COLUMBIA, MO. -- The Central Missouri Humane Society has adopted out the first bully breed animal from the shelter in over 20 years.

A Jefferson City family adopted primo, a 4 month old American Bulldog puppy.

Primo was adopted out of the Bull Runs Program that works to change the negative stigma attached to many breeds including pit bulls and bulldogs. Animals over 6 months of age undergo intense training for 4 weeks before they are adopted by families and individuals.

All of the animals are microchipped, neutered and have age appropriate shots.

Bull Runs organizer Katie Steckel said, “It’s basically a specialized program to adopt out bully breed animals through the shelter.  We just do a little bit more specific behavior evaluation.  They spend some time in foster care.  We are a little bit more selective about the homes they are adopted out to.”

For more information about the Bull Runs Program at the Central Missouri Humane Society you can click on the link below.