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Bull Terrier Rescue Mission Rescuing Bull Terriers from the North East to the Mid Atlantic, and the Great Lakes through the Midwest The Bull Terrier Rescue Mission, Inc.

(BTR Mission/BTRM) is a 501c3 not for profit, all-volunteer, foster based organization dedicated to advocating for the health and welfare of unwanted, abused, or abandoned Bull Terriers. We work towards extracting them from their dire circumstances and placing them in homes where they can be evaluated, allowed to heal, and rehabilitated if necessary. BTRM works with animal shelters, rescue professionals, Bull Terrier owners, and veterinarians throughout the United States. If BTRM cannot provide direct support, cases are directed to appropriate organizations that can. In all cases, tireless work is gladly expended. The Bull Terrier Rescue Mission does not discriminate due to the age or health of its Bull Terriers. Professional veterinary care is provided – including spay/neuter – prior to matching each Bull Terrier with the right adoptive home. No animal is euthanized for need of medical care. That option only exists if the animal displays extreme threatening behavior towards humans, or if their health is unrecoverable. If you would like to join us in our goal to help Bull Terriers in need, please visit us at BTRMission.org. There, you can apply to become a foster or adopter, or that you're ready to volunteer for a variety of needs.

“Frida Barklo” honoring Frida Kahlo and her pet spider monkey. Celebrate Bully Fiesta with the Mission while raising fun...
04/11/2026

“Frida Barklo” honoring Frida Kahlo and her pet spider monkey.

Celebrate Bully Fiesta with the Mission while raising funds for medical, boarding, and training.

We are currently at $1700. That is 1 to 2 dentals depending on the area. Amazing!

To enter our fundraiser or directly donate - https://givebutter.com/bully-fiesta-m4qkpc

If you're able to help, tickets start at $10 and we have discounts on multiples. Even a dollar direct donation helps.

Commenting and sharing our post is free! It can lead to more followers and potentially more supporters. All forms of support are greatly appreciated.

Fine print -
Fees - cover what BTRM is charged
Tips - go to the GiveButter platform
Both are optional and can be set to zero or the amount of your choosing.

Silverwood 2026What an honor to meet the fosters, adopters and dogs that make up the village.Razz (and Charlotte, RIP) ...
04/11/2026

Silverwood 2026

What an honor to meet the fosters, adopters and dogs that make up the village.

Razz (and Charlotte, RIP) with his ride or die adopters Darryl and Elizabeth
Old man Titan and the indomitable Linda Gregg
One eyed Lloyd and behavior case hero Andrea
Layla and Juju - veteran rescuers (which doesn't do them justice) Stephanie and Rob. Juju reunited with her incredible breeders who I am proud to call friends
And of course, our beloved foster fail, Bean.

Not pictured: Sandler (Todd and Valerie), Memphis (Amber), John & Arlette Day, adopters of Luna (RIP) and long time mission family, Stefani and Garbanzo and , all around rescue road warrior.

It is always a gift to see you all year over year. Thank you for what you've done and what you continue to do for our cause.

Also not pictured are the hundreds upon hundreds of donors, volunteers, transporters, fosters, adopters, coordinators, social media promoters, fundraisers, trainers, kennel owners, shelter partners, educators and more who make it possible for us to bring record numbers of dogs under the mission banner and into the caring homes they deserve. We are always in your debt.

The rescue parade is my favorite part of Silverwood - not only watching the BTRM crew walk, but the many other wonderful bull terrier rescues powerfully represented and standing alongside the humble breeders and exhibitors; supporting breed preservation by turning time and attention to the dire situation in rescue.

Thank you for always reminding me what we're doing here.

2 runs open come on village 11/07:Leg 5— NEEDED: Princeton, IL → Plainfield, IL | 2:25 PM–3:45 PM CST | 1 hr 2011/8:Leg ...
02/11/2026

2 runs open come on village
11/07:
Leg 5— NEEDED: Princeton, IL → Plainfield, IL | 2:25 PM–3:45 PM CST | 1 hr 20
11/8:
Leg 10 NEEDED: Elyria, OH → Youngstown, OH | 3:15 PM–4:35 PM EST | 1 hr 20

TRANSPORT HELP NEEDED FOR CARMELO
Omaha, NE → Pittsburgh, PA November 7–8, 2026

At just 8 months old, Carmelo was at risk of euthanasia. Our supporter Emiley stepped in and helped get him out of the shelter, giving this little boy the chance he deserved. Now he has a new home waiting, and we need your help getting him there!

DAY 1 — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Leg 1 — FILLED Emiley: Omaha, NE → Des Moines, IA | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM CST | 2 hr
Leg 2 — FILLED Evan: Des Moines, IA → Iowa City, IA | 10:10 AM–11:50 AM CST | 1 hr 40 min
Leg 3 — FILLED Carla: Iowa City, IA → Davenport, IL | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM CST | 1 hr
Leg 4 — FILLED Barb: Davenport, IA → Princeton, IL | 1:10 PM–2:15 PM CST | 1 hr 5 min
Leg 5— NEEDED: Princeton, IL → Plainfield, IL | 2:25 PM–3:45 PM CST | 1 hr 20 min

OVERNIGHT FILLED Chris

DAY 2 — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Leg 6 — FILLED Chris: Plainfield, IL → South Bend, IN | 8:00 AM CST–10:40 AM EST | 1 hr 40 min
Leg 7 — FILLED Dawn: South Bend, IN → Angola, IN | 10:50 AM–12:05 PM EST | 1 hr 15 min
Leg 8 — FILLED Chrissy: Angola, IN → Toledo, OH | 12:15 PM–1:30 PM EST | 1 hr 15 min
Leg 9 — FILLED Jessica: Toledo, OH → Elyria, OH | 1:40 PM–3:05 PM EST | 1 hr 25 min
Leg 10 — NEEDED: Elyria, OH → Youngstown, OH | 3:15 PM–4:35 PM EST | 1 hr 20 min
Leg 11 — FILLED Kristi&Doug: Youngstown, OH → Pittsburgh, PA | 4:45 PM–5:50 PM EST | 1 hr 5 min

Can you drive a leg or help with an overnight stay in the Chicago area? Please comment or message us to volunteer, and share this post to help us fill his route.
Emiley helped Carmelo take his first step toward a new life. Let’s come together to get him the rest of the way home!

Amigo can be customized to look like your furry bestie (aka - mejor amigo peludo/mejor amiga peluda)!Girl, brindle, eye ...
02/11/2026

Amigo can be customized to look like your furry bestie (aka - mejor amigo peludo/mejor amiga peluda)!

Girl, brindle, eye patch? Heidi will customize this needle felt if you win!

Celebrate Bully Fiesta with the Mission while raising funds for medical, boarding, and training.

Commenting and sharing our post is free! It can lead to more followers and potentially more supporters. All forms of support are greatly appreciated.

If you're able to help, tickets start at $10 and we have discounts on multiples. Even a dollar direct donation helps.

To enter our fundraiser or directly donate - https://givebutter.com/bully-fiesta-m4qkpc

Fine print -
Fees - cover what BTRM is charged Tips - go to the GiveButter platform
Both are optional and can be set to zero or the amount

Moscow has a team of people determined to give him the care and comfort he deserves.A heartfelt thank you to the Wolfs f...
02/11/2026

Moscow has a team of people determined to give him the care and comfort he deserves.

A heartfelt thank you to the Wolfs for opening their home to Moscow and caring for him throughout his diagnostics with a veterinary hospital we work with. Having a safe, loving place to stay during that process meant so much.

Now Moscow has made the trip from Columbus, OH, to Baltimore, MD, where Bryan is welcoming him as a medical foster. Moscow needs regular X-rays and ongoing pain management, and we are so grateful to Bryan for taking on that commitment.

Thank you to our transport team—Chris, Christina, Andrew, Merrilee, and Bryan—for helping Moscow reach his next chapter.

A special thank you to Merrilee and Bryan for going the extra mile to make this journey happen. Your willingness to step up made all the difference.

Medical fostering takes time, patience, and a big heart. Moscow’s care continues, but he has some wonderful people in his corner.

Our Halloween picture contest brought in so many amazing entries! Thank you to everyone who shared a photo, voted, and j...
02/11/2026

Our Halloween picture contest brought in so many amazing entries! Thank you to everyone who shared a photo, voted, and joined in the fun. We loved seeing your pets all dressed up!

But there can only be one winner, and with 32 votes, this year’s winner is Deb Kunze Andresen!

Congratulations, Deb! Her winning photo is attached. Thank you all for bringing a little extra Halloween joy to BTRM!

Who doesn’t love a beaded Bull Terrier? Every bead placed by hand with skill and love. Heidi’s first Huichol bead art. A...
01/11/2026

Who doesn’t love a beaded Bull Terrier?

Every bead placed by hand with skill and love.

Heidi’s first Huichol bead art. A porcelain figurine base was coated with the traditional mixture of beeswax and pine pitch. She used a fine-tipped tool to place each seed bead and press them into the tacky wax. Eventually the intricate flower design was revealed. So much labor spent and respect gained for the Artisans who do this work everyday.

It’s all for the dogs! Medical, boarding, and training bills never stop for us.

We try to keep things interesting with our fundraising. Commenting and sharing our post is free! It can lead to more followers and potentially more supporters. All forms of support are greatly appreciated.

If you're able to help, tickets start at $10 and we have discounts on multiples. Even a dollar direct donation helps.

To enter our fundraiser or directly donate - https://givebutter.com/bully-fiesta-m4qkpc

Fine print -
Fees - cover what BTRM is charged Tips - go to the GiveButter platform
Both are optional and can be set to zero or the amount

HALLOWEEN PICTURE CONTEST!Calling all spooky, silly, and ridiculously adorable pets!BTRM wants to see your little monste...
01/11/2026

HALLOWEEN PICTURE CONTEST!

Calling all spooky, silly, and ridiculously adorable pets!

BTRM wants to see your little monsters dressed up for Halloween!

Whether you have a Bull Terrier, a mouse, a pig, a cat, a horse, or anything in between — ALL animals are welcome!

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Post your pet’s Halloween picture in the comments below.
2. Get your friends and family to LIKE your picture!
3. The picture with the MOST LIKES wins a little surprise from BTRM!

CONTEST ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 8:00 PM EST!

The winner will be announced after the contest closes!

Scary, funny, cute, or completely ridiculous — we want to see them all!

Happy Halloween from all of us at Bull Terrier Rescue Mission!

BTRM alumni Echo is not up for a vote but says Boo!

Please check out some of our nuggets looking for a new home. A couple have been waiting to join our program, while a few...
31/10/2026

Please check out some of our nuggets looking for a new home. A couple have been waiting to join our program, while a few others have been here for a bit (and recently been cleared for adoption by our medical team.)
https://form.jotform.com/221277086789066
Link to our application in our bio on IG

2 to 4 year old Jane Dog Raisin came into the shelter system in Kentucky as an emaciated stray. She loves using local humans as furniture, food and gobbling it down like it’s going out of style. She seems very dog positive and has done well on meet and greets with a very large friendly male Bull Terrier.

6 year old Lucy is a refugee out of Texas. She’s sweet and mellow and lives well with a much smaller dog. She’s heart-worm positive and will need a bit medical attention that we will be responsible for but the upside is nice. She is a very friendly and mellow girl for a bull terrier.

El Guapo Chico is a four year old boy whose family just didn’t have time for the fella. A local friend generously agreed to provide him a home until a permanent one could be found. He’s good with kids (as long as they don’t pull on his ears, try and ride him like a horse or mess with him while he eats) and friendly dogs. Sometimes he gets shy around men but warms up pretty easily. He’s located in Iowa.

3ish year old Aubrey has completed her treatment for heart-worms and is finally ready to find her forever home. She needs to be in a household with a strong human woman to follow around and assist in important duties like keeping delicious things off the ground. She’s been good around dogs outside and larger sized kids.

5ish year old Margo is equally happy hanging around while you watch TV or go doom scrolling as long as she’s touching you. She did have a naughty phase where she ate something she shouldn’t have so wherever she goes, she’ll need to be crated when left alone. She does well sharing space with her canine roomate but doesn’t seek canine companionship. We think she’ll do well with children as long as they don’t pull on her ears, mess with her food or her crate or try and ride her like a donkey.

It really does..

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Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

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+19178876931

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