What's better than Sunday brunch? How about a brunch to benefit man's best friend? Pitties.Love.Peace (PLP), an Elizabethtown-based nonprofit organization, will host The Bully Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grandview Vineyard, 1489 Grandview Road, Mount Joy.

The festivities will include a catered brunch buffet by Sweet T & Greens, a mimosa and Bloody Mary open bar, giveaways, adoptable dogs, music, lawn games and a photographer. Garden party attire is encouraged for the event, which is for people age 21 and up, and all proceeds will go directly to the dogs in the care of Pitties.Love.Peace.

It's been a few years since the organization hosted a larger-scale fundraiser, said Carrie Booth, PLP volunteer and brunch organizer. "We thought it was important to get back to having events like this to not only raise money for the rescue but to also help promote awareness and advocacy for our organization and the breed," she said.

Founded in 2011, PLP has rescued more than 1,000 dogs. Currently, the organization has 42 dogs in its care. It is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of primarily pit bull and bully breed mix dogs and puppies. "It is PLP's goal to save those neglected, suffering or simply unwanted, and place them in loving, forever homes," Booth shared. "Many come to PLP with serious medical needs, others simply needing love for the first time in their lives. Whatever is needed, PLP provides." Those needs could include anything from medical care such as lifesaving surgery to food, toys and bedding. In addition, PLP spays or neuters every dog prior to adoption to ensure that there will be no future litters of puppies.

PLP also serves as an advocate for the breed, which is often misunderstood, Booth shared, adding, "Pit bulls are wonderful, loving animals. They are intelligent, highly trainable and very eager to please. They are playful and have a great sense of humor; they will make you laugh every day."

Brunch attendees will enjoy a soul food menu of items such as collard egg bake, Cajun candied bacon and pimento grits while enjoying picturesque surroundings and learning more about PLP, Booth said. "The event is being held in the tented pavilion on the lower lawn at Grandview Vineyard, so straight off, it's just a beautiful venue for a Sunday brunch with family and friends," she commented. "It's just a really nice way to spend a late summer Sunday afternoon enjoying time with friends, family and fellow dog lovers. It's also no secret that it is a really tough time right now for animals and animal rescue organizations. Sadly, there are record numbers of strays and animals needing care and homes right now. So this is just a really great way to help make a difference in the life of an animal."

PLP is always looking for additional volunteers and particularly foster families, Booth said, noting that the organization receives daily requests to take in puppies and dogs. "As an all-foster rescue organization, we depend 100% on individuals and families that are willing to open their home to help a dog in need until they are adopted into their forever families," she shared. "There is truly no greater reward in animal rescue than knowing you saved a dog and watching them flourish in a forever loving adopted home. PLP provides the cost of all food, crates, toys, supplies and medical care, so it is really just a matter of opening up your home to help a dog in need. PLP currently has volunteers and fosters throughout the central PA area."

Tickets for The Bully Brunch may be purchased at https://pittieslovepeace.ticketspice.com/the-bully-brunch. For more information on Pitties.Love.Peace, visit https://pittieslovepeace.com.