Job Greene grew up with an appreciation for animals. “My dad and grandfather always loved animals,” says the upstate New York native. “We would watch Wild Kingdom together. Growing up,…
Browsing: Pets
Twenty years ago, the Richmond SPCA transitioned to a no-kill operating model. That shift marked not only a change in philosophy, but also a change in the types of programs…
How an introvert fell in love with a neighborhood dog during the pandemic and ended up making a human friend. Why going to the dogs is a winning strategy!
Just like people, pets go through physical and mental changes with age. Unfortunately, they can’t tell us the specifics about these changes, their needs, or concerns – or can they?…
Every year, Richmond Animal League works with the community to empty shelters and bring pets home for the holidays. Here’s how it works…
As we head into peak Atlantic hurricane season, annual reminders about preparedness have to include pets. Over the last eighteen months, many of us have had our emergency plans –…
On August 28, MaryBeth Eldred will take on one of the greatest athletic challenges she has attempted – rappelling 335 feet down Dominion Energy’s 600 Canal Place skyscraper to commemorate…
Sally Coleman’s dog, five-year-old Maisey, donned a purple tutu and flowers around her neck for her photo shoot for Capital Area Rescue Efforts 2021 calendar. “Maisey is the May calendar…
Have you noticed your dog being a little needy lately? Has he taken issue when you left the house to run out for errands? Perhaps he’s acting out when you…
Many of us enjoy the soothing rumble of a summer thunderstorm, but for our canine companions, a crack of thunder can elicit an instant state of panic. The most common…
House soiling is one of the most common reasons why pet owners abandon or relinquish their cats. Unfortunately, these cats frequently end up in shelters where they are more likely…
Pets bring joy and unconditional love to our lives, but for the 20 percent of the population that suffers from allergies to dogs and cats, our furry friends also bring…
