See our events calendar here. Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a fun theme and costumes. We can't wait to meet you!
To attend the training, please fill out the volunteer application here and you will be contacted about attending! We look forward to meeting new volunteers. :)
Cancer is a disease that touches many of us, that is why Morris Animal Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure. An estimated 50 percent of all dogs will battle cancer. It is the No. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2.
All dog lovers are invited to walk with their dogs to celebrate the life of their canine best friend or to walk in memory of dogs that have lost their battle with canine cancer. We will have an expo area of dog related vendors and a celebration after the walk. Sign up today and help create a healthier tomorrow for dogs everywhere! If you'd like to join the ITP team, click here to register.
Walk day registration will open at 9:00 a.m.
Walk and Opening Ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m.
Long Walk Length: 1.5 mile
Walnut Grove Park
1950 Sycamore Drive
San Marcos, CA
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls, including Cassie's pups! They will be making their Grand Debut! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a fun theme and costumes. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls, including Savanna's Pups! They will be making their grand debut! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We will also be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a fun theme and costumes. We can't wait to meet you!

Click HERE for Printable Flyer!
Bring this flyer to any participating Chili's on Thursday, March 21st from 4pm to 10pm and 15% of your check will be donated to It's The Pits. Chili's all around the county are participating including Escondido, La Mesa, Mira Mesa, Oceanside, Rancho Del Rey and Sports Arena.

We will have a booth at Paws in the Park this year! We do not have an It's The Pits walking team but feel free to sign up and walk with friends or just come on out and say hi!
8 a.m.: Registration and check-in
9 a.m.: Walk kick-off!
10:15 a.m.: Fun contests for you and your dog, including Paw-parazzi Parade (dress your pooch up as your favorite celebrity) and Hoosier Hounds (a basketball game for you and your dog!)
11 a.m. - noon: Demonstration by Ballistic Racers Flyball Team, entertainment, shopping, giveaways, games for people and pets, opportunity drawing and more!

To attend the training, please fill out the volunteer application here and you will be contacted about attending! You must fill out an app beucase we need to know how many people are attending. We look forward to meeting new volunteers. :)
After the training, you are welcome to head over to the adoption event at Petco Unleashed on Scripps Poway Parkway to meet more volutneers, more dogs, and see what an adoption event is like! They will be there until 3pm.
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Join us for a Mega-Adoption event, celebrating Cinco De Mayo at the Chula Vista Petco. We'll be joined by several other rescues and Petco will be having hourly give-a-ways! Layla's Lovebugs and Jasmine's Jewels will be there in addition to several of our adults. We can't wait to meet you!
To attend the training, please fill out the volunteer application here and you will be contacted about attending! You must fill out an app beucase we need to know how many people are attending. We look forward to meeting new volunteers. :)
After the training, you are welcome to stay at Petco Unleashed on Scripps Poway Parkway to meet more volunteers, more dogs, and see what an adoption event is like! We will be there until 3pm.
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Tickets are $25 and include a glass of passion fruit wine, 6 wine tastings and cheese & cracker appetizers. We will have raffles, silent auctions and lots of fun! 20% of all bottle purchases will also be donated to ITP!
Tickets must be purchased in advance and we are limited to 40 people total. Get yours now before we sell out!

Join us in our 3rd year attending Poway's Bark at the Park! This will be a very special adoption event - a Puppy Party Palooza! That's right, all 3 of our litters available for adoption will be in attendance. You won't want to miss it!
Love pit bulls? Love pancakes? Snooze Eatery in Hillcrest is generously hosting a fundraiser for ITP! Come in on Saturday June 1st during their normal business hours and order the Pancake of the Day and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to ITP! We will have a table with merchandise and information available from 1030am-230pm. Come by and say "Hi!"
We are so excited that our first event of the summer is being held at Dirty Dogs in Cardiff! Not only an adoption event, this will also be our first fundraising event of the summer as well. After enjoying the Cardiff beach, bring your pup in for a bath from one of our volunteers. A portion of sales will be donated to ITP! In addition to meeting our available dogs and puppies available for adoption, you'll also be able to purchase some cool ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Support It's The Pits rescue dogs by eating & drinking at Chili's on July 25th! Bring this flyer to the Escondido, La Mesa, Mira Mesa, Oceanside, Vista, Rancho del Rey or the Sports Arena location and 15% of your bill be donated!


Join us at the 5th Annual Doggie St. Festival! This year being held at Liberty Station in Point Loma. There will be about a dozen rescues attending, along with vendors and food stations. This is a dog and cat adoption event! Enjoy good eats, music, guest speakers, cool pet products, valuable pet information and services, special guests and much, much more!
Looking for something fun to do with your dog?
Want a little exercise, socialization, and bonding with your dog in addition to FUN?
Come enjoy dog contests, custom pet products and animal adoptions.
Vendors will display the latest dog products and much, much more.
Dog Days of Summer is San Diego County's largest dog-centric event, hosted in Cardiff-by-the-Sea by Cardiff 101 Main Street. This day-long event draws over 8,000 attendees from all over San Diego and we anticipate over 10,000 attendees in 2013. There are over 200 vendors, dog contests, live music, food, an agility course, a doggie photo booth, doggie crafts and a large silent auction
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
To attend the training, please fill out the volunteer application here and you will be contacted about attending! You must fill out an app beucase we need to know how many people are attending. We look forward to meeting new volunteers. :)
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
We will be at Societe Brewing Company this evening enjoying their weekly Charity Day! A portion of the day's proceeds will be donated to It's The Pits rescue doggies! It's The Pits will be onsite between 6pm and 9pm with merchandise and special guest adoptable Summer!

Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
It's The Pits is proud to be a part of Bark of Life - a Dog Walk & Fair for the American Cancer Society!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Flyer must be presented upon seating. Proceeds to benefit ITP doggies!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
We will also be celebrating Halloween at this event! Our adopt-a-bulls will be dressed up in ador-a-bull costumes. Come check them out!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
National Pit Bull Awareness Day!Please join us in celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Day at one of our favorite Petco locations. We will be joined by Escondido Humane Society and SNAP. There will also be food vendors and Petco trainers. Be sure to dress up your pup - Petco is holding a costume contest at 2pm! In addition to our adopt-a-bulls, we'll also have games, face painting, a Halloween bake sale, and a kissing booth! We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!

Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by pittie smiles and puppy breath, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
To attend the training, please fill out the volunteer application here and you will be contacted via email with the necessary details. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!
Thank you to Rubio's of Poway for hosting a delicious dine-out fundraiser for ITP! Please print out this flyer and hand it to the cashier so that 20% of your bill is donated to the rescue. Flyer is good from 2pm until Close at the Poway location only.

Join us for the 7th Annual Cupids & Canines Event hosted by the San Diego Animal Support Foundation. It's your one-stop-shop to meet over 120 adoptable dogs. We will be joined by many other rescues, vendors, and food and beverage vendors. KIFM and KSON will be broadcasting live. Tune in to San Diego 6 - The CW Animal House for more details.

Thank you to Southern Fried Vegan for hosting our very first vegan fundraiser! We are so excited to partner up with them for some delicious BBQ. The menu will include : Fried Chickun Waffle Sandwiches, Sliders, Beer-Battered Avocado Tacos, Mac N' Cheeze, Jambalaya, Greens, Cajun Tators and much more! Gluten-free options will also be available as well as some unique specials including Beer Brats and Tator Cakes. Cash/Card is accepted and 20% of sales will be donated to ITP! This is a free event (just pay for your drinks and food) and it's dog friendly! Hope to see you there!
Click the below link to join the Facebook event!
Join us for the K9 Cancer Walk benefiting the Morris Animal Foundation. We are proud to be participating for the 3rd year in a row. Cancer is a disease that touches many of, including several of our beloved ITP pups. All dog lovers are invited to walk with their dogs, we are currently in the process of forming an ITP team we would love for you to join as well. In addition to other rescues there will also be lots of vendors.
Walk day registration will open at 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. Check out the website to learn more and pre-register.
Join us for the Pet Expo San Diego's mega adoption event! Free admission, tons of exhibitors, prize giveaways, dozens of rescue groups, discounted vaccinations, free nail trims, agility and obedience demonstrations, lots of vendors, and much, much more! In addition you can also meet Shorty Rossi from Animal Planet's "Pit Boss"!

Get fit for the pits! Bootcamp style class by personal trainer Rylie will feature a combination of cardio and weights. Registration is $20 and ALL of the proceeds will go to ITP! We have several medical dogs that we are treating right now and this fundraiser will help pay down those bills! Spots are limited to only 10 people though, so order your ticket now. If there is enough interest, Rylie will hold a second class at noon.
To purchase your bootcamp ticket please click this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VRYW44M3SBH7G

Who doesn't love wings?! Come on out to the Buffalo Wild Wings Encinitas location. Present this flyer from 4pm until close (2am) and 10% of your bill will be donated to ITP!
Please complete a volunteer application to receive orientation details at www.itsthepits.org
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls at this BRAND NEW LOCATION in Oceanside! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Please join us for 3rd Annual Vegan Spring Shindig held at the Mike Hess Brewery. They'll be several vendors, live music, great beer, delicious food and awesome company! Southern Fried Vegan and Moncai Vegan will be providing the food and p opular Singer/Songwriter Andrew Mauser will be entertaining us all evening. The menu will include Fried Chickun Waffle Sandwiches, Sliders, Beer-Battered Avocado Tacos, Mac N' Cheeze, Jambalaya, Greens, Cajun Tators and much more! Gluten-Free options available. This event is free, just pay for your food and drinks (cash and card accepted).
This is a family and dog-friendly event! (well-behaved dogs only please)
A portion of food and brewery proceeds will be donated to ITP!
We will have a table set up from 5-8pm. Come on by and say hi!
Please complete a volunteer application for more information: http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org/forms/form_humanverify?formid=2005

Come on out to La Cafette this Saturday (4/19) from 7am until 3pm for a delicious breakfast, lunch or snack! When you present this flyer, La Cafette will donate 15% to ITP!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls at this BRAND NEW LOCATION in Encinitas! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
In order to become an active ITP volunteer to handle dogs please complete a volunteer application: http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org/forms/form_humanverify?formid=2005 and attend orientation.
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Join It's The Pits for an evening of food, drink & chocolate to honor Daphne & Dixie as well as our current & future medical dogs. All proceeds of this event will benefit our medical fund. Seat are limited. Purchase your ticket here.

Want to help save dogs lives become an It's The Pits volunteer! Complete an application to get more information on orientation: http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org/forms/form_humanverify?formid=2005
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP merchandise and gear. We can't wait to meet you!
Stop by the Mini of San Diego car dealership to meet our oh so cute adoptables as well as win prizes and receive pitty kisses. It will be a fun filled time for all!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Click HERE to purchase tickets

Join us for the 6th Annual Doggie St. Festival! In addition to being greeted by pittie smiles and puppy breath, check out all the great vendors and sample some delicious eats!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Enjoy some delicious food and a few brews at the The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa from 4pm-9pm and 10% of sales will be donated to ITP! Great food, great atmosphere and tons of beers on draft.
One of our RSV's will also be in attendance with ITP literature and merchandise. Hope to see you there!
(Sorry, but at this time only 21+ up allowed)

Need to beat the summer heat? Join us for an adoption event at Summer Snow Days sponsored by Petco Unleashed! There will be loads of snow, giveaways, a photo booth, and your favorite ITP adoptables on hand to provide all the sloppy wet kisses you can handle. It's going to be a great day, we hope to see you there!
Join us for the Annual Snow Day Adoption Event hosted by Unleashed by Petco! We'll be joined by vendors and other rescues, so come meet you new best friend!
Due to the drought we are currently experiencing, Petco has decided to cancel the "snow" part of the event. We hope to still see you there!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!


Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Join us for National Pit Bull Awareness Day October 25th at San Dieog BeerWorks! From 11am - 11pm, BeerWorks will donate 100% of the proceeds from their Featured Beer (Acoustic Ales Willow Wolves IPA)
From 1pm - 5pm, we will be there with a few adoptables, as well as a table of merchandise and info. We'll also have our Kissing Booth on hand with pictures being taken by Eight Paws Photography. Hope to see you there!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!

Everyone has been so supportive during Tundra's illness and now that he's healthy we're ready to celebrate! Rolling Taco Truck and Lil Miss Short Cake will be there serving up some yummy food and donating a portion of sales to ITP. We'll also have raffle prizes and a few pieces of art up for auction. A portion of wine sales will also be donated. And of course, the dog of the hour, Tundra will be there ready to meet all his fans!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!

Come meet our current adopt-a-bulls! In addition to being greeted by puppy breath and pittie smiles, you'll also be able to purchase ITP gear and merchandise. We can't wait to meet you!
It's The Pits Dog Rescue
is participating in an annual rummage sale at the College Community Church in La Mesa on April 25th sooo...
It's Spring Cleaning Time!!!! We are looking for donations of yard sale items to raise money for the rescue! 100% of sale proceeds will go to It's the Pits Dog Rescue. Please contact Nicole Wright via a post on this event, or email (nehand@comcast.net) to coordinate drop off in Rancho Bernardo/La Mesa or a place we can pick up the items.
We appreciate any items you can donate, everything helps our needy pups! We are collecting items now until April 24th, and if you don't have anything to donate that's ok, just pass the word on by SHARING!!
Suggested items:
* Gently us
ed clothing (mens, womens, children, infant)
* Shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories
* Furniture
* Linens
* Electronics in working condition
* Appliances (coffee makers, microwaves, blenders etc.)
* Tools
* Kitchen goods (dishes, glasses, silverware)
* Books, CDs, DVDs, and Video Games
Come on out on 4/25 and check out all the cool stuff! 100% of proceeds to go ITP!