Buster was found running along a highway in very rural New Mexico when he was about 18 months old. A wonderful woman picked him up and took him to a private, no kill shelter. Buster had been beaten and abused. He trembled and would not permit anyone to touch his head. He cried in his sleep.

Buster is now 6.5 years old, 135 pounds and brutally handsome (as you can see). He has been an important member of my family for 5 years. He does not tremble or have nightmares. Buster now loves to have his head petted and makes friends wherever he goes. Buster goes on many hikes in the mountains (trails between 7,000 and 11,000 feet). Several folks said that they were going to look into getting an AB after meeting him! If I want to know where he is, all I have to do is look down. In short, he is an incredible ambassador for this magnificent breed.

God Bless,

Jim

As I sit in wait of hurricane Irene I find myself thinking about all of the animals who are helplessly wandering around out there and who will be in harms way during the terrible storm. I’d like to share a story about a mama dog named Mercy and her nine little pups. Mercy was found… Read More

This is the story of Bobbie G., a sweet little puppy found on the streets of Brooklyn along with her two sisters. They were saved and placed with different rescue groups. Bobbie G. arrived to ABR a very sick pup that required emergency care for many days. She is doing so much better now and… Read More

This will be an ongoing section for special needs dogs. click photos to enlarge Kate was pulled from a shelter in TX . They didn’t think that she would survive one more day in the shelter. Lucky for her, Fallon and Melissa stepped up and got her to the vet. Here is the report so… Read More

Hello and welcome to AMERICAN BULLDOG RESCUE, a place where responsible, caring people come together to help the bully breed during some very tough times. In trying to accomplish this tremendous and often challenging task we are faced with every day, we can easily lose sight of the debt that’s accruing rapidly! The vet and… Read More

Yes folks it’s summer! A time to enjoy all the things that summer brings, like swimming, basking in the sun, strolling in the park, or maybe a long drive out on a country road, perhaps stopping along the way for a bite. This may all sound wonderful to you, but please consider leaving your dog… Read More

She has lost a tiny bit of weight. lol The only times she runs is to come back into the house. Getting her outside is a pain, have to put her on a leash but coming back in is no problem. She is a great dog(now) hahahaha. She is a total couch potato but this… Read More

Shari, I just wanted to share an update with you.  Casanova is doing VERY well.  It’s been about six months now and he is a big part of the family now.  We love him dearly. I attached a picture for you. Thanks again for everything! Michael

It’s a hot summer day and an animal control officer just got a tip from the neighbor of someone who has been leaving their dog outside on a heavy chain, without food or water. The officer while dropping the dog off at the closest shelter, which happens to be a high kill shelter, crosses paths… Read More

Here are some pictures for you.  Deacon loves the summertime!  We get up at around 6, and the dogs have breakfast.  I like to get him and Tilly out for their walk by around 7 so that it’s not too hot for them.  He is such a nice dog with the best personality.  He loves… Read More

Vivian’s foster family was drowning in tears yesterday because Viv went to her forever family. She lives near the beach and will be making people laugh with her antics in CT now. Viv’s new family promises to stay in touch and send us plenty of pictures. I am sure that Viv will have great dreams… Read More

Isabeau here, just wanted to let you all know that I was sprung from the shelter and safe in my new foster home in PA. WOW, what a welcome! I met Jelly, Marlon, Butter, Bacon, Heather, some chickens, and I was so scared at first, but they liked me and I really really like them!… Read More

This is Kiya, formally known as, Pretzel. We adopted her last December, and we could not be happier. She has more character then we could ever ask for for. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yogi did not take to Haley at first. Our first introduction at the house was a DISASTER! Dana became upset and thought we would have to give Haley up. I called trainer Dave. As always…Dave’s advice on Yogi was spot on! We started going to a shopping center at night after I got home from… Read More

Remember Snowball who caught a ride from FL to PA? Well here she is at about 6 months old. What a funny girl.

Biscuit was found as a stray that had already been a breeding machine at just 18 mos of age. She had a collar embedded in her neck and is heart worm positive so she’s obviously been tied up outside all of her short life. What make this more horrid is that she’s deaf. She must… Read More

  Finally, I have been able to convince the jail keeper to allow a call for mercy. You don’t know the conditions that I am being forced to live under.   The terms of my captivity are not for the squeamish. I am under a strict diet of no grain food of the worst quality. (I… Read More