Raffle and Dine to Doante September 18th @ Ledo's Pizza

Buy your raffle tickets today! Ring Dog Rescue is raffling off several great prizes such as a massage from Massage Envy, yard cleaning services from Doody Calls, a gift basket from Holiday Barn, and much more! Buy your tickets today - $1 and come out on Sept 18th from 5-10 pm at Ledo's Pizza for the drawing (you do not need to be present to win) and help support Ring Dog Rescue! Contact embowes2@verizon.net to get your tickets today!

Just some financial facts for you...

In 2009 RDR spent $5,550 at the Veterinary Emergency Center (VEC)
In 2010 RDR has spent $6,600 at the (VEC) and there are still 4 months left in 2010!

Please help us help the bullies!

Star-Lite Fundraiser for the Month of August

They have extended the hours to 3pm-7pm! Come out, eat, drink, and save dogs!

Discrimination by the US Military against Pit Bulls and other Breeds!

During a recent trip to Prince George County animal shelter, I noticed a troubling sign posted that said that the shelter was unable to adopt any Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, or Chow to any resident of Fort Lee, the local military base in the tri-cities. Unfortunately for the two very sweet Rottweilers I saw at the shelter, most of the county and surrounding areas are stationed at Fort Lee. At the time I mistakenly thought that this was just a local rule that only this particular base had, however I am deeply saddened to find that our government is discriminating against these breeds at all military bases. Many soldiers who sacrifice all for our country are returning home to find that now are expected to get rid of their companions simply because of their breed and not any violent actions they have committed. What thanks is this to the men and women who are brave enough to fight for our freedom? As for the fate of these dogs, the new ruling, which became effective in January, has no answers. When journalist Steve Dale contacted a representative from Fort Bragg regarding this matter, he was told by the spokesperson that she "didn't know enough about dogs to comment". The fact is that most of these dogs will either end up running at large or be forced into already overcrowded shelters, who, in turn, won't be able to adopt them out to other military families. The major problem is that military families usually are the majority in military areas, so the dogs will have little chance of being adopted. For now, dog lovers will need to go a little further than just supporting our troops, we now need to support their dogs as well. Contact your US Representative and let them know that just as with people, discrimination against animals is unacceptable.

Cary Street Cafe benefit concert Sunday August 1st

Chester Applebee's - Dine to Donate July 30th

Summer Field Day & Farmer's Market - July 24th

Create a memory with your entire family at our Field Day at Strange's. This event is family and dog friendly. We encourage you to come out and spend the day with us. There is absolutely no cost to you. Learn about nature, vegetables, farming and more.
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Event Details:
Date: July 24th, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Admission: Free!

Heartworms!!

Heartworms in dog are very easy to prevent, however they are very difficult, and costly, to treat once a dog already has them. Sadly, it is quite common for a rescued dog to have heartworms, as they have not had access to the same preventative treatment an owned pet would. If left undetected and untreated, a dog with heartworms will almost certainly die from them eventually. Thankfully for a lucky few of those dogs in our area with heartworms, Ring Dog Rescue is committed to treating heartworms and giving the dog the time it needs to heal during this treatment. Currently six dogs (Gatsby, Pauletta, Stella, Nilla, Layla, and Fatso) need to be treated through Ring Dog for heatworms, with a total cost of about $1,800, that is quite a hefty bill for a rescue to foot. Each dog will need a minimum of eight weeks to heal before it is able to be adopted out to its' new family. Any donations towards the treatment of these deserving bullies would be greatly appreciated!