Richmond Animal League

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🎨🐾 Creative Critters Goes Through Summer!Looking for something fun, meaningful, and (bonus!) air-conditioned for your an...
06/22/2025

🎨🐾 Creative Critters Goes Through Summer!

Looking for something fun, meaningful, and (bonus!) air-conditioned for your animal-loving kid this summer?

Creative Critters at RAL is the perfect way to mix creativity with compassion. Kids get to craft, learn about shelter pets, and even meet some furry friends while they're at it.

✨ Sessions are fun, affordable, and fill up fast—sign up now at ral.org/creative-critters!

Give your kid a summer memory that makes a difference. 💛

💬 Let’s talk about rehoming.It’s easy to judge from the outside, but the truth is, life can change fast—and sometimes, t...
06/21/2025

💬 Let’s talk about rehoming.

It’s easy to judge from the outside, but the truth is, life can change fast—and sometimes, the most loving thing you can do for a pet is help them transition safely into a new home.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Home To Home® as our new courtesy listing platform. It gives pet guardians a safe, supportive way to find new homes for their pets without surrendering them to a shelter.

With Home To Home®, you can:
🐾 Rehome your pet independently and thoughtfully
🐾 Request a short-term foster if you're facing a crisis
🐾 Post pets other than cats and dogs, like rabbits, guinea pigs, and more

This isn’t giving up. It’s giving your pet their best chance for a bright future.

🔗 Learn more about independent rehoming: ral.org/posts/rehoming

See pets currently listed on our Courtesy Listing page at ral.org/courtesylistings

06/20/2025

🌟 Foster Friday: Featuring Toni 🌟
What’s soft like a bunny, strong like an ox, and plays like it’s an Olympic event? That’s Toni.

🐾 Herding ball champion
🐾 Rope swing enthusiast
🐾 Cuddle bug in training
🐾 Tail-wagger extraordinaire

Toni is all heart—and she’s learning every day how good it feels to be safe, loved, and spoiled (especially with belly rubs). She’s still working through some food insecurities and leash manners, but her foster says she’s come so far in such a short time.

She’s housetrained, dog-friendly, and full of wiggles. Her favorite hobbies include leaping into laps, collecting kisses, and herding the heck out of her favorite ball.

Toni is currently living it up in foster care, so if you'd like to meet her, be sure to apply at ral.org/dogs first. This proper lady doesn’t take walk-ins—but she’ll take all the belly rubs you’ve got. 🧡

It’s officially muumuu season in Richmond. ☀️👗You know it’s hot in RVA when the only acceptable outfit is a loose, breez...
06/19/2025

It’s officially muumuu season in Richmond. ☀️👗

You know it’s hot in RVA when the only acceptable outfit is a loose, breezy muumuu—and honestly? We support it. Our girl Muumuu fully embodies that energy. She’s relaxed, comfy, and thriving in her cute, carefree style.

🐾 Effortless fashion? ✔️
🐾 Big smiles? 😄
🐾 Built-in Southern charm? Oh honey, bless your heart, she’s got plenty. 💁‍♀️

Muumuu is a gal who lives for life’s simple pleasures: porch naps 🪑, snack breaks 🍖, and someone to share the shade with 🌳 on sweltering summer days.

If you’re looking for a companion who understands the art of slowing down when the heat index is climbing 🌡️, Muumuu’s your gal.

Stop by to meet her between 3 - 6pm today or tomorrow or between 12 - 4pm this weekend.

🥵 It’s Getting Hot, Y’all ☀️Richmond’s heating up, and your pets are feeling it too! With temps climbing into the 90s an...
06/18/2025

🥵 It’s Getting Hot, Y’all ☀️
Richmond’s heating up, and your pets are feeling it too! With temps climbing into the 90s and that classic RVA humidity hanging heavy in the air, it’s time to take extra steps to keep your furry friends cool and safe.

Swipe through for essential heat safety tips every pet parent should know. ⬇️⬇️

💧 Hydration, Always
Keep water bowls full and clean—add a few ice cubes for a refreshing boost!

🔥 Test the Pavement
Place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for their paws.

🌅 Time It Right
Exercise pets early in the morning or later in the evening. Avoid the peak heat (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

🏖️ Chill Out
Cooling mats, damp towels, splash pads, shady spots, and kiddie pools are summer lifesavers.

🚗 Never Leave Pets in Cars
Even with windows cracked, temps rise fast—and it can be deadly.

😓 Watch for Signs of Heat Stress
Excessive panting, drooling, or slowing down? Get them cooled off and contact your vet if symptoms escalate.

📸 Save, share, and help keep RVA pets safe this summer!
Let’s keep tails wagging and tongues happy—not overheated. 🧡

06/17/2025

Make a good day happen for yourself and a RAL pet by stopping by RAL between 3 - 6pm today!

Here’s how things went last week at RAL:🏠 45 pets found loving homes• 29 cats• 16 dogs🐾 24 new pets welcomed at RAL• 16 ...
06/16/2025

Here’s how things went last week at RAL:

🏠 45 pets found loving homes
• 29 cats
• 16 dogs

🐾 24 new pets welcomed at RAL
• 16 cats
• 8 dogs

🏘️ 30 foster placements
• 21 cats
• 9 dogs

Whether it’s a new home, a fresh start, or a comfy couch to crash on—your support makes it all possible. 🧡

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙Here’s to all the dads—🛠️ The fix-it dads📚 The advice-giving dads🥪 The lunch-packing dads🐾 The bat...
06/15/2025

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙

Here’s to all the dads—
🛠️ The fix-it dads
📚 The advice-giving dads
🥪 The lunch-packing dads
🐾 The bath-giving, fur-covered, tail-wag-inspiring dads
💬 The stepdads, foster dads, granddads, chosen dads, and “like a dad” dads

Whether you're walking babies or walking dogs, helping with homework or hauling bags of kibble—you’re doing the dad thing and doing it well.

Thanks for the love, the laughs, and all the behind-the-scenes care. We hope someone else does the dishes today.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at RAL. 🧡

🎁 You're Invited: RAL's Kitten Shower! 🍼🗓️ Saturday, June 28🕛 12–4 PM📍 ral.org/kittenshowerMeet Gibson—this bright-eyed ...
06/14/2025

🎁 You're Invited: RAL's Kitten Shower! 🍼
🗓️ Saturday, June 28
🕛 12–4 PM
📍 ral.org/kittenshower

Meet Gibson—this bright-eyed orange kitten was born with congenitally shortened ulnas, and recently underwent surgery to give his legs the best chance to grow. Some damage had already been done, though, leaving him with permanent “chicken wings” he can’t quite straighten. But if you ask him, he’s perfect just the way he is. 💛

Every spring and summer, RAL takes in hundreds of kittens who need extra care—whether it's around-the-clock bottle feeding or specialized medical treatment like Gibson’s. Your support during our Kitten Shower helps make that possible.

🎀 Want to help?
🛍️ Shop our kitten shower registry at ral.org/kittenshower
📦 Send Amazon gifts straight to RAL (11401 International Drive Richmond VA 23236) or
🎉 Bring your donations to our in-person kitten shower on June 28!

Thanks for helping us care for the tiniest, twistiest, and most tender members of the RAL family. 🐾

🐾 Meet Miss Piggy: Star of Couch Cuddles and Lawn Lounges 🐾She may not be a Muppet, but Miss Piggy is a certified icon.T...
06/13/2025

🐾 Meet Miss Piggy: Star of Couch Cuddles and Lawn Lounges 🐾

She may not be a Muppet, but Miss Piggy is a certified icon.

This spotted sweetheart is: 💤 House & crate trained
👧 Great with kids
🔇 Practically silent
🛁 Chill in the tub
🚗 Rides like a pro
🌞 Obsessed with grass naps
🎓 Knows how to sit (and loves to please)

She’s the total package—cuddly, quiet, and already trained—just looking for a cat-free castle to call her own.

Miss Piggy is living it up in foster care, but she’s ready for her forever spotlight. If you’ve got a sunny yard, a comfy couch, and no cats in sight, she’d love to be your one-and-only.

Apply to meet Miss Piggy at ral.org/dogs and fall in love IRL.

🎸 Foster Friday: Hagen Edition 🎸By day, he’s a head-butting cuddle bug.By night? He’s headlining your heart.Hagen is cur...
06/13/2025

🎸 Foster Friday: Hagen Edition 🎸
By day, he’s a head-butting cuddle bug.
By night? He’s headlining your heart.

Hagen is currently rocking out in foster care—where he’s perfected the art of the power nap and the power ballad (it’s mostly purring). He’s got the stage presence of a legend and the heart of a total sweetheart.

🐾 Loves behind-the-ear scratches
🐾 Gives gentle head bonks
🐾 Enjoys cozy naps and lap time
🐾 Will accept your devotion in the form of snacks

He may look punk, but Hagen’s real rebellion? Loving hard and napping harder. 🤘

Hagen has returned to rock out at RAL, you can meet him during his live performances between 3 - 6pm today and 12 - 4pm this weekend.

This tuxedoed troubadour is ready to serenade you with purrs. 🎶

We just wanted to brighten your day with this cute pic of Chleo. Happy Thursday!You can brighten your day even more by s...
06/12/2025

We just wanted to brighten your day with this cute pic of Chleo. Happy Thursday!

You can brighten your day even more by stopping by RAL to meet this happy girl in person.
We're open from 3 - 6pm today.

Address

11401 International Drive
Richmond, VA
23236

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/RAL1979

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