MPR Current Events

Some wonderful pups went home in October! MPR placed Butterfly, Buster Brown, and Kiara this month. Loving Adonis and beautiful Spirit are still available, but have been transferred to MPR foster homes and are thriving. Usually adoptions really slow down in the winter, so please cross your fingers (and paws) that some more MPR dogs go home before the Holidays!

Pit Bull Saves Poodle -Read all about it!
One thing we are eager to share is Donor's story. We found out about a male pit bull that had been abandoned at a vet clinic/shelter after his owner refused to claim him. While there, "Donor" doanted blood for emergency tranfusions. Sadly, the shelter was full, so even though Donor had been saving the lives of other dogs, (the day before we met him he saved a poodle) he found his own life on the line.

Thanks to some very generous folks (Sandra and FFF) we were able to pay for boarding until a space opened up with MPR! We took Donor into our program last week -and what a delightful boy he is! For more information, check out his page!

Unfortunately, there are still many more pits that we are unable to fit into our program. To understand a little of what these dogs face every day, check out the "Pit Bull Problem" if you are up for it... (Warning, images in this video may be graphic)

As always, if you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring and adoption event, or have any other suggestions, feel free to send them our way. Just drop us a line at email@mprgroup.net

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Spooky 'Howl-o-ween' Pits

Pretty the "Unibull"

Rascal the Wigglebutt. . .
Rascal knows how to make you feel loved, that's for sure. This guy has been waiting in a kennel for TWO YEARS yet it has not changed his fantastic, shining personality.

This is the kind of dog that can make even the worst day be okay. One look into those soulful brown eyes and one glance at the wiggly-est rear end on a pit that we have ever seen, and your troubles will melt away.

Rascal is very friendly, comical, fun-loving, and athletic. He's absolutly gorgeous, inside and out, and bears a striking resemblance to Petey from the Little Racals. He'd love someone to pal around with. In fact, he'd give anything to leave the kennel and find a real home...

Rascal has been waiting, waiting, waiting... and we can't understand why. Please, help this happy boy find a happy home. If you are interested in adopting him, go to his page to fill out an application. He may even let you paint a little circle around his eye in return for a loving home!

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Do you have a question for Ivy? Write her! She would love to hear from you and help with your training and obedience -and we may even publish your questions in upcoming MPR newsletters!

Ivy Misher is an active Volunteer with MPR, she can be reached at: ivysdogtraining@yahoo.com

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If you would like to help a wonderful dog while she/he waits for a forever home, consider fostering a pit bull. They require very responsible foster moms and dads, but they will provide you with hours of laughter and enjoyment. They will also be forever grateful to have had a second chance at a happy life, thanks to you! For more information on foster home requirements, go here.

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Ways To Help MPR
If you love pit bulls and want to make a difference for them you can help MPR in many ways. We hope you can join our team of volunteers and supporters!

Volunteer Support
Donate your time helping MPR by fostering homeless pit bulls, helping care for dogs in boarding, assist with adoption events, printing materials, etc. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out our form HERE.

Financial Support
Donate cash or supplies for saving more pit bulls, assisting with medical expenses and veterinary treatment, boarding costs for dogs without foster homes, food and toys, crates and kennels, adoption events and printed materials, all donations are tax deductible!

*You may donate via PayPal on MPR’s website or checks can be sent to:
Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
PO Box 520043
Independence, MO 64052

Community Support
Educate your neighbors, friends and family on the plight of pit bulls. Encourage responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter your pets, and contact your local representatives to voice your opinions about BSL in your area. Report abuse, neglect or abandonment of animals to local authorities, including any suspected dog-fighting!

Sponsorship Programs
Our Sponsorship programs offer several different ways you can help each dog. If you are interested sponsoring one of our dogs, please go HERE.

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Volunteers of the Month

Sherri and her husband, Josh, started volunteering with MPR in summer of 2004. They have been a wonderful addition to the group, making their work a family affair.

Sherri and Josh have helped out at many MPR garage sales and events, and they are an active puppy foster home, most recently fostering sweet little Fiesta!

Thanks, guys, for your hard work and dedication!

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