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Human selfishness trumps compassion
According to an article that appeared in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Canterbury Lake Association LLC in Henrico County has voted to permit the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “remove and euthanize” Canada geese who have made their home at the neighborhood lake. Not only is this decision both unconscionable and... Continue reading
Posted Jul 12, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Henrico Zoning Board ruling is a victory for feral cat caregivers
Posted Jun 24, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Don't delay...spay or neuter today
Posted Jun 16, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Staff participates in field day fun
Posted Jun 14, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Where there is a will, there is foster care
Posted Apr 7, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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TNR at work in Gilpin Court
Posted Feb 1, 2011 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Affordable Microchip Clinic offers safe, simple and permanent form of pet identification
On November 8 from 4 to 7 p.m., the Richmond SPCA will host our sixth affordable Microchip Clinic at our Robins-Starr Humane Center. The event is open to pets of the public, and each microchip costs only $20, which includes lifetime registration of the chip. Over the past 12 months,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Council votes to adopt new MOU
On Monday, we shared with you through this blog that we believed Richmond City Council would vote to approve the passage of our new Memorandum of Understanding with Richmond Animal Care and Control at its meeting on October 25. We are delighted to report that, in fact, City Council did... Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Including pets in our disaster preparedness planning
As meteorologists up and down the east coast track Hurricane Earl, we are reminded of how important it is to include our beloved pets in our family's disaster preparedness planning. If a weather-related or other emergency arises, don't be caught unprepared. Plan ahead to ensure that your entire family, including... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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How our COO found her dream job: It started with an internship
Roughly 8 years ago – during the summer before I graduated from college – I learned of a community relations internship at the Richmond SPCA from a former professor. He thought it was a great opportunity that I couldn’t pass up, and I agreed completely. After familiarizing myself with the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Kitten season has sprung
Posted Jun 3, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Saving the lives of abused animals
Posted Jun 2, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Protect your pet now and forever
Posted Apr 30, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Demand compassion from Richmond International Airport
Click here to show your support for these cats by signing our online petition. A colony of feral cats will be in danger at Richmond International Airport unless RIC authorities decide to do the right thing and permit a concentrated Trap-Neuter-Return effort to take place that would humanely and effectively... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Red tape trumps reason
Just when we thought the decision to reassign Richmond Animal Care and Control (RAC&C) could not be delayed another time, City Council proved us wrong, and in doing so, sacrificed sound judgment for more bureaucracy. After nearly three months of discussing the ultimate placement of RAC&C within the City structure,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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'Check' out a four-legged 'mate'
Posted Mar 12, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Six reasons Richmond Animal Care & Control belongs under Police
On Monday night, Richmond City Council decided to postpone its scheduled vote on proposed papers that would reassign agencies once housed under the Department of General Services to new departments within the existing City structure. Council will revisit these same papers, and members will discuss the reassignment of Richmond Animal... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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MARTIN'S + Richmond SPCA = Partners for Healthy Pets
Posted Mar 8, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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My Furry Valentine
Posted Feb 12, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Foster care fun and growth in 2010
In the year just ended, we placed 750 pets into foster care – a record number at the Richmond SPCA that equates to roughly 25 percent of the total number of pets we cared for last year. More than 200 foster care providers with guidance and support from our staff... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Creating the right culture
Posted Jan 20, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Pet Pantry extends a helping hand
Posted Jan 19, 2010 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Have You Shared the Gift of Life Lately?
The photo on the homepage of our Web site today (which features an adorable cat surrounded by ornaments) is accompanied by the following tagline: Share the gift of life this holiday season. That’s a pretty profound message. In our lives, we share gifts with one another all the time, but... Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2009 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Cool Kids Helping Animals
I’m always struck by the many kindnesses shown to animals by children. Just the other day I was picking up a delivery from our front desk when I saw a young girl and her mother, arms overflowing, carrying bags of pet toys, treats, and other goodies for our homeless animals.... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2009 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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Top Five Things
In the December issue of Richmond Magazine, the publication highlights “75 Things Every Richmonder Should Do.” While perusing the list of “gotta do and see” items over the weekend (which to my delight features our Fur Ball and other charitable events as No. 1), I was inspired to compile another... Continue reading
Posted Nov 30, 2009 at Richmond SPCA Blog
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