Welcome to Chicago Pit Stop-  This web site is here to provide you with information and links to expand your knowledge or even adopt one of these loving and caring dogs.

Have you ever been told that your dog, your companion, your best friend...is mean and vicious?  Has this ever happened to you?  If you own a Pit Bull I am sure these words are familiar.  These derogatory implications are further enhanced and amplified through the media. All this hype has given the "Pit Bull" a bad reputation. By my own experience my dog, my best friend, my Pit Bull, "Brat" is affectionate, reliable, people loving, good-natured with children, and an awesome personal trainer.  

Problem Finding Homeowners' Insurance with your Bully Breed?



Did you know that in most states it is legal for insurance companies to charge homeowners higher premiums or refuse to renew a policy based solely on the owner's breed of dog? Surprising as it may sound, more and more dog owners are being told they will be dropped by their insurance carrier if they refuse to give up their dog, even if they are long-time customers and their dog has never bitten or attacked anyone.
So what's a responsible dog owner to do? The Canine Legislation department at www.akc.org has compiled the following resources to assist you in your efforts to find insurance.

Before considering adopting a pit bull please do your homework and research the breed characteristics of these special dogs.
Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue is a not-for-profit, all volunteer animal rescue organization that specializes in the bull breeds especially pit bulls. We rescue abused, unwanted and stray dogs and find them responsible, safe homes where they can thrive both physically and mentally.
www.chicagopitbulls.org   

Furry Friends Foundation is a No-Kill shelter that deals with each animal on a case-by-case basis and never discriminates based on breed, age or disability. Located in Chicago's Gold Coast Tel: 312-397-1001
www.furryfriendsfoundation.org

 

Out of the Pits, a non-profit organization founded in 1996, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of those Pit Bulls that have been abandoned and abused. We seek to educate the public about the true nature of the Pit Bull and to restore the breed to its former position of esteem in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. www.outofthepits.org
Pits' Sake -Mission, to provide safety and educational programs for children and adults, assist in emergency situations, and brighten the lives of others. All the canines used in For Pit's Sake programs are American Pit Bull Terriers. In the Terrible Events of Sept 11, 2001 , a great Flash movie, A Tribute To Search and Rescue Dogs. www.forpitssake.org
Animal Farm Foundation's mission is to return the American Pit Bull Terrier to his rightful image and to protect him from descrimination and cruelty. www.animalfarmfoundation.org

This is a national pit bull rescue web site which is very informative about the breed as well as a virtual site of pitbulls available for adoption around the country. www.pitbullrescuecentral.com

Pit Bull Rescue of South Florida, This site is dedicated to the placement of adoptable American Pit Bull Terriers into loving homes. The American Pit Bull Terrier is not for everyone. www.pitbullrescue.com