Matilda - Pit Bull Terrier Dog for Adoption in Richmond, Virginia

🦷💕 Meet Matilda! 💕

If you're looking for a dog with character, Matilda has you covered... literally. Her adorable little bottom snaggle teeth are always on display, giving her the sweetest smile that you'll never be able to forget. 😍

At just 2 years old, this lovely pittie is equal parts charm and manners. She was found as a stray, but you'd never know it with how polite and ladylike she is. She's the type to win people over without making a fuss. Just one goofy grin, a wagging tail, and you're hooked. She would prefer to be the only pet in the home!

Matilda is also enrolled in Forever Home Fundamentals, our positive-reinforcement training program focused on building trust and teaching basic obedience skills like sit, down, stay, and touch. Through multiple one-on-one sessions each week, she is gaining confidence and developing new skills to thrive in her forever home!







Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 35lbs Age: 2yrs 2mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed

The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.

Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) was established as the first city pound on June 5, 1902. Since then, it...