Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix?

Sex: Male

Neutered: Yes

Age: 4 years approx

Size: Large (88 lbs)

Color: Black and white

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated DHPP: Yes

Heartworm Test: Negative

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

Obedience: Knows sit, lay, and paw

Notes: Mattaponi AKA Poni ID #591380 is a male Pitbull Terrier. He is estimated to be about 4 years old and weighs approx. 88 lbs.

Per Staff Behavioral Analysis: "4.21.2025 "Poni" Knows sit, lay, and paw. High energy, likes to play with toys. Loves snuggles and attention. Dog test with intact male Hound and spayed female Pitty - very friendly, relaxed, polite interaction."

• Intake Date: 4.09.2025 (Stray)
• Good with Dogs
• Unknown Behavior with Cats
• Unknown Behavior with Children

Medical: Heartworm Negative. Vaccinated for Bordetella and Distemper. Pending Neuter, Micro-Chipping and Rabies Vaccination Pending due to Scheduling.

Recommend: Time, Patience and Socialization. Basic Training and Leash Training. Potential Adopters must be aware of Common Rescue Dog Behaviors. Adoption fee $220

Adoption fee $220. We accept cash, check, credit and debit cards.

This dog has been available for 22 days

If you are interested in Mattaponi phone 804 365 6485 Option 2 to check his current status and for an appointment or stop by to meet him at Hanover County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday through Friday 10am to 4:30pm, Saturday 10am to 3:30pm by appointment only please. Our address is 12471 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA, 23005.

Available for adoption on this date: April 27th, 2025

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

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Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Louisa, Goochland, Chesterfield, Henrico, New Kent, King William, Caroline, Spotsylvania and Hanover Counties, VA.

If you are interested in adopting a pet, you must meet the following requirements:

• Agree to the terms of the Adoption Application Form
• Adopter must be at least 18 years old
• Adopter must provide a current state-approved identification card or driver's license
• Adopter must not be banned from future adoptions as a result of a court order
• Adopter must pass an adoption screening
• Adopter will pay the adoption fee plus sterilization/vaccination fees where applicable. We accept cash, check, credit and debit cards

The number of animals you can have varies depending on where you are in the county. This is clarified in the animals permitted section of the county ordinance. Check that to make sure you are in compliance before you adopt.

Hanover County Animal Shelter is located at:
12471 Taylor Complex Lane,
Ashland,
VA, 23005

Opening Hours:
Monday through Friday 10am to 4:30pm
Saturday 10am to 3:30pm by appointment only please
Closed Sunday and Holidays