23 Jul
Links
Richmond Animal Shelter - Listings of shelter pets in Richmond that are available
for adoption.
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue - Virginia German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit,
100% volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing
of the German Shepherd Dog. They serve Virginia and the Metropolitan Washington,
D.C. area
Ring Dog Rescue - The group Regina and Matt foster for!
A Richmond based bully breed rescue. Information and adoptables.
Richmond Animal League - The Richmond Animal League, Inc. is Richmond’s oldest non-profit, no-kill humane society. RAL was founded in 1979 by a group of local good Samaritans concerned about the hundreds of stray animals in the area. They are dedicated to providing complete care and shelter to their animals until they can place them in loving permanent homes.
Doberman Assistance, Rescue and Education - DAR&E is a Maryland-based non-profit
organization dedicated to serving the burgeoning needs of Dobermans in Maryland,
Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia areas.
Dalmation Rescue of Southwest Virginia - Dalmation rescue group
based in SW Virginia, but with members and foster families througout VA.
Central Virginia Greyhound Rescue - Central Virginia Greyhounds (CVGreys) is a 501c3
non-profit adoption organization dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes
for retired racing greyhounds.
Ferret Haven By the Sea - Ferret rescue based in Tidewater, although many are fostered
and adopted out in Richmond.
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue - A Virginia 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation
of abused, neglected and at-risk Appaloosa and other horses, especially those
in urgent need.
Hickory Hill K9 Rescue - An all volunteer 501(c)3 group that
pulls dogs from kill shelters in Hanover, Caroline and King William Counties.
Looking for a hound? They got plenty!
Henrico Humane Society - HHS is a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization does not have a shelter and all animals are placed with volunteers who have agreed to provide foster care.
AARF - AARF stands for Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation. They are a Richmond, Virginia, non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in May of 1993. They help hundreds of animals each year to find loving homes.
BARK - BARK rescues orphaned or abandoned pets and other adoptable dogs from animal shelters in the Richmond and surrounding areas, ensures they are spayed/neutered and given routine vaccinations, and finds loving, forever homes for them.
FURS - Friends United with the Richmond Shelter (FURS), Inc. was founded in 2001 by a group of dog lovers determined to help the homeless population. Alarmed by the number of animals being euthanized, the FURS volunteers have focused their rescue efforts on dogs at Richmond Animal Care & Control, the euthanizing facility that serves the City of Richmond.
Somebuddies- Somebuddies, Inc. is a Non-Profit, All-Volunteer Humane Organization focused on cats. They provide temporary housing in a warm, clean and safe environment, while also providing professional medical care, sterilization and last but not least LOVE until that permanent, lifetime commitment buddy arrives
Richmond Hero - Hero is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization operated by volunteers and financed solely through donations from the community. Hero works to increase the level of awareness of the public in general, regarding the need to spay or neuter animals.
Fetch a Cure - Fetch a Cure is truly a grassroots, from-the-heart, 501c3 non-profit organization; created and run by those who have been faced with cancer and inevitable aging in their own pets.
A Detailed Discussion of Dog Fighting - Michigan State University, College
of Law: Animal Legal and Historical Center. A very thorough, if lengthy, article
on all aspects of dog fighting, including links to pages outlining state laws
on fighting. A must read for anyone not familiar with this blood sport.
Understand a Bull - Anti - Breed Specific Legislation site with
regular updates and a resource for pit bull information.
Prevent A Litter Veterinary Hospital - Prevent A Litter Veterinary Hospital is a
non-profit, fully licensed facility whose mission is to help end pet overpopulation
through affordable spay/neuter services.
Operation Catnip - Operation Catnip is a non-profit, all volunteer organization committed
to humanely reducing feral and stray cat overpopulation through trap-neuter-return
(TNR). TNR is a positive, life-affirming, and preventive approach to solving
overpopulation among homeless cats.
Terri Chenualt’s Website - Terri is an Animal Communicator, and frequently has
sessions at the shop. (These will be listed on our ‘Events’ page.) Her site
offers a bio and explains more about what she does.
Canidae Products - Makers of Canidae and Felidae pet foods.
The Vegetarian Society of Richmond - The Vegetarian Society of Richmond is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting vegetarianism through education, activities and advocacy.
Vegan Action - A nonprofit organization dedicated to the helping the animals, enviornment, and human health by educating the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestlye and encouraging the spread of vegan food options through their public outreach campaigns.
Ellwood Thompson’s - Richmond grocery store that carries organic, natural and local items. Support local businesses!
Chesapeake Climate Action Network - A group that works to fight global warming in the DC, Virginia and Maryland area.
