In Defense of Dogs —
An Evening on Animal Welfare
In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, Ring Dog Rescue is holding a public speaker forum for all citizens interested in animal welfare on Friday, October 23 from 5:30 until 10pm at Plant Zero. Seating is limited to 300 people, so be sure and get your tickets early! Plan to mingle with other animal lovers, listen to respected guest speakers in the world of animal welfare, view vendor tables, eat and drink. Food being served will graciously be donated by a variety of popular local restaurants, plus there will be a cash bar with beer and wine, including a "Steal the Glass" theme — purchase your beer in a 14oz glass and get discount refills! Note: Parents are welcome to bring children, but just beware that some of the content (i.e. dog fighting information) may be best suited for older children or adults, so plan accordingly.
With your support, and the numerous other individuals and companies who are volunteering their time and/or services, this evening will turn out to be the huge success we intend it to be! So get your tickets today by using the Buy Now button, below, and be sure to print the purchase PayPal receipt, which serves as your entrance ticket.
Ring Dog Rescue would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors: Canine Adventure Walk, Ellwood Thompson's, Farmer's Insurance, Irizarry Plumbing, K Morgan Photography, Martin and Wood Construction, Grubbs Construction, Pets at Play, Prevent-A-Litter, Pure Dog Treats, Paws for Style, Legends Brewery, the Law Firm of Sands, Anderson, Marks and Miller, Virginia Federation of Humane Socities, Whole Foods Market, Thompson Davis & Co. and FamilyDog Digest
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.
1st Annual Howl-O-Ween in Powhatan, VA
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Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc. has invited Ring Dog Rescue to attend and we'll be bringing a few dogs and some great merchandise to sell, plus there's also food, pet exhibitors, costume contests, tricks and treats, as well as a parade through the village between 1 and 2. Get there early for the rabies drive-thru rabies clinic for $8 from 9-12... don't miss out!
posted 10.20.09
Neuter That Boy, Spay That Girl video
posted 10.04.09
Thank you for all of our business supporters!
Ring Dog Rescue has been blessed with a ton of local businesses who have offered us services, donations, discounts and even space in their stores for merchandise or adoption stands. We'd like to take a moment to recognize these businesses and let them know that we sincerely appreciate their support in helping us help dogs. Please consider patronizing these businesses whenever you have a need for the services they provide. Thanks again!!!!!!!!
Sticky Rice, Farmer's Veterinary Hospital, Prevent-A-Litter, Heroes and Ghosts, Carytown Cleaners, Petco (Jefferson Davis Highway), Canine Adventure, River City Rollergirls, Ellwood Thompson's, Beggar's Bones, Richmond Animal League, Huguenot Grooming, Pure Dog Treats, Bandito's, Richmond Harley Davidson, Sands-Anderson Law Firm, Farmer's Insurance, Grubbs Construction
posted 09.16.09
Book Launch — The untold story of the Vick case
Book Author, Kathy Strouse, takes you deep into the seamy underground world of dog fighting for the behind the scenes story of the Michael Vick case. She also reveals the never before told methods of the shadowy HSUS undercover operative known only as Dog Angel.
posted 09.03.09
Visit our newest partner, Taters Pets, at their online store
Taters Pet Supply is dedicated to helping those in need, specifically those on the front lines rescuing injured and ill animals everyday. Profits come second to doing what is right. That’s why we dedicate 3% of all our earnings to the Rescue Organization of the Month.
posted 08.25.09
Slinky (3 legged dog) needs ACL surgery!
"Slinky is a true Ring Dog Rescue girl! Rescued 3 and a half years ago, she had collapsed from starvation. Lucky for her she landed in the yard of a friend and true animal lover. We nursed her back to health and she was on her way. Then a lump appeared. Slinky then had surgery to remove cancer from her front leg. We thought she was in the clear, then it came back. Slinky once again endured surgery to remove more cancer. Uh oh, its back again, this time our veterinarian advised that it had webbed thru her leg and we would have to either keep going back in every 6 months or we could remove her leg. So our strong resilient girl went thru an amputation leaving her a tri-pod. Man, she bounced back strong and healthy. For anyone who has ever had the pleasure to meet Slinky there is one thing you will take with you, she is the most active dog ever. Slinky plays hard and loves running (yes running on 3 legs), well this where it gets sticky again.
Our beloved Slink has torn her ACL, she requires a TPLO surgery to repair it. While most dogs that this happens to have sometime, Slinky needs it to come much sooner than later. While she is motoring on 2 (yes 2 legs its quite amazing) the longer she goes the more pressure on her other joints, and the greater chance she may tear the other one. In short Slinky needs our help to raise the much needed funds to repair her ACL. She is the most loving amazing girl, Please won't you help us help her. Her surgery will cost around $3,000 and must be payed in full prior to the surgery. Every penny helps!"
Click the PayPal button and indicate For Slinky in the purpose area.
posted 08.19.09
Statement Concerning Local Media Reports of "Pit Bull" Attacks
As you may have heard, over the last week or so, there have been multiple reports via various media outlets of attacks by dogs alleged to be pit bulls on humans and other dogs. Ring Dog Rescue feels it would not be prudent to sit by idly without commenting on the recent state of reports regarding these dogs we seek to protect. As such, what follows are our thoughts on these recent events.
First and foremost, Ring Dog Rescue shares the concern and compassion of the community for the victims of these incidents, both human and canine, some of whom have been severely injured, some of whom have lost their life and some of whom, as a result of these events, undoubtedly will. These events have left indelible scars on both man and dog and we mourn the passing of innocence from such a trusted bond.
posted 08.13.09
Repeal alert — Prince Georges County, MD
The city administration of Laurel, Maryland has sent a request to the Prince George's County administrator to repeal the long standing pit bull ban.
Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL AND INFORMATIVE correspondence and materials to the Prince Georges County administration asking them to please consider the City of Laurel's request to repeal the county-wide breed specific ordinance.
The County Council rejected requests by task forces consisting of community members, animal groups and county officers to rescind the ban in 1999 and 2006. LET'S MAKE THE THIRD TIME THE CHARM!!
Talking points for letters may be found at www.defendingdog.com.
Accurate, documented, reliable research can be found at http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com.
Laurel Gazette article: http://www.gazette.net/stories/07232009/portnew180447_32544.shtml
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND
Office of the Clerk of the Council
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Room 2198
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
(301) 952-3600
Fax (301) 952-5178
clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us
Craig S. Price
Council Administrator
Phone: (301) 952-3794
Fax: (301) 952-3238
County Administration Building (Room 2027)
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3050
County Executive
Jack B. Johnson
countyexecutive@co.pg.md.us
Contact information for individual council members can be found here: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/LegislativeBranch/index.asp?nivel=foldmenu(0) or you may direct all communications to the clerk of the council with a request to please distribute to each council member.
Jodi Preis
Bless the Bullys
www.blessthebullys.com
posted 08.05.09
PUREDOG Treats
If you're looking for allergy-free, homemade dog treats, created right here in Richmond, then you gotta check out PUREDOG. They help support rescue groups like us through the sale of these yummy treats, so contact them today and place your order!
posted 07.29.09
Canine Adventure
We wanted to share with our supporters a super service right here in our own area. Canine Adventures offers adventure walks for your dog that are sure to wear him/her out and get them their fill of fun and exercise. Ring Dog Rescue and other local rescues have been partnering with Josh at Canine Adventure for several months now and could not be more pleased at the service he has provided. Josh's dogs are rescues and he donates a portion of his proceeds to rescue groups. In our case, Josh periodically takes foster dogs who need a bit more exercise for long, trail hikes and brings them back tired and happy. It's a great concept partnered with a reliable and very rescue-friendly service that you can proudly support. You can find out more at www.canineadventure.net.
posted 07.08.09
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
