PBSF DOG RESCUE
About UsSince 2013
Saving Animals & Providing Second Chances
Our Mission
Our mission is to focus on dogs at risk for euthanasia & those in need of medical care. We work to give them a second chance at a wonderful life.
PBSF Dog Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, 100% volunteer and foster-based dog rescue in Louisville, Kentucky. We rescue all breeds and ages of dogs.
Our History
Formerly called Pit Bulls of St. Francis, the rescue was founded by Sarah Daniel with the help of some saintly supportive friends and family. In 2013, Sarah picked up two stray pit bulls off the side of the road. She kept them in a friend’s barn until perfect homes could be found. Every day, she prayed to St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, to help find those sweet, sad, skinny dogs loving, happy adopters. Through a series of fortunate events, Simon and CC were adopted by amazing people, and Sarah began rescuing and rehoming more vulnerable dogs.
In 2017, the organization expanded its Board of Directors and foster network to allow us to rescue more dogs of all breeds from high-kill shelters and other high-risk situations. In 2021, we changed our name to better reflect that we do not discriminate in the breeds and types of dogs we save. We continue to pray for guidance from St. Francis, though. He always comes through for us.
“For it is in giving that we receive.” –St. Francis of Assisi
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Contact PBSF Dog Rescue
PBSF Dog Rescue is a small, foster-based rescue and does not operate a shelter or physical facility. Because all of our dogs are cared for in volunteer foster homes, we have very limited capacity.
At this time, we are unable to accept owner surrenders, assist with rehoming dogs, or take in stray dogs. We also do not have the resources or capacity to help facilitate the surrender or rehoming process.
PBSF is operated entirely by a small team of dedicated volunteers. We appreciate your patience as we work to respond to emails and messages as quickly as possible.
Please note that emails regarding owner surrenders, dogs needing to be rehomed, or stray dogs will not receive a response.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting rescue efforts in our community.
If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, please submit an application from a computer. You will receive an email confirmation, and we will contact you accordingly.
If you have questions regarding one of our dogs, an event, donations or other information, please email us at: pitbullsofstfrancis@gmail.com
To report a stray, contact Louisville Metro Animal Services here