Kate John
President, Pit Bull Rescue San Diego

Kate's love affair with the bully breeds began shortly after coming to the United States from her home in England, a country where pit bulls have now been banned for over 15 years.

Pit Bull Rescue San Diego began back in 2004 as an internet-based resource for needy shelter pits across the country, and has now evolved into a well-focused, charitable nonprofit rescue organization dedicated to pro-actively saving lives and educating the public right here in San Diego.

Through the challenges and adversity that Kate knew she would face in this passionate line of work, she has also met a multitude of kind, caring individuals eager to join her in the group efforts. These people, the new friends she continues to meet along the way, and each rescued pittie now enjoying a second chance at life (including her own three furry kids Boscoe, Mordecai and Viola), all make for a support system that she couldn't have possible imagined in those first few months as a hopeful pit bull lover wanting to somehow make a difference.

Kim Smith
Secretary/Treasurer/Web Master, Editor of Kim's Fuzzies

Kim is a dedicated animal lover. She sends out a newsletter to over 100 subscribers listing available dogs in shelters. She has a 2 year old Golden Retriever named Borrego, a Russian Dwarf hamster named Sasha, a frog named Huey Lewis, a newt called "The Newt," two cats, and a tank full of guppies! She does wonderful work for many rescues, and fosters for many rescues also. Kim is a strong advocate of adopting rescue and shelter animals, and we are incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful and gentle soul to be a part of PBRSD. A whole is only as good as the sum of its parts!

Amanda Livesay
Foster Parent Coordinator

Amanda is a wonderful and tireless foster mom who has graciously joined the team to help provide more support and guidance to our foster parents, and make sure that they get the attention that they deserve. She has fostered devotedly for PBRSD, and is welcomed with open arms by all of us here! She is joined by her wonderful husband Dan, and her doggies Nala, Juliet, and Buster. (Buster who was Amanda's foster dog, who became a permanent member of her family!)

Jessica Wheatcraft
Trainer

Jessica has been volunteering in shelters since high school and has always held a special place in her heart for shelter dogs. It wasn't until she moved to San Diego that she adopted a dog of her own, a female pit bull from Los Angeles named Harley. Harley was Jessica's first experience with pit bulls, and she changed her life. She fell in love with the breed and felt compelled to stand up to the injustice they face. Jessica turned her love of dogs into a career, and is a certified dog trainer using only scientifically proven positive reinforcement methods. She is passionate about teaching people how to communicate with their dogs without force, and to help keep dogs in their homes before being turned into a shelter due to behavioral problems. Jessica has extensive experience with bully breeds and helps rehabilitate dogs in our program who otherwise wouldn't be candidates for adoption. She also holds educational seminars on pit bulls and dog behavior, as she believes that education is the best solution for promoting change. If you need help with your dog or have questions regarding pit bulls please email her at training@pbrsd.