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Ring Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Richmond, VA

Ring Dog Rescue is a 501c3 pit bull rescue organization based out of Richmond, Virginia. Our focus is on the rescue, rehabilitation and long term placement of pit bull-type dogs in our region, as well as on the continued and ongoing education of the general public on the true character of these dogs and their role in altering the current societal perception. In 2009, Ring Dog Rescue placed 87 dogs in loving, permanent homes across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, representing a 26% increase in dogs adopted from 2008. Our dogs come from various sources, including local kill-shelters, as strays or even as removals from neglectful situations. Our dogs are provided full and complete medical care, including spay and neuter, vaccines, microchips and remediation of any ailments the dog may suffer, placed in foster homes, taught to be a family dog and then placed in an adoptive home, after a thorough screening process.

Contact —
Email ringdog@ringdogrescue.org
Phone (804) 622-4200
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Richmond, VA 23228
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Adoptable pets at Ring Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Bernadette in Gloucester VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Bernadette in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Jed in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Sara in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Kelo in Martinsville VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Richmond, VA
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Icebox in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Rubble in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Viola in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Richmond, VA
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Braxton in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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Richmond, Williamsburg, Newport News, Virginia Beach

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Steps to adopt

1. Fill out an Adoption Application
2. Phone interview
3. Reference Checks
4. Meet and greet with the dog you are interested in (and any dogs you may have)
5. Home inspection
6. 1 week trial run (in home)
7. Finalize adoption (contract, collection of adoption fee and transfer of medical records)

Our adoption is fee $150.00, due at the end of your week trial, and includes spay or neuter, rabies (if of age), vaccinations, worming, microchip and any other medical required for the health of the particular animal.

The entire process can take 1-3 weeks to process, so please be patient and understand if you live outside of the Greater Richmond Area, the process may take longer. Our goal is to place the right bully in the right home.

Adoption application

https://ringdogrescue.org/adopt/

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Creed

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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BLUE MOSES- SENIOR OWNER DYING HELP!

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
richmond, VA
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Fritos

Shar Pei/Akita

Male, 2 mos
Fredericksburg, VA
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JOLLY JOY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Spotsylvania, VA
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Sharron

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
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SPUNKY SONNY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Spotsylvania, VA

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