Category: From our CEO

While so many aspects of our lives are on hold right now, what’s not on hold are the needs of vulnerable animals and guardians. Please take a look at the video […]

As we navigate the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to 1) protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, pets and the community, 2) provide […]

As we navigate the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to 1) protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, pets and the community, 2) provide […]

Did you know that most puppies sold on the internet, just like most puppies sold in pet stores, come from puppy mills? If you didn’t, then you are not alone. […]

This award means more to me than I ever could adequately convey. It is an important opportunity for me to express the gratitude that I feel so deeply. First and […]

At our second annual Fur Ball 20 years ago, my predecessor Robin Starr—in looking for a meaningful way to recognize and celebrate people who had done extraordinary things for the […]

This Friday, June 21 is Take Your Dog to Work Day, and the entire week leading up is Take Your Pet to Work Week. I have a long history of […]

There are times when, even after all the years I have worked for the Richmond SPCA, I am still awed by our people, both staff members and volunteers, And, to […]

A landmark United Nations report about the astounding decline in our environment and its far ranging impacts came out on May 6. Its conclusions are nothing short of terrifying. This […]