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Welcome to TERR

ADOPTION APPLICATION

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Mission Statement

Treat ‘Em Right Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of the American Pit Bull Terrier and other “bully” breeds. All of our dogs come to us from high-kill shelters, police raids, or confiscations resulting from animal cruelty cases. We often take in dogs that have been the victims of indescribable abuse and neglect. We provide these dogs with the medical attention they need to heal physically and the love and attention they need to heal emotionally. It is our mission to find each of our dogs a loving home, promote responsible ownership, and educate the public about the gentle, affectionate, and loyal nature of the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Through these education and advocacy initiatives, we believe that we can

restore the reputation of a breed that was once America’s favorite dog.

Adoption

Adoption Application

Dog

Available Dogs

Available dogs can be viewed at Petfinder and Adopt a Pet

Adoption Policy1. Be at least 21 years old2. Be in the Texas AreaOr, be willing to drive here to meet in person. We do not ship dogs or puppies.3. Fill out an Application4. Have Good Vet references5. Agree to training classes6. Must Own or Have Landlord Approval Yes, we'll check.If you live in an apartment please check with your management about breed restrictions before you apply. Most apartment complexes have breed restriction policies.7. Be Interviewed by one of our Volunteers8. Show that you have a clear understanding of the Breed 9. Agree to a Home check before and after Adoption10. Everyone in your Household needs to be ready for the adoption too. All members MUST be present at the time of meeting the dog/puppy.11. Pay an Adoption Donation Fee.12. Sign a Legally Binding Adoption Contract

Photos courtesy of Good Dog Photography

Volunteer

Volunteering

Our dedicated volunteers are a valuable part of our organization. We always have something for volunteers to do and there is never a shortage of dogs. We have volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and preference. Help save lives by volunteering for the dogs! We can't do it without you!

Volunteer Application

Fostering

Being a foster parent is one of the most rewarding part of rescue, and being a foster parent is one of the most important jobs that you can have. It is not easy but the outcome is amazing. As a foster parent you are able to learn so much about the dog or puppy and this is important when we try to match the potential adopter with the right dog/puppy. As a foster your provide us, the rescue, with a place that a dog/puppy can go and that saves lives, without you there is no place for them to go. The hardest part is letting go, but knowing that they are going to a great home makes it just a little bit easier and allows another dog to be saved in its place.Your job is to love and care for the dog or puppy while in your home. We will provide you with the food, treats, crate, bedding, and vet care.We are excited that you are interested in being a foster and hope that you find it just as rewarding as we do. Please begin by filling out the information below and we will contact you for a time that you can meet the dog or puppies that you would like to foster.

Fostering Application

Donations Your gift goes straight to the dogs and puppies that are in the care of Treat Em Right Rescue. You can donate towards a particular dog, in memory of a loved one, honor a special friend. (You can leave a message in the comment section at check out.)Checks can be made out to Treat Em Right Rescue and mailed to:Treat Em Right Rescue448 W 19th Street #274Houston Texas 77008Donations in other forms are always needed. Items that we can always use for all of the dogs and puppies are:NewspaperGently used blanketsGently used comfortersLarge TowelsLaundry DetergentPaper TowelsPeanut ButterAll your donations are tax deductible and we will be happy to provide you with a receipt.

Dress up your pet and help our

rescue at the same time.

When you make a purchase

with Paco Collars and Fetching

Tags, Stray Gold will donate

20% of your purchase to

Treat Em Right Rescue. Use

our code TXPI01 at the time

of your purchase

www.busybodypets.com

For every toy purchased using rescue code "TERR", $1 will be donated to Treat Em Right

20% of collar purchases from Sirius Republic when buyer enters rescue code: "RPTR42"

Events

Adoption Event March 3 11:00 - 3:00 Natural Pawz - The Vintage

Adoption Event January 21 11:00 - 3:00 Natural Pawz - The Vintage

Ittie BItty Pittie Cupcake Sale February 4 11:00 - 3:00 Grace Hart and Company

Beyond the Myth Movie Screening April 15 6:00 - 8:00

Houston Pet Expo April 14 Reliant Center

Pocketshot Event Fundraiser April 14

Adoption Event May 12 11:00 - 3:00 Natural Pawz - The Vintage

Adoption Event July 7 11:00 - 3:00 Natural Pawz - The Vintage

Adoption Event November 10 11:00 - 3:00 Natural Pawz - The Vintage

Contact

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HAPPY

Happy Tails

Click on the picture to learn more about these adopted dogs.

Riley

Heckler and Kimber

Chunk, Fiona and Chata

India

June Bug

Junebug

June Bug

Jonathan and I adopted June Bug October 3rd of 2010. She is an amazing addition to our family! She is so very well behaved and intuitive to our needs. She always knows just who to cuddle with. We had our first baby on September 29th 2011. June Bug can usually be found somewhere in Jonathan's vicinity as she LOVES her daddy. However, in the days after we brought the baby home she wouldn't leave mine and our daughter Hailey's side. She has come into her role of big sister very nicely. She is the most caring and nurturing dog I've ever come across. She's quite the tail wagger and love attention! She MUST greet everyone we come across with a big butt wagging session and lots of licks! She's such a friendly girl! Lately she's taken notice of squirrels and lizards and that's her new favorite focus. We have a lizard that loves to tease her by running back and forth across the window and it drives her crazy! She will sit at the window for hours afterword looking for the little taunter. All in all she's a wonderful dog and we couldn't thank TERR enough for all you do!

India

We have had India for a little over a year now. She is 1 year and 6 months old. She does great with our 6 and 7 year olds. She listens well in most situations. She does great with other dogs and often will go to dog parks. We are still working on commands at the dog park because she still needs some work when too many distractions are around. She knows sit, stay, come, down,shake, and plays dead. Likes to play fetch with tennis ball and ropes. She lays in her bed when we are eating. Also she is sneaky, this is a picture of her laying on our blanket. She will act like she is asleep by opening one eye and if your looking she will close it real quick. She is a wonderful addition to our family. Let me know if you need any other info.

Sara

Riley

We adopted Riley on Jan 16th, when she was about 7 1/2 months old. She had big shoes to fill as we were missing our lab mix, Emily, who passed away 9 months earlier. We forgot what it was like to have a young, strong, energetic dog in the home, so it took us a bit for our home to feel settled again. It was all worth it, because Riley has been the funnest, sweetest, most cuddly big dog ever and it feels like she was meant to be in our home. We have 2 little dogs and Riley thinks that she is their size and tries to climb up next to them on the couch, but ends up bulldozing over them, getting me or the couch to herself. When she is not chasing squirrels, she loves to sunbathe next to Missy outside. Riley came to us with basic commands, but the Behave a Bulls class was beneficial for us as well as her in our everyday life. Riley is such a good girl and we could not image a life without her, as she has been a wonderful addition to our family.
Fiona

Chunck, Fiona and Chata

My husband and I had just lost our pit bull of 7 years very suddenly from a ruptured cancerous tumor that took her from healthy and running around to being put to sleep in less than 3 hours. Needless to say we were devastated. Our house was so empty, and all we seemed too do was cry, so we talked about it and made up our mind to start meeting rescued pit bulls to see if we could save a life in Roxys memory.We went to treat em right, and my husband immediately gravitated toward a white and brown spotted young female. I was still a bit apprehensive about bringing home a dog less than a week after Roxys death, but I new it would give this dog a much needed home and it would help get our mind back on life, instead of loss. We brought home Fiona, previously Mud Puppy. Fiona was a dog that was rescued from the "corridor of cruelty", and when they found her she was so emaciated she could hardly move. The first week she was home was a challenge, getting her use to us and a routine was like with any new addition, work.About three weeks later we thought it might be nice this time around to have a multiple dog house, so we were on the prowl for a friend for Fiona. We contacted treat em right because they were so great the first time, and told them what we were looking for. Two days later we got the call, they had a male puppy that was dumped in a box on the side of the road with his sisters, and he was bald from demodex. We went to see him and I fell head over heals for what at the time was this ugly, smelly, little puppy, he was just in love with everyone and everything. Even though he was a pup, we could tell he was going to be a large short pit bull so we named him Chunk, and brought him home. Chunk and Fiona played non-stop for what seemed like forever. We had to calm them down and work very hard with training (two young pits is a big blur of crazy at first) but a lot of structure, love, and excersise, we got them in line.Once everything was running smooth, we started talking about trying to foster a rescue dog to help get others adopted into a home. We love the idea of helping give love to animals who have not had a chance, so again we called treat em right. We looked at a few dogs, trying to find one that could handle two energetic puppies, and instead of a pit we took home a GSD to foster named Chata. She was amazing, the kennel she was rescued from almost put her to sleep, she too had demodex like Chunk and had hair loss issues. We figured since we already had experience in how to deal with it she would be a good fit. She was already trained, and had her CGC, she looked after the other two like her puppies, and she looked after us also. We quickly became foster failures, and added Chata as a permanent addition to the family.We have helped foster some others that have found homes. Right now we have Larry, who was picked up and put into the program as our foster dog, he's a special guy that want to snuggle all day. Larry is a beautiful blond boy that is just so sweet!Fiona has turned out so beautiful and well behaved, she is athletic and gentile at the same time. Chunk has the biggest personality I have ever seen on a dog, he is just a clown and we adore him. Chata has never had another outbreak since we have had her, I think she just needed to know she was home for her hair to grow back. If I ever had a dog that I think would save my life is something were to happen to me that would be Chata, she is a guardian angel. Our foster dog Larry, we call him "simple Larry" because he is not hard to figure out, if your in bed, he wants to spoon you, if your on the couch, he wants on your lap, and if your in the car, he wants to go. He is a great guy!We can't thank treat em right enough for all they do for these dogs, and the joy they have brought to our lives. I know some people think pit bulls are scary, and the truth is they are a athletic breed that needs an owner committed to raising them correctly. Not everyone should adopt a pitty, they require excersise, love, attention, training, and time. But if your willing to sacrifice, and put in the work you will have a dog that will do anything for you, and a true friend.
heckler

Heckler and Kimber

We adopted Kimber in May 2010, fostered Heckler in June 2010, and eventually adopted him in August 2010. We moved from Houston to Denver (in a Pittie-friendly county!) in September 2010. They have adapted here so well, and love the cool air. Kimber runs through the snow as fast as she can, and loves to "clean" our deck by eating most of it. Heckler loves laying on our deck in the sun and going for walks in the trails behind our house (he's not the biggest fan of snow). They are happy and healthy dogs. We couldn't thank Treat Em Right Rescue enough for giving us the opportunity to find the other members of our family!

Preston

BDubs

Brewster

Flapjack

Zeke

Larry

Winchester

Marvel

Purdy

Arwen

Hershey

Bones

Tinkerbell

Petal

Riva

Doodle

Bunny

Twinkle

Cora

Nettie

Maxi

Sunshine

Bianca

Romeo

Coal

Cooley

Chloe

Sugar

Faith

King

Rolo

Posey