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Tippy trace

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, adult

Gahanna, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Tippy Trace is a 4.5 (almost 5) year old pit bull who was rescued from our organization over four years ago after an incident led her to lose her front left leg. Since then, she has been in a loving home with two children (ages 10 and 1.5) and another older female dog. She has had aggression issues towards the older female dog worsening over the last two years, leading to them needing to re-home her now. She does very well with children and is a lover of people. She loves to cuddle and play. She can run super fast and doesn’t even realize that she is a tripod! She loves to pop bubbles and play fetch! Tippy is in need of a dog-less home or possibly one with an older male dog. She would be a great companion for a single person or a family!
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Mick Jagger (Legendary Singers '25)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Name: Mick Jagger Gender: MaleCurrent Age: 5 months oldCurrent Age Range: Puppy (Less than 6 months)Current Weight: 35 lbsExpected Adult Size: Large (50-100 lbs)Breed: Pit MixEnergy Level: MediumDog Friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: UnknownKids: Mick Jagger hasn’t lived with kids, but we do not anticipate kids being an issue for him. Fence Requirements: Physical fence preferred, but not required with regular walks/exercise Apartment Friendly: NoCrate Trained: Mick Jagger will go into his crate, but he doesn’t love it. He’s a little vocal to start, but settles down within a few minutes. Potty Trained: Mostly potty trained, may have an occasional accident. Making lots of progress! Ideal Home / Adopter: Mick Jagger would love a home with another dog to play with. He enjoys being a part of the action! Likes: He loves playing tug of war and fetch. He also enjoys a good chew toy. Mick Jagger is learning some basic commands and doing very well with them! Mick's adoption fee is $400 and includes his neuter, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives and boosters. ##2288336##
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James Brown (Legendary Singers '25)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Name: James Brown Gender: MaleCurrent Age: 5 months oldCurrent Age Range: Puppy (Less than 6 months)Current Weight: 30 lbsExpected Adult Size: Large (50-100 lbs)Breed: Pit MixEnergy Level: MediumDog Friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: UnknownKids: YesFence Requirements: Physical fence preferred, but not required with regular walks/exercise Apartment Friendly: NoCrate Trained: He doesn’t love being crated, but eventually settles down in the crate Potty Trained: James is doing well with potty training. Ideal Home / Adopter: James Brown would love a family that lets him be included in the action. James Brown is very sweet and curious. He is a huge lover and loves to be with his people and dog sibling! Likes: James Brown LOVES to snuggle! He loves to eat and enjoys peanut butter in a kong. He’s happiest when his family (human and dog) are close by. James Brown's adoption fee is $400 and includes his neuter, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives and boosters. ##2278120##
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Tala

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
Brindle - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Tala! Gender: Female Age: 6 months Current Weight: 26 lbs Expected Adult Size: Small (under 25 lbs) Breed: best guess is Pit / italian greyhound Energy Level: Medium-High Dog Friendly: Yes, and can have other dogs in the home or can be an only dog Cat Friendly: Yes Kid Friendly: Yes, any age Apartment Friendly: Yes Physical Fence Requirement: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exercise Crate Trained: Yes Potty Trained: Not fully potty trained, working on it Ideal Home/Adopter: Tala is a true puppy, she has confidence and a love for life! She loves playing with other dogs, and would love to live with a forever playmate. Bonus points if there are also kids in the home. She is curious, spunky, and really just enjoys being a part of the family. She is gentle, quiet and loves to play fetch. Likes: Squeaky toys, rolling in grass, playing in kid tents/forts, fetch are her favorites but really this girl can have fun doing anything Dislikes: none so far What makes this dog special: Tala has a lust for life that just makes you smile. She lives in a bubble of happiness, nothing gets her down! She loves playing with the kids, chasing squeaky toys, and being a mentor to little puppies. Tala is TINY! She is only 25 lbs. She is a puppy and can be a little mischievous at times but she is crate trained and almost fully potty trained. She walks well on the leash and is just happy to be where you are. She can entertain herself for hours with a squeaky toy. Tala's adoption fee is $350. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##2405969##
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Aretha Franklin (Legendary Singers '25)

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Name: Aretha Franklin Gender: FemaleCurrent Age: 5 months oldCurrent Age Range: Puppy (Less than 6 months)Current Weight: 40-45 lbsExpected Adult Size: Large (50-100 lbs)Breed: Pit MixEnergy Level: MediumDog Friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: UnknownKids: Aretha hasn’t lived with kids, but we do not anticipate kids being an issue for her. Fence Requirements: Physical fence preferred, but not required with regular walks/exercise Apartment Friendly: NoCrate Trained: Yes Potty Trained: Yes Ideal Home / Adopter: Aretha would love a family who will have fun with her, but also enjoys lots of snuggle time! Likes: Playing with her foster brother, being outside, chewing on her nyla bone, food! Aretha loves to snuggle, preferably on your lap or right beside you! Aretha has a happy and positive demeanor and learns things quickly. She is smart! Aretha's adoption fee is $400 and includes her spay, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives and boosters. ##2278122##
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Saint *Courtesy Post*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Fill out an Adoption Application Are you seeking the goodest boy? Look no further, as his name is Saint and he is up for adoption. Rescue workers brought Saint in after finding him sleeping as a stray on a bench outside a remote house. They contacted his former owner and learned that he had abandoned Saint. His foster family lives near where rescuers found him. The foster family would love to adopt him, unfortunately their other male does not like him. Saint loves laying on the couch next to his person while watching tv. He lets out his extra energy by playing with toys or zooming around the yard. He can play with other dogs, or he can entertain himself. Although friendly to all people and children, he forms attachments to individuals. He knows sit, stay, up, down, lay down, no, come, leave it, crate and much more. Once you have him do something once or twice, it becomes second nature to him. He will chase a cat, but if you “say leave” it or “no” before the chase happens, he will leave them alone. This dog has everything to offer the perfect family. He is an easy trainable dog. His only downside is not having any people to ensure the best for this goodest boy. The current foster loves to talk about him, so feel free to ask questions. Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include but are not limited to pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed. Important notes before applying. Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina. We will not adopt giant breed dogs to renters. Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Proof of any of the following exceptions is required: The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team. The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown. A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog. We believe in Force Free Training Methods and do not approve of methods or devices using pain or force to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior. Homes with highly varnished steps must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. **We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com **Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure. We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances. **PA Kennel License: 05845Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. May 7, 2025, 2:20 pm
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Petey

Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Petey is a young adult pitbull & bulldog mix. Hes a big baby who loves to cuddle in bed, chill on the couch, or go for rides in the car. When the zoomies come, hes a bundle of fun energy!Petey is very energetic and loves to play with other dogs and go for walks. He shares his food bowl and toys with other dogs in the household without any signs of resource guarding.Petey is neutered and fully vetted. Because of Peteys playful energy, we do not think a family with kids under the age of 12 will be good. We dont want anyone to get knocked down when hes running to play fetch or practicing parkour. The same goes for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs Petey loves to play and we dont want them to be his toy! This beautiful rascal is about 60 pounds of muscle and cant wait to join his forever family!Apply at ricopetrecovery.orgHis adoption fee is $250.
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Miley

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Miss Miley Mae is still looking for her forever home. Miley came to us after needing an emergency c-section when she started to deliver puppies in a shelter Miley is approximately 2yrs old and weighs 70lbs. Miley loves people and will happily sit on your feet so you continue to pet her. She is a great cuddle monster and is full of wiggles anytime someone looks her way. Miley loves walks and laying in the sunshine. She has received formal training and has learned so much She's not a fan of other dogs or cats. You can apply to meet Miley at ricopetrecovery.orgAdoption fee for Miley is $250
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Nala (FKA Tiana)

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
This puppy is gorgeous inside and out. She has a perfect line down her face that almost looks fake. She was surrendered to us with a broken leg that is now entirely healed. As you can see, she enjoys her pool days and taking sunbathing very seriously!Nala is full of life. She is great with kids and other dogs. She loves to cuddle and play with toys.You can apply to meet her at ricopetrecovery,org. Adoption fee is $350 and includes first two set of vaccines spay and microchip. 3rd and 4th vaccines are covered by the new owner.
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Artie

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
A 55lb birch-colored ball of energy, Arties silliness is one of his many lovable traits! Although it takes a minute to warm up to new people, once he does, he loves to cuddle and show off his zoomies. With a little guidance, Artie loves to take walks and enjoys being outside. He is currently up to date with shots, neutered and is being taught basic commands. He may possibly be dog selective, but we are currently testing for that. He has not been tested with kids or cats. Artie would add so much love and fun to any home he would become a part of. Please consider giving this good boy a chance to show his loyalty and make you smile. Apply to meet Artie at ricopetrecovery.org
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Maya (MIa)

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Maya (Mia) was found emaciated and full of tumors. After a full mastectomy and lots of TLC she is ready for her new home. Mia is very loving, good with other dogs and would love a home with a family that loves to take their dog on adventures. She is great in the car. Her foster family has worked with her on basic training. You can apply to meet her at ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $250
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Moon

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Moon is estimated to be 4-5 years old pittie mix and has the sweetest disposition. She gets along with people, dogs and cats! She is housetrained and does not require a crate - she knows good girls dont tear things up! She knows sit and shake/paw. She likes to be outside but will come when called. She is a very smart girl and very food motivated. She recently had a litter of puppies and is looking for a place to call her own now You can apply to meet her at ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee is $250
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Adopting a American Pit Bull Terrier

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an American Pit Bull Terrier - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost of an American Pit Bull Terrier can vary quite a bit depending on several factors. Prices can range from $500 to $2,500 or more, depending on the dog's lineage, pedigree, and the breeder's reputation. If you're considering adopting from a shelter or rescue, fees are much lower, typically in the range of $100 to $300. Remember that the initial cost is just the beginning; you'll also need to budget for ongoing expenses like food, grooming, vet care, and more.

The best way to adopt an American Pit Bull Terrier would be through a rescue that specializes in American Pit Bull Terriers. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available American Pit Bull Terriers in your area.

American Pit Bull Terrier fun facts

Fun Facts:

The American Pit Bull Terrier is the genetic marriage between bulldogs and terriers. They were bred to be solid and strong like Bulldogs, and tenacious like Terriers; this crossing developed into the American Staffordshire and the American Pit Bull.

The American Pit Bull Terrier’s reputation has wildly changed in history -- in the '50s, they were a popular family pet, epitomized by Petey on the Little Rascals. In World War I propaganda, they represented America due to their bravery and determination.

This breed is subject to more laws than any other. Contrary to their reputation for aggression and their sad history of being used in dogfights; they are used as police, companion, and therapy dogs, have enthusiastic temperaments, and make wonderful pets.

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American Pit Bull Terrier Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about American Pit Bull Terrier types to temperament and health issues to popular American Pit Bull Terrier mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.