ETHICAL TREATMENT
From care to training, we strongly advocate for pain-free and fear-free methods to work with dogs being supported by Rescue Pit, as well as those throughout our community. And we encourage all dog owners to take our force-free pledge.
Compassion
Our work is guided by compassion – not only for the dogs we rescue, but for their owners too. We understand that adopting a dog is a major responsibility, and despite the best of intentions, sometimes things don’t work out. We never judge anyone for recognizing that their dog would be better off in a new home.
Lifelong Learning
Sharing your life with a dog is a process of continual learning. The way you engage with your dog now will evolve as he or she gets older. We strongly encourage our adopters to take advantage of the ongoing behavior support offered by Rescue Pit to ensure that they are building the strongest bond possible with their pet at all stages of life.
Home Retention
We believe that dogs should stay in the loving homes they are in. By providing financial support for training, Rescue Pit is helping keep dogs in their forever homes and preventing surrender. When able to, covering the cost of essential behavior training, ensures both dogs and owners can overcome challenges, strengthening the bond and promoting long-term stability. This initiative not only improves the quality of life for the dogs but also reduces the burden on shelters, offering a sustainable solution for both pets and their families.
Gratitude
Our work would not have the impact it does without the tireless energy of our adopters, foster parents, and volunteers. As a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit (including our leadership team), we also rely on the financial and in-kind resources from individual and corporate donors. We are grateful for the generous support we receive, and we reflect this with a commitment to financial sustainability and fiduciary responsibility.