The Pit Bull Proud adoption program was created in 2014 to increase the number of Pit Bulls adopted into loving, forever homes. Pit Bull type dogs make up 45% of the homeless and neglected dogs brought into MADACC each year.
In 2018, we revamped the program. Instead of subsidizing adoption fees, we will now provide our pit bulls with a welcome home kit to take home with them to their new family! The kit includes an easy walk harness, toys, and our new Pit Bull Proud sticker and bandanna. In addition to this, we run an awareness campaign from June to October to showcase our pit bull pride and raise awareness for these dogs. This campaign culminates with our Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day towards the end of October.
We want to give a special thank you to Pet Supplies Plus Greenfield for discounting items to help make this kit possible!
- 2014 – 114 Pit Bull adoptions were subsidized by Friends of MADACC
- 2015 – 187 Pit Bull adoptions were subsidized by Friends of MADACC
- 2016 – 137 Pit Bull adoptions were subsidized by Friends of MADACC
- 2017 – 119 Pit Bull adoptions were subsidized by Friends of MADACC
Our Other Programs that Support Pit Bulls
Many of our programs support pit bull type dogs! Learn more about each one by clicking the links below:
- Cheesehead Program – for pit bulls with extended stays in the shelter
- Spay/Neuter
- Battle Against Dog Fighting
- Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day Celebration
Join us every year for our Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day Celebration in October! Show your pit bull pride, support other pitties in need in the community, and of course bring your furbabies with!
How can you get involved?
We encourage you to help support this program and Friends of MADACC by:
- Following us on Facebook or Instagram and sharing our posts or adding our Pit Bull Proud frame to your profile
- Attending our fundraising events and picking up your very own Pit Bull Proud apparel!
- Volunteering
- Donating
