Hair of the Dog fundraiser this Saturday 11-5pm!

Transitioning your dog to new food

A breakfast burrito, lunchtime pizza and then Sushi for dinner? Not for pets! Unlike humans, our pets' digestive systems can't easily handle changes in food.

That's why when you switch your dog to a new food—whether it's canned or dry and no matter the brand—you need to do it gradually. Otherwise, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation could be part of your furry friend's new menu.
Here's a 10-day schedule to follow that will serve you—and your pets—well:
Day 1-3     Mix 75% old food with 25% new food
Day 4-6     Mix 50% old food with 50% new food
Day 7-9     Mix 75% new food with 25% old food
Day 10      Feed 100% of the new food
Remember: you know your pet best, so watch for signs of discomfort while switching and adjust this guideline if necessary. And talk to your veterinarian if any problems arise while transitioning to new food.

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Don't Let Congress Strip Animal Protection Spending!

Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2012

Action Needed: We need your help to make sure that as Congress focuses on reducing spending, it doesn't undercut enforcement of vital federal laws such as the Animal Welfare Act, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and the Horse Protection Act.

We need more members of Congress to sign the Smith-Blumenauer letter by April 13. We're particularly in need of more Republican signatories. Please let your U.S. representative know that this is important to you by sending the email today!

Click here to sign the letter online today!

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New partnership with the Charlottesville SPCA

March 14, 2011
Ring Dog Rescue and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA announce a new partnership to promote Pit Bull adoptions. Beginning March 27, 2011, one Sunday a month, Ring Dog Rescue and the SPCA will hold a Pit Bull adoption event in front of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports at the Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville from 1-4 PM. Potential adopters will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Pit Bull type dogs from both Ring Dog Rescue and the SPCA and learn more about this often misunderstood breed.

Pit Bulls can make very loyal family pets in the right home. These adoption events will showcase the great, and often silly, personalities of this breed and bring more awareness to the Charlottesville community about the friendly, loving nature of Pit Bulls. They also will allow dogs, which might be overlooked at the SPCA or in foster homes, a chance to shine, giving them another opportunity to find their new home.

If you are in the Charlottesville area, please stop by and meet the adoptable dogs and learn more about Pit Bulls on:

Sunday, March 27th
Sunday, April 17th
Sunday, June 26th
Sunday, July 24th
Sunday, August 28th
Sunday September 25th
Sunday, October 23rd
Sunday, November 20th

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is located at 1125 Emmet Street, Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville.

For more information on Ring Dog Rescue or the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA visit our websites at http://www.ringdogrescue.org/ or http://www.caspca.org/. If you are interested in volunteering please e-mail ringdog@ringdogrescue.org.

Dine2Donate tonight @ Baker's Crust

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Introducing Spot-On Spot Dog Training

Introducing Spot-On Spot Dog Training! Brandy Schofield, of S.O.S. Dog Training, has been a dedicated volunteer and supporter of Ring Dog Rescue since it's inception. In that time she has given countless hours of help and training to bullies in need and to the wonderful families that have opened their homes to these extraordinary dogs. Brandy's knowledge and vast experience, combined with her innate ability to understand dogs makes her an invaluable asset to our organization as well as the dog training community. Please visit www.spotonspot.com to learn more about Brandy and to seek training advice.