, she started a petition and had nearly 90 signatures. The Senath City Council will vote on the ordinance October 12th. If passed, dog owners with "dangerous dogs" will be given 30 days to get rid of them or could face a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail.. Please send your polite and respectful opposition to the Senath City Mayor, Joe Lane, at 301 W Commercial St, Senath, MO 63876-9234, 573) 738-2833. Please let us know if anyone has contact information for the Senath City Attorney, Johnny Dalton, so we can post it here. |
speak! or rollover! the choice dog owners need to make - Know the animal ordinances in your town. Don't just be a good pet owner. Insist that your town hold all pet owners to the same high standards to which you hold yourself, whatever kind of dog they share their lives with. Breed specific laws are cruel, and they don't make our communities safer. Humane care of companion animals does. |
MO Bill Number: MO S.B. 201
Bill Status: Pending
Legislature Status: In Session |
Bonding of Fighting Animals - Requires forfeiture and bonding of fighting dogs if seized. Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Jane Cunningham (R, 7) |
MO Bill Number: MO S.B. 63
Bill Status: Pending
Legislature Status: In Session |
Animal Fighting Spectator - Increases the penalty for being a spectator at a dog fighting event from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony for a second or subsequent offense. Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Scott T. Rupp (R, 2) |
MO Bill Number: MO H.B. 724
Bill Status: Pending
Legislature Status: In Session |
Animal Fighting Paraphernalia - Prohibits any person from possessing dog fighting paraphernalia and adds a penalty for a second or subsequent offense for persons committing acts related to dog fighting. Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Paul LeVota (D, 52) |
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| CENTERFOLD October 2009 |
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Spooktacular Spartacus |
Absolutely Spectacular! Spartacus is one of the best looking and most impressive dogs we ever had in the program. Yet, when it comes to his personality, he is nothing but a big happy baby with a total goofball nature.
To say that Spartacus is beautiful is an understatement. His pictures so don't do him justice. Not only are we not able to capture his great beauty but the amazing color of his coat has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The dog is a heck of a head-turner.
He looks impressive and intimidating with his huge head, cropped ears and muscular body but don't let his appearance fool you. The dog is a total goofball! He is so friendly and so fun-loving that you can't help but smile and laugh every time he's around. He is suuuuuch a clown!
Spart is veeeeery puppy-like and will need a home with a large fenced yard where he can run outside and zoom around as much as he needs to burn off his energy. We could see him share his home with a friendly and outgoing female, if well supervised. |
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Spart is ready to love and find a forever family that loves him in return. Are you that spooktacular person who will open your heart and home for Spart? Just look at that gorgeous love ... how can you say no? |
| FEATURED VOLUNTEER October 2009 |
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Laura Tumak Hickey |
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This month MPR would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of our wonderful volunteer Laura. Laura joined MPR in January of 2009 and is mom to a beautiful 3 year-old brindle beauty, 4 cats and a very cute son as well as a baby on the way.
How she finds enough time to volunteer for MPR is beyond us but we're sure glad she's chosen to spend what extra time she has to helping homeless dogs through MPR.
Laura does a fantastic job of screening and checking references on adoption applications. She also helps to keep us informed about BSL issues. And if that's not enough she even helps with pulling fundraisers together.
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Laura's hard work and commitment is such an asset to MPR and we are so very thankful to have her on board. Thank you!
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| MPR ZAZZLE PRODUCTS October 2009 |
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| NEW BEGININGS September 2009 |
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Happy Updates are the fuel that keeps rescuers going.... |
Neptune whose new name is Daddy has been doing great. I think that he is still adjusting to the new environment but for such a short time has come a long way. He loves taking rides in the car which is now a daily activity. He has even started to put his head out the window.
He did great at Petco getting his nails clipped although he did not like being very far away. The people there allowed me to stay with him while they clipped and he had no problem. We go for three short walks a day and he seems to enjoy them very much. Yesterday was car wash day and he loved all the people and got so many compliments it was impressive. He sat between my legs while they washed and dried and allowed everyone to pet him without incident. His training is coming along well, he does sit and stay with no problem although trying to keep him from hogging the bed at night is going to be a challenge.
I just wanted to say thanks for all the help with the adoption and Daddy has definitely found his permanent home. He is a perfect fit for me as I am for him. I will send some pictures as soon he stops being so camera shy.
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