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Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy

Animal rescue in Phoenix, AZ

Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy is an established, entirely volunteer run, 501c3 nonprofit. We focus on dogs with extreme medical, behavioral and special needs.  We are devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and securing placement for pit bull and pit bull mixes into responsible, permanent and loving homes. We partner with national animal welfare organizations to assist dogs from dog fighting, hoarding and other crisis/emergency situations. 

We strive to educate the public about the pit bull breed in order to relieve suffering and prevent cruelty.

We advocate responsible pit bull ownership and educate the public about breed specific legislation.

Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy is made up of a small group of volunteers based in Phoenix, Arizona, who are dedicated to improving the lives of pit bulls and re-establishing the breed as a beloved family pet.

We work directly with local Animal Care and Control shelters to rescue pit bulls from euthanasia with the goal of rehabilitation and permanent placement.

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Email info@maydaypitbullrescue.org
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Phoenix, AZ 85024
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Adoptable pets at Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Jefferson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jefferson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Abel's adoption status with email updates.
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Abel

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Angelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Angelo

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Roger's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Roger

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Happy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Happy

Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog

Male, 11 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Tooney's adoption status with email updates.
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Tooney

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 11 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Tino's adoption status with email updates.
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Tino

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, Arizona and outlying cities.

Additional adoption info

At Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy, we get to know the traits and personalities of our dogs very well and try to make the best match between dog and pet parent. Pets are for a lifetime. Please be sure to keep this in mind when considering adopting a pet from us.

The following requirements must be met in order to adopt an animal from Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy:
- 21 and over
- Local resident
- Dogs live inside the home
- Fenced yard
- No HOA or rental restrictions
- Home visit
- Referral: vet or personal
- Financially able to care for the dog
- Investment in training
- Dog introductions

There is a $200 adoption fee for our dogs.

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We'll also keep you updated on Ollie & Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Ollie & Hazel

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on RIGBY's adoption status with email updates.
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RIGBY

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on SHAKIRA's adoption status with email updates.
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SHAKIRA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Anastasia's adoption status with email updates.
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Anastasia

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Tempe, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

German Shepherd Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Eddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Eddy

Rottweiler

Male, Young
Scottsdale, AZ

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