#109 in United States, #3 in Virginia, #2 in Langley
#6 in pit Bull
Service areas:
Fairfax County VA, Prince Williams County VA, Loudoun County VA, Arlington County VA, City of Alexandria, Washington DC, Rockville MD, Montgomery County MD, Frederick County MD, Charles County MD
"Vindicated is second to none; their care and kindness extends beyond just the amazing pups they rescue, but also to the community around their rescue. They provide one on one guidance and education that is critical to successful adoptions and brining a pup safely into a home. They engage the community, their actions match their words and their work never ceases. They are kind, caring and motivated to help all the pups make their way into caring homes."
— sally b.
Adoptee, Supporter
"I am currently fostering for vindicated pit bull rescue. I can’t say enough great things about the whole team. The way they advocate for pit bulls and save so many lives from being euthanized due to BSL is admirable. They do everything they can to help their foster dogs get adopted and support their fosters with anything and everything they need. They are doing amazing things for this misunderstood breed."
— aasta j.
Volunteer / foster
"VA - One By One Deathrow Dog Rescue Inc isnt on this <3"
— chasity m.
Staff member
"I fostered with Vindicated Pitbull Rescue. After months of following them via social media and seeing them pull dogs destined for euthanasia due to no fault of their own, we decided to step up. Princess/Queen (but really Pebbles) was surrendered by her owner at a time when PG County was immediately euthanizing owner surrenders. A short-term foster held her for the night and another volunteer drove her to my home in Virginia. Before she arrived we were provided with all the supplies we could need. She was so scared that she wouldn’t even move. I wondered what I had gotten my husband and I into. The first night our adoption coordinator called us and provided us with emotional support and practical suggestions. She was always available to answer questions and help us through challenges (and there were many). We felt the support not only from her but from a team of volunteers that helped walk her multiple times per week. Through a community of love she became more and more confident. She was adopted by one of the volunteers that regularly walked her. We regularly get updates and have a new community that supports dogs that are too often judged by their sweet block heads."
— rachael t.
Volunteer / foster
"My daughter wanted to be more active in supporting dogs in need. Pit bulls are near and dear to our hearts as her first rescue, Bridget was one of the sweetest pitties around followed by Bella and Odie. When she found Vindicated, she signed up immediately and waited for her first opportunity to love on a pittie in need. She got that call and has been hooked ever since. She has ‘worked’ aka walked, played, pet store shopping, pup cups giving, etc, with about 5 or 6 pitties since she started last year and absolutely loves it. Vindicated’s team is very organized, friendly and about the best outcome for the pitties with the best staff, fosters and volunteers. So happy my daughter has found Vindicated to fill her desire to help these sweet babies which makes her oh so happy! Keep up the great work Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue!"
— robin s.
Supporter, Fan
"Incredible"
— juliana s.
Fan
"My sister volunteers for this rescue and it seems pretty great"
— j d.
Fan
"I have been following VPBR on social media for years. I became I volunteer in July of 2023. I have seen the endless effort they provide in saving as many dogs possible as well as providing the needs of dogs in their care (medications, training, etc). They never give up on a dog!"
— morgan g.
Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"VPBR values and works tirelessly to save and foster as many innocent dogs as possible. They do all that they can to provide any medications or needs the dog may have as well as rescuing from kill shelters in Prince George county"
— peter g.
Supporter
"They take great care of their dogs! My sister is a volunteer there and she always speaks very highly of them and their work."
— maggie s.
Fan
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