December is Virginia’s inaugural Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Earlier this year, state lawmakers unanimously voted to designate December as Puppy Mill Awareness Month across the Commonwealth, thereby encouraging….
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Message from our CEO about protecting animals and people during the COVID-19 outbreak
As we navigate the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to 1) protect the health and wellbeing….
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A clean website can hide the dirty truth
Did you know that most puppies sold on the internet, just like most puppies sold in pet stores, come from….
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Advocating for animals in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session
As the new Virginia state director for the Humane Society of the United States, I am so excited to continue….
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Robin Starr accepts the Ellen Glasgow Award for Humane Service
This award means more to me than I ever could adequately convey. It is an important opportunity for me to….
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Presentation of the Ellen Glasgow Award for Humane Service to Robin Starr
At our second annual Fur Ball 20 years ago, my predecessor Robin Starr—in looking for a meaningful way to recognize….
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UN biodiversity report: The time to act is now
A landmark United Nations report about the astounding decline in our environment and its far ranging impacts came out on….
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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….
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