Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
P.O. Box 18731 Raytown, Missouri 64133About this shelter
Missouri Pit Bull Rescue in Raytown, MO
Missouri Pit Bull Rescue is a pit bull rescue based in Raytown, Missouri, within Jackson County, where 16 other animal shelters and rescues are also located; it sits roughly 6 miles northeast of Independence, MO. Its mission is to promote responsible pit bull ownership, provide breed education, combat pet overpopulation, fight unfair breed-specific legislation, and find qualified homes for sound pit bulls throughout the Midwest. The organization offers adoptable dogs, runs volunteer and foster programs, and provides resources on breed information, owner tips, and spay/neuter services. Donations can be mailed directly to their Kansas City, MO post office box.
Before you go
Adopting from Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
Adoption process
Applicants submit an online application, which is reviewed within 72 hours and may lead to a phone interview, a home visit, and a scheduled in-person meeting with dogs at the shelter; approved adopters can bring a dog home the same day or after a two-week trial period, with adoption fees ranging roughly $100-$500 depending on the dog.
- Service area
- Kansas City, Missouri area (Midwest, with some out-of-state adoptions considered)
- County
- Jackson County
- Animals served
- Dogs
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