We empower bully breeds to reclaim their stories by connecting them with the safety, love, and second chances they deserve.
Advocating, rescuing, rebuilding.
The Brave Breed Project is a compassion-driven advocacy and support initiative dedicated to giving bully breeds and other at-risk dogs the second chance they deserve. Our mission is to stand up for the brave — the loyal, misunderstood, and overlooked dogs filling overcrowded and underfunded shelters across the country.
Through a community network of volunteers, fosters, and donors, we provide essential supplies like blankets, food, and treats to shelters in need — and actively help move dogs out of high-risk, kill shelters into loving foster or forever homes.
We believe that every dog, regardless of breed or background, deserves to be seen, supported, and safe. Together, we’re building a movement that turns compassion into action — one brave breed at a time.
Finding Fosters
Every day, incredible dogs sit behind shelter doors simply because there’s nowhere else for them to go. The Brave Breed Project works to connect foster families with bully breeds pulled from overcrowded and high-risk shelters — giving them a warm bed, a safe space, and a chance to start over. Fostering even one dog can mean the difference between life and loss.
Volunteer
From walking dogs to lending a helping hand in underfunded, bully-focused shelters, volunteers are the heartbeat of this movement. We partner with predominantly pit bull and anti-cruelty shelters to bring kindness, hands-on support, and advocacy where it’s needed most. Every hour spent helps build trust, heal trauma, and remind these dogs that they are worth fighting for.
Giving Comfort
Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. We raise funds and collect essential donations — blankets, treats, toys, and food — for shelters that are stretched beyond capacity. Your generosity helps bring warmth, nourishment, and comfort to dogs who have known too much fear and not enough love. Every item shared is a reminder: they’re not forgotten.
“We’re at a breaking point — not because these dogs have failed us, but because the system has failed them. Shelters are overflowing, funding is dwindling, and bully breeds are paying the price. The Brave Breed Project was born from the belief that we can do better — that we must do better — for the dogs who’ve shown us nothing but loyalty, strength, and love.”
— Katherine Rosecrans, Board Member
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.