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Refueling the Human‑Animal

Connection.

Through community outreach, educational programming and political action, while advocating for pit bulls and other animals in need.

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Our Programs

Bettering Syracuse for all.

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Who We Are

Taking Proactive Measures.

Like many cities, Syracuse is seeing a rise in animal abuse and neglect, leading to overcrowded shelters and many dogs, especially pit bulls, being euthanized. The pit bull, often wrongly labeled as vicious, faces severe mistreatment. In response, Cuse Pit Crew is taking proactive measures with innovative programs and advocacy for this misunderstood breed. We invite you to learn about the true nature of pit bulls and help improve our community for both animals and people.

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Animal in Danger?
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Cuse Pit Crew is a volunteer-run organization here to help you with education and advocacy. We are not a rescue and cannot take in animals.

How We Can Help
Support & Resources:

Our goal is to provide support – and to also connect you with existing resources in CNY. Whether you need help training your dog, or want to learn more about adopting a pit bull, we’ve made it simple and fast to find the answers you need.

How We Prevent
Our Programs:

At the heart of Cuse Pit Crew is our offering of preventative programs, aimed at reducing the amount of pit bull type dogs that are abused or end up in the shelters, while increasing adoptions and responsible pet ownership.

Keep Us Together ensures pets and their families remain united by providing vital resources such as pet food, affordable veterinary care, and behavioral support during challenging times. By reducing pet surrenders and supporting owners, the program strengthens the human-animal bond and fosters a compassionate, resilient community. Learn More >
Aside from a bark or a whine, dogs cannot speak for themselves. We must be their voice through intelligent, organized, and consistent advocacy. Cuse Pit Crew takes a three-step approach to advocacy. Learn More >
Cuse Pit Crew offers free humane education presentations in schools and community centers, teaching students empathy, compassion, and the humane treatment of animals. Their interactive lessons, tailored to grade levels, cover topics like dog safety, pit bull misconceptions, and spaying/neutering, with the goal of fostering kindness and responsibility in young people. Learn More >
Education is a critical component of our mission. We accomplish this by attending local events and providing information at our booth. We invite you to join us in educating the community about the issues facing pit bulls and other misunderstood dogs. Learn More >
Our Envisioned Future

A more humane community where citizens treat both people and animals with dignity, respect, empathy, kindness, tolerance, and social responsibility.

Our Mission

We are a non-profit dedicated to “Refueling the Human-Animal Connection” in Syracuse through community outreach, education, and advocacy for pit bulls and other animals in need.

Our Goals

To reduce the number of pit bull type dogs in shelters, increasing their adoption rates, decreasing euthanasia, and combating dog fighting.