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Support the SANCTUARIES that are saving vast amounts of Pitbull-type and Bully Breed dogs

Dog Rescue Sanctuaries: The Dream, The Reality, The Lifesaving Work

If you’re here, we already know one thing: you love dogs. You care about their lives, their futures, and the people who fight for them. And chances are, at some point, you’ve said (or heard someone say), “If I ever win the lottery, I’m starting a dog sanctuary.”

To that we say — bless your heart… and be careful what you wish for.

Because the dream of running a sanctuary is beautiful — but the reality? It’s relentless. It’s not just about the dogs (though it always comes back to them). It’s about early mornings, sleepless nights, scraping together resources, navigating heartbreak, and showing up again the next day. Creating and sustaining a true sanctuary takes everything you’ve got: your time, your energy, your finances, your soul. And only a rare few have dared to roll the dice and give it all.

But when it’s done right? When it works? It’s magic. It’s redemption. It’s lives saved, one dog at a time.

At The Pitbull Coalition, we dream boldly. We envision a future where we open the world’s most powerful, compassionate, and transformative sanctuary for bully breeds and Pitbull-type dogs. A place of hope, healing, and second chances on a scale the world hasn’t seen yet.

Until that day — and long after — we proudly stand beside those who are doing this sacred, demanding work right now. We support them, celebrate them, and recognize them as the heroes they are.

Because this isn’t just rescue. It’s a revolution.

- Rick Bassman, Founder, The Pitbull Coalition

Our Pitbull Coalition founder Rick, on the ground at DOGS’ NATION, El Dorado Springs, Missouri, May 2017

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