RICHMOND -
In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, which occurs on Saturday, October 24, 2009, Ring Dog Rescue, a local pit bull rescue group, is offering free spay and neuter surgeries to residents of Richmond's Woodland Heights (Semmes and Forest Hill Park area) and surrounding communities who have pit bulls or pit bull mix dogs. In addition to the free surgery, Ring Dog Rescue will offer free transportation for the dogs to and from surgery. In short, residents need only sign up and be home to hand off their dog for surgery and receive their dog after surgery is completed.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day is a concept created by a Tennessee pit bull rescue in 2007 with the intent of creating a national day on which pit bulls are celebrated versus demonized. In stark contrast to the daily abuse and victimization of these dogs, this day is intended to be a day to cherish these animals. The event has grown in support since it's inception with 2008 being marked by 150 celebrations across the United States and even events as far away as Canada and Russia.
WHAT: Free spay and neuter for pit bulls or pit bull mix dogs WHERE: Available to residents of Richmond's Woodland Heights community (or nearby surrounding communities) WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2009 DETAILS: In partnership with Prevent-A-Litter (Carytown), a low cost, spay and neuter clinic, Ring Dog Rescue will offer these surgeries for free on this one day only. Residents of Woodland Heights can call Ring Dog Rescue at 804-622-4200 and leave a message for a callback to schedule their surgery. They may also email Ring Dog Rescue at ringdog@ringdogrescue.org.
In light of Richmond and the nation's pet overpopulation problem, and the ongoing stigmas associated with pit bulls, Ring Dog Rescue is undertaking this effort as a public service to the community to assist in improving the lives of pit bulls in our local neighborhoods.
Ring Dog Rescue is glad to support any media inquiries or requests for additional information.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day is a concept created by a Tennessee pit bull rescue in 2007 with the intent of creating a national day on which pit bulls are celebrated versus demonized. In stark contrast to the daily abuse and victimization of these dogs, this day is intended to be a day to cherish these animals. The event has grown in support since it's inception with 2008 being marked by 150 celebrations across the United States and even events as far away as Canada and Russia.
WHAT: Free spay and neuter for pit bulls or pit bull mix dogs WHERE: Available to residents of Richmond's Woodland Heights community (or nearby surrounding communities) WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2009 DETAILS: In partnership with Prevent-A-Litter (Carytown), a low cost, spay and neuter clinic, Ring Dog Rescue will offer these surgeries for free on this one day only. Residents of Woodland Heights can call Ring Dog Rescue at 804-622-4200 and leave a message for a callback to schedule their surgery. They may also email Ring Dog Rescue at ringdog@ringdogrescue.org.
In light of Richmond and the nation's pet overpopulation problem, and the ongoing stigmas associated with pit bulls, Ring Dog Rescue is undertaking this effort as a public service to the community to assist in improving the lives of pit bulls in our local neighborhoods.
Ring Dog Rescue is glad to support any media inquiries or requests for additional information.
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