American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Kirkwood, Missouri

To apply to adopt Sur, please fill out an adoption application at www.evenchance.org/adopt and we will be in touch! For specific questions please email us at info@evenchance.org To check out more pics and video of me go to: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18392453749026296/ What is your name? Hi! My name is Big Sur, but you can call me “Sur” My name is fun because when I am doing a good job people say to me, “Good Sur!” or if I make a bad choice, like if I impulsively try to chase a squirrel, you might hear them say, “No, Sur!” Ha! How old are you? I'm about 2-years-old What do you look like? My foster mom says that not only am I a BIG SUR, I am also a very handsome boy that embodies her favorite place on California's coast! She says my fur is the color of sandy beaches, and my golden eyes glow like the California sunset. With my ultimate beach body and custom waterproof ocean blue collar, I am the total beach package. What do you like to eat? I love all food… my dog food meals, my training treats, my peanut butter Kongs and bananas! What kind of personality do you have? I am a social boy. I really love hanging with my people. I have a lot of energy but I also tire out really easily compared to my smaller pit bull housemates. I do need to do something active every day or I can get unruly, but as long as I get a big walk (or 2) or a good exercise session of fetch, disc, springpole or swimming each day I am a rock star in my kennel or hanging in the house. Describe your typical day: I am very much a boy of routine. I am a healthy mix of energy and lazy. On a perfect day I wake up and eat breakfast and go my 1.5 mile walk to and through the park. During the day, depending on who is home, I rotate between chilling in my large kennel and hanging out in the house with my foster family. I love playtime and training in the evening and I am a perfect angel in my kennel at night. What is your favorite toy? I LOVE TOYS. I love them all and possibly a little too much, ha! In the house I can only have my bones and Kongs, but outside under supervision, I get to play with the fun stuff like ChuckIt! balls, frisbees, etc. I can get a little possessive with my toys, but I am much better than when I first broke out of the shelter. I used to really worry that my toy might be taken away forever, so I tried to keep it to myself. But, my foster mom has taught me how much more fun it is to play with someone than by yourself as well as she showed me how fun trading games can be! I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to play tug. I was born for that game. Do you know any tricks? I have the BEST sit ever. I not only do it the second someone asks me to, but I also do it all the time just to show you how good of a boy I am. I know down and I am learning to heel too! Do you like cats? I knew this question would come up. Here is the thing. I was born with this superpower called prey drive. My mom says its genetic and you can’t change genetics, so we might as well embrace it. Prey drive can make training and playing with me very fun because I love to chase balls, treats, etc. However, my prey drive can get me in trouble too because squirrels, birds, bunnies, cats, etc are all things that I would also very much like to chase and catch. And with a boy of my size and determination, this is one superpower my family will always need to be aware of and manage responsibly. Do you have any doggie best friends? I do, yes, but only one. Her name is Luna and she is a pint-sized female pit bull that will play ROUGH with me and also tell me off when I get to be too much. I kind of like it when she tells me off. Unfortunately, my play skills are equivalent to a linebacker trying to play a game of tag. I come in HOT, full of energy and excitement and I really don't realize my own strength or size. I am often overbearing and unintentionally rough and for whatever reason other dogs don’t seem to appreciate it. I am not reactive in my crate or behind the doggie gates, all of the other dogs say hi to me and I like it. I also walk beautifully next to the whole family pack of pit bulls. It’s just that free play that gets me in trouble. There is a chance I may do well with a female dog similar to Luna, but other than that, I am likely best as your only bro dog. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be? Do you mean besides chasing squirrels in the backyard? HA! Actually, this is easy to answer, I just want to be with my person wherever are going! How is your health? When animal control found me as a stray I had heartworms, but I am now completely cured and a healthy, active boy. Who do you live with in your foster home and who is your closest companion? I live with a foster dad, mom, 2 school-aged human kids and 4 other pit bulls. Where do you hang out when you are home alone? I hang out in my crate when I’m home alone. Where do you sleep? I usually spend the night my crate, but sometimes my foster dad will sleep on the couch next to me, those are the best nights! What was life like before you were rescued by Even Chance and brought into the welcoming arms of your foster parents? I was picked up as a stray and brought to County Animal Control. The shelter life was stressing me out, so my foster mom broke me out and brought me home to Even Chance! Even Chance does not operate on a first come, first serve basis. In most cases we have already decided the type of home and owner we want for our dogs. These opinions are based on the temperament tests we perform prior to accepting the dog into our program and the behaviors the dogs display as they spend time in our homes. Our agency reserves the right to deny acceptance of any dog to an owner who we feel the lifestyle does not match that of the dog. We are in no way judging you or your lifestyle; we simply want to put our dogs in the best living situation possible. We take very seriously the decision we make when it comes to placing one of our dogs in a forever home. If I sound like the perfect pit bull for you and your family and you are interested in giving me a forever home, do not hesitate! Please fill out an application at www.evenchance.org/adopt and my foster family will contact you to schedule an in-person meet and greet. We look forward to meeting any and all interested applicants.

To apply to adopt Church, please fill out an adoption application at www.evenchance.org/adopt and we will be in touch! For specific questions, feel free to email us at info@evenchance.org 1. What is your name? Churchill! I was found in a church. 2. How old are you? I am still a growing boy, probably around 15-18 months (as of September 1, 2023). 3. What do you look like? Basically the cutest panda bear you've ever seen, I don't know what else to say. 4. What do you like to eat? Absolutely anything! I am not picky about my food. 5. What kind of personality do you have? I am silly, goofy, funny, loving, playful. I've been told I'm a cartoon character. 6. Describe your perfect day. A nice walk in the am, a little play time in the yard or house, and then relaxing by the window watching the world go by. 7. What is your favorite toy? I like balls but my fav is to play tug! 8. Do you know any tricks? No tricks really, but I am working on my manners and things like climb, sit, down, stay, and loose leash walking. 9. What scares you? New experiences can worry me sometimes, but I usually figure it out pretty fast and am good to go. 10. Do you like cats? To chase, very much. 11. Do you have any doggie best friends? I have a dog friend that will roughhouse with me, but I'm still learning how to properly interact with dogs. Unfortunately, my foster mom says I'm a little rude and will accidentally start a fight. I'm a work in progress. 12. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be? Wherever you are, that's where I want to be. Leaned right up against you. 13. How is your health? I’m healthy as a horse! 14. How long have you lived in your foster home? I’ve been here since July 3, 2023. 15. Who do you live with in your foster home and who is your closest companion? My foster mom and dad, and their kids, but they are off to college right now. I also live with 3 other dogs, but I'm not allowed to play with them....again, because I'm a little rude. 16. Where do you hang out when you are home alone? I always hang out in my crate when my foster mom isn’t home or can't keep an eye on me. 17. Where do you sleep? I always sleep in my crate at night, but while my family is home, I will lay on my bed or snuggle on the couch. 18. What do you love about your foster family? I love that my foster family is so dedicated to meeting all my needs. I am grateful that Even Chance rescued me! 19. What was life like before you were rescued by Even Chance and brought into the welcoming arms of your foster parents? I was living in a church, praying for a miracle. Even Chance does not operate on a first come, first serve basis. In most cases we have already decided the type of home and owner we want for our dogs. These opinions are based on the temperament tests we perform prior to accepting the dog into our program and the behaviors the dogs display as they grow up. Our agency reserves the right to deny acceptance of any dog to an owner who we feel the lifestyle does not match that of the dog. We are in no way judging you or your lifestyle; we simply want to put our dogs in the best living situation possible. We take very seriously the decision we make when it comes to placing one of our dogs in a forever home. If I sound like the perfect pit bull for your and your family and you are interested in giving me a forever home, do not hesitate! Please fill out an application here and my foster family will contact you to schedule an in-person meet and greet. We look forward to meeting any and all interested applicants.

To apply to adopt Milkshake, please fill out an adoption application at www.evenchance.org/adopt and we will be in touch! For specific questions, please email us at info@evenchance.org 1. What is your name? Milkshake! 2. How old are you? I am almost 3-years-old!. 3. What do you look like? I am small! I am only about 30 pounds. I have a little nub instead of a full tail. 4. What do you like to eat? Absolutely anything food! Unless you’re trying to trick me to eat a pill- I hate pills. 5. What kind of personality do you have? I’m equal parts goofy and snuggly! Pretty easy going overall, but I can get excited at times. 6. Describe your perfect day A nice walk in the am, a little play time in the yard or house, and then a looooong nap on the couch. 7. What is your favorite toy? I love ALL my toys, especially my soft toys- Lambie being my favorite. 8. Do you know any tricks? I know the basics- sit, down, stay. 9. What scares you? Not much scares me. Although, I hate car rides & get car sick. I can’t eat before I go in the car, but I am getting better about car rides. 10. Do you like cats and dogs? Nope. I need a house where I can be the only animal. 11. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be? The couch is a great spot, or following you around the kitchen. 12. How is your health? I’m healthy! 13. How long have you lived in your foster home? I’ve been in an Even Chance foster home since February of 2023. I have been with my current foster parent since October 2023. 14. Who do you live with in your foster home and who is your closest companion? I live with my foster parent, Ferris, and their roommate, Bryan! 15. Where do you hang out when you are home alone? My crate. I am crate trained. 16. Where do you sleep? I sleep in my crate, my foster human’s bed, or my dog bed. 17. What do you love about your foster family? I love that my foster family is so dedicated to meeting all my needs. I am grateful that Even Chance rescued me! 18. What was life like before you were rescued by Even Chance? I was taken by a government agency as part of a dog fighting investigation.

Hey, I'm Cheerio! I came to the shelter from a really neglectful situation. I was super skinny, tethered to a heavy chain, and kept outside. Luckily, I got rescued and made my way here to PCHS where they have taken good care of me. I have gained 20+ lbs and am much better! I am an absolute sweetheart and love people. I've had a rough start in life but I'm hoping a special someone will come along and see the good in me.  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2196587##

Meet Hot Tamales! This lovely dog adores treats and pets, and his playful, sweet nature makes him irresistible. He’s full of energy and ready to bring joy and love to his forever home.

Have no fear, the Weekend is here! This bouncy young boy appears housetrained, walks well on leash, and has done well making new doggie friends here at our shelter! Are you looking for the perfect playmate? Roll out the red carpet for Weekend today!