Paws Of Perseverance Bully Breed Rescue

Paws Of Perseverance Bully Breed Rescue

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We are the only non-profit bully breed rescue in Montana

09/26/2026

FILLED

09/23/2026

Alright set your eyes on this tri colored beauty! Lou is 4 yrs old 65 # spayed and UTD Bully. Located in OK transport can be arranged in a 16 hr radius.
Lou has lived a country life. She thinks she's a cow dog. Loves having the space to run around but she is very much a couch potato as well and would still do well in a home in town with a fenced in yard. Loves going on car rides and to new places. Minds very well on and off leash or with e-collar. Fully house trained. Doesn’t chew on things or gets into things she shouldn’t. Can be left unintended inside with no issues. She loves to cuddle on the couch. She is good around kids, cattle and horses. She has lived with other dogs but I truly think she needs to be the only dog in the home as she gets jealous. No cats. She doesn’t do well in extreme hot weather, So new owner needs to be willing to work around that and make sure she doesn’t over heat. Ideal person would be Someone that is truly looking for a companion and understands her breed. That wants a dog to go places with them and doesn’t mind her cuddling on the couch. She’s a great dog and could bring someone a lot of happiness in life. She just really needs to be in a home where she’s the only dog.

Adoption app
https://form.jotform.com/grantalg.ag/dog-adoption-application-form

Photos from Paws Of Perseverance Bully Breed Rescue's post 09/21/2026

Located in MT. Transport can be arranged.

Dozer is the sweetest boy you will ever meet. He has never met a person or animal he does not love. His favorite thing in the world is to snuggle on your lap and have pets. He is a big boy and he unfortunately does not know his own strength. He is only being rehomed because his owner is an 81 year old female and Dozer is very high energy at 5 yrs and will jump on people because he gets so excited. His strength and energy make it almost impossible to be around the elderly or small children which is sad because he absolutely adores kids. It takes him a long time to calm down. He needs someone who can work with him to learn how to remain calm around people. He loves to play with other dogs and will follow them around. He very rarely barks which has been wonderful. He does have skin allergies so he is on prescription Apoquel to control those. He is not a picky eater and will eat pretty much any food. He is currently on Pedigree. He is fully vaccinated, will need to be neutered! If you can foster fill out the application
https://form.jotform.com/91173106536150

If you are interested in adopting here is that application

Adoption app
https://form.jotform.com/grantalg.ag/dog-adoption-application-form

08/27/2026

PSA TO EVERYONE

Due to significant changes , life altering decisions and other circumstances we are being forced to :

Stop Intake temporarily (at least 60 days)

No longer aid in Emergency Services

Hold volunteer transportation for dogs in need.

Our team has been battling health complications, harassment personally , and illegal activity from outside sources .

Therefore we must put our focus inward & stabilize our organization, the safety of our team, before we can offer any further assistance. No further details will be provided.

Thank you ALL !!! FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT !! WE DO LOVE ALL OF YOU DEARLY !!

We will open our services above once resolutions have been met .

07/28/2026

Everyone meet Enzo !!!

This little nugget of cuteness is enrolled in our community outreach program for Emergency Vet Care !!!

He is currently located in the Flathead Valley and has had his first rounds of vaccines but unfortunately contracted Parvo. 😭😭😭😭

We have him on quarantine, per the veterinarian, but he is not safe yet as Parvo is a very resilient & horribly difficult disease .

What Enzo Needs :
Follow up care for the next 14 days
Puppy pads
Calorie paste (nutrical)
Fluids (provided by vet)
Chicken, rice for bland diet
Blankets

If you can donate an item or aid financially we have multiple options available!!!

PayPal: Paws of Perseverance/ Coleen Hilton
Venmo : Coleen Hilton

Or donate directly to the fundraiser link below 👇 👇 👇

This is an SOS situation!!! We have veterinary info available upon request to donate directly to the vet !!!

Photos from Paws Of Perseverance Bully Breed Rescue's post 07/24/2026

Zeus !!!!

Emergency placement needed!!!

Before Monday close to Helena MT !!!

FOSTER ONLY

His full description is below :

Meet Zeus
Zeus is a 3-year-old, intact male Presa Canario with a loyal, affectionate, playful, protective, and deeply sensitive personality. He is a healthy male who loves blueberries, praise, kisses, gentle affection, short walks, and being close to the people he trusts.

His pedigree, registration records, and available veterinary records can be provided for review.

Zeus is also a clown. He loves playing hide-and-seek at the park and a game we call “Where’s Zeus?” During this game, he hides his head beneath a blanket while trying to catch a toy through the blanket. He also often enjoys relaxing and watching television with his family.

Zeus’s Affectionate Nature
Zeus forms deep bonds with the people he trusts. He loves praise, petting, kisses, and close physical contact. He often greets visitors at the door as though he were a lap dog and may seek as much affection and attention as they are willing to give him.

With Mom, Zeus has a special affectionate and calming behavior. He gently takes her hand or forearm into his mouth without biting down, softly moves it around in his mouth, and suckles while relaxing beside her. This is a trusted bonding ritual and appears to help him soothe and regulate himself.

Zeus also shows affection through many kisses and by licking Mom’s face and around her eyes. This gentle mouthing behavior is reserved for someone with whom he has a deep bond. It should not be interpreted as permission for unfamiliar people to place their hands near or inside his mouth.

Medical History and Physical Needs
Last year, Zeus tore the ACLs in both hind legs and underwent three back-to-back surgeries. A significant part of his early development was therefore spent medicated, physically restricted, or recovering from surgery.
Because of this, Zeus missed many ordinary opportunities for socialization, new experiences, and normal physical development. He is still rebuilding the strength in his hind legs.

Zeus enjoys short, relaxed walks but is not yet strong enough for long walks, strenuous exercise, repetitive jumping, or rough physical activity. His exercise should be increased gradually and in accordance with veterinary recommendations.

Gentle massage is one of the quickest ways to help Zeus relax. He especially enjoys having his chest and shoulders massaged, with the massage then moving gradually to his head, neck, and back. At times, he also enjoys having his paws and the areas around his healed surgical sites lightly massaged.

Because discomfort can contribute to insecurity or defensive behavior, his knees, hips, spine, paws, and surgical areas should continue to be monitored by a veterinarian.

Zeus does not like having water sprayed on him. He is slowly discovering the swimming pool in baby steps and should be permitted to explore water at his own pace without being forced, pushed, or sprayed.
Training and Home Behavior
Zeus is crate-trained and house-trained. He generally does well when left alone. He is not muzzle trained.

He may experience separation anxiety when he can see or hear his family but cannot reach them. He does best when his environment and daily routines are calm, predictable, and consistent.

Zeus does not display food aggression, toy aggression, or doorway aggression. His behavioral concerns are more closely connected to insecurity, overstimulation, competition for human attention, unfamiliar situations, and his belief that he must protect Mom.
Zeus does not respond well to loud noises, tense confrontations, physical intimidation, or dogs that display dominant or challenging behavior.
Visitors and Human Attention
Zeus is often enthusiastic and affectionate when greeting visitors. He may greet someone at the door with great excitement and seek constant petting and attention.

His excitement can occasionally become excessive. When another dog is present and also attempting to receive attention, Zeus may become insecure, possessive of the interaction, overstimulated, or reactive.

Introductions should therefore remain calm and controlled, particularly when other animals are present. Visitors should avoid crowding him, exciting him excessively, or competing with another dog for his attention.
Zeus needs calm, confident handling, clear expectations, and slow introductions. He should not be managed through yelling, fear, punishment, intimidation, physical confrontation, or spraying him with water. Those responses may increase his insecurity and escalate his behavior.

Children
Zeus has some prior experience with children and has generally done well with them. He is especially curious about newborns and children under one year old.

However, because Zeus is a large and powerful guardian-breed dog with protective behavior, limited social experience, insecurity, an adult-only household without babies or young children is strongly preferred.
Any future interaction with children should occur only after careful professional evaluation and under close adult control.

Other Dogs
Zeus is sometimes comfortable with other male dogs and is usually more accepting of female dogs. However, he does not respond well to dogs that display dominant, confrontational, pushy, or challenging behavior.
He may become insecure or reactive if another dog competes for affection or attention from a person he loves. His excitement during human affection can sometimes escalate when another dog approaches and seeks the same attention.

Zeus should not be placed into an uncontrolled multi-dog environment or taken to a dog park until he has behavioral modification.

Protective and Reactive Behavior
Zeus is highly protective of Mom, who is his primary caretaker and the person with whom he is most deeply bonded. Mom has physical health limitations, and Zeus may perceive her as vulnerable or in need of protection but she is also the pack leader so it is unclear.

Regardless of the underlying cause, the present relationship cannot be safely managed within the home.

Vaccination and Quarantine Status
Zeus is up to date on his vaccinations. His anticipated release date is Wednesday, July 22, 2026, subject to final release or further instruction from the supervising authority.

Zeus is currently doing well. He is eating normally, behaving normally, and showing no apparent signs of illness. He is presently being kept in the backyard in accordance with the quarantine requirements. His rabies vaccination should then be brought current in accordance with veterinary and quarantine instructions.

Mom and Zeus share an exceptionally deep and meaningful connection. She is his primary caretaker, his trusted person, and the person with whom he feels safest.
Zeus seeks Mom for affection, reassurance, comfort, guidance, play, and companionship. Mom understands his personality, medical needs, signals, routines, and unique ways of showing love.

This decision is not being made because Zeus is unwanted, inconvenient, or unloved. He is deeply loved. Mom would keep him if the household circumstances permitted her to do so safely.

Letting Zeus leave is an act of love made under painful circumstances. Mom’s greatest hope is that he will be placed with someone who recognizes both his risks and his goodness and who can provide the calm, stable, structured, behavioral training and understanding home he needs.

The Home Zeus Needs
Zeus needs an experienced and physically capable guardian who understands Presa Canarios, mastiffs, powerful guardian breeds, canine insecurity, protective behavior, attention-related conflict, and responsible bite-risk management.

His ideal home would provide:
• A calm, predictable, adult-only environment.
• An experienced, confident, and physically capable handler.
• Preferably no other animals during his initial placement.
• Preferably no babies or young children.
• Clear, consistent, and humane boundaries.
• Slow and controlled introductions to people and animals.
• Positive reinforcement, affection, and praise.
• Continued veterinary care and gradual physical conditioning.
• Careful management when visitors or other animals seek attention.
• Protection from loud, chaotic, or confrontational situations.
• Professional behavioral support.
• A secure yard, appropriate containment, and responsible supervision.

Final Thoughts
Zeus is powerful, protective, insecure, and capable of biting when he believes that he or Mom is threatened. These concerns must be treated seriously and managed responsibly.
Zeus is also loving, intelligent, funny, playful, affectionate, curious, and deeply devoted to the people he trusts. He enjoys short walks, hide-and-seek, his blanket game, watching television, blueberries, massage, praise, kisses, and simply being near his family.
He is not an appropriate dog for an inexperienced home. With the right guardian, careful management, veterinary and behavioral support, patience, structure, affection, and understanding, Zeus may be able to feel secure and enjoy the safe, peaceful, and happy life Mom so deeply wants for him.

Foster applicationhttps://form.jotform.com/91173106536150

Foster Application and Agreement 07/24/2026

Meet Zeus
Zeus is a 3-year-old, intact male Presa Canario with a loyal, affectionate, playful, protective, and deeply sensitive personality. He is a healthy male who loves blueberries, praise, kisses, gentle affection, short walks, and being close to the people he trusts.

His pedigree, registration records, and available veterinary records can be provided for review.
Zeus is also a clown. He loves playing hide-and-seek at the park and a game we call “Where’s Zeus?” During this game, he hides his head beneath a blanket while trying to catch a toy through the blanket. He also often enjoys relaxing and watching television with his family.

Zeus’s Affectionate Nature
Zeus forms deep bonds with the people he trusts. He loves praise, petting, kisses, and close physical contact. He often greets visitors at the door as though he were a lap dog and may seek as much affection and attention as they are willing to give him.

With Mom, Zeus has a special affectionate and calming behavior. He gently takes her hand or forearm into his mouth without biting down, softly moves it around in his mouth, and suckles while relaxing beside her. This is a trusted bonding ritual and appears to help him soothe and regulate himself.

Zeus also shows affection through many kisses and by licking Mom’s face and around her eyes. This gentle mouthing behavior is reserved for someone with whom he has a deep bond. It should not be interpreted as permission for unfamiliar people to place their hands near or inside his mouth.

Medical History and Physical Needs
Last year, Zeus tore the ACLs in both hind legs and underwent three back-to-back surgeries. A significant part of his early development was therefore spent medicated, physically restricted, or recovering from surgery.
Because of this, Zeus missed many ordinary opportunities for socialization, new experiences, and normal physical development. He is still rebuilding the strength in his hind legs.

Zeus enjoys short, relaxed walks but is not yet strong enough for long walks, strenuous exercise, repetitive jumping, or rough physical activity. His exercise should be increased gradually and in accordance with veterinary recommendations.

Gentle massage is one of the quickest ways to help Zeus relax. He especially enjoys having his chest and shoulders massaged, with the massage then moving gradually to his head, neck, and back. At times, he also enjoys having his paws and the areas around his healed surgical sites lightly massaged.

Because discomfort can contribute to insecurity or defensive behavior, his knees, hips, spine, paws, and surgical areas should continue to be monitored by a veterinarian.

Zeus does not like having water sprayed on him. He is slowly discovering the swimming pool in baby steps and should be permitted to explore water at his own pace without being forced, pushed, or sprayed.
Training and Home Behavior
Zeus is crate-trained and house-trained. He generally does well when left alone. He is not muzzle trained.

He may experience separation anxiety when he can see or hear his family but cannot reach them. He does best when his environment and daily routines are calm, predictable, and consistent.

Zeus does not display food aggression, toy aggression, or doorway aggression. His behavioral concerns are more closely connected to insecurity, overstimulation, competition for human attention, unfamiliar situations, and his belief that he must protect Mom.

Zeus does not respond well to loud noises, tense confrontations, physical intimidation, or dogs that display dominant or challenging behavior.
Visitors and Human Attention
Zeus is often enthusiastic and affectionate when greeting visitors. He may greet someone at the door with great excitement and seek constant petting and attention.
His excitement can occasionally become excessive. When another dog is present and also attempting to receive attention, Zeus may become insecure, possessive of the interaction, overstimulated, or reactive.

Introductions should therefore remain calm and controlled, particularly when other animals are present. Visitors should avoid crowding him, exciting him excessively, or competing with another dog for his attention.
Zeus needs calm, confident handling, clear expectations, and slow introductions. He should not be managed through yelling, fear, punishment, intimidation, physical confrontation, or spraying him with water. Those responses may increase his insecurity and escalate his behavior.

Children
Zeus has some prior experience with children and has generally done well with them. He is especially curious about newborns and children under one year old.
However, because Zeus is a large and powerful guardian-breed dog with protective behavior, limited social experience, insecurity, an adult-only household without babies or young children is strongly preferred.
Any future interaction with children should occur only after careful professional evaluation and under close adult control.

Other Dogs
Zeus is sometimes comfortable with other male dogs and is usually more accepting of female dogs. However, he does not respond well to dogs that display dominant, confrontational, pushy, or challenging behavior.
He may become insecure or reactive if another dog competes for affection or attention from a person he loves. His excitement during human affection can sometimes escalate when another dog approaches and seeks the same attention.

Zeus should not be placed into an uncontrolled multi-dog environment or taken to a dog park until he has behavioral modification.

Protective and Reactive Behavior
Zeus is highly protective of Mom, who is his primary caretaker and the person with whom he is most deeply bonded. Mom has physical health limitations, and Zeus may perceive her as vulnerable or in need of protection but she is also the pack leader so it is unclear.

Zeus is presently under an official observation quarantine. His anticipated release date is Wednesday, July 22, 2026, subject to final release or further instruction from the supervising authority.

Zeus is currently doing well. He is eating normally, behaving normally, and showing no apparent signs of illness. He is presently being kept in the backyard in accordance with the quarantine requirements.

Mom and Zeus share an exceptionally deep and meaningful connection. She is his primary caretaker, his trusted person, and the person with whom he feels safest.

Zeus seeks Mom for affection, reassurance, comfort, guidance, play, and companionship. Mom understands his personality, medical needs, signals, routines, and unique ways of showing love.

This decision is not being made because Zeus is unwanted, inconvenient, or unloved. He is deeply loved. Mom would keep him if the household circumstances permitted her to do so safely.

Letting Zeus leave is an act of love made under painful circumstances. Mom’s greatest hope is that he will be placed with someone who recognizes both his risks and his goodness and who can provide the calm, stable, structured, behavioral training and understanding home he needs.

The Home Zeus Needs
Zeus needs an experienced and physically capable guardian who understands Presa Canarios, mastiffs, powerful guardian breeds, canine insecurity, protective behavior, attention-related conflict, and responsible bite-risk management.

His ideal home would provide:
• A calm, predictable, adult-only environment.
• An experienced, confident, and physically capable handler.
• Preferably no other animals during his initial placement.
• Preferably no babies or young children.
• Clear, consistent, and humane boundaries.
• Slow and controlled introductions to people and animals.
• Positive reinforcement, affection, and praise.
• Continued veterinary care and gradual physical conditioning.
• Careful management when visitors or other animals seek attention.
• Protection from loud, chaotic, or confrontational situations.
• Professional behavioral support.
• A secure yard, appropriate containment, and responsible supervision.

Final Thoughts
Zeus is powerful, protective, insecure, and capable of biting when he believes that he or Mom is threatened. These concerns must be treated seriously and managed responsibly.
Zeus is also loving, intelligent, funny, playful, affectionate, curious, and deeply devoted to the people he trusts. He enjoys short walks, hide-and-seek, his blanket game, watching television, blueberries, massage, praise, kisses, and simply being near his family.
He is not an appropriate dog for an inexperienced home. With the right guardian, careful management, veterinary and behavioral support, patience, structure, affection, and understanding, Zeus may be able to feel secure and enjoy the safe, peaceful, and happy life Mom so deeply wants for him.

Foster applicationhttps://form.jotform.com/91173106536150

Foster Application and Agreement Please click the link to complete this form.

01/23/2026

Good afternoon everyone we have a transport need for Rue ASAP !!

Leg 1 : Kalispell -Missoula
Leg 2 : Missoula - Hamilton

Time : TBD
Day : TBD

Rue will come with all his belongings & is much better with female handlers . Please comment your availability, and experience. If needed we can register you as a volunteer driver if you're not already.

01/19/2026

Good afternoon everyone!!! We are gearing up for one awesome year of lifesaving work heading towards a few initiative completions from last year !!!

Those initiatives are as follows :

* No Kill Nation
* Behavior Modification Program Updates
* Specialized Care
* Fosters Unite

These new initiatives are part of our work to update our resources for Montana & the surrounding NW Region.

With that said we are asking for ALL of our followers help kicking off our continued efforts for 2026!!!!

Even $1 from every person who follows, shares , comments can make a huge impact!!!

Donate now through March 1 and we'll send you a photo of a dog you directly helped !!!

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