2023 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2023, Shaw PBR received nearly 925 calls for help.
 
This included 580 owner surrender requests; 211 transfer requests; 66 stray sightings; 10 welfare calls; 8 abandoned calls; and 48 requests for us to take other animals.
 
We had 5 adoptions, and 10 intakes for the year. Unfortunately, we lost 2 this year due to illness (Zeke, Elmer). We entered 2023 with 27 Adopt-a-Bulls, and currently have 30 Adopt-a-Bulls.
 
Porkchop's Phat Farm had 2 pig intakes (Abbie and Snoop) and 3 goat intakes (Hill Billy, Kid Rock and Escapegoat). Sadly, Hammy passed away this year. We currently have 13 pigs and 3 rescue goats.

2023 Lifesaving Percentage: 93.75%

2022 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2022, Shaw PBR received over 680 calls for help.


This included 395 owner surrender requests; 182 transfer requests; 74 stray sightings; 7 welfare calls; and 22 requests for us to take other animals.


We had 9 adoptions; 11 intakes (including 2 returns); and, unfortunately, we lost Luigi this year due to neurological problems. We entered 2022 with 27 Adopt-a-Bulls and also currently have 27 Adopt-a-Bulls.

2022 Lifesaving Percentage: 97.4%

2021 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2021, Shaw PBR received over 715 calls for help.


This included 345 owner surrender requests; 166 transfer requests; 146 stray sightings; 18 welfare calls; 1 abandoned call; and 13 requests for us to take other animals.


We had 5 adoptions, 9 intakes, and 1 return for the year.  We entered 2021 with 21 adopt-a-bulls and currently have 27 adopt-a-bulls.

2021 Lifesaving Percentage: 100%

2020 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2020, Shaw PBR received over 700 calls for help.


This included 320 owner surrender requests; 207 transfer requests; 153 stray sightings; 8 welfare calls; 19 abandoned calls; and 18 requests for us to take other animals.


We had 8 adoptions, 8 intakes, and 3 returns for the year. Unfortunately, we lost 3 this year due to illness or behavioral/liability issues. We entered 2020 with 21 adopt-a-bulls and also currently have 21 adopt-a-bulls.

2020 Lifesaving Percentage: 85.7%

2019 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2019, Shaw PBR received nearly 1,000 calls for help.
 
This included 453 owner surrender requests; 266 transfer requests; 183 stray sightings; 18 welfare calls; 19 abandoned calls; and 21 requests for us to take other animals.
 
We had 7 adoptions, 13 intakes, and 2 returns for the year. Unfortunately, we lost 4 this year due to illness or behavioral/liability issues. We entered 2019 with 18 adopt-a-bulls and currently have 21 adopt-a-bulls.

2019 Lifesaving Percentage: 80.8%

2018 Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2017 - Shaw PBR received 1,084 calls for help.

 

This included owner surrender requests for 423 dogs; 159 stray calls; 394 transfer requests; 14 dogs from fighting busts; 2 BSL Surrender requests; 31 court surrender requests; 6 requests to take in other animals; and 40 welfare calls.

 

We  had 7 intakes; 4 returns; and 13 adoptions.  Unfortunately, we lost 7 this year due to illness or behavioral/liability issues. We were only able to convince 2 owners to keep their dogs.  We entered 2018 with 31 adopt-a-bulls and currently have 18 adopt-a-bulls.

2018 Lifesaving Percentage: 83.5%

2017 Annual Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2017 - Shaw PBR received 1,250 calls for help.

 

This included owner surrender requests for 348 dogs; 186 stray calls; 476 transfer requests; requests from 3 different dog fighting busts, totalling 97 dogs; 1 BSL Surrender request; 3 requests to board an animal; 5 transport requests; 35 requests to take in other animals; 30 re-post requests; and 64 welfare calls.

 

We had 41 intakes; 3 returns; 7 out-bound transfers (6 puppies to CLHS; and 1 to Sweet Paws Rescue); 4 euthanizations; 3 died in care; and 20 adoptions.  We were only able to convince 9 owners to keep their dogs.  We entered 2017 with 21 adopt-a-bulls and are entering 2018 with 31 adopt-a-bulls.

2017 Lifesaving Percentage: 89%

2016 Annual Statistics

From January 1-December 31, 2016, Shaw PBR received nearly 700 calls for help.

 

This included 182 owner surrender requests; 210 transfer requests; 153 stray sightings; 83 puppy surrender requests; 11 welfare calls; 9 abandoned calls; 18 requests for us to take other animals; and 3 body dump sightings. We were able to convince only 6 owners to keep their dogs.

 

We had 19 adoptions, and 20 intakes for the year. Unfortunately, we lost 4 this year due to illness or behavioral/liability issues. We entered 2016 with 23 adopt-a-bulls, and are entering 2017 with 21 adopt-a-bulls.

2016 Lifesaving Percentage: 91%

WE HAVE FINALLY MOVED!!

Our new address is:

 

Shaw PBR

368 Old New Hope Road

Columbus, MS 39702

662.386.SHAW (7429)

WE DO NOT TAKE OWNER SURRENDERS OR TRANSFERS FROM OTHER SHELTERS

 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 

662.386.SHAW (7429)



Columbus, Mississippi

FEIN: 46-0852468

DUNS: 078737353

 

Mission Statement

Our goal is to provide abused, abandoned or homeless pit bull dogs with the medical attention they need; as well as the love and attention they deserve to heal - both emotionally, and physically.

 

We will work to facilitate the rescue and placement of abused or abandoned pit bulls into responsible homes and participate in fundraising to provide veterinary treatment; spay/neuter; food and shelter.

 

We are dedicated to fostering responsible pit bull ownership through education, adoption, and breed advocacy.

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