We rescue pitbulls and bully breeds from high-kill shelters, provide supportive care using The Miko Method™, and match them with homes that are ready to love them for life!
4 ways to save a pittie
Life at Miko’s
Meet our pitties
See all →Abby
Belly-rub-loving 4-year-old girl who wants a family of her own
Meet Abby →Baya
fka Belle
Joyful 3-year-old Staffy girl who lives to wiggle on her back
Meet Baya →June Bug
Active, people-loving 1.5-year-old boy who plays hard and loves big
Meet June Bug →Muñeca
High-energy 4-year-old girl who needs hikes, walks and a backyard
Meet Muñeca →Rocky
95 lbs of hugs, kisses and “rooing” who thinks he’s a lap dog
Meet Rocky →Sancho
Senior sweetheart who loves giving kisses and prancing when he runs
Meet Sancho →T.R.U.S.T.™ — The Miko Method™
Because rehabilitation begins with trust.
- Tune InWhat are we seeing?
Observe the whole dog—behavior, body language, patterns, environment, strengths, and challenges.
- RecognizeWhat is the dog communicating?
Identify behaviors, signals, triggers, and patterns rather than simply labeling the behavior as “good” or “bad.”
- UnderstandWhy might this be happening?
Explore the dog’s history, experiences, needs, environment, triggers, and circumstances that may be contributing to the behavior.
- Support & Skill-BuildWhat does this dog need to succeed?
Create an individualized plan using management, environmental support, enrichment, relationship-building, and humane training to develop practical coping and life skills.
- ThriveWhat does this dog need for a successful future?
Measure progress, adapt the plan, and prepare the dog and their humans for a successful transition into the right foster or forever home.
TUNE IN → RECOGNIZE → UNDERSTAND → SUPPORT → THRIVE
We don’t just train dogs. We learn to understand them.
Trust isn’t the result of The Miko Method™. Trust is the foundation of it.