Richmond Animal League is seeking a Senior Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist.

Check out the photos from Woofstock 2025, taken by Tina Take My Photo. It was an amazing day filled with adoptable pets, vendors, food trucks, live music, and more- all to raise lifesaving funds and awareness for pet in need.

If you have spent any time around shelters and rescues, you have probably heard the letters "FeLV" and felt a little worried. It sounds scary. It sounds like a diagnosis with no hope attached.

Here is the truth: feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most misunderstood conditions in cat care, and a lot of that fear is based on outdated information.

Richmond Animal League is seeking a Part-Time Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist.

Richmond summers know how to make an entrance. Between the humidity, the pavement heat, and days that stay warm well past sunset, our pets need a little extra help staying safe when temperatures climb. The good news? A few simple habits go a long way toward keeping every furry family member comfortable, hydrated, and healthy all season long.

Living With Canine Epilepsy: What Dexter Taught Me About Fear, Hope, and a Really Good Life

May is Chip Your Pet Month. During Chip Your Pet Month, we’re encouraging all pet guardians to make sure their pets are protected—not just by getting them microchipped, but also by keeping that chip information up to date.

Richmond Animal League’s Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic is seeking a Staff Veterinarian (SV) to join our team. The Staff Veterinarian will perform surgeries at RAL’s Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic in addition to providing medical care for pets at RAL’s shelter.

Ever wondered why we don’t list breeds? Learn how focusing on each dog’s personality helps them find the right home.

There are so many reasons people choose to foster. For some, it’s about helping a pet in need. For others, it begins in a quieter place, shaped by loss, love, and the desire to make space for something meaningful again.

Today, we’re sharing reflections from the Fergusons, whose fostering journey began during a tender season and grew into something deeply transformative, for the dogs in their care and for their own hearts.

Winter storms can be beautiful, but they can also bring power outages, icy roads, and sudden changes to our routines. As we prepare our homes and families for snow and cold temperatures, it is just as important to make sure our pets are ready too. A little planning ahead can go a long way in keeping dogs and cats safe, comfortable, and calm during winter weather.

The dogs at RAL are seeking humans to join our dog crew.

Must love dogs.

Seeking: Friendly, Big-Hearted Humans to Join Our Volunteer Front Desk Dream Team

Posting your pet on RAL’s Home To Home page? Make sure you’re using the platform correctly to give your pet the best chance at a successful adoption or foster placement. This quick guide walks you through the process, from choosing the right type of listing to staying responsive and engaged.

Independent rehoming gives pet guardians the ability to find new homes for their pets without surrendering them to a shelter. Learn how RAL’s use of Home To Home® is helping pets transition safely, and explore other tools available for both permanent and temporary placements.

Once considered untreatable, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is no longer a death sentence for cats. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and promising new treatments that are giving FIP-positive cats a second chance—and why shelters like RAL need community support to provide this life-saving care.

Found cold and unresponsive at just three weeks old, Marlin’s future was uncertain. But with specialized care, physical therapy, and a whole lot of love, this determined kitten is now thriving—one wobbly step (and loud purr) at a time.

April Foster Spotlight - Colleen Close & Indi Armstrong

March Foster Spotlight - Raven Jarvis