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What is a Rescue Dog? Most dogs that enter the rescue program do so through no fault of their own.
In many cases owners surrender their dogs after realizing they were not suited to the unique characteristics
of the breed, or their inability to provide for the dog's needs due to changing circumstances. How can I help save a dog by participating in Rescue? Fostering a dog in
need is the most significant contribution anyone can make to the program. Foster homes are supported with
expert advice and vet care during our 3-week evaluation period. Monetary donations are also needed to provide for some dogs
that require vet care beyond the norm. Referrals for potential adoptive homes are also a crucial need. What is "Know Your Breeder" all about? Our Know Your Breeder campaign is designed to reduce the flow of unwanted dogs into Rescue by promoting life-long relationships between Owners and Breeders. We believe that dogs and owners and breeders all benefit from strong ties and that the BTCD has a role in promoting that union. Owners should research breeders to make sure they are dealing with people who have a genuine interest in improving the breed and are not breeding dogs with monetary benefit as a motive. Owners should engage with breeders who are members of the Bull Terrier Club of America. If you are a potential owner and you are considering a dog from a breeder who is not a BTCA member, ask why they don't belong? Breeders
need to research owners to make sure they are not providing dogs to people who are not genuinely interested
in the betterment of the breed and are committed to providing a good home for the dog. Every dog in our rescue program is the responsibility of every person linked to that dog's very existence. Every breeder that produced every dog in these dogs' pedigree is directly responsible for the dogs we are caring for today. Thanks to people who support our Rescue program with their time, their caring, their expertise and their donations the BTCD is working 24/7 to erase the errors in poor judgement people have made -- the end result being unwanted dogs who present a burden to society, the breed and the pure bred sport. |
