Mission Statement

Pit Bull Rescue San Diego is devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming pit bulls in San Diego area shelters, educating the public on responsible pet ownership, and advocating against the inhumane activity of dogfighting and the unethical practice of backyard breeding.

A volunteer run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ID#20-3957702)

Plymouths for Pitties

Forget "Cash for Clunkers," donate your car to help dogs in need! PBRSD is excited to announce the launching of its vehicle donation program, otherwise known as "Plymouths for Pitties." And it's not just an old car you can donate. Pretty much any type of vehicle with a pink slip qualifies: motorcycles, jet skis, sailboats, and even that single engine airplane in your backyard that you've been meaning to get rid of (okay, well you probably don't have a plane in your backyard, but we can dream). [ more info ]

Donate now!

Looking for fosters

These adorable faces are looking for foster families, as are several wonderful dogs we'd like to save from the shelters - could it be you?

Evan Boston Millie Delilah Felicity Rolo

Evan, Boston, Millie, Delilah, Felcity, Savannah, Rolo

Not yet a PBRSD foster? Feel free to fill out a foster application now!

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pbrsd pillow $20

Show your pride in our rescue with any number of PBRSD branded items. A portion of every sale supports the dogs we work so hard to save!

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Looking for sponsors

These beautiful dogs are among the ones currently in our program who need sponsors to help with the cost of their expenses

Boston Delta

Left to right - Boston and Delta

[More about our sponsorship programs]

Need to rehome your pit?

Unfortunately we do not have the resources to take owner surrenders into our program. We do take back dogs that have been adopted from our program but will do all we can to counsel you in ways to be able to keep your pet in your home. We can list spayed/neutered pets on our courtesy listings page.

Please read about ways that you can continue to care for your pet before making a final decision.

If you still wish to have them listed on our courtesy page, please fill out our courtesy posting form.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 13, 11AM to 2 PM
Adoption Event - Petco El Cajon
540 North 2nd St.
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:

  • 10:30AM to 2PM - Setup & dog handling
  • 11AM to 2PM - Dog handling
  • 11AM to 2:30PM - Dog handling & teardown
  • 11AM to 2PM - Work the table, answer questions, sell our foster program
  • Transportation for dogs to and from event

If you can volunteer or if you need transportation for or help with your foster, please contact Lori

More events

Congrats to our Runners!

Carlsbad 1/2 marathon race team Congratulations to the dedicated team of runners who ran the Carlsbad 1/2 marathon on Sunday January 24 and raised both awareness and $5,600 for Pit Bull Rescue San Diego! You guys (and gals) are AMAZING!

Thank you also to our wonderful corporate sponsors who helped to make this event a huge success.

Housing Resources

Don't give up your pit due to housing limitations. We have some tips for how to find pit friendly housing and a list of some of the pit friendly landlords we've found in San Diego.

Check out iGive

Want to help Pit Bull Rescue San Diego on a more regular basis? Check out the iGive program where most online purchases can help us raise moneys to save more dogs.

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Pit Bull Rescue San Diego is a voluntary non-profit organization dedicated to animal rescue. We are not affiliated with any other rescue group, or animal welfare agency. We are also not affiliated with any sponsors or businesses listed on our site.