Rita the Loving, Loyal Water-Dog Black Labrador Retriever & Pit Bull Terrier Mix Friendswood, TX

Friendly and loyal and affectionate and social and adaptable and trainable and SO smart, all of the things that good dogs are made of! Meet one of the goodest girls in the world, Rita!

This stunning girl is suspected to be a Black Lab, Pittie mix. We estimate her to be around 2 years old. Rita is a rescue, so her exact age and breed are unknown to us and cannot be guaranteed.

Fall in love with Rita here: https://youtu.be/fvQ75yPEq4I?si=5lkITQOA52BpvmWY

Rita has all of the makings of a truly GOOD dog. She has an awesome temperament, shes great with other dogs- so tolerant and playful with them, shes great at navigating all kinds of doggy interactions. Rita is also a total nature girl- she doesnt mind getting her paws muddy, and jumped straight into the swimming pool here at the rescue! A total water dog, this girl will be an amazing adventure buddy.

Rita is such a people-focused and affectionate girl, but not too pushy about her affection-needs. In Ritas quest for pets, so far shes learned that a few things work: rubbing up against your legs, or sitting down between your legs while youre standing, and gazing up at you with her beautiful big brown doe eyes.

Rita is so, so smart and highly trainable. Shes food-motivated, and her routine check-ins with humans tell me that she sees herself as more of a follower than a leader. This girl is eager-to-please and ready to become your perfect pup! Rita already knows a handful of basic commands, including sit and shake. Shes still learning her leash manners, but shes making great progress. With a little bit of polishing, Rita will be amazing on leash in no time.

She has amazing house manners already, calming down inside and melting into a big snuggle-bug. Rita was quick to do her business outside, and didnt have any indoor accidents at the rescue.

Ritas perfect home has at least one human to call her own, and shes not picky about anything else. We know that she could peacefully coexist with doggy siblings! Considering her temperament, we suspect she would do well with kids. She would appreciate walks and exercise to keep her healthy and happy, and plenty of treats! Rita would love a family thats willing to teach her all sorts of commands, she loves learning. Here at the rescue, Rita met our house cat, Tom, who says that Rita was a bit rude to him, and probably shouldnt have any kitty roommates!

Rita is such a sweet, loving good girl with so much love to give, such an eagerness to learn, and so much patience with other dogs. We LOVE Rita here at the rescue, and Im confident that you will too! Meet Rita virtually via video call, or in person in Friendswood, Texas. Apply to adopt Rita today, she is ready to meet her forever family!

We are willing to test Rita with anything you need us to in order to ensure shes the perfect match for you! We can make anything happen! Just let us know.

Please email megan.rhoads@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions.

ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/66ad3680046dad98810278cc

Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO,UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and now the East Coast! Our PNW dogs are brought to you in style by a beautiful USDA licensed semi-truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 2 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care. Our East Coast route will travel in a private, air conditioned 3LP-run van transport.

Pick up day is unforgettable! You will get to follow along on their journey through a private FB Event page, where you will see photos, have the opportunity to connect with other adopters, and receive updates and constant communication along the way. One of our Adoption Coordinators can help to find the closest transport pick up location to you!

The adoption fee is $TBD and includes all vetting: DAPP (2 to 4 depending on age and time in the program), Bordetella, Rabies vaccine (if old enough), multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2 months of heartworm preventative, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!

Why adopt from Three Little Pitties?

The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone. Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no other option but to euthanize animals for space. This dog youve found online is lucky to be in our program, and even luckier to have you notice it!

Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! We know our dogs and we work hard to prepare them socially for adoption. We are a network of dedicated people who are heavily invested in seeing our animals thrive. From the moment they are accepted into our program, our Intake, Behavior & Medical teams prepare them for adoption by properly vetting, behaviorally assessing, and providing customized plans depending on the dogs needs. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be!

It doesnt stop there! Our adopters also receive these special perks:

30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.)
A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week)
One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan
70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan
Coupons for a fun visit to Petco
Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup!

We celebrated our 5 year anniversary this year! Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 12,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be saved in that spot. Together, we can be heroes.

Follow our rescue journey through the links below!

https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue

*Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $74 surcharge for transport.

DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.