Pup Pit Stop

Pup Pit Stop Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Pup Pit Stop, Nonprofit Organization, Hollywood, FL.

Safe, temporary holds for rescue dogs with a plan in place 🐾
24–72 hours can save a life 💜
Outdoor space with AC comfort · Hollywood, FL 🌴

Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Shoutout to John Deere for making equipment that allows me to safely give rescue dogs new experiences that make them mor...
08/22/2026

Shoutout to John Deere for making equipment that allows me to safely give rescue dogs new experiences that make them more adoptable 🫶🐾💜

Hollywood, FLCrayola is a 10-12 month old Malinois who was found loose in Homestead for over a week with painted handpri...
08/22/2026

Hollywood, FL

Crayola is a 10-12 month old Malinois who was found loose in Homestead for over a week with painted handprints all over her body. No owner ever came forward and she did not have a microchip.

Malinois Dutch Shepherd (MAD) Rescue stepped up for her 🥳 and she is now looking for a foster or foster to adopt home.

She oh so is sweet, friendly, house trained, dog friendly, and learning quickly around cats. She is still just a baby 🥺 and already showing everyone how easy she is to love and eager she is to please.

If you can offer her a safe place to land, please reach out. She deserves a gentle fresh start, or even better, her forever home🐾💜

💜 Foster or adopt Crayola
https://tr.ee/0AYsJ2rXIx

08/18/2026

Gunnar has his initial intake appointment this Sunday morning with South Florida’s ONLY board certified veterinary behaviorist 🥳 . This is the strongest step we can take right now toward giving him a brighter and happier future.

A virtual visit is required before he can be seen in person. I already prepaid the virtual appointment which was $189 (receipt in comments), and his in-person evaluation will be $500.

His life is worth trying for, so this cost is worth it to me. He deserves every chance we can give him, which he has not had previously.

If you would like to help support Gunnar and give him the strongest possible path toward a fulfilling life, your kindness truly matters.

💜🐾Donation Info 🐾💜
Zelle / PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Let’s talk about irresponsible breeders, uninformed puppy buyers, and the very real consequences their decisions can hav...
08/17/2026

Let’s talk about irresponsible breeders, uninformed puppy buyers, and the very real consequences their decisions can have on living beings who never asked to be brought into this world.

An English Bull Terrier was recently surrendered to me. His owners were going to take him to a shelter, where he would have been euthanized due to his behavioral issues.

Gunnar is a merle Bull Terrier. Merle is NOT a standard Bull Terrier color. The only way to produce a merle Bull Terrier is through crossbreeding somewhere in the dog’s lineage with a breed that carries the merle gene. Breeders producing rare/trendy colors prioritize profit and appearance over health, temperament, and breed preservation, which is exactly what happened here. His owners admitted they knew little about the breed and purchased him because of his appearance.

I was told Gunnar has “fear aggression.” After spending time with him, I do not believe fear is driving much, or any, of his behavior. He can be social and affectionate one moment, then react aggressively with little to no warning the next. His aggression is directed toward people, including the family who raised him.

That is NOT typical Bull Terrier behavior.
While no one can say with certainty why he behaves the way he does, genetics may be playing a significant role.

His breeder offered to take him back if I transported him to Tampa. However, I struggle with the idea of returning him to the very person whose unethical practices put him in the situation he is in today.

I am committed to giving Gunnar every opportunity to succeed. But it’s important to be honest. If his aggression cannot be safely managed, behavioral euthanasia may become the only responsible option.

Gunnar may lose his life because of the decisions people made for him. An irresponsible breeder prioritized a paycheck over responsible breeding. A well-meaning family purchased a dog without doing any research on the breed or the breeder.

Gunnar’s story is not unique. It happens every single day.

Adopt or shop. But do both responsibly. Research the breed. Research the breeder. Ask questions. Prioritize health and temperament over color and trends. Lives depend on it.

Crayola is officially ready for a foster! She is the sweetest girl who is eager to please and just wants to hang out wit...
08/16/2026

Crayola is officially ready for a foster!

She is the sweetest girl who is eager to please and just wants to hang out with you 🥰

Apply to foster this one year old baby here:
https://www.fosterformad.org/

This dog was found covered in painted handprints. Very hard to remove painted handprints. So of course we named her Cray...
08/14/2026

This dog was found covered in painted handprints. Very hard to remove painted handprints. So of course we named her Crayola 🖍️🎨.

Crayola spent over a week loose in the Redlands with those handprints on her and no one ever came looking for her. No microchip. No owner that stepped forward. Just a very confused baby Malinois trying to survive.

Gloria Cabal offered to trap her, I offered to take a dog who didn’t officially have rescue backing (again lol), and with the help of Mo Delaney Eppley , this village made magic happen once again🪄

Malinois Dutch Shepherd (MAD) Rescue has officially stepped up for Crayola 🥳

Now she needs a committed foster, or a foster to adopter 👀.

I broke one of my own rules again and brought one of my Pup Pit Stop guests inside my house 🙈 She is just a baby 🥺 (my guess is not even a year old yet)
The best part about me breaking rules is it helped us learn a lot more about her!
• Seems to be house trained
• Dog friendly
• Cat curious but easy to redirect and a very fast learner
• Sweet and social with that soft Malinois spark
• Young and ready to grow into an incredible dog for someone
(Seriously, she’s gonna be one hell of a dog for whoever adopts her 😍)

💜 Foster or adopt Crayola
https://tr.ee/0AYsJ2rXIx

🐾 Support MAD Rescue
https://tr.ee/OTskFyT8pw

08/10/2026

Friendly PSA: I have noticed an increasing number of messages and comments containing allegations about rescues or individuals, yet not one of these claims has been accompanied by actual proof. On the few occasions when I have asked for documentation, the response has been complete silence.

I am not here for rumor mills or personal vendettas. I am here for the dogs.

I will continue to conduct my own due diligence and thoroughly research any rescue I consider working with. I am open to hearing people’s experiences, and I do want to understand the facts. However, information is not factual to me unless it can be supported with verifiable proof. Unsubstantiated claims do not contribute to transparency, accountability, or the wellbeing of the animals we are all supposed to be advocating for.

Please do not involve me in the rumor mill or share any information about any rescue or individual unless you can support it with actual proof. If it cannot be verified, I will not engage with it.

I am committed to operating based on evidence, not speculation.

Thank you🐾💜

A lot of new fosters and adopters aren’t taught the 333 Rule, but it’s one of the most important things to understand. D...
08/10/2026

A lot of new fosters and adopters aren’t taught the 333 Rule, but it’s one of the most important things to understand.

Dogs need time to decompress. Time to learn the routine. Time to feel safe. The first three days, three weeks and three months are all completely different stages.

When you know what those stages look like, you stop expecting perfection and start supporting and earning the trust of the dog in front of you.

This rule helps people set realistic expectations and helps dogs settle without pressure 🐾💜

POV: Frankie decided affection was urgent and handled it immediately… with some kisses 🥹📣 Now swipe to see the best Fran...
08/09/2026

POV: Frankie decided affection was urgent and handled it immediately… with some kisses 🥹

📣 Now swipe to see the best Frankie update: HE IS OFFICIALLY IN HIS FOSTER HOME 🥳

Thank you to Frank, the police officer who spent real time building his trust(and who we named Frankie after). Thank you to Tara Naomi Carroll who kept sharing him and making sure people saw him. Thank you to Lori Briggs for trapping him. Thank you to Lady Luck Animal Rescue for stepping up for him. And thank you to Taylor Perodeau for committing to foster him.

It took a village. And this village showed up 🐾💜

Address

Hollywood, FL
33024

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pup Pit Stop posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Pup Pit Stop:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category