Welcome to the Happy Staffie Rescue website. Happy Staffie Rescue is a registered charity that is also a member of the Fundraising Standards Board. The rescue was set up in June 2009 to offer a second chance to stray and unwanted Staffordshire bull terriers and Staffordshire bull terrier crosses from within the West Midlands area and operates a non destruction policy. Why just Staffies? Unfortunately in recent years this breed has become one of the most unwanted types of dog due in some part to a minority of owners who have tried to use the breed not as a loving family member but as a status symbol. This in turn has hindered the image of the dog from a playful, happy breed to some kind of fighting dog – something that could not be further from the truth. Many people confuse the Staffie with the American Pit Bull Terrier and this again damages the Staffie reputation. It is worth remembering that in most cases the Staffie makes a wonderful family addition, good with children, often quiet and easy to train, with a distinct personality, a love of play and not too excessive to exercise. Check it out We hope you enjoy our website and even if you are not looking to adopt a dog there are loads of other pages to look at, you can include your Staffie details and comment in the Your Staffie area plus see how to become a supporter of the rescue in our Members Club.