We have lots and loads and oodles and noodles and baskets and buckets full of kittens to choose from at our shelter right now. Every size, color, and coat type! And to help find these wonderful little babies their forever homes, we are currently running a special - - TWO kittens for the price of ONE. Oh heck, cats is just big kittens so we'll let those suckers go at the two for one rate two! Because shoot, why get one lapful of love when you can get two for the same price?!?! Therefore, for the normal adoption fee of one kitten OR cat you can adopt two and they will have lifetime play companions!
Richmond Animal Care & Control is branching out and taking our dog and kitty show on the road! Thanks to our Street Team Volunteers, you can now meet some of our available furry friends right in the luxury of your very own Supermarket aisles. Our Street Team goes out every other weekend with some of our favorite adoptable pals and works to find them new warm and loving forever homes. They will be setting up for the next several events at the Stratford Hills Ukrops at 7045 Forest Hills Ave. from 10:30 a..m. to 1:30 p.m.
The upcoming dates are:
***Chimborazo Park Doggie Days!!!***
***Saturday, August 16th***
***9:00 am till Noon***
We Want Your Happy Tails!!!
Thanks to a wonderful donation from some of our incredibly generous donors, Richmond Animal Care and Control has recently begun showing educational pet-ownership videos in our lobby. We also show a Happy Tails/Success Stories video of former RAC&C pets in their forever homes. If you have adopted a companion from us and would like to show off your beloved pet in a future Success Stories video, please e-mail your favorite picture to richmondanimalshelter@hotmail.com. Be sure to include your pet's name (and "Shelter name" if possible) and date of adoption. What a great way to celebrate your best furry friend!!!
Who We Are
We are the Division of Animal Care & Control for the City of Richmond, Virginia.
Come Visit Us!
We are located at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue on the northside of Richmond. You can get driving directions from MapQuest. Come see us and find the newest member of your family!
Adoption Applications are available online by clicking here: *Adoption Application* Please fill the application out completely (including the animal's name and Shelter ID# in the box marked "For Shelter Use Only".... we won't hold it against you!) Then fax the application directly to the shelter at 804-646-5586 and call during business hours to confirm that we received it. Please note that we are unable to "hold" a pet that you may be interested in; the only way to "claim" a pet you may want to adopt is to submit an application. Applications are accepted and screened on a first come, first serve basis; the Shelter will accept up to three applications per pet. As part of the application process, we ask that you bring all members of your household (including children and other dogs) to the Shelter to meet the prospective new pet.
Your application will be carefully screened and, if it is approved, you will pay an adoption fee of $75 for a female puppy/dog, $70 for a male puppy/dog, and $65 for a kitten/cat. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery (for those not already sterilized) and shots to date. Cash (exact change only, please!) or personal checks are accepted forms of payment. We are unable to accept debit/credit cards.
When you complete the final paperwork, a Shelter staff member will help you schedule an appointment for spay/neuter surgery at one of two vets in Richmond. The pet will stay at the Shelter until the surgery date, the Shelter will transport the pet to the vet, and you will pick your pet up from the vet and take her home! Therefore, adoptions do not take place immediately; depending upon availability of vet appointments, it usually takes about 5-6 days from application to approval to home. Please understand that it is Shelter policy that all animals are sterilized and current on shots before they may go to a new home. If you have further questions on the adoption process, please call (804) 646-5573.
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Also, Ukrops has teamed up with Benevolink to bring Richmond a way to contribute funds through purchasing items through Ukrops Supemarkets. It's similar in fashion to Ukrops' old Golden Gift Certificate Program, but is now year-round. Please check out the Ukrops/Benevolink website by clicking here. When you enroll, please select the Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation. It's just one more way to help the animals here in the City of Richmond!
Wish List
The doggies could really benefit from leashes and collars of all sizes, towels, biscuits, and toys--especially new or gently used Kongs and tennis balls! The kitties love soft beds and toys, too! Your donation will immediately benefit the dogs and cats at the Richmond Animal Shelter. Thank You!
We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.
Our dear Porky was the first recipient of a donated Kuranda Dog Bed. As you can see, he has given it his full seal (and yawn!) of approval. He would love to see more of his buddies be able to enjoy this comfort too!
Please Spay or Neuter Your Pet!
Spay/neuter is the single most effective way to reduce the number of orphaned pets. All pets adopted from the Richmond Animal Care and Control are sterilized before they are allowed to go to their new homes. There are several low-cost spay/neuter facilities in Richmond, including Prevent A Litter and the Richmond SPCA. Please call them today and schedule to have your own pet spayed or neutered. You will help ensure that one day all pets have a place to call home!
Pet Friendly Housing
If you're thinking of moving in the near future, find out what pet restrictions there are first. Visit the Richmond SPCA's site for Pet Friendly Housing in the Richmond Metro Area to find out weight restrictions, breed restrictions and additional fees for apartments in the area. http://www.richmondspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=newpetfriendly
Richmond Animal Care and Control 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue.
Richmond , VA 23222
Phone: (804) 646-5573
Fax: (804) 646-5586
Email:
richmondanimalshelter@hotmail.com
