Bullies In Need was set up by 3 bull terrier owners in 2002 as a bull terrier rescue after the need for more breed rescue spaces became apparent from the feedback received on the Bullie Bar forum. Only one of the founder members is still involved with BIN today

Back then we took in bull terriers and bull terrier crosses, when spaces were available. In 2009 we also started American Bulldog Rescue as there was no breed rescue available and we kept getting asked to take them. We soon realised that running the two rescues seperately  was going to be difficult, so the administration combined but still continued with separate web sites and forums.

During 2010 we  evolved further, we were often asked to take on other bull breeds and as long as we had a foster place we agreed to help. So many bull breeds are being put to sleep in pounds, unloved and unwanted and we couldn’t just sit by and not do anything. So we have rehomed a few bullmastifs and crosses, a Dogue de Bordeaux cross, several Staffies and crosses and an English bulldog!

Bull terriers are still our main breed and we will continue to give them priority,  we help as many American bulldogs as we can but unfortunately the numbers are too high for us to help them all. We do  have a lot of involvement from American bulldog people , they are a great help with  fundraising, fostering and transport and without this we wouldn’t be able to help as many as we do.

Our team has had many changes and  at last I feel we have the right people involved.

Our team of coordinators are highly motivated, compassionate and hard working and they are supported by a network of  volunteers ; fosterers, transporters, fundraisers etc. none of whom we can continue the work without.
We do this completely voluntarily so please be patient and polite if you don't receive an immediate reply when you send an email. Thank you

• BULLIES IN NEED shall be non-political, non sectarian and non racial.

• The objects of BULLIES IN NEED shall be to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome bull terriers, American bulldogs and other bull breeds when resources allow. To educate the public as to the true nature of bull breeds and  the care and training they require

• To establish and maintain a network of foster carers for the care and treatment, of unwanted, homeless, stray, and  ill-treated dogs of the bull breed type

• To ensure that no mentally and physically healthy dog taken into the protection of the rescue shall be destroyed.

• To support actively proposals for the control of the national dog population by advocating neutering dogs whenever practicable or desirable to do so.

• To raise funds so the rescue can continue the work

• To co-operate with and to establish working arrangements with any kindred associations or organisations.

• To care in exceptional circumstances for other breeds  until alternative provision for their care can be made.

• To undertake all such other activities that further the objects of the organisation as the Committee may decide from time to time.