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Every Underdogs Pitbull is socialised, vaccinated, dewormed, sterilised and microchipped before going home. The adoption fee covers all of it.

Start my applicationMeet the dogs

Our Pitties

4 ready now. More on the way.

Tap a photo to flip through. Found the one? Hit "Adopt" and we pre-fill your application. Dogs still in rehab can be sponsored.

Terry, red Pitbull looking for a home at Underdogs SA Male · Red Ready for a home

Still waiting, four to five years on

TerryLoyal

People reported an "extremely aggressive" dog running loose in the street. Estelle found a frightened young dog trying to protect himself. Over the years the real Terry came out: loyal, protective and deeply bonded to the people he trusts.

Vaccinated · dewormed · microchipped · sterilised

Perfect home: An experienced, patient home with structure. Proper introductions first.

Adopt Terry
BB (Black Beauty), black Pitbull looking for a home at Underdogs SA Female · Black Ready for a home

Found starving outside a factory

BBClever

A factory called about a tiny black Pitbull, painfully thin, scared, with badly cropped ears. Nobody claimed her in 14 days. Today BB is active, intelligent and doing well in rehab. She loves her walks and exploring.

Sterilised · vaccinated · dewormed · microchipped

Perfect home: An active family that will not look past a black dog with cropped ears.

Adopt BB
Patches & Dean, white & black Pitbull puppies looking for a home at Underdogs SA Male puppies · White & black Ready for a home

Twin boys, nine weeks old

Patches & DeanPlayful

Two busy, funny little characters full of puppy mischief. Adopt one, or let the brothers stay together.

Vaccinated · dewormed · sterilisation paid by UDSA

Perfect home: A family with time for puppy training. Sterilisation at six months is in the contract, and Underdogs pays for it.

Adopt Patches or Dean
Rocky, brown & white Pitbull looking for a home at Underdogs SA Male · Brown & white Coming soon

His whole life was a chain behind a shack

RockyGentle

Rocky grew up chained behind a shack in a squatter camp and was attacked several times while still a pup. Somehow he is soft, gentle and obedient. He is finishing his rehab programme and is booked for sterilisation.

Vaccinated · dewormed · in rehabilitation

Perfect home: Ready once he has recovered from his sterilisation. Join his waiting list now.

Join Rocky's waiting list
Coco, brown & white Pitbull in rehabilitation at Underdogs SA Female · Brown & white In rehab

Off the chain, learning to trust

CocoBrave

Coco lived at the end of a chain in a cold backyard. No kennel through the winter storms, little shade in summer, and some days no food or water. She is still a very scared young girl, but every walk brings a bit more courage.

In rehabilitation · confidence and obedience training

Right now: Not ready for adoption yet. You can sponsor her rehab today. Use reference COCO.

Sponsor Coco

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How adoption works

Strict on purpose. For the dog's sake.

Our rules exist because these dogs have already been failed once.

  1. Apply

    Send the short application below. It lands with our adoptions team on WhatsApp or email.

  2. Meet

    We talk about your home and family and introduce you to the dog we think fits best.

  3. Home check

    We visit your home. Dogs live inside, are never chained and wear an ID tag.

  4. Go home

    Sign the contract, pay the adoption fee and take your dog home. We check in afterwards too.

A quick home is not necessarily a safe home.

Estelle Smith, after a stray puppy called Emily was rushed into a home with five other dogs. A week later she was in hospital. We assess, vaccinate, sterilise and introduce dogs properly, every time. How we rescue

Adoption application

Three quick steps. One big yes.

Takes about two minutes. Nothing is final until we have met you.

Your match check
  • Pick a dog, or let us choose
  • Tell us about your home
  • Add your contact details

Every dog goes home vet-readyVaccinations, deworming, microchip & sterilisation covered by the adoption fee

Who caught your eye?

Choose a dog, or "Help me choose".

Tell us about your home
I live in a
Is the yard fully walled or fenced?
Children under 12 at home?
Other pets
Experience

Please answer the home, fence and children questions.

How do we reach you?

Please add your name, a valid cell number, your suburb and tick the agreement.

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Adoption FAQ
Good questions. Straight answers.
What does the adoption fee cover?
The adoption fee covers vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and sterilisation. We confirm the current fee when you apply. Payment must reflect in our bank account before your dog goes home.
Are your Pitbulls safe with children?
Every dog is assessed before adoption, and we tell you honestly where a dog will thrive. Some dogs, like Terry, need an experienced home. Tell us about your family and we will help you find the right match.
Do you do home checks?
Yes. We do strict home checks before and after adoption. Your dog must live inside your home, may never be chained and must wear a collar or harness with an ID tag.
What if I adopt a puppy?
Puppies go home vaccinated and dewormed. Sterilisation at six months is part of the adoption contract, and for our current puppies Underdogs pays for it.
What if it does not work out?
Underdogs dogs always come back to us. Our contract does not allow you to sell, give away or rehome the dog yourself, so the dog is never lost in the system.
How do I apply?
Fill in the short application on this page, or send Estelle or Nikita a WhatsApp during office hours. If we cannot answer straight away, leave a detailed written message and we will get back to you.