Ring Dog Rescue

Can't view our Happy Endings slideshow above? Click here to download shockwave player or here to view it on the photobucket website. If you've adopted a dog through us, and don't see them in the slideshow, please email us a picture! ringdog@ringdogrescue.org

Ring Dog Rescue is a rescue group dedicated to the "Bully Breeds". We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization and are currently listing adoptable "bullies" from, not only Ring Dog Rescue, but our other rescue friends and those who have opened their door to an orphaned "bully" in private rescue.

We at Ring Dog Rescue all own a "bully" and would like to answer all your questions and help guide you to a happy life for you and your companion, as well as to aid you in finding the perfect one for you.

If there is anything you can't find on the site please contact us with questions at ringdog@ringdogrescue.org. Our mailing address is PO Box 28632, Henrico, VA 23228 and to leave a message in our voicemail, call 804 622-4200. The number to fax an adoption or foster application is 804 590-2650.

If you're considering or want to find a new home your bully breed dog, click here for more information.

Click here for more information on fostering

posted 02.01.10

HB429 — We Need Your Support!

In an effort to ensure all of our supporters are on the same page, please be advised that this bill was squashed by committee Monday evening, however it can be turned around and sent to the floor if 1 member of the sub-committee reverses their position (as it went to a vote of 4 in favor and 5 against).

Please familiarize yourself with this legislation and contact the representatives who voted against this and offer your polite opinion in support of this bill.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?101+sum+HB429

The five representatives who voted against this are as follows:

Del. Charles D. Poindexter	Del. Richard P. Bell
R - 9th District	R - 20th District
Counties of Floyd, Franklin,	Counties of Augusta (part),
and Pittsylvania	Highland, and Rockingham
	(part); City of Staunton
PO Box 117	2620 Eston Dr.
Glade Hill, VA 23092	Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 576-2600	(540) 448-4763
delcpoindexter@virginia.gov	deldbell@virginia.gov

Del. Robert D. Orrock, Sr.	Del. Matthew J. Lohr
R - 54th District	R - 26th District
Counties of Caroline (part)	County of Rockingham (part);
and Spotsylvania (part)	City of Harrisonburg
PO Box 458	PO Box 1413
Thornburg, VA 22565	Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 891-1322	(540) 437-1450
	(540) 437-1650 fax
delborrock@virginia.gov	delmlohr@virginia.gov

Del. Daniel W. Marshall, III
R - 14th District
Counties of Henry(part) and
Pittsylvania (part); City of Danville
PO Box 439
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 797-5861
(434) 797-2642 fax
deldmarshall@virginia.gov

posted 01.29.10

Winter hazard for your dogs

"My mothers best friends dog has just spent 4 days in the ICU at her local emergency vet! Ice melt was distributed through out the neighborhood and by simply walking her dog, enough absorbed through her pads to cause serious gi tract complications! Please know that ice melt is toxic for dogs cats and wildlife and you must be very careful about exposure. Upon the first signs of vomitting or diahrea, please have your pet checked. Untreated this could be fatal or cause severe liver or kidney malfunction!
Have a happy, safe winter!"

What makes rock salt and ice melters containing salt dangerous to pets and children?
Exposure to salt and salt-based ice melting products, a common occurrence, can cause dogs severe dermatitis, inflammation of the paws and serious gastrointestinal problems including vomiting and internal burns of the mouth and digestive tract. Salt can also burn and irritate children's eyes and skin and cause internal problems if swallowed according to pediatricians. For dogs, in particular, exposure to salt and salt-based ice melt products can mean an unhealthy winter and unplanned trips to the vets' office or animal hospital. The problem is that when dogs are let out they frolic and eat the snow and many of the ice melt products sit on the surface of the ice. Dogs either ingest these ice melt pellets or they get frozen into their paws. Later when they are inside with higher temperatures the ice melts and dogs begin to lick their paws. The salt can heat up as high as 175 degrees and not only burn their skin but their mouth and digestive system.

re-posted 01.29.10;

Loco Prosser has crossed rainbow bridge

LOCO PROSSER has crossed the rainbow bridge on his 16th birthday (1-22-10). He had a wonderful life and was loved by many. "Go play with Lady now, we will miss you."

posted 01.22.10

Green Leafe celebrates their 3rd chili cook off

Click the image above for the full sized flyer

posted 01.17.10

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posted 01.17.10

Stolen Pomeranians from York Pennsyvania

It has been a long and hard 11 months and I'm still searching for my 3 adult pomeranians stolen from York, PA. I have posted in my state, now I'm trying to post to more states and cities to find them.The 2 females are black with tan legs.The one female could be mistaken for a long hair Chihuahua or Pom/Chi mix do to her size. And my male is orange blonde and neutered. People who have contacted me in the past and those currently helping me keep a eye out for them say all my dogs could be mistaken for Pom/ chi mixes.If anyone has bought, adopted, sold or rehomed anyone of these dogs fitting any of these descriptions on or after 1/14/2009 may not know they were stolen dogs. Please contact me I just can't give up on the search for them. I have offered $10,000 for each one returned no questions asked. If you don't want the money I will donate it to a animal rescue of your choice. YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST
Contact Jane 717-330-3167 jane7191@gmail.com
http://bellathechihuahua.webs.com/apps/blog/show/2526101-stolen-pomeranians-from-york-pennsylvania-help-needed

posted 01.17.10

Free Pit Bull Spay/Neuter & Health Screening

The Washington Animal Rescue League is offering a free one-day medical clinic for all pit bull and pit bull mixes, dogs will be spayed or neutered and given rabies, DHPP and bordetella shots. There are no charges for any of these services, no income or residence restrictions, and no appointments necessary. The clinic will be on a first come, first serve basis. Dogs must have an empty stomach for surgery so they should not be fed after 10:00 p.m. on the night before surgery. All dogs should be dropped off at the League's Medical Center between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and picked up between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. No rescue groups, please. For questions call the League at 202-726-2273. The pit bull spay/neuter and vaccination clinic will now be held the second Monday of EVERY month!

December 01, 2009 to December 01, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The League's Medical Center (click for a map)

posted 01.17.10

2009 Year End Newsletter

Click the image above to view the PDF version

posted 01.17.10

Ring Dog Rescue — 2009 Year End Summary

As the last days of December have fallen from the calendar and the year 2009 is over, we thought we’d pause for a moment and take a thoughtful look back at what has been so that we might remind ourselves why we look forward to what will be.

Not that long ago, a couple of local rescuers came together with the realization that there were very limited resources for bully breed dogs in the Richmond area. Vowing to do something about it, they set forth with a vision of creating a rescue that specialized in these dogs and to fill the void that existed. Just three short years ago, Ring Dog Rescue was “officially” founded, having been granted its 501c3 and corporation status.

Over the years, Ring Dog Rescue has grown and changed in many ways, yet has never swayed from its mission to vigorously defend and protect bully breed dogs in our area. This past year has proven our most ambitious, yet most successful year ever. Our volunteers and supporters, such as yourself, have accomplished more than any of us ever could have imagined possible. While we will never lose sight of the dogs we could not save and the problems that will continue to exist in this world and our area, a brief look back offers renewed reason for hope and vigor this year. Show Text Hide Text

In 2009, Ring Dog Rescue achieved the following:

We adopted out 87 dogs across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, representing a 26% increase in dogs adopted from 2008.
While our primary focus has and will always be pit bull type dogs, in the course of 2009, we rescued many other breeds, including Dachsunds, Corgis, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and others who needed and received our support.
Ring Dog Rescue was recognized by the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies with the “Compassion Award” in their annual conference.
We raised close to $20,000 in donations towards the care of our dogs through grass roots fundraising and events. While most large animal welfare organizations count on large sum donations from wealthy sponsors or recurring donations from private individuals, our funds have been raised without the benefit of either and come from crumbled dollar bills dropped in a donation jar, the generosity of local businesses who support or events or the sale of homegrown bully friendly merchandise.
Ring Dog Rescue organized or participated in 62 separate events throughout the year, including car washes, concerts, restaurant fundraisers, adoption stands, social events or a host of other activities designed to promote our cause, raise funds and find homes for our dogs.
Through our community outreach and partnership with Prevent-A-Litter, we spayed and neutered close to 100 dogs across the Central Virginia area.
We have posted hundreds of dogs from other rescues, shelters and private individuals across our websites and social network pages, with the additional publicity resulting in the rescue of dozens of dogs who otherwise may not have found a forever home.
We established or renewed relationships with scores of local animal shelters and humane societies, including Northumberland Animal Shelter, Peninsula SPCA, Chesterfield Animal Control, Heritage Humane Society and many others for the purpose of offering our support to the bully breed dogs in those facilities.
Our folks effectively created a “branch” of the rescue to address our growing presence in the Williamsburg, Newport News and Virginia Beach area, including establishment of a relationship with a local veterinary clinic and creation of the infrastructure to provide local foster parents with critical supplies.
In collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States disaster response program, we sent volunteer support multiple times to the Humane Society of Missouri to assist with the care of over 500 pit bulls housed in St. Louis as the result of the largest dog fighting bust in United States history.
Ring Dog Rescue brought home 3 of the dogs seized in the Missouri bust to live in Ring Dog Rescue foster homes, receive our care and be adopted into forever homes through our rescue.
We initiated a program, also in collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States, to eradicate dog fighting in Richmond. Our efforts included education to 300 Dominion Power meter readers across Virginia and North Carolina on the signs of dog fighting, contacts with public schools in our area to offer education and support to students and the initiation of a strategy to provide direct intervention to youths and their dogs in high risk communities which we plan to unveil in 2010.
Our volunteers have presented to countless community groups, civic associations, college classes and even Girl Scout Troops on pit bull type dogs and the aspects of appropriate animal welfare.
We organized and held our largest single event ever, a public education and speaker forum in celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, hosting guest speakers from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force.
Our resources have provided countless hours of training consultation and support to try and find manageable situations for many of the people who have contacted us for assistance.
We established three new locations for adoption stands in addition to our regular Carytown Cleaners location, including Elwood Thompson’s, the Petco in Chester and Green Leafe Café in Williamsburg and we are very thankful for our newfound friends for allowing us to use their space to save dogs.
In partnership with Dogs Deserve Better and Caring for Creatures, we brought goodwill to several chained dogs in a Prince George trailer park, including new dog houses, collars, leashes, food, treats and most of all, a brand new fenced area for Diamond to run and play in, free of the chain forever.
Driven by compassion, our volunteers took a canine victim of the economy, Zach, saved him from the shelter, cared for him and eventually paid for and arranged to have him flown to California to be reunited with his human mother of 9 years.
Ring Dog Rescue volunteers rallied against the United States Marine Corps base ban, compiling a compelling case for the revocation of the ban and eventually presenting our case to a two star Marine Corps general in Washington, D.C. Although the ban was not revoked, our information was sincerely considered and the groundwork was laid for more educated policies in the future.
We have found fantastic new volunteers across all walks of life, but sharing the same passion to rescue dogs and have significantly grown our pool of resources to support our efforts.

And thus, as we look back, we cherish the progress we have made, the relationships we have formed, the friends we have made and most importantly, the dogs that we have saved. We can truly look back on 2009 as a productive and successful year for Ring Dog Rescue. For our all of our successes, our achievements and even the lessons we have learned from our shortcomings, we thank the incredible community of supporters that Ring Dog Rescue has gathered in our corner, not only in Richmond, but across the state, across the region, across the country and even across the world. Without the support, dedication and perseverance in the face of sometimes overwhelming odds, the stories above would not have been.

With special adulation, we applaud our volunteers, the folks who spend countless hours working unpaid, sometimes in difficult conditions and always with a heavy heart toll for everything they have done to make this rescue what it is today. You have our most sincere and heartfelt “thank you”.

And lastly, while we pause to celebrate the year that has passed, we realize that our pause, although justly due, is but brief and fleeting. Our eyes shift now towards the New Year and the trials and tribulations that we know await the dogs who need us most. And with renewed focus, we turn forth to 2010.

posted 01.04.10

Ring Dog Rescue mourns the loss of Fay

Ring Dog Rescue mourns the loss of Fay, the most recognized of 500 dogs seized during the largest dog fighting bust in United States history this summer in the midwest. It is believed that Fay's lips were cut from her face without any pain medicine after being shredded during a dog fight. Fay passed as a result of cardiac arrest following surgery to repair the wounds caused to her by dog fighters. Despite the horrors she endured, her unconquerable spirit, courage and charm captured the hearts of everyone who met her, saw her or heard her story. Fay was a special soul and she will be missed dearly by many, many people.

Ring Dog Rescue offers our deepest condolences to the Humane Society of Missouri and Mutts N'Stuff of St. Louis for the remarkable effort they put forth in the rescue and rehabilitation of Fay. Let us forever remember Fay as the embodiment of all that is good about the pit bull.

posted 01.04.10

Bill would add pets to protective orders filed by abuse victims

WTKR-TV3: Pets, unable to speak up for themselves, are often victims of domestic violence. Executive Director, Sharon Adams, says that roughly 70 percent of battered women report that their abuser has hurt an animal in front of them. "Animals are often a weapon in this domestic violence war," Adams said. For the past 18 years many battered pets have ended up at the SPCA fearful, timid, and afraid. The SPCA is now backing a bill by Northern Virginia Delegate, Jim Scott, that would add pets to the protective orders filed by abuse victims. "The judge can issue a protective order that says to the batterer if you harm this animal, you're in trouble with me," Adams said. "If the victim has proof that the abuser has harmed her animal and adds that to the protective order, that's going to make her safer," said Ruth Hill, Samaritan House Executive Director. Hill says the Samaritan House is also backing the bill for the sake of the dozens of abuse victims that turn to them for help. "The abuser has taken the animal, either a cat or dog, and has hung up the cat or kicked the dog, as a form of power and control to get the victim to do what they want them to do," said Hill. Both groups hope the bill is passed to provide the court system the tools they need to keep all victims of domestic violence safe. "We think all cruelty should be taken seriously. If we take it seriously towards all of its victims then we have a chance of stopping it, but if we tolerate because it's a cat, woman, or old person, we're all at risk," Adams added.

posted 01.04.10

Our condolences to the Prosser family

Today is a sad day for the Ring Dog Rescue family. When one of our bully lovers and long-time supporters passes, we are all deeply affected. Donna Prosser held a special place in many of our hearts and will be missed. She was an inspiration to others and some of her best advice is "Don't give up. Don't ever give up. As long as you have hope, you will find a way." We're glad you didn't give up, Donna, and neither will we. Wishing your family peace and comfort in the days ahead.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesdispatch/obituary.aspx?n=donna-l-prosser&pid=137720360

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to us, which can be made via PayPal or mailed to PO Box 28632, Henrico VA 23228

posted 12.23.09

New anti-tethering ordinance

We are pleased to announce that the Danville, VA city council recently passed an ordinance which bans the constant tethering of an animal. The ban prohibits the tethering of an animal for more than 4 hours in a 24 hour period, tethering of an animal when the temperature is below 32 degrees, tethering of an animal under 4 months of age, tethering of any sick or injured animal and tethering of any animal to a fixed point (including during the 4 hours mentioned, above). This is a tremendous victory for the people of Danville and the Danville Area Humane Society and a sign that good legislation can still be passed if the voices of the people speak loudly enough.

posted 12.14.09

Diamond is free from the chain!

Thanks to the support of many people who donated generously and the hard work of members of Ring Dog Rescue, Dogs Deserve Better and Caring for Creatures, Diamond, one of the Prince George County trailer park chained dogs, has been set free from her chain forever. She now has a nice fenced area to run free and she sure seemed to appreciate her new home when we let her off this past Saturday. Click here to see more pictures in our Photobucket album. Ring Dog Rescue wants to extend a very sincere thanks to Terry Mitchell (Dogs Deserve Better), Doug Rock (Caring for Creatures), Vince Velez (Ring Dog Rescue), Jamie Muth (Ring Dog Rescue) and Boomer Muth (Ring Dog Rescue) for all of their hard work getting this fence built.

posted 12.04.09

A.R.T. Legislative Effort against Breed-Based Euthanasia

"Hi friends and family, All of you expressed interest in the case I tried against Loudoun county for killing pit bulls solely because of their breed. As you know, we unfortunately lost that case. But Animal Rescue of Tidewater (my client who brought the case) has not given up. They have hired the lobbying group at Troutman Sanders (my firm) to introduce a bill this year to try to once and for all end breed-based euntahasia at public shelters in Virginia. We have already begun working on that effort. You can keep informed by going to ART's website: www.artanimals.org. Also, absolutely no pressure, but if you'd like to support their efforts financially (lobbying is very expensive), please send a donation to ART, P.O. Box 11535, Norfok, VA 23517. Please put "legislative effort" in the check's re line. Equally important, once the session gets underway, please be ready to call your representatives for their support of this effort, and spread the word!
Thanks!
~Lynne"

posted 11.04.09

Your book purchases earns money for Ring Dog Rescue

PETS ACROSS AMERICA is a creative, funny, heart warming book series with its second edition scheduled for this release this summer. The books will soon to be available in audio format and a documentary is slated to begin production this summer. These series of books have been developed to present a place for people to tell their stories about how animals have touched their lives. The books are also have a mission to raise public awareness concerning animal abuse, abandonment, the plight of animal shelters and rescue groups in serving the needs of animals across America.

posted 10.30.09

We've been awarded a grant by The PEDIGREE Foundation!

The PEDIGREE Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes. They provide grants to 501(c)(3) dog shelters and breed rescue organizations, and help dog lovers adopt, volunteer, and make donations. The Foundation has its roots in The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive, a campaign initiated in 2005 by PEDIGREE® Brand. This annual adoption drive—active in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland—has helped raise awareness of, and funds for, dogs in need. The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive was also featured in an episode of the hit TV series The Celebrity Apprentice®. In 2007, PEDIGREE® Brand created The PEDIGREE Foundation to further help the cause.

posted 10.29.09 THE PEDIGREE FOUNDATION Logo is a trademark of Mars, Incorporated and is used with permission

Is your dog Canine Good Citizenship certified?

Animal Farm Foundation is dedicated to promoting the positive image of the pit bull terrier. They offer a ton of great programs for rescues such as ours where we can receive grants and other support.

They currently offer a grant where we receive $300 for every dog adopted out through our rescue who has received their Canine Good Citizenship certification. Click here to read more about Canine Good Citizenship. It's a valuable and useful certification to have for your dog.

If you have a Ring Dog or know someone who does that has received their Canine Good Citizenship certification or would like to pursue it, please email us at ringdog@ringdogrescue.org. We'd love to submit your dog for the Animal Farm Foundation grant.

posted 02.09.09

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