PRGP's Mission
Pit Rescue of the Great Plains helps pit bulls in need through education and responsible pet ownership.  Our organization was established in 2003 to save one very special Pit, Kenya from a local animal shelter where they had a strict no adopt policy on pit bulls and pit mixes.  Many years later we are now excited to see the local animal shelters put pit bulls and pit mixes up for adoption.  We only accept pit bulls into rescue from area shelters following proper temperament testing and we work to make them good canine citizens improving the image of the pit bull breed. Pit Rescue of the Great Plains strives to educate the public about the true nature of the Pit Bull.  We are entirely against the cruel sport of pit fighting and believe there is no justifiable reason to throw two dogs in a pit to watch them tear each other apart. Dogs will only be available for adoption into families as pets and companion animals following a thorough screening process.

Pit Bull Companion
The typical pit bull dog is a unique and wonderful animal, but, like the majority of working breeds, they are not the type of dog you should get if you are looking for a pet to take to the park or the lake on a Saturday afternoon. Many pit bulls can and do behave like the "average" generic, low-key dog, but it is unfair to expect EVERY dog to do so. Pit bulls are tough and intelligent dogs, historically bred for their willingness to test themselves against larger and stronger animals. Please go to our links page and do your research on this amazing breed of dogs.

Ownership Responsibilities
It is not uncommon for an adult pit bull to be quarrelsome toward other dogs, and to expect the dog to do otherwise is unfair, not only to the dog but to yourself and to your community. Good intentioned but ignorant owners who obtain a pit bull, convinced that the dog's temperament is ultimately influenced only by how they are raised, inadvertently create the bad dog image. The truth is that aggression toward other dogs is common in many breeds. So dog aggression, responsibly handled, is not something which should stop you from enjoying the company of a pit bull. However, it does require responsible handling, please visit our links page to get more information on responsible pit bull ownership.