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Annabelle's Second Chance began as a single small private foster home/rescue in Greenville NC focused on the bull breeds (specifically the APBT and AST) and occasionally other pets and breeds. All dogs/cats placed will live indoors (or indoor/outdoor - NO outdoor only) where they will be pets and members of the family. All animals will be fully vetted and altered prior to placement. Keep checking back for an updated list of available animals. Over the years it has grown to include other cities in NC and VA through a volunteer base that shares the ASCPBR philosophy regarding the pit bull.  Our dogs are currently fostered in Richmond VA, Harrisonburg VA and Greensboro NC

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
                       

The listed Bullies will be adopted through Annabelle's Second Chance unless specified as a courtesy listing for another rescue. All ASCPBR Bullies are in-home fostered, house-broken (or on the way), fully vetted including spay/neuter, crate trained, leash trained, microchipped, and beginning basic obedience. Also check Pit Bull Rescue Central for other available Pit Bulls in your area.

   
   
   
   
   
                                   
                                   
 

Requirements for adoption:

                 
                                   
                                   
 

Online application: www.pbrc.net/application.html (the dog's Id is it's name and Identification number)      
           
 

 If you have owned a dog before, you will be asked to provide a veterinary reference.      
 

 

       
 

You must be over the age of 21, which will be verified. Special considerations may be made for those who demonstrate extreme responsibility or have complete parental support      
           
 

 A home visit will be conducted to discuss the decision to add a dog to the home.      
           
 

All animals will be surgically sterilized prior to adoption - no exceptions.      
           
 

Adoptive owners must be prepared to demonstrate their ability and willingness to provide proper food, medical care, and a loving, safe, healthy environment for the adopted pit bull.      
           
 

You must not live in an area that practices Breed Bans

     
                                   
 

Renters must always agree to walk their dog on a leash.  Renters will also be asked to provide written proof that a pit bull is allowed and a pet deposit is paid.      
                                   
 

Homeowners must have a pit bull friendly homeowner's insurance company      
           
 

Preference to homes with no other pets.      
                                   
 

No adoptions of same sex dogs (only under very special circumstances).      
                                   
 

Adopters must show a willingness to learn about the breed (positive & negative aspects)      
           
 

Adopters must provide for transportation of the dog if the adoption is out of state.

     
                                   
 

Adoption fees are $160.00.  All pit bull dogs will be micro-chipped and altered .  Our average vet expenses per dog for worming, rabies shots, other vaccines, Heart worm testing (and treatment if positive) including spaying/neutering, office visits and any potential health complications (parvo, kennel cough, mange, allergy testing) are around $400.00 and can be even higher.  Our adoption fees only cover a small portion of these expenses.

     
                                   
 

Other dogs may have additional requirements, please read bios

     
                                   
    We do our best to match the right dog with the right owner, the dog you pick based on looks may not be the best dog for you.  Please allow us to help you choose the right dog for you so that everyone has a happy ending.      
                                   
    Before considering adoption, please read this page: Don't Get a Pit Bull      
         
                                   
                                   
 

One must be approved for adoption before meeting the dog that you are interested in adopting. We must do this for the safety of our foster homes and dogs and apologize for any inconvenience. If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, please take a moment to fill out the adoption application and make sure to note the dog's name.

   
                                   
  to send an email about one of our dogs use the email address below    
  amyh @ ascpbr.com    
  Hyperlink removed to avoid spam bots. Please copy and paste email address and remove spaces    
                                   
                                   
  Suggested Reading Material    
 
Rescue Reading

Second Hand Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin

Second Start by Jacqueline F. O'Neil

Choosing & Caring for a Shelter Dog by Bob Christiansen

The Adoption Option by Eliza Rubenstein

Save That Dog by Liz Palika

Dog Ownership

Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson

Dog Language by Roger Abrantes

Good Owners, Great Dogs by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell

The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren

How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren

   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                                   
                                   
                                   

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