We are contacted about a dog in a shelter or with an owner requesting to surrender. As soon as that happens, we begin evaluating the dog with the help of our local supporters and volunteers. At the same time, we’re already looking at our pool of approved applications to see if there might be a home that could be a great fit.

If we identify a potential match, we reach out to that applicant to see if they’re open to welcoming the bully. If we’re unsure, we ask one of our foster homes if they can provide a temporary placement. During this foster or holding period, the dog is placed on medical hold so we can assess health needs and address any immediate care.

While all of this is happening, we continue reviewing our applications and refining the dog’s profile as we learn more—personality, medical needs, energy level, and compatibility. Our goal is always to find the right home, not just the first available one.

Because of this, only dogs who stay with us longer—usually because we haven’t found the perfect match yet—end up being listed on Petfinder. Many of our dogs move directly into their forever homes before ever appearing there.

We do our best to share every step of their journey on Facebook and Instagram: welcoming them into the program, posting updates, asking for transport help, and sharing adoption posts. Please keep in mind that we are an all-volunteer rescue, so updates may sometimes be delayed—but that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening quickly behind the scenes.

Our process is fast, fluid, and very intentional. Finding the right fit can take time, and some applicants may wait longer simply because the dogs currently in our care don’t match certain household factors.

We appreciate your patience and kindness. And if you want to help, there are so many ways to do so—home checks, transports, evaluations, fostering, sharing posts, and more. Every single bit of support helps us save the next bully.