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Robin Starr
Richmond SPCA
Robin Starr is the chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA, a private, no-kill humane society in Richmond, Va.
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Superb WaPo editorial issues call for openness in agriculture, defeat of "ag-gag" bills
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Today's Washington Post editorial page provides a beautifully written and deeply affecting editorial about the despicable recent efforts of a number of state legislatures to pass "ag-gag" bills to prevent the American public from knowing the truth about the horrifically abusive treatment of animals in factory farming operations. Six states... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Inaction and inaccuracies lead to animal suffering in Goochland County
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The only term I can think of to describe what is currently going on in Goochland County is kabuki theater: a bunch of artificial posturing in strange get-ups. You probably have seen the various news reports about the fire at Annette Thompson’s house – reports in which she was termed... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Cats no longer suffering for medical training at UVa
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Cats are no longer being used in pediatric training at UVa, and the university has found homes for the three cats formerly used in the program. Angus, pictured, is available for adoption at our own humane center. There appears to be good news in connection with the effort to gain... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Astrid deserved and received the very best love and devotion from our staff and volunteers
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Astrid was emaciated when the Richmond SPCA took her into our care in 2007. The Richmond SPCA and its wonderful staff and volunteers do things everyday for animals that reflect their deep commitment but sometimes there is a particular example of profound love of, and dedication to, animals that overwhelms... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Online attacks from fox penners strengthen resolve
Shortly after the Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 1280 on Tuesday, February 5 prohibiting staged competitions in fox pens, we posted that news on our Facebook page to let our friends and supporters know that this great step forward for the well being of animals had occurred. Almost immediately, the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 7, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Senate Bill 1280's prohibition on staged competitions in fox pens is meaningful step for animals & people of Virginia
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Animal welfare advocates attended the Senate Agriculture hearing on SB1280 wearing caps imprinted with "STOP Fox Penning!" to show support for the bill. Yesterday, I was thrilled to see a truly meaningful step in the right direction happen for the animals and the people of Virginia in a meeting room... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2013 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Fox penning advocate, Kirby Burch, defends cruel practice with false claims
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I recently wrote a Point/Counterpoint essay for the Roanoke Times on the topic of fox penning. While I discussed the serious ethical issues regarding the barbaric practice of fox penning, Kirby Burch, who describes himself as a founding member of the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance, wrote for the other side... Continue reading
Posted Nov 28, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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14th Annual Fur Ball mixed beloved traditions with delightful additions
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The Fur Ball is a wonderful occasion every year, but the Fur Ball that occurred this past Friday was a truly special and glittering one. We are very proud of the fact that the readers of Richmond Magazine have voted our Fur Ball the best event in Richmond and we... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Fiscal year ends with huge adoption success
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When you are talking about saving lives, 3502 is a very big number. That is the number of adoptions of precious, formerly homeless, pets our remarkable adoption staff accomplished in our 2011-12 fiscal year which just ended on Sunday. When we adopted a cute little hound named Daffy to her... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Your support has helped us accomplish more than ever for homeless pets this year
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As we come to the end of our current fiscal year and begin a new one on October 1, we are reminded of the wonderful accomplishments that you, our dedicated supporters, have helped us to achieve in the past 12 months. Just a few of those record-setting and lifesaving accomplishments:... Continue reading
Posted Sep 28, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Let your voice be heard for animals by completing survey about exotic and dangerous animals in Virginia
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After the tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio in which many innocent wild animals were killed because their caretaker released them before killing himself, we are all now painfully aware of the immense threats both to animal welfare and to human safety that result from people who lack resources and skills being... Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Celebrating 10 years as a national no-kill leader and innovator
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We treated Sadie's broken pelvis after she was hit by a car. We have so much to be proud of during this landmark year for the Richmond SPCA. In 2002, our 111-year-old organization made a historic and courageous change when we committed to protecting the lives of the animals we... Continue reading
Posted Jun 5, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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City of Richmond’s indifference to lifesaving partnership for animals is subject of insightful RTD editorial
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The lead editorial on the editorial pages of the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Tuesday, April 24, articulately and appropriately took the City administration to task for their “indifference” to the life-saving services that our organization has provided to the homeless animals of Richmond and to the immense success of the partnership... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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What is going on with our City? Questions about partnership raise issue of credibility
What is going on with our City? Well, certainly among other things, a cavalier disregard for the truth. A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call letting me know that the Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall, while speaking to City Council in favor of a paper to increase... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Clinic for Compassionate Care will offer pets affordable care they can’t afford to do without
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Today we made an announcement to the media that we are very excited about, and I wanted to share this news directly with those of you who read our blog. The Richmond SPCA will open the Clinic for Compassionate Care on March 5, providing full-service veterinary care by appointment to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Wise RTD editorial comes to correct conclusion about fox penning
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Earlier this week an editorial appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch taking a strong and well-reasoned position in support of the House and Senate Bills (House Bill 695 and Senate Bill 202) that would make the inhumane practice of fox penning a Class 1 misdemeanor. We could never thank the editors... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Cat's violent death finally leads to charges against Harrisonburg police officer
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There is good news. Well, good news only in the context of there having been terrible news that I discussed in a Nov. 29, 2011 blog post. A Harrisonburg police officer, whose name we now know is J.N. Snoddy, brutally bludgeoned an innocent cat to death on the pretense that... Continue reading
Posted Jan 13, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Community support resulted in record-breaking lifesaving success
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This holiday season has been a time of the greatest lifesaving in the history of the Richmond SPCA. I am deeply grateful to the people of our community for the remarkable support you have shown to homeless animals in desperate need. You have been heroes to the most helpless among... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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T’is the season for…threats? Our CEO receives tidings from Rick Berman
Last week, I got all kinds of lovely correspondence: holiday cards from friends, invitations to a couple of parties, messages from adopters with cute pictures of their adopted pets in holiday regalia and then there was what could only be described as a lump of coal. And, then this week,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Harrisonburg citizens must demand better from their government and news media
A story recently appeared in the news about an act of violence to an innocent animal so horrifying in its mercilessness that I could not even read the entire thing in one sitting. And, here is the most shocking part – this cold-hearted abuse was not committed by a dog... Continue reading
Posted Nov 29, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Announcing Our Next Steps to Protect the Feral Cats of Henrico
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A few weeks ago, every animal lover in our community was stunned and horrified to see four of the five members of the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals tell Susan Mills that she could no longer care for a small group of feral cats that she had been caring... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Nina Peace Award brings recognition of joint work to reduce abuse and violence in our community
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On Monday, the Richmond SPCA received a recognition that meant a great deal to us. Hanover Safe Place, a domestic violence sheltering and support organization for abused women and families, gave us their Nina Peace Award for the contributions that the Richmond SPCA has made to reducing abusive behavior and... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Defense of animals does not rest following illogical Henrico ruling
Your outpouring of messages of continued support for Susan Mills and dismay at the illogical, irresponsible ruling of the Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals indicates that care of companion animals, including ones who are homeless, is both usual and habitual – as the Henrico County Attorney defined “customarily incidental.” Many... Continue reading
Posted Oct 21, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Disheartening ruling from Henrico Board denies Susan Mills' zoning appeal
This afternoon we are deeply disheartened by the ruling of the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals, which upheld the Director of Planning’s notice of violation issued to Susan Mills on July 7. That notice, as you may recall from prior posts, cited Susan for a zoning violation, indicating that... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Companion animals need your support in Henrico County on Oct. 20
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Companion animals throughout Henrico County desperately need your help. The Richmond SPCA urges you to attend a hearing before the Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in the County’s Administration Building at 4301 E. Parham Road. The case of Susan Mills, a long-time... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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