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My name is Judge in Powhatan VA!

Posted 1 week ago

Cared for by Ring Dog Rescue

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22205380-COURTESY

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Location: Powhatan, VA

Judge is a handsome male pit bull around 4 years old who is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can truly settle in and be himself. He is still learning how to relax and feel safe in new environments, and he will need adopters who are willing to give him the time and consistency he deserves.

Judge is currently on behavioral medications to help manage his anxiety, and they have been beneficial for him. With structure, routine, and positive reinforcement, Judge continues to make progress each day.

When it comes to other dogs, Judge has not done well with dogs larger than himself and would prefer to be the only dog in the home for now. He has done better with smaller dogs, and if there is another dog in the home, very slow and careful introductions would be necessary.

Judge has so much potential and will thrive with someone who believes in him and is willing to go at his pace. In the right home, he has the ability to blossom into a loyal and loving companion

Call or email today at (804) 598-5672 animalcontrol@powhatanva.gov

Powhatan Animal Control
4000 Old Plantation Road
Powhatan VA 23139

January 17, 2026, 11:36 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22205380-COURTESY
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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