Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix?

Sex: Female

Spayed: Yes

Age: 10 years approx

Size: Medium

Color: Brindle and white

Coat: Smooth

Children: OK with children

Other Dogs: OK living with a neutered male - does not get along well with female dogs

Cats: Not suitable for a home with cats

House Trained: Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS

Notes: Ruth is looking for a home, outside of Virginia. Her and her brother Joseph were found killing a neighbors cat and were legally deemed dangerous dogs, simply because they do not like cats.. We are trying our darnedest to find both of them new homes outside of the state, where they will not need to be on a dangerous dog registry. Plenty of dogs do not like cats, but unfortunately, this went to a court level and this is where we are.

Ruth is an obese, sweet, quiet, roughly 10 year old gal. She is a senior who deserves a comfy bed to lay in and someone to cuddle with. Per her owner, she LOVES to cuddle and be lazy. She is housebroken and does great in her kennel. Obviously, she cannot go to home without cats, and prefers to be the only dog. PLEASE help us give this old lady a second chance at life. She will be spayed, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption.

Please reach out to us for what the Dangerous Dog requirements will entail. Due to her history with cats, she must be adopted outside the state of Virginia and we will travel to YOU!

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This dog has been available for 219 days

If you are interested in Ruth phone 540-921-2053 for an appointment to meet her at Giles County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Saturday 12pm-4pm by appointment only, Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Still available for adoption on this date: May 1st 2025

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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ONE BY ONE One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Bland, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig and Giles County areas of Virginia.
• Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
• Adoption fee for a male dog is $145 and for a female dog is $155. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip

We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.