Instructions
How to Start a Pit Bull Rescue in Wyoming
Research dog breeds before you make any decisions. In order to run a rescue for a specific dog breed such as a Pit Bull, you must know the breed and if this is a rescue group that is needed in Wyoming specifically. Call local and distant animal shelters (see resource box) to see if the Pit Bull is a breed that is surrendered regularly and how they deal with the surrenders.
Contact other rescue groups for this breed of dog and learn what they do and how they work with other groups. See the resource box for a list of rescue groups by state and breed. Contact the National Kennel Club for Bull dogs in Central Wyoming to establish yourself as a Pitt Bull rescue. The person in charge is Kay Bramson at (307) 234-8689 in Casper. Having your name on the rescue list means that your accommodations will be checked before dogs are referred to you.
Check with veterinaries in the state of Wyoming (see resource box) to see what they say about the population of Pit Bulls in the state. You have to find out if there is a need for a rescue group before forming one. You must also understand the state regulations governing dogs in the state of Wyoming. See the resource box for Statue 11-31-301 for regulations.
Care for the dogs will be another consideration. Can you pay medical bills, supply food, and other necessities for every dog you care for in the rescue? Rescue groups can receive donations for the care of dogs, but you have to establish your group before this happens. While talking with veterinaries in Wyoming, you can find out if they would offer discounted services as well.
Sleep accommodations for each dog. Will you build a kennel or have volunteers to take the dogs into their homes until they find a permanent home. Some rescue dogs will need human contact at all times. Depending on how many dogs you have, you will not have enough time for every dog yourself. Some dogs will not be able to be around other dogs. You need to have secure accommodations for each dog.
Check the laws and licensing needs for a Pit Bull rescue. This includes checking your city ordinance to see if you can have Pit Bulls in your community. Some communities have banned Pit Bulls. Can you get insurance for this rescue group? Most insurance companies will not insure anyone that mentions a Pitt Bull. These are things that you must have answers to before setting up a rescue group. Wyoming has some cities that have tried to ban Pit Bulls, but have since failed.
How to Start a Pit Bull Rescue in Wyoming
Learning how to start a Pit Bull rescue in Wyoming requires research. Just because you want to start a rescue does not mean you just start taking in dogs in need. You have to plan and know what is expected of you as a reputable rescue group. If there is another rescue group in the state or in other states, you need to communicate and work with them as well. There is a lot of planning and consideration to be done before starting a Pit Bull rescue mission.