Category: Foster Care

Shannon Enders and Amanda Myrick are dedicated Richmond SPCA foster care volunteers who share their foster journey on the Instagram account @richmondfosterkittens. The joy of their recent nuptials along with […]

It all starts with a name. That's the first thing any pet we bring into our care gets. A new name signifies the fresh start that begins at our doors.  […]

When we brought Nacho and his four siblings into our care in early November, they were just two weeks old. The adorable litter of five tiny puppies we transferred from […]

Our foster care providers play an essential role in our lifesaving work in a variety of ways, from giving around-the-clock care to bottle baby kittens, to providing a much-needed break […]

While for some, June may be the start of "the lazy days of summer," for the sheltering community, it's the start of the most intense season of all. Orphaned kittens […]

On the cover of our Fall 2022 Pet Post, we shared the story of Mr. Burns, a 4-year-old cat we transferred from Petersburg Animal Control. Thanks to a generous grant […]

This year Coordinator of Foster Care Allana Maiden has sent 819 pets into foster homes with 306 volunteers. This holiday season, Allana reflects on the story of one extraordinary foster, […]

Receiving alumni updates from our adopters brings our staff an immense amount of joy. Whether it's a silly photo, a quick hello or a heartwarming story, we love sharing updates […]

This summer, 8-year-old Hannah Santilli wanted to put her love of animals to work to help cats and kittens in need. She and her mom completed our online Meet The […]

“The floor is lava” is not just a game for 8-year-old Timbaland, it’s a real fear. When we transferred Timbaland into our care from Buckingham County Animal Control in early November, it became apparent that […]