It's The Pits Dog Rescue

It's The Pits Dog Rescue We are a San Diego bully breed rescue. If you are interested in adopting, fostering, volunteering and/or donating, please visit us at www.itsthepits.org.
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Thank you for your support! It’s The Pits is a 501c3 canine rescue that coordinates the fostering and adoption of dogs that haven’t found their permanent home. We specialize in American Staffordshire Terriers (“Am Staffs”) and American Pit Bull Terriers, but will do our best to help all breeds, often by referral to other local rescues that specialize in that type of dog. You can find many of thes

e on our links page. We are located in San Diego county, as our many of our foster homes that we work with to give the animals a temporary and loving home before they are placed into permanent situations. We rescue dogs from various shelters, evaluate them, ensure they are healthy and match them with the appropriate family. We take pride in finding the correct dog for the families that contact us by matching the activity level of the dog to the family’s needs and making sure that other pets in the family work well with the new addition to the pack. All of this is important in finding forever homes for our rescued pets.

Meet Bliss: Your Future Furry Friend!Bliss is ready to find her forever home in Southern California! 🏡 Here’s what makes...
08/16/2024

Meet Bliss: Your Future Furry Friend!

Bliss is ready to find her forever home in Southern California! 🏡 Here’s what makes her such a special pup:

- **Walks and Leash Skills:** She loves going for walks and is excellent on the leash. 🚶‍♀️
- **People-Person:** Bliss enjoys being close to her people and is food motivated—perfect for training and bonding! 🍽️
- **Potty Trained:** She knows to head to the back door when she needs to go. 🚪
- **Chill Vibes:** Bliss is a mellow, low-key girl who rarely barks and loves to sleep. 😴
- **Hilarious Zoomies:** Her short stack zoomies are absolutely hilarious and will keep you entertained! 🏃‍♀️💨
- **Calm Bath Time:** She stays very calm during bath time, making grooming a breeze. 🛁

If you’re looking for a sweet, easygoing companion, Bliss might be your perfect match!

Foster Pup Nugget, AKA Juliet, is living her best life and fully embracing her role as a home decor influencer! 🐾✨ Thank...
08/16/2024

Foster Pup Nugget, AKA Juliet, is living her best life and fully embracing her role as a home decor influencer! 🐾✨ Thanks to a generous gift from Castlery, she’s now got a chic large chair that’s become her new favorite bed.

From rescue pup to social media star—follow Juliet for more adorable updates and maybe a few home decor tips along the way! 📸

Want to help save some puppies? 🐾 Chip & Dale are 8 month old brothers who arrived at the shelter with bite marks all ov...
08/15/2024

Want to help save some puppies? 🐾 Chip & Dale are 8 month old brothers who arrived at the shelter with bite marks all over them 😭 They are both very friendly & just need a bit of TLC ❤️

We provide everything you need to foster! 🏠 Fosters do need to be local to San Diego or Temecula areas.

Apply to foster at itsthepits.org 🙏 . .

Man oh man, what more can we say about Dreamboat Dewey? 🌟 According to his foster mom, Dewey was an absolute gentleman o...
08/14/2024

Man oh man, what more can we say about Dreamboat Dewey? 🌟 According to his foster mom, Dewey was an absolute gentleman on a walk with her reactive girl—he walked excellently on the leash with just a couple of corrections. He’s *SOOO* easy to handle!

If you’re looking for a well-mannered and easygoing companion, Dewey is your dreamboat! 💫 Fill out an application online at itsthepits.org

🐾 Say hello to Leonard and Raj, two adorable puppies from the Big Bang Litter! Just under 3 months old, these cuties are...
08/13/2024

🐾 Say hello to Leonard and Raj, two adorable puppies from the Big Bang Litter! Just under 3 months old, these cuties are ready to bring some puppy power into your life. If you’re looking for a dynamic pup to keep you entertained and loved, look no further!

Leonard is the brainiac with a heart of gold, while Raj is the charming charmer with a wag that’s out of this world. 🌟 Both are available for adoption in the San Diego area. Don’t miss your chance to add a little “Big Bang” of joy to your home!

Fill out an application online at itsthepits.org and make these puppies a part of your universe. 🚀

🥳Adoption Announcement!🐾 Lucky Miss Cheddar has found her forever home! 🏡Her two new moms are ready to take her on all t...
08/12/2024

🥳Adoption Announcement!

🐾 Lucky Miss Cheddar has found her forever home! 🏡

Her two new moms are ready to take her on all their future adventures and give her all the love and attention she deserves. She's going to be spoiled *rotten* — just like the finest aged cheddar! 🧀 Congratulations to Cheddar and her wonderful new family! 🎉

🐾Guess who’s popping up to remind you it's almost Friday? It's Dewey!🐾This little sneak is always ready for fun, and he'...
08/08/2024

🐾Guess who’s popping up to remind you it's almost Friday? It's Dewey!🐾

This little sneak is always ready for fun, and he's looking for a forever home to share his playful spirit. Dewey's energy and charm make every day an adventure!

🏠 About Dewey:
- Playful and energetic
- Loves being part of the action
- Ready for a loving forever home

If you’re local to Southern California and ready to add some excitement to your life, Dewey is your guy! Fill out an adoption app online at itsthepits.org

🚨 **URGENT: Foster Needed to Save a Life!** 🚨A sweet young male dog is in desperate need of a foster home to avoid being...
08/07/2024

🚨 **URGENT: Foster Needed to Save a Life!** 🚨

A sweet young male dog is in desperate need of a foster home to avoid being euthanized. Shelter staff describe him as a "very nice dog" who gets along well with other dogs and is simply handsome! He could be killed any day, so time is of the essence.

🐾 **We will rescue him, but we need a local foster first.** If you are in the San Diego/Riverside areas and can help us save his life, please fill out our foster application online at [itsthepits.org](https://itsthepits.org).

📢 **Fostering is free for you.** All expenses are covered. If you can't foster, please share this post to spread the word!

Help us give this sweet dog a chance at life. 🙏❤️

The shelter is DESPERATE for a rescue to pull this sweet family, 3 puppies have already died and the longer they are the...
08/06/2024

The shelter is DESPERATE for a rescue to pull this sweet family, 3 puppies have already died and the longer they are there, the more at risk they are of becoming sick. We will pull them but we need a local to San Diego/Riverside areas foster. We will provide all supplies and cover all medical.
Please fill out our foster app online at itsthepits.org if you can foster. If you can't foster, please share!

Do you remember our plea we put out over 3 weeks ago? Yupp, it’s been that long and this family is STILL here. Sadly, 3 more pups have passed since that time. We asked for help, no help came. We’re hoping this time is different. Mama and her remaining 9 pups are struggling. There’s not enough space in our kennels for her and the babies to safely move around nor for mama to have appropriate breaks from nursing. This means that shelter staff has to continually rotate the pups in and out of mama’s kennel which is a huge strain on our resources as we have over 100 other animals to care for. Mama came to us very apprehensive, but is slowly starting to come around. She needs a nice quiet calm space to decompress but still be able to provide the pups what they need. The babies are on the move and the weaning process has begun, but we have a ways to go before they can be completely separated. Are you a Corona resident and dog savvy? Come talk to us about fostering. We are looking for a foster for the entire family, NOT individual puppies. We appreciate interest in adoption, but at this time what we need is a foster or a dog rescue!

🐾 Meet Pickles! 🐾Freedom Post: It’s the Pits rescued Pickles from immediate danger of being euthanized at the shelter, a...
08/05/2024

🐾 Meet Pickles! 🐾

Freedom Post: It’s the Pits rescued Pickles from immediate danger of being euthanized at the shelter, and we are overjoyed to say that we saved this precious guy!

About Pickles:
•Very sweet and affectionate
•Gets along well with other dogs
•Needs leash work

Once Pickles arrived at his new foster home and started to settle in, his foster mom noticed his tooth was bleeding. Our amazing vet squeezed him in right before closing, and he's scheduled for a dental on Tuesday. Despite feeling icky right now, Pickles is getting all the love from his foster mama.

Your support can make a huge difference in Pickles' journey to recovery. Every donation counts!

Donate Today:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Let's show Pickles that he's not alone. Together, we can ensure he gets the care he deserves. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! ❤️

🐾 Happy Tails Update! 🐾Zula is living her best barn dog life lately! 🌾🐶 Who would have thought our once out-of-control p...
08/02/2024

🐾 Happy Tails Update! 🐾

Zula is living her best barn dog life lately! 🌾🐶 Who would have thought our once out-of-control puppy would turn into a rock star barn girlie?! We love seeing our Alums out in the world being such good breed ambassadors! ❤️🐾

A huge shout Woof Academy ( ) & Pam for their amazing training classes! 🙌 They have been a lifesaver with Zula. We're excited to share that they'll be opening a new location right outside of San Elijo Hills, offering half-day and full-day dog training instead of the typical board and train where dogs stay overnight. Highly recommend Woof Academy! 🐕✨

📣 Freedom Friday  🐾Meet Fun Dip, the 8-month-old puppy who’s proving that great things come in small packages! At just 3...
08/02/2024

📣 Freedom Friday 🐾

Meet Fun Dip, the 8-month-old puppy who’s proving that great things come in small packages! At just 35lbs, this Tiny but Mighty pup has already stolen our hearts. ❤️

✅ **Knows Sit**
✅ **Excellent Car Rider**
✅ **Potty Trained**

This super cute little guy has been given a new lease on life thanks to his amazing foster, RSV Shannon. Let's show some love and gratitude for making it possible for Fun Dip to break free from the shelter!

🔹 $5 Friday Alert! 🔹
Help us cover Fun Dip's care by donating just $5. Your generosity makes a big difference! Donations can be made via:
- **PayPal:** [email protected]
- **Venmo:**

Thank you for supporting Fun Dip and giving him the chance for a bright future! 🌟

Foster still needed! Sweet Pickles is running out of time 😩
08/02/2024

Foster still needed! Sweet Pickles is running out of time 😩

🚨 **URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR PICKLES** 🚨

Pickles is in immediate danger of being euthanized in the shelter. This sweet boy desperately needs a local foster to save his life.

🐾 **About Pickles:**
- Very sweet and affectionate
- Gets along well with other dogs
- Walks beautifully on a leash

We provide all the supplies you need to foster, so it's completely free for you. If you're local to the San Diego or Riverside areas, please help us save Pickles by filling out a foster application at [itsthepits.org](http://itsthepits.org).

🙏 **We are desperate to save his life!** 🙏

📣❤️🐾🥳🎊🎉 **Adoption Announcement!** 📣❤️🐾🥳🎊🎉We're overjoyed to announce that Puppy Penny has found her forever home! There...
08/01/2024

📣❤️🐾🥳🎊🎉 **Adoption Announcement!** 📣❤️🐾🥳🎊🎉

We're overjoyed to announce that Puppy Penny has found her forever home! There was an instant connection between Penny and her new parents. They tell us she's eating well, very inquisitive, and absolutely loves exploring the yard.

Congratulations to Penny and her new family! We're so happy for you! 😊

🚨 **URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR PICKLES** 🚨Pickles is in immediate danger of being euthanized in the shelter. This sweet bo...
07/31/2024

🚨 **URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR PICKLES** 🚨

Pickles is in immediate danger of being euthanized in the shelter. This sweet boy desperately needs a local foster to save his life.

🐾 **About Pickles:**
- Very sweet and affectionate
- Gets along well with other dogs
- Walks beautifully on a leash

We provide all the supplies you need to foster, so it's completely free for you. If you're local to the San Diego or Riverside areas, please help us save Pickles by filling out a foster application at [itsthepits.org](http://itsthepits.org).

🙏 **We are desperate to save his life!** 🙏

🌟 Adoption Announcement! 🌟We're thrilled to share the happy news that Mama Ginger has found her forever home! 🏡❤️ She no...
07/31/2024

🌟 Adoption Announcement! 🌟

We're thrilled to share the happy news that Mama Ginger has found her forever home! 🏡❤️ She now has a new best fur-buddy, a big sister, and loving parents who adore her. Her new mama says, "We’ve already fallen in love with our spunky chunky girl!”

Ginger is settling in nicely and enjoying all the love and attention from her wonderful family.

Congratulations, Ginger! 🐾🎉

🌟 Happy International Friendship Day! 🌟Meet Eloise, our sweet pittie puppy just under a year old, who is looking for her...
07/30/2024

🌟 Happy International Friendship Day! 🌟

Meet Eloise, our sweet pittie puppy just under a year old, who is looking for her forever best friend! 🐾❤️

Eloise loves making friends of all shapes and sizes. She’s great with other dogs, enjoys cuddling up, and has a heart full of love to share. Just look at these adorable pics of her with her furry friends!

Eloise is available for adoption in Southern California. If you’re ready to welcome your new best friend into your life, fill out an adoption application online at itsthepits.org

Tag a friend who would love to give Eloise her forever home! 🏡💕

🎉🐾 Exciting News! 🐾🎉Sheldon, our adorable puppy, recently moved to a new foster home. It only took a week for his foster...
07/30/2024

🎉🐾 Exciting News! 🐾🎉

Sheldon, our adorable puppy, recently moved to a new foster home. It only took a week for his foster family to realize he was already home! ❤️🏡

Congratulations to Sheldon and his new family! We couldn't be happier for you all.

Check out this heartwarming pic of Sheldon with his new fur sibling! 🐶🐱

🐾🧀 Say Cheese! Meet the "Cheese Litter"! 🧀🐾We've got 7 gouda-licious pit mix puppies ready to steal your heart! 🐶❤️ With...
07/29/2024

🐾🧀 Say Cheese! Meet the "Cheese Litter"! 🧀🐾

We've got 7 gouda-licious pit mix puppies ready to steal your heart! 🐶❤️ With 3 boys and 4 girls, these little wedges of joy will be ready to go home in just a few weeks, but why wait? We're accepting applications now!

To brie-ing one of these cuties into your home, you must be local to the San Diego/Riverside areas and fill out our adoption app online at itsthepits.org

Spread the cheese, not the fleas! Help these pups find their forever families! 🏡🐾

🎉🐶 Wonderful News: Ally Has Found Her Forever Family! 🏡💕We’re thrilled to share that Ally has been adopted! She’s found ...
07/24/2024

🎉🐶 Wonderful News: Ally Has Found Her Forever Family! 🏡💕

We’re thrilled to share that Ally has been adopted! She’s found the perfect new mom and dad who are ready to shower her with love and care. 🐾❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Ally's journey and helped make this happy ending possible. We can't wait to hear all about Ally's new adventures with her amazing family!

Congratulations to Ally and her new mom and dad. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, cuddles, and wagging tails! 🌟🐕

🐾 New Release Tuesday: Meet Arizona 🌵🐶We are excited to introduce our newest addition, Arizona, also known as Ari or AZ!...
07/23/2024

🐾 New Release Tuesday: Meet Arizona 🌵🐶

We are excited to introduce our newest addition, Arizona, also known as Ari or AZ! This great guy is a little green but listens well and corrects easily. He’s the definition of a Velcro dog because he sticks right next to you! 🐕💚

Arizona has puppy energy and would thrive with an active family. Although he's still recovering from his snip-snip, he was kenneled with a couple of different dogs and has shown to be extremely dog-friendly so far. He is VERY food motivated.

Huge thanks to our RSV's Mika for picking him up from the shelter and Shannon for fostering him! Arizona is available for adoption in Southern California. Visit itsthepits.org to complete an application and give this wonderful dog his forever home. 🏡❤️

The frog sit, 🐸 the pout, 💋 the tiny potato vibes! 🥔 Brady sure has it all! 💖Brady is an energetic 1.5 year old pup 💨 wh...
07/23/2024

The frog sit, 🐸 the pout, 💋 the tiny potato vibes! 🥔 Brady sure has it all! 💖

Brady is an energetic 1.5 year old pup 💨 who is dog-friendly 🐶 and kid-friendly, 👧 as long as everybody keeps it chill, bro. 🤙 (Otherwise he gets excited!) He's also a certified member of the Ball Is Life Club 🥎. Brady is the life of the party and just wants to be where the people are! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 He's still working on his leash skills though - this social butterfly 🦋 doesn't like being tied down.

Brady needs a foster or adopter! Apply at itsthepits.org 🙏 . .

Urgent Foster Needed for Sweet Pup Winnie! 🐾We desperately want to help this gorgeous little pup called Winnie. She is a...
07/23/2024

Urgent Foster Needed for Sweet Pup Winnie! 🐾

We desperately want to help this gorgeous little pup called Winnie. She is a 3.5-month-old female, not yet spayed, weighing just 14 lbs. The current owner found her on Craigslist, mistakenly thinking the breed was hypoallergenic. Unfortunately, they have a child who is allergic and need to find a new home for Winnie ASAP.

Right now, Winnie is being crated alone in a room and is in desperate need of love and proper care. 💔

If you are local to San Diego, please fill out our foster application online at itsthepits.org. We will provide all supplies, and fostering is free to you.

Let's get Winnie the loving home she deserves! 🙏❤️

🎉🐾 Exciting News! Bubs Has Found His Forever Home! 🏡💕We are thrilled to announce that Bubs has been adopted! He now has ...
07/23/2024

🎉🐾 Exciting News! Bubs Has Found His Forever Home! 🏡💕

We are thrilled to announce that Bubs has been adopted! He now has a wonderful new mom and dad, and even a furry sibling to play with! 🐶❤️

Bubs is already settling in and enjoying his new family. A big thank you to everyone who shared his story and supported his journey to find his forever home. This happy ending wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Wishing Bubs and his new family a lifetime of love, joy, and endless tail wags. 🐾✨

07/22/2024

Tough Monday? 😟 Leonard and Raj (darker color) can't relate! 😆 They're just livin' the puppy dream in their foster home 💖 Cookies, naps, and learning how to dog from the two resident big dogs! 🐶

Leonard and Raj are just 8 weeks old and are ready for their forever homes! 🏠 They already learned how to sit at the door to go potty, sleep in their crate with no accidents, and love toys and following the big dogs around. After that they love to cuddle! They're full of puppy potential and learning new things every day. 💡

Apply at itsthepits.org! . .

07/20/2024

What is this thing?? 🥕 Penny (left) and brother Sheldon aren't quite sure what to think of this carrot! 🧐

Penny is the only female in our Big Bang Litter 💥 and she's ready for her forever home! Penny is just 8 weeks old, prime puppy time for socialization with kids, 👧 cats, 🐱or other (known, vaccinated) dogs! 🐶

Apply to meet Penny at itsthepits.org 🙏 She's available for adoption in Southern California, and will need a private patio or yard where she can go potty until she is fully vaccinated. . .

07/19/2024

Gooooood morning from Karma! 🌞She wanted to show you this ball. 🥎 She thinks it's pretty great!

Karma is about two years old and is good with dogs 🐶 and kids! 👧 She says: My tail never stops wagging when I’m prancing around, and my foster Mom says I’m the happiest pup on the planet!! I love playing with toys, balls are my absolute favorite, and if you're up for watching movies in the evenings, I'd love to sit on the sofa and join you!

Want a super cute greeting every morning? Apply to meet Karma at itsthepits.org . .

07/18/2024

Nutmeg is going for a new world record in food puzzles! 🍗 We're going to tell her this was record time 😆

Nutmeg is a super smart, 💡 super sweet, 🍭 6 month old puppy. She's an energetic girl, but she's good with cats, 🐱 dogs, 🐶and kids! 👧

Nutmeg is crate trained and potty trained, sleeps through the night with no problems, and is perfect in the car. She loves to be near her person and meet new humans, her favorite activity is chewing a bone, she does play fetch and is working on her drop-it, and she loves giving kisses.

Apply to foster or adopt Nutmeg at itsthepits.org! . .

🐾 Meet Sadie! 🐾Looking for an active, outdoor-loving companion? Sadie is your girl! This happy-go-lucky pup is available...
07/17/2024

🐾 Meet Sadie! 🐾

Looking for an active, outdoor-loving companion? Sadie is your girl! This happy-go-lucky pup is available for adoption in Southern California and is ready to find her forever home. 🏡

Sadie thrives on attention from both kids and adults. She’s high-energy and loves outings, making her a perfect match for an active family. She's still working on her leash manners, but with her high food motivation, training will be a breeze! 🍖

Sadie currently lives with other puppies and dogs and does well with them. However, introductions to new pets should be slow and gradual. She’s also great with kids but hasn't been tested with cats.

Ready to make Sadie a part of your family? Visit itsthepits.org to complete an application. Let's find Sadie her forever home! ❤️🐶

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It’s The Pits is a 501c3 canine rescue that coordinates the fostering and adoption of dogs that haven’t found their permanent home. We specialize in American Staffordshire Terriers (“Am Staffs”) and American Pit Bull Terriers, but will do our best to help all breeds, often by referral to other local rescues that specialize in that type of dog. You can find many of these on our links page. We are located in San Diego county, as our many of our foster homes that we work with to give the animals a temporary and loving home before they are placed into permanent situations. We rescue dogs from various shelters, evaluate them, ensure they are healthy and match them with the appropriate family. We take pride in finding the correct dog for the families that contact us by matching the activity level of the dog to the family’s needs and making sure that other pets in the family work well with the new addition to the pack. All of this is important in finding forever homes for our rescued pets.