We were adopted: March 11 – 17, 2019
Our homeless pets had a very lucky week and found a loving, lasting home at last! Long-term residents- Blue Bee, Plum and Rabbit- all found their perfect match and we….
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Common toxicities in companion animals
Think of the word “poison” – what does this term bring to mind? Does it conjure the image of a skull-and-crossbones label? Though this may be what many of us….
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We were adopted: March 4 – 10, 2019
March began with an awesome adoption week! Over 50 pets found their match and went home to loving guardians. Want to help our homeless pets? Register for the 17th Annual….
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From “Princesses for Pets” to “Emily’s Army”: 12 years at the Dog Jog and 5K Run
For the past 11 years, the Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and 5K Run has been my favorite charity event to be a part of. In 2008, I registered as a….
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We were adopted: February 25 – March 3, 2019
Welcome to the new “We Were Adopted” blog! We are so excited to debut our revamped template and we hope you enjoy it too! We had a fabulous adoption week….
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One piece of information you won’t find on our kennel cards or website
We have come to the conclusion that if breed labels are neither accurate nor helpful, they should not be part of the limited details highlighted on our kennel cards in the adoption center nor on our dogs’ bios on our website.
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Pyometra: A medical emergency in intact female dogs and cats
There are numerous benefits to spaying and neutering. Our team hopes that raising awareness to pyometra – a deadly condition that may be unfamiliar to many pet guardians – will help keep our pet community healthy.
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We were adopted: February 18 – 24, 2019
Over 45 pets found a loving, lasting home this past week! If you love our pets, but are not in a position to adopt, consider supporting our homeless pets by….
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Must Love Dogs: Romance blossoms while volunteering at the Richmond SPCA
In 2006, Nancy Boylan was traveling a lot for work and found herself without enough time at home to adopt a dog of her own. So, instead, she began spending….
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Feline dental disease: Recognizing and addressing it in your cat
Many of us – even those working in veterinary medicine – pay too little attention to what is one of the most common ailments in adult cats: dental disease.
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