Unchained melody: A dog with an embedded collar gets a second chance
Responding to reports of stray animals is an everyday occurrence for animal control agencies. When Henrico County’s Animal Protection Unit….
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What we can learn from shelter intake and adoption trends during the pandemic
Months ago, as shelter-in-place orders began blanketing much of the country, dozens of news stories described surging pet adoptions—a welcomed….
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Richmond SPCA pledges to shelter animals: I’ll be there for you
With Thanksgiving approaching, many people have asked us if we’ll be pushing to clear our humane center before the holiday…..
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Rescued Bahamian dogs arrive safely at the Richmond SPCA
Before Hurricane Dorian made landfall on the US mainland over Labor Day weekend, the Richmond SPCA brought pets into our….
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The importance of microchipping your pet
For anyone who has ever lost or found a pet, you will most likely hear about “microchips.” The misconception lingers….
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A heartbreaking story with a vital lesson about neonatal kittens
There are times when, even after all the years I have worked for the Richmond SPCA, I am still awed….
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Ranger’s rescue
Meet Ranger. He’s an adorable 9-month-old pup with sparkling, soulful puppy dog eyes. He was adopted last week into a wonderful,….
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We are proud partners of animal control agencies
In honor of National Animal Control Appreciation Week, Ellen Harrison, coordinator of transfers, gives an inside look at the Richmond….
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An island dog with an embedded collar gets a second chance at the Richmond SPCA
On October 7, 2018, The Richmond SPCA transferred three dogs from Turks and Caicos into its care. These three dogs….
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