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My name is Gertie!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Ring Dog Rescue

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22078671

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

### Meet Gertie!

**Age:** 7-9 years
**Breed:** Spayed Female American Bully
**Weight:** 40 pounds of pure muscle

Gertie is a sweet and resilient girl who has overcome quite a journey. Found as a stray in rough shape, she has blossomed in foster care and is now ready to find her forever home! After seeing several specialists, Gertie's health has greatly improved, and her skin is looking and feeling a million times better.

**Personality & Traits:**
- **House Broken & Crate Trained:** Gertie knows her manners!
- **Leash Walker Extraordinaire:** She walks great on a leash and loves to explore the world by your side.
- **Affectionate Companion:** Gertie adores following her person everywhere, making her a perfect snuggle buddy.
- **Food Motivated:** Treats and meals are her love language, making training a breeze!

**Ideal Home:**
Gertie is not dog aggressive but would prefer to be the only dog in the home to keep her energy levels calm. She thrives in a slow-paced environment and would love a retirement home where she can soak up all the love and affection she deserves. Gertie has a soft spot for cozy dog beds and blankets, where she can curl up and relax.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will fill your home with love and joy, Gertie is the girl for you! Ready to give her the retirement she deserves? Come meet Gertie today!

If you are interested in adopting Gertie, please fill out an application today!

November 24, 2025, 11:08 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22078671
Contact
Address
Richmond, VA 23228
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

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

More about this rescue

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.

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