RAL is seeking a volunteer coordinator to support our volunteer program and dedicated team of volunteers who play a crucial role in achieving the mission of Richmond Animal League.

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.

Do you love helping pets and the people who love them? The Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic is seeking a Clinic Administrative Assistant to serve as a friendly and knowledgeable point of contact for shelter/rescue partners, community cat caretakers, and public pet owners seeking access to high-quality, low- cost spay and neuter services.

Richmond Animal League is searching for a dynamic, forward-thinking Clinic Director to take our Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic (LSNC) to the next level!

Richmond Animal League is seeking applications for our first Chief Operating Officer to partner with our Executive Director in leading our growing organization.

Richmond Animal League is seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to provide support in Richmond Animal League’s (RAL) Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic (LSNC).

Richmond Animal League is seeking Part-Time Animal Care & Enrichment Specialists

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.

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 by keeping that chip information up to date.

April Foster Spotlight - Colleen Close & Indi Armstrong

March Foster Spotlight - Raven Jarvis

Virginia just became the largest state to achieve a 90% live release rate in its shelters, marking a major step forward in the no-kill movement. RAL was honored to celebrate this achievement at the State Capitol, but nearly 10,000 pets still need homes to make no-kill a reality statewide. Learn how RAL is helping lead the way—and how you can be part of the solution.

Learn about Manx Syndrome in cats.