Shaw Shank Kennels was founded in 2020 with one simple mission:
to create life-changing partnerships between American Bully puppies and individuals with disabilities who need companionship, confidence, and support.
What started as a small, passion-driven effort quickly grew into a community movement — pairing carefully bred, temperament-tested bully puppies with people who could truly benefit from the unconditional love and grounding presence these dogs provide.
After taking a needed pause for a few years, Shaw Shank Kennels is back — renewed, re-energized, and more committed than ever to serving individuals who often get overlooked.
Our puppies are bred with purpose: health, stability, and temperament. From the moment they’re born, they’re raised with hands-on socialization, structured routines, and early obedience foundations — preparing them for life as emotional companions or support animals.
We work primarily with low-income individuals with disabilities, ensuring that finances are never the barrier preventing someone from receiving a dog who could truly transform their life.
Each placement is done thoughtfully, based on:
Lifestyle and environment
Physical or emotional support needs
Experience with animals
Long-term compatibility and care ability
Our goal is to create lifelong partnerships rooted in trust, support, and love.
Recipients typically pay little to nothing, often only covering standard veterinary fees — and even those may be fully sponsored depending on their situation. No one is turned away because of financial limitations.
We believe everyone deserves access to a companion who brings peace, stability, and joy.
American Bullies are incredible dogs — loyal, intelligent, affectionate, and deeply connected to their humans. They thrive when given purpose and structure, and in return, they offer grounding comfort, emotional stability, and unconditional companionship.
For many of our recipients:
These dogs reduce anxiety and depression
Provide routine and motivation
Offer non-judgmental support
Bring security and confidence
And in some cases, become true lifelines
Shaw Shank Kennels exists to make sure these connections are accessible, ethical, and full of heart.
Your support allows us to cover food, training supplies, medical care, and placement costs — ensuring puppies can be matched with families who need them the most.
If you feel called to help, you can donate through any of the following:
Venmo: @SSK2610
Cash App: $SSK2610
PayPal: sskrescues2610@gmail.com
Every contribution, big or small, directly impacts a dog and a person who desperately needs them.