PETS

 Richmond SPCA
804-521-1307
www.richmondspca.org

The Richmond SPCA is the largest and oldest humane society in Central Virginia, located at 2519 Hermitage Rd. 

Adoption hours are:
Monday 11:00 A.M. until 4:00P.M.
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Saturday: 11:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Sunday: 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.

Administrative hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. 

 Richmond Animal League
804-379-0046
www.ral.org
The  Richmond Animal League is located on International Drive near  Chesterfield Towne Center.  RAL's mission is to provide stray and  abandoned dogs and cats with temporary shelter and complete care until  permanent loving homes can be found and to decrease the surplus dog and  cat population through educational programs that promote responsible pet  ownership and the importance of spay/neuter

Regular adoption hours are:
Tuesday-Friday: 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Saturday-Sunday 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Closed Monday 

 Richmond Animal Care & Control
https://www.rva.gov/animal-care-control/adoptions

Richmond  Animal Care & Control (RAC&C) is the only open admission public  shelter in the City of Richmond. RAC&C provides humane care for  more than 4,400 stray, injured, lost, abused and relinquished pets a  year. Their professional Animal Control staff investigates animal  cruelty, enforces humane laws and issues pet licenses. Assistance is  provided to city residents in need of pet lost and found services,  low-cost spay/neuter resources and other humane services designed to  help pet owners care for their beloved family members! 

 Richardsons Rescue
804-387-3758
www.richardsonsrescueRVA.org

Richardsons  Rescue is a community dedicated to Richmond area cats.  They are a  small in-home rescue whose motto is “Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome,  Repeat!”  “It takes a village” because without the help of the  veterinarians and clinics, donations from the public, dedicated foster  volunteers, and a caring community willing to adopt, they wouldn’t be  able to save so many lives. Thank you for doing your part.

For  more information on adopting or helping them out, visit their website,  call them or e-mail them at richardsonsrescue@gmail.com. 

 Henrico Humane Society
804-262-6634
www.henricohumane.org

The  Henrico Humane Society is a non-profit rescue organization that has  helped over 2,000 homeless pets since its founding in 1991. 

  Hanover Humane Society
804-798-0806
www.HanoverHumaneSociety.org

The  Hanover Humane Society was organized in July 1986, and with the support  of the public, raised $20,000 toward the construction of the new County Pound, which opened in 1990. Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  organization. They are NOT affiliated with Animal Control or the County  Pound. Animals enter their system either as strays, owner surrenders, or  from the Hanover County Pound. These animals are given medical care,  spayed or neutered, then placed in a foster home, and brought to  adoption stands and given visibility on their website until they find a  “forever” home.

The Hanover Humane Society strives to educate the  public on many topics including spay/neuter and proper treatment of  animals. This is done through brochures, public speaking, and  participating in many events each year that provide them with  visibility. The organization is funded through donations from the public  and by holding fundraisers. 

 CARE - Cat Adoption & Rescue Efforts
804-288-9797
www.care-cats.org

Cat  Adoption and Rescue Efforts, Inc. is a non-profit organization  dedicated to the rehabilitation, care and adoption of cats and kittens  rescued from euthanizing animal shelters in the Richmond area.  They are  committed to the highest principles of humane care and obtain  professional medical treatment for all felines in their care. . 

 Cat's Cradle of Greater Richmond
804-467-6528
www.catscradle-richmond.org

Cat's  Cradle of Greater Richmond is a kitten and cat adoption and rescue,  non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization committed to rescuing  and adopting cats and kittens, regardless of pedigree, age, physical  condition or aesthetic appeal.  Their adoption center is located at the  PetsMart at Libbie Place, 5515 West Broad Street in Richmond.  Adoptions  take place on Saturdays from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. and Sundays from 11 A.M.  to 3 P.M.  Special appointments during the week can be made by  contacting them at the number above.​​ 

 Pixie’s Pen Pals
804-525-2193
http://www.fetchacure.org/pen-pals/

Through  a partnership with the Virginia Department of Corrections, inmates at  Virginia correctional centers – Buckingham Correctional Center, Fluvanna  Correctional Center for Women, and Lunenberg Correctional Center –  Pixie’s Pen Pals works to train and socialize rescue dogs with the  guidance and instruction from two professional dog trainers.  FETCH a  Cure’s Pixie’s Pen Pals program not only lowers the rate of euthanasia  in Virginia’s city dog shelters, but also provides life skills to  inmates. 

 AARF
804-254-0800
www.aarf.org

Animal  Adoption and Rescue Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated  to helping dogs and puppies in Virginia find safe and loving homes.   They rescue the animals from abuse, off the streets, from local pounds,  and do trapping of homeless dogs and puppies to teach them to be good  family members.  AARF fosters animals and brings them to adoption stands  on Saturdays.  They are running short of foster homes and could use  homes and volunteers to help some of our furry friends that are living  in a kennel waiting for their forever home.  They supply everything you  need to foster!  Their adoption location is located at the PetsMart at  Libbie and Broad from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Saturdays. 

 Petersburg Animal Care & Control
804-732-3654
https://www.petersburgva.gov/177/Animal-Control

Petersburg  Animal Care and Control does not charge an adoption fee, however, they  do require that all animals be spayed or neutered prior to leaving their  facility.  The cost of the spay/neuter is paid for by the adopter.
They are option to the public during the following hours:
Monday 12 P.M. until 4 P.M.
Tuesday 12 P.M. until 4 P.M.
Wednesday 12 P.M. until 4 P.M.
Friday 12 P.M. until 4 P.M.
Saturday 1 P.M. until 3 P.M.
You can also call them to make an appointment at another time. 

 R.A.I.N.
804-747-1155
http://raincat.org.tripod.com/

Rescuing  Animals In Need is a rescue organization dedicated to throwaway,  abused, injured, elderly and forgotten cats who are cast aside due to  chronic health/emotional problems, severe trauma and lack of  understanding.  Cats like these desperately need our help.  R.A.I.N.  is dedicated to providing only the best possible in care, love,  nutrition and adoption. R.A.I.N.  strives to educate and assist in helping cats and dogs and the  people who love them, that it takes all of us together to make a world  for all creatures and that it is our job as people to do the very best  we can for our beloved animal family as well as our human one.  R.A.I.N.  spays and neuters feral cat colonies and supplies food to various  individuals who feed these cats.  They focus on education and  understanding of animals and their behavior, and provide information on  any subject, as needed, relating to animals and their care.  Financial  assistance is very limited and they can only help others when they have  the resources to do so.  Donations are greatly appreciated and very  badly needed.  R.A.I.N. holds adoptions at various Ukrop's supermarkets  on Saturday afternoons from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

 SomeBuddies, Inc.
804-559-6170
www.SomeBuddiesInc.com

SomeBuddies,  Inc. provides temporary housing in a warm, clean and safe environment,  while also providing professional medical care, sterilization and last  but not least LOVE until that permanent, lifetime commitment buddy  arrives.  They are also dedicated to reducing the surplus of unwanted  animals through the promotion of spay/neuter.  All of their pets are  spayed/neutered, tested, wormed and vaccinated prior to adoptions.  You  can visit their variety of pets on Sundays from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. at  Betty Baughs Animals--5322 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. 

 H.A.P.P.E.
804-425-6236
www.happepets.org

H.A.P.P.E.  is a group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing, fostering and placing  homeless and at-risk cats and dogs.  They are committed to decreasing  the dog and cat overpopulation through education regarding responsible  pet ownership and spay/neuter programs. 

 FURS
804-364-1944
www.fursdogs.com

Friends  United with the Richmond Shelter is dedicated to collaborating with the  Richmond Animal Shelter to place shelter dogs in permanent, loving  homes.  They also aim to further positive relationships with other local  dog adoption groups with the goal of coordinating services and  facilitating adoptions.  FURS promotes spay/neuter surgery as the single  most effective way to reduce the homeless dog population. 

 United States Equine Rescue League
1-800-650-8549
www.userl.org

The  United States Equine Rescue League is a non-profit organization  dedicated to the compassionate care of equines.  Their mission is to  save, protect and rehabilitate equines in need.  They rescue abused,  neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and  rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home.  We  believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives  of equines. 

Chesterfield Animal Control
804-748-1683
https://www.chesterfield.gov/450/Adopt-a-Pet

Indian Rivers Humane Society
804-769-0669
www.indianrivershumane.org

The Indian Rivers Humane Society is a volunteer, non-profit organization located in King William County.