This New Year, please give the gift of love ...
Open your heart to a homeless dog.
Happy New Year!
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ADOPTION PROGRAM
MPR INFO
GENERAL PIT BULL INFO
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RESOURCES
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Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
MPR'S WISH LIST
Items much needed for our rescue dogs and adoption program. |
Solid Buckle Collars 18" & 20"
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Frontline Plus Medium or Large
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Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds. If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a another dog to sleep in comfort, please donate a Kuranda dog bed
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Outdoor Sofas - So we can cuddle with the dogs at the shelter |
Water Dispenser - Hot & Cold |
Items can be sent to:
ATT MPR; 1116 E 59th st,
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110 |
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HELP US HELP THEM
MPR IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
P.O. BOX 520043
Independence,
MO 64052
Please include an email address when sending a check
Please use the "Description" field and specify the nature of your donation when using paypal |
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MPR PRODUCTS
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HOW YOU CAN HELP! |
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So many ways to help....
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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....
Before & After
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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!
Download your MPR GoodSearch toolbar and help support MPR! |
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Not Enough GOOD Homes For Pit Bull Dogs
SPAY & NEUTER
SNKC CAN HELP! |
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 |
MPR ZAZZLE PRODUCTS
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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
MPR MINI-SHELTER 2011
MPR is so thankful for all the wonderful and exciting things happening this year. We continue to have astounding new additions to our volunteer group and new forever homes for our pit bulls in need. Our newest endeavor in 2010 however, was the establishment of a new and improved MPR Mini-Shelter.
The mini-shelter allows MPR to save more dogs from being euthanized by placing them in a temporary home until a foster home presents itself. In actuality it would be more accurate to call this oasis the Ritz Carlton of doggie shelters.
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At the mini-shelter a caretaker is there 24/7. We call this volunteer “The Den Mother” and our dogs couldn't be happier to have her there. She has even been known to get up in the middle of the night and sooth a new and scared soul back to sleep. |
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The dogs are kept in a home-like environment as the shelter is located in a private house. When the dogs are not resting in their crates, they have the opportunity to run around a whole acreage of fenced in yard! In addition to that yard, they also have a separate fenced in area that can be used to sun bath, play, or just hang out. When the weather permits, the dogs have access to extra large (10X10) outdoor kennels, complete with comfortable dog houses and Kuranda beds. |
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MPR Volunteers are on a feeding/exercise schedule which ensures the dogs get visited a minimum of three times a day. The happy gang spends time inside or on the patio cuddling on couches, running around the backyard, or playing with toys. All this attention helps the dogs learn house manners, master crate training, and socializes them so they can go out and be ambassadors for the breed. |
MPR's mini-shelter is a work in progress. We need your help to keep improving this life-saving Pit Bull resort in 2011.
We are asking for our supporters to consider making a donation to our mini-shelter fund. It is our goal to create a place of such comfort and happiness that the dogs in our program can’t tell their new forever home, from their old temporary home. Many of them have been abandoned, abused, negleted and have never nown love and goof care before arriving in our program.... One thing they all need is love and a comfy couch to cuddle on....
We look forward to an exciting year in MPR. Help us make 2011 a great one! |
MPR IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
P.O. BOX 520043,
Independence,
MO 64052
Please include an email address when sending a check
Please use the "Description" field and specify the nature of your donation when using paypal |
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While planning your 2011 giving, please remember MPR and help us to make a difference in the lives of these special dogs throughout 2011 by making a
Tax-deductible donation
Thank you for your generosity and Happy New Year!
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Be sure to check out the new products on MPR's Shop page!!! |
Help MPR by Getting Your MPR GoodSearch Toolbar Today!
Please download the toolbar right now by following this link
Our new MPR toolbar is free to download and allows you to raise money for our cause every time you search or shop online! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to MPR- at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to MPR.
Please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference for our cause! Get the toolbar NOW! |
| FOSTER HOMES NEEDED January 2011 |
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Shelter living is a life-saving option for the few lucky dogs we can afford to help that way, but we can't 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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MPR shelter is a life-saving opportunity for dogs that have no other options. For dogs that came from a difficult situation, a stay at the shelter is often a step up in life. But shelter life needs to be a temporary solution. In order to find a home, our rescue dogs need to live in a home and 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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| PIT BULL NEWS January 2011 |
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Protect Your Pet from Winter's Woes - As the cold winter chill descends upon us for another year, it's worth remembering that we aren't the only ones who feel the bite of Jack Frost nipping at our noses. In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines provided by HSUS.
More Cold Weather Protection for Pets and Winterizing Your Pit Bull information.
Northland Pet Pantry - The mission of the Northland Pet Pantry is to provide short-term help in the form of free food and basic supplies for the companion pets of people who are struggling financially. |
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We wish you a safe and 2011! |
Reminder from the National Canine Research Council - The excellent book The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression is available for free download at the National Canine Research Council website. Find it here. |
Breed Discriminatory Fiscal Impact Calculator - Tool for municipalities in understanding the real cost of enforcing bans and restrictions on dogs because of their looks. The study that led to the calculator pointed out that dogs often identified as pit bulls may be, in fact, another breed entirely, which raises the question on how to properly identify animals that under the law might be banned. |
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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. |
Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance - Victoria was profiled in a recent TIME Magazine article entitled "Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance." In the article, Victoria helps highlight the differences between traditional dominance-based methods and her brand of positive reinforcement philosophies. |
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EXPECTING???? - Dogs Need To Be Prepared For Baby, Too - Shawnee Mission Medical Center Offers 'Dog & Storks' Class. Families preparing for a new baby may also want to consider preparing the family pet for the new addition, too. Dogs and Storks class is $29. For more information please see, Shawnee Mission Medical Center Classes |
ASPCA Kids and Pets Interaction Guide - A wonderful resource for parents to raise their own awareness of children and pet interactions and what's appropriate at each phase of a child's development. The family pet is a best friend for many children - a companion who not only provides unconditional love, but who also teaches them about friendship, responsibility, loyalty, and empathy. |
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. |
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Camdenton officials work to strengthen pit-bull ban - Breed ban grandfather clause to be removed. An amendment to the existing city ordinance regarding pit bulls in Camdenton has been brought to the Board of Aldermen. If the ordinance passes, it would completely outlaw the possession of pit bulls within city limits. The existing ordinance only permits pit bulls licensed with the city prior to 1988. UPDATE [1/11/2011] - Camdenton OKs changes to pit-bull wording - Several proposed changes to the Camdenton ordinance outlawing pit bulls within the city limits was given a nod of approval by the Board of Aldermen at last week's meeting. According to City Administrator Brenda Colter, on a vote of 5-0 (with one absent) aldermen approved several changes designed to strengthen a city ordinance that makes it illegal to keep pit bulls within the city limits. |
| 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. |
| MPR CENTERFOLD January 2011 |
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Dashing Dollar |
Dollar has a big goofy personality and is very playful. He is so excited to be with people that his whole body wags with his tail. He is young and full of energy. Dollar gives a lot of love, hugs you around your neck and slobbers all over your face. Bully lovin' can't get better than this! :)
Upon first meeting Dollar, he's a bit shy and will bark at a new person but he warms up quickly. Dollar is protective and will require responsible ownership and positive leadership.
Dollar is housebroken and crate trained. He's high energy, loves to play, loves to run and would be a great agility dog. He knows how to sit, lay down, roll over, and plays fetch. He's super smart and enjoys learning new things.
How can you resist that kiss-a-bull face? Won't you open your heart and home and make Dollar's dream of having a loving home come true this new year? |
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| FEATURED VOLUNTEER January 2011 |
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Tom & Angelyna Baker |
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This month, MPR wants to recognize the hard work and dedication of our wonderful volunteers, Tom and Angelyna.
Tom and Angelyna opened their hearts and home as foster parents in July of 2010. The Baker's have fostered Triton, Tobias and are now currently fostering Praline. Tom's skills are also helpful as a member of the Maintenance Crew for the Mini Shelter and assisting MPR in keeping the Mini Shelter facilities in working order or with any upgrades that are needed.
Tom has recently taken on the task of restructuring and developing an effective Medical record handling process for our rescue dogs. |
And if that isn't enough, they have also attended and assisted at adoption events. Tom and Angelyna... your caring, hard work and commitment are such an asset to MPR and the dogs. We are so very fortunate and thankful to have you both on board. Thank you!
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| NEW BEGINNINGS January 2011 |
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Blubelle |
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| MPR HAPPY ENDINGS |
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Happy Updates are the fuel that keeps rescuers going... |
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Things are going so great with Walrus! We love him to death. He's been such a good boy for us- we can leave him out free to roam the house while we're gone because he never chews anything up and is so well potty trained (we even taught him to only go potty in one spot in the yard.) He gets along great with our cat and I even catch them napping together on his bed quite often.
My boyfriend is a firefighter and loves to bring Walrus up to the station when I'm working or out of town- all the firefighters love him there and give him so much attention. (so he of course loves to go there, too:) He's such a sweetheart and only wants everybody to love him. |
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I'm so glad I adopted him and can't imagine my life without this sweet, friendly clown. Thanks so much for saving his life!
(Oh, and I almost forgot- he's my running partner and I love to look down and see the enormous grin on his face while we run! I think it might be the only thing he loves more than cuddles! Anybody who passes us while he's running can't help but smile at him:)
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I can't believe it's been almost nine months either!! Chance was renamed Vinnie very quickly after adoption. It fits his spunky personality perfectly! Vinnie is a very handsome, almost one year old boy, and weighs in at about seventy svelte pounds now! I can only imagine what he will weigh when he starts packing on the muscle this next year!
He is a very active boy who never sits still, unless he is laying down chewing on one of his bones or toys - which is his FAVORITE pastime. He is a chewer! He also loves to play with my male Siamese, Duke. They go non stop!! |
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Vinnie loves everybody and has yet to meet an enemy (except for the chihuahua down the street that he can't quite figure out what it is...lol). He hides behind my legs when we pass it on our walks! Overall he is just a great buddy and I couldn't ask for anything more!!
Thank you guys for all you do!
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Jager (Knut) is doing great! I decided to go back to school so I am living with 5 other guys and everyone loves him. He is best friends with everyone he meets. We have a nice fenced in back yard and a park about 4 blocks away. He doesnt realy ever go in is kennel any more. I sleep with him at night (not much sleep on my part because he snores like crazy) and during the day there is always people around because of all my roomates. I will try and get pictures soon!
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I have attached a photo of Fatty (formerly Freedom) being the mother/puppy that she is to my male chihuahua, Chino. Chino is very small and Fatty allows him to pretend fight her. He can only reach her feet. Every once in a while, she lifts her foot up and makes a gurgling noise to keep him interested. When I first got her, she only wanted to sit on my couch, which is a no no for me. (o:
She is now hard to get inside because she has a very large backyard to chase squirrels in. She never wants to be inside and is the sweetest dog in the area. Everyone loves her, but she is watchful of her yard... until you call her name and then she tries to lick you to death. |
I gave her the nickname, Fatty, because she is very large. Even on diets, she does not lose weight but I enjoy her butterball tummy. She is very active and hyper. She is just "big-boned!" Lol! I never call her Freedom and her name tag also says Fatty now. She seems to love her name and hates when someone takes her collar off... She will lay down and wait for her collar to be washed before she gets back up. I just love her to death ...
Thanks again for bringing her into my life. She is greatly appreciated!!!
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Happy New Year from all of us at Missouri Pit Bull Rescue |
