Our Organization
Bullmastiff Rescuers, Inc. works with animal shelters (both private and public), Bullmastiff owners in need of assistance, and other legitimate rescue groups to aid in the care and placement of Bullmastiffs in need. Our focus is to provide for the safety of these Bullmastiffs as quickly as possible by getting them into our foster care program.
Once in our foster care program, we address the dogs' veterinary needs: spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing and any other medical needs specific to each dog. During the time that they are in foster care, the dogs are evaluated so that we can determine the type of home best suited to each particular dog. An important part of this effort involves educating prospective adopters (as well as the general public) regarding the characteristics and temperament of the Bullmastiff breed.
Fundraising to cover the expenses of Bullmastiff Rescuers, Inc. is a critical part of our undertaking. There are a multitude of challenges faced by all animal rescue groups and by Bullmastiff rescue groups in particular. While transportation, vet care and foster care are critical to the process for aiding any breed of dog, they are magnified for large breed dogs where space concerns are greater, breed experience becomes more important, understanding the temperament of the working breed is vital, and where veterinary expenses increase exponentially due to sheer size and the complexity of the various health issues typically affecting Bullmastiffs.
We also battle the stigma of a "bully-breed" and the often punitive breed-specific legislation in parts of the country.. We work diligently to promote a greater understanding of our particular breed as well as encouraging our adopters to seek continued training for their dogs, including participation in events like the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program and other venues that promote responsible dog ownership.
Our team members have extensive, in-depth experience with the breed and also with rescue efforts. We have a deep understanding of the intricacies of maintaining a large-breed rescue effort, as well as a grasp on the importance of cost control and fund-raising.
Once in our foster care program, we address the dogs' veterinary needs: spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing and any other medical needs specific to each dog. During the time that they are in foster care, the dogs are evaluated so that we can determine the type of home best suited to each particular dog. An important part of this effort involves educating prospective adopters (as well as the general public) regarding the characteristics and temperament of the Bullmastiff breed.
Fundraising to cover the expenses of Bullmastiff Rescuers, Inc. is a critical part of our undertaking. There are a multitude of challenges faced by all animal rescue groups and by Bullmastiff rescue groups in particular. While transportation, vet care and foster care are critical to the process for aiding any breed of dog, they are magnified for large breed dogs where space concerns are greater, breed experience becomes more important, understanding the temperament of the working breed is vital, and where veterinary expenses increase exponentially due to sheer size and the complexity of the various health issues typically affecting Bullmastiffs.
We also battle the stigma of a "bully-breed" and the often punitive breed-specific legislation in parts of the country.. We work diligently to promote a greater understanding of our particular breed as well as encouraging our adopters to seek continued training for their dogs, including participation in events like the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program and other venues that promote responsible dog ownership.
Our team members have extensive, in-depth experience with the breed and also with rescue efforts. We have a deep understanding of the intricacies of maintaining a large-breed rescue effort, as well as a grasp on the importance of cost control and fund-raising.
