6 Reputable Dog Rescues in City of Richmond County, Virginia (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in City of Richmond County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Virginia here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Richmond Animal Care and Control

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Richmond

    The Mission Statement of Richmond Animal Care and Control: “Meet the love of your life at Richmond Animal Care & Control! We have friendly, beautiful, healthy adult dogs and cats plus puppies and kittens!

    Please visit www.rva.gov/animal-care-control for complete details, programs, events and more.

    Visit us and `like” us on our Facebook page!

    www.facebook.com/Richmond.Animal.Care.and.Control

    Donations are always needed and very much appreciated!

    Towels, blankets, cat and dog toys and treats, washable pet beds, baby food, kitten food, peanut butter, pet carriers and crates are always needed!”

  2. Henrico Humane Society

    3. The Mission Statement of Henrico Humane Society: “Henrico Humane Society is an all-volunteer, foster-based, non-profit organization that rescues dogs and cats from across Central Virginia and places them in loving, forever homes.”

    Henrico Humane Society is a no-kill shelter.

  3. HAPPE Dog Rescue & Adoption

    4. The Mission Statement of HAPPE Dog Rescue & Adoption: “HAPPE (Homeless Animal Protection, Placement & Education) is a local, all-volunteer, non-profit dog rescue group started in 2002. We are dedicated to helping save innocent dogs that are in shelters, were found as strays, or whose owners can no longer care for them. Our mission is to save Homeless dogs, to provide Animal Protection for dogs in need, to ensure proper Placement for all animals and to provide Education to our community on proper animal care.

    HAPPE does not have a facility and relies on an incredible group of fosters to provide a loving environment until we find each dog a forever home.

    We not only work hard to match our dogs with the right home and family but also educate dog owners & the public about responsible pet ownership. Every dog deserves a second chance. Will YOU be a HERO to a homeless dog?”

  4. James River Greyhounds

    5. The Mission Statement of James River Greyhounds: “James River Greyhounds, formerly Greyhound Pets of America-Richmond, finds forever homes for retired racing greyhounds. We ask that you look into your heart, and see if you have room for one of these loving hounds. It would not only make a difference in their lives but in yours as well.

    We hold meet an greets at the various locations througout Richmond, visit our website for times and dates. We encourage you to come out and visit with the hounds and see how loving they can really be.”

  5. Richmond SPCA

    6. The Mission Statement of Richmond SPCA: “At all times and in every way, we are advocates for animals. We provide for their safety and comfort, strive to alleviate their suffering and work to place them in homes that provide a responsible lifetime commitment to them. We speak out publicly to promote and defend their interests. We oppose all forms of animal cruelty.

    We promote spaying and neutering to achieve and retain a no-kill community. We oppose any taking of the lives of healthy or treatable animals and do not participate in such conduct ourselves. We provide services that promote responsible pet ownership and humane attitudes toward all life.”

    Richmond SPCA is a no-kill shelter.

  6. Potomac Valley Pekingese Club Inc.