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These American Pit Bull Terriers are available in Durham, North Carolina.
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Drumstick

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Drumstick — the cutest turkey leg you’ll ever fall in love with! 🍗💛 This little nugget is serving up maximum adorable in a puppy package. His foster mom describes having “cute rage” over him — you know, that overwhelming urge to squeal because he’s just THAT precious. And honestly… same. Drumstick isn’t just cute, though — he’s the full combo meal:
 ✨ Playful 
✨ Kid-approved
 ✨ Social butterfly with new humans He even slept in his crate like a total pro, only needing one quick pee break. Gold star, Drumstick. ⭐️ Whether he’s bouncing around like a happy popcorn kernel or curling up for snuggles, Drumstick brings sweet, silly joy to every room he enters. He’s ready to be your best friend, your tiny shadow, your resident heart-melter. If you’re looking for a little, young companion with a jumbo-sized personality, come scoop up Drumstick — before someone else gobbles him right up! 🧡🍗 If you are interested in Drumstick, click Apply for Adoption! If you're on Adopt-a-Pet or PetFinder please visit https://www.hopeanimals.org/ to apply!

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Bandit

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bandit is the total package: equal parts couch companion and playtime partner. Currently in a foster home,  Bandit enjoys the best of both worlds—napping like a pro and engaging in fun, friendly workouts with his 60-pound pointer mix foster sister. He enjoys playing with dogs and he leaves my cats alone. He’s completely housebroken, very food-motivated (bring on the treats!), and has a special fondness for lounging in a kiddie pool on hot days. This sweet guy loves to show affection—he’ll either crawl into your lap (yes, all 80 pounds of him!) or gently rest his paws across your legs, just to be close.  Bandit is looking for:&#226&#128&#168 A loving home, soft places to nap, tasty meals, and humans who don’t mind a little (okay, a lot of) cuddling. Bandit’s heart has known loss—his beloved owner passed away, and with no family nearby to care for him, he found himself in the shelter, where he struggled. Now thriving in a foster home, he’s ready for his second chance with someone who will treasure his big heart and mellow spirit. Kids: 10+, vocal when excited Dogs: Friendly sniffing, polite, offers playOctober 14, 2025, 2:12 pm

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Knox

Pit Bull Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! I'm a sweet and playful, loving boy. I'm perfecting my fetch game during my time in the shelter. I can "go long" pretty easily with my long legs! I love a ball, treats, affection, learning new things, and making new friends with my charming personality. Once we've had our fun, I'll lean into you for snuggles. I'm a treat! Take me home today! Kids: 6+, can be jumpy, doesn't know his size Dogs: Friendly and playful with other dogsJuly 11, 2025, 4:56 pm

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PJ

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
🐾 Meet PJ (short for Pajamas)! 🐾 This 10-week-old cutie is just as fun and cozy as her name suggests. PJ is a confident, happy pup who’s ready to take on the world! She loves new adventures, meeting people, and learning new things. She’s super food-motivated, playful with other dogs, and can settle nicely at home once the excitement’s over. She’s the kind of pup who reminds you that life’s better when you stay comfy and have fun along the way. ✨ 👚 Adopt PJ and get ready for a lifetime of love, laughter, and pajama parties! 💕

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Star

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
✨ Meet Star ✨ Star’s story began with heartbreak — her former “family” tried to throw her off a bridge. She was found emaciated, heartworm positive, and still wagging her tail at the shelter staff who saved her. Today, she’s a healthy, hilarious, and deeply cuddly foster pup who wants nothing more than a spot on the couch and the chance to explore her world with confidence. She’s officially finished her heartworm treatment, has completed her spay, and is finally cleared to run, romp, and keep growing. ⭐️ Now that she’s feeling better, we’re seeing some beautiful shifts in her behavior: She’s opening her trust circle even more with familiar people she’s met safely a few times. She’s starting to offer tail wags from a distance to new people — a huge deal for her. She’s able to peacefully coexist in the same room with her foster brother, Wally, during structured on-leash hangouts. And now that she’s fully cleared, we’re excited to slowly build toward more meaningful dog interactions with him and others. At home, she’s still the same polite, crate/house-trained snuggle bug. She settles beautifully in her crate or on her bed in her “kitchen apartment,” rides like a pro in her car crate, and gets very excited for new adventures — especially now that she can actually go on them. With her newfound energy, she’s enjoying: Carefully expanded walks Exploring trails Practicing being around groups of people Play sessions and enrichment that help her confidence bloom Each outing builds her trust a little more. She’s discovering that the world isn’t scary — especially when she has a calm, steady person guiding her. 👑 Star is looking for: • An adult-only, pet-free home • A calm environment (rural/suburban preferred) • An adopter excited to continue her training and confidence-building • People who will grow her world, not shrink it 💛 Our rescue will sponsor handoff sessions with her current trainer to ensure her progress continues seamlessly. Fiercely loyal, deeply goofy, and absolutely ready for her next chapter… Star’s future is bright ✨ DM @wally_the_pit or apply via the link to chat more — her foster mom is always happy to gush about her favorite girl!

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Gracie

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
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These American Pit Bull Terriers are available for adoption close to Durham, North Carolina.
We'll also keep you updated on Drumstick's adoption status with email updates.
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Drumstick

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Drumstick — the cutest turkey leg you’ll ever fall in love with! 🍗💛 This little nugget is serving up maximum adorable in a puppy package. His foster mom describes having “cute rage” over him — you know, that overwhelming urge to squeal because he’s just THAT precious. And honestly… same. Drumstick isn’t just cute, though — he’s the full combo meal:
 ✨ Playful 
✨ Kid-approved
 ✨ Social butterfly with new humans He even slept in his crate like a total pro, only needing one quick pee break. Gold star, Drumstick. ⭐️ Whether he’s bouncing around like a happy popcorn kernel or curling up for snuggles, Drumstick brings sweet, silly joy to every room he enters. He’s ready to be your best friend, your tiny shadow, your resident heart-melter. If you’re looking for a little, young companion with a jumbo-sized personality, come scoop up Drumstick — before someone else gobbles him right up! 🧡🍗 If you are interested in Drumstick, click Apply for Adoption! If you're on Adopt-a-Pet or PetFinder please visit https://www.hopeanimals.org/ to apply!

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We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bandit is the total package: equal parts couch companion and playtime partner. Currently in a foster home,  Bandit enjoys the best of both worlds—napping like a pro and engaging in fun, friendly workouts with his 60-pound pointer mix foster sister. He enjoys playing with dogs and he leaves my cats alone. He’s completely housebroken, very food-motivated (bring on the treats!), and has a special fondness for lounging in a kiddie pool on hot days. This sweet guy loves to show affection—he’ll either crawl into your lap (yes, all 80 pounds of him!) or gently rest his paws across your legs, just to be close.  Bandit is looking for:&#226&#128&#168 A loving home, soft places to nap, tasty meals, and humans who don’t mind a little (okay, a lot of) cuddling. Bandit’s heart has known loss—his beloved owner passed away, and with no family nearby to care for him, he found himself in the shelter, where he struggled. Now thriving in a foster home, he’s ready for his second chance with someone who will treasure his big heart and mellow spirit. Kids: 10+, vocal when excited Dogs: Friendly sniffing, polite, offers playOctober 14, 2025, 2:12 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Knox's adoption status with email updates.
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Knox

Pit Bull Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! I'm a sweet and playful, loving boy. I'm perfecting my fetch game during my time in the shelter. I can "go long" pretty easily with my long legs! I love a ball, treats, affection, learning new things, and making new friends with my charming personality. Once we've had our fun, I'll lean into you for snuggles. I'm a treat! Take me home today! Kids: 6+, can be jumpy, doesn't know his size Dogs: Friendly and playful with other dogsJuly 11, 2025, 4:56 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on PJ's adoption status with email updates.
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PJ

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
🐾 Meet PJ (short for Pajamas)! 🐾 This 10-week-old cutie is just as fun and cozy as her name suggests. PJ is a confident, happy pup who’s ready to take on the world! She loves new adventures, meeting people, and learning new things. She’s super food-motivated, playful with other dogs, and can settle nicely at home once the excitement’s over. She’s the kind of pup who reminds you that life’s better when you stay comfy and have fun along the way. ✨ 👚 Adopt PJ and get ready for a lifetime of love, laughter, and pajama parties! 💕

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We'll also keep you updated on Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Star

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
✨ Meet Star ✨ Star’s story began with heartbreak — her former “family” tried to throw her off a bridge. She was found emaciated, heartworm positive, and still wagging her tail at the shelter staff who saved her. Today, she’s a healthy, hilarious, and deeply cuddly foster pup who wants nothing more than a spot on the couch and the chance to explore her world with confidence. She’s officially finished her heartworm treatment, has completed her spay, and is finally cleared to run, romp, and keep growing. ⭐️ Now that she’s feeling better, we’re seeing some beautiful shifts in her behavior: She’s opening her trust circle even more with familiar people she’s met safely a few times. She’s starting to offer tail wags from a distance to new people — a huge deal for her. She’s able to peacefully coexist in the same room with her foster brother, Wally, during structured on-leash hangouts. And now that she’s fully cleared, we’re excited to slowly build toward more meaningful dog interactions with him and others. At home, she’s still the same polite, crate/house-trained snuggle bug. She settles beautifully in her crate or on her bed in her “kitchen apartment,” rides like a pro in her car crate, and gets very excited for new adventures — especially now that she can actually go on them. With her newfound energy, she’s enjoying: Carefully expanded walks Exploring trails Practicing being around groups of people Play sessions and enrichment that help her confidence bloom Each outing builds her trust a little more. She’s discovering that the world isn’t scary — especially when she has a calm, steady person guiding her. 👑 Star is looking for: • An adult-only, pet-free home • A calm environment (rural/suburban preferred) • An adopter excited to continue her training and confidence-building • People who will grow her world, not shrink it 💛 Our rescue will sponsor handoff sessions with her current trainer to ensure her progress continues seamlessly. Fiercely loyal, deeply goofy, and absolutely ready for her next chapter… Star’s future is bright ✨ DM @wally_the_pit or apply via the link to chat more — her foster mom is always happy to gush about her favorite girl!

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We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
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Nola

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nola is a 5 year old rescue in need of an attentive and affectionate owner. She's gentle giant who's incredibly sweet, smart and energetic with a heart for adventure. Nola has been raised as a house dog, but thoroughly enjoys her time outdoors whether hiking, walking, or playing with other dogs at the dog park! She's also a great companion on long road trips. Nola is house trained, kennel trained, and can follow basic commands.

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American Pit Bull Terrier shelters & rescues in Durham, North Carolina

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3.1 miles

Animal Protection Society of Durham

2117 E. Club Blvd., Durham, NC 27704

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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3.1 miles

Hope Animal Rescue

Durham, NC 27704

Pet Types: dogs

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6.4 miles

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

8.9 miles

Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

13.6 miles

Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

15.4 miles

Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies, Inc.

RALEIGH, NC 27614

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

15.4 miles

Perfectly Imperfect Pups

Raleigh, NC 27614

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.7 miles

Best Friend Pet Adoption

P.O. Box 5305, Cary, NC 27512

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

18.5 miles

Two Paws Up NC Shelter Rescue

PO Box 37790, Raleigh, NC 27627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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21.3 miles

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

PO Box 1649, Wake Forest, NC 27588

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals

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