Richmond Animal Hospital

11/01/2026

We all might be feeling a little prickly this morning between the time change and a night full of Halloween sugar and fun—but none of us are quite as cute as Skippy!

This precious porcupine stopped by RAH after spending much of the summer recovering from a gunshot wound in the care of a wonderful wildlife rehabilitator.

Some wild animals, like Skippy, are unable to return to the wilderness due to illness or injury. Instead, they become wildlife ambassadors, helping others learn about and appreciate the incredible creatures we share our world with!

Of course, some of our wild neighbors can also find themselves in a bit of a spiky situation!

Often times, curious pups get a little too close and end up with a muzzle full of those pesky barbed quills. These encounters often require sedation and careful quill removal by a veterinary team.

Whether it's a routine checkup, an unexpected encounter with a prickly pal, or care through life's more challenging moments, Richmond Animal Hospital is here for you and your furry family through every season of life.

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from all of us at Richmond Animal Hospital! 🐾🎃

A few photos from our staff, some adorable pets & a cute baby to help kick off your Halloween celebrations! 😃

Whether you're headed out for trick-or-treating, showing off a costume, or enjoying a cozy night at home, we hope your day is filled with treats, laughter, and plenty of wagging tails.

Thank you for allowing us to care for your pet family - we're so grateful to be part of this wonderful community. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and spook-tacular Halloween! 👻🧡

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10/31/2026

Another great listen as you prepare for this evening!! 🐾 🎃

10/31/2026

Reminders for Halloween!!🎃

👻🎃☠️ Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat—but please, don’t share Halloween candy with your pets!

Halloween can be spooky, but it doesn’t have to be scary for your pets. Follow these 7 tips to help keep them safe this Halloween. Learn more at avma.org/Halloween.

10/30/2026

🎓🐾 Dak graduated from puppy shots recently!

We're pretty sure he earned honors for being the goodest boy. 💙 Congratulations, Dak—we can't wait to see all the adventures ahead! 🐶✨

Thank you for trusting us with Dak's care and allowing us to be a part of his puppy journey. 🐾💕

Way to go, Dak! 🎉🎓🐶💙

10/30/2026

🎃 Closing Early Today at 4pm! 🎃

To give our staff a little extra time to celebrate Halloween weekend with family and friends, we'll be closing one hour early today.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and spook-tacular Halloween! 👻🍂🐾

Please save visual below detailing our upcoming holiday early closures or closures! 🐾

10/29/2026

🦉✨ A little Halloween magic visited the clinic this week.

While this owl wasn't delivering letters from Hogwarts, they reminded us of the wonder and resilience found in the natural world. After arriving with an injury, they received compassionate care from Dr. Sherman and our amazing Lead Veterinary Technician, Alanis, who were honored to help this special patient.

The owl has since been transferred to an amazing wildlife rehabilitator for continued care, and we're grateful to have been a small part of their journey.

Wishing this majestic owl a smooth recovery, renewed strength, and a safe return to the wild. ❤️🎃🦉

10/29/2026

And the winner is… Mia and her Snoopy pumpkin! 🎃🐾

Mia shared that she learned how to paint through years of crafting with her mom, and her talent certainly showed! We were all blown away by her creativity and attention to detail.

Mia is also one of our amazing UVM students who works with us part-time while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary Science concentration and, someday, hopefully becoming a veterinarian!

Congratulations, Mia, on winning the $25 Target gift card—and, of course, the ultimate bragging rights! 🎉👏🎨💙