ADOPTION

Adopt
Adopting a bully is a very important decision that should not be made spontaneously or taken lightly. CBBR strives to adopt our bullies into FOREVER homes…not into homes where the owners may feel it is no longer convenient to have the dog. There are many things to consider before adopting:

• What is your level of commitment? Sit down and REALLY think about this!!
• How much time do you have to devote to the daily chores of your new bully?
• How much time do you have to devote to the training of your new bully?
• How much time do you have to devote to exercising your new bully?
• Do you understand why crate training is important with your new bully? If not, how much do you like your couch? New rug? Collectibles? Are they replaceable?
• Are you willing to forego going to the hottest club/concert/restaurant (or coming home early) because your bully is sick?
• Are you prepared to be discriminated against and possibly shunned?
• Are you prepared for friends and relatives all of a sudden being “too busy” to come over to your house?
• Are you prepared for taking extra precautions with your new bully? No tying him up outside the local coffeehouse while you run in, not leaving him unattended outside your home, learning about the breed, its history and the current events surrounding bullies.
• Are you prepared to have people say, “A PITBULL?? Aren’t you afraid of them TURNING on you??” and you be able to give them current statistics and facts about the breed?

Before You Decide To Adopt (or complete an application)
There are many things to consider before adopting (or attempting to adopt) a bully. With the threat of breed specific legislation (BSL) and the public shyness towards the breed, you must arm yourself with knowledge. Ignorance has bred BSL…only education can euthanize it!!

Before you go any further, assess your situation:

• Do you live alone? Chances are you do not (or if you do, you may not forever). Is everyone in the house ready for a bully?
• Local Ordinances – Call your local police department/animal control/village hall and ask them what the laws and ordinances are related specifically to bully breeds.
• Landlords and Homeowners Associations – Ask them what the animal rules are and if any relate specifically to bully breeds. You must ask them if you can have an American Pit Bull Terrier! We do require a signed statement from landlords or HOA that a bully is allowed.
• Support Network – Who will help your bully if you are sick, have to go out of town or if an emergency comes up? Don’t assume anything!!! Ask your friends and family members who will help, check into local boarding facilities or vets to see if they will even board bullies…you would be amazed at how many “NO’s” you get!
• Travel – Do you travel for work or many vacations? Look into who will help take care of your bully or where you can board the dog. We can always offer suggestions for boarding facilities but they can be cost prohibitive.
• Moving Soon – You may want to wait until after your move. Amazing how many places won’t allow bullies…ask before you give a deposit or sign anything!

Adoption Requirements
We work with shelters and animal control agencies in three states and are always aware of needy Bullies. If you don't see your future pet below, email us and tell us what you are looking for ... he/she may be looking for you too!

The adoption donation is $150 for adult dogs 2 years and over, $200 for dogs 7 months to 2 years and $250 for puppies under the age of 7 months. Our dogs are all spayed/neutered, micro chipped, current on all vaccinations, heartworm tested and dewormed. They all have at the minimum basic obedience skills and have been temperament tested to ensure proper placement.

Our adoption fees for are as follows:

• Puppies (up to 7 mo.) ... $250
• Older Puppies/Young Adults (7 mo. To 2 years) ... $200
• Adult dogs (2 years and older) … $150
• Double puppy adoptions (up to 7 mo.) ... $400
• Double dog adoption (6 mo. and older) ... $300

All adoptions start with an application, reference check and home visit. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this. In addition, once a dog is adopted, Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue will complete follow-up phone calls and visits to ensure that the animal is safe and to answer any questions that may arise. We are always available to answer any questions and to pass on our knowledge of the breeds. We can also make recommendations for nutrition, veterinarians, boarding facilities and training classes.

Please remember that just because you find a specific dog attractive does not mean that it will fit into your lifestyle. Please take our recommendations with sincerity since we know the dogs and their personalities. We want to place a dog in a FOREVER home and strive to make it right the first time. We have many contacts and if we don't have a dog that fits your lifestyle, we will be able to point you in the right direction. Please, print out the form and fill out the application and meet with one of our volunteers.

ATTENTION: IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM A VOLUNTEER WITHIN 48 HOURS, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@CBBR.INFO AS YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE LOST IN CYBERSPACE!

Again, thank you for looking at the beautiful bullies that we have in rescue and we will be in touch with you soon!