We will save as many pitbulls as we can...one day at a time.

Membership plans starting at $8/month with access to exceptional care, stress-free environments, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing and more.

PaisleyBARK Inc. is a Licensed Animal Shelter in the state of Georgia.

About Us

Who we are

PaisleyBARK Atlanta officially launched in the Atlanta area 2022. However, rescue has been a part of everyday life for our Founder over the past 15 years. Amire K. Gibson, Founder, Owner and President, is committed to providing the best quality life for all animals. Holding a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in behavior, Amire has combined her degree with her love and passion for Pitbulls that sets her apart from the rest. Although Amire is originally from California, she has resided in the Atlanta area for over 25+ years. Rescue has become a growing industry, unfortunately not for the better as the need for support with Pitbulls in crisis continues to soar. There are so many homeless dogs in general nationwide. Dogs are being euthanized at shelters at alarming rates, simply to make space for more. A significant number of those dogs are Pitbulls, Pit Mixes and Bully Breeds.

Your Next Best Friend is Waiting

We believe that all dogs deserve a second chance at a new life. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being perfect for one another.

Adopt

Visit with our pets ready for adoption. Come meet your perfect
match today!

Foster

Join our foster team today and help us save more lives. Read more about our foster program.

Donate

Every little bit counts!
Your genereous donation helps animals most in need.

Volunteer

You can help animals that we would otherwise not be able to
facilitate.

What Is A Pitbull?

When you envision the image of a Pitbull, most see a muscular, medium- large sized dog who boasts a broad head and a deep chest. However, you might be surprised to learn that there is no such thing as a “Pit-Bull.” Because the Pitbull is not breed specific. The word Pitbull is actually an umbrella term used as an identifier for several breeds combined into one, and often referred to as “Bully Breeds.” Therefore, Pitbulls are not a single breed of dog, but rather a general term for a TYPE of dog that includes multiple breeds and mixed breed dogs. “Pitbull” is often used as a blanket term for dogs that resemble the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier. Essentially, there is no such thing as a purebred Pitbull, although the name is used as shorthand for the purebred American pit bull terrier.

Our Success Stories

“Oden and Kooper came to us as three week old Belgian Malinois/Pitbull Mix puppies from a litter of ELEVEN!” We were contacted by the owner with hopes of helping her with feeding the puppies and finding them new homes. Through the connections and resources of PaisleyBARK Atlanta, we were able to bottle feed and rehome five puppies, keeping two who needed to be bottle fed a while longer and needed a little bit more extra love and care as the smaller puppies of the litter. Kooper (Black Brindle) was rehomed several months later. There is a sweet picture below of his ride to SC to live in his new home! Unfortunately, Oden (Brown with black face) experienced a bad fall at 8 months old and had to endure a major surgery, which resulted in his left hind leg being amputated. Fortunately for US, Oden has remained a part of our family and is the biggest…FASTEST tripod that we know! Oden is a special addition to the PaisleyBARK Atlanta family and he was our FIRST foster fail as an organization!

We love you Odie!❤️

What People Say

Jessica T

"PaisleyBARK Atlanta. has been an absolute blessing. The team truly cares about each dog and goes above and beyond to ensure they are well-matched with loving families. Adopting from PaisleyBARK was such a smooth process, and I can tell they put so much effort into the training and care of each dog before adoption."

David R

"I started fostering with PaisleyBARK Atlanta a few months ago, and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The support and guidance from their team made it easy for me to adjust. Their dedication to Pitbulls and bully breeds is inspiring, and I’m grateful to be part of such a compassionate community."

Megan L

"When I decided to volunteer with PaisleyBARK Atlanta., I wasn’t expecting to find such a warm, family-like environment. Amire and her team are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. Volunteering here has taught me so much about Pitbulls and bully breeds, and I’m proud to support their mission of advocacy and education."

5 Month Ago

Carlos M

"I’ve donated to various animal rescues over the years, but PaisleyBARK Atlanta. stands out because of their transparency and genuine passion for the animals. Amire’s dedication to helping Pitbulls and fighting breed discrimination is truly admirable. I know my donation is making a difference in the lives of these deserving dogs."

6 Month Ago