Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc.
...a second chance


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We are dedicated to rescuing Bull Terriers in crisis and placing them in appropriate homes.


Who We Are

Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization managed wholly by volunteer board members and officers. We service Northern and parts of Central California.

Board of Directors/Officers

 President:

Susi Ming, suz@bullyhaven.org (415) 672-7391

 Treasurer:

Shari Mann, shariuno@earthlink.net

 Secretary:

Mike McVicker (San Joaquin Valley), BullTerrierRescu@aol.com

 Board Member:

Eric Ibsen (East Bay), eric@ibsen.com, (510) 812-6843

 Board Member:

Melinda Hutchings, yoyodyne42@yahoo.com

 Officer:

Gail Harlamoff, soquelkiwi@sbcglobal.net

 Officer:

Janice Monson (Fresno area), janicemonson19@yahoo.com


Contact Us

Available Dogs
Please contact Suz at suz@bullyhaven.org or 415/672-7391 if you have questions regarding our available dogs or the adoption process.

Shelter/Homeless Dogs
For Bull Terriers in Northern or Central California that need to be rescued, please contact Susi Ming, suz@bullyhaven.org (415) 672-7391. Please provide the following information to help expedite our efforts:

  • Shelter name, address, contact person and phone number
  • Shelter Animal ID Number
  • Description and picture (for breed verification) of dog
  • Shelter "Due Out" Date, if known


  • For dogs in Southern California and other states, please refer to the Bull Terrier Club of America's State Rescue Contacts Page, or call the BTCA Hotline at 1-800-BTBT911 (1-800-282-8911). Thank you for caring about our little eggheaded friends.

    Need to Surrender Your Bull Terrier?
    Please refer to our Surrendering Your BT page.

    Need Advice About Your Bull Terrier?
    Our Help Desk can provide you with knowledgeable advice on a wide range of subjects.



    Last Updated 05-25-09
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