Every time you adopt a pet from the Richmond SPCA, you enable us to save the life of another orphaned animal in great need, and finding a great companion has never been easier! Not only do you save a life by adopting a homeless pet, their companionship may even improve your health. Read more about the health benefits associated with pet ownership.
When you arrive at the Richmond SPCA, you'll be asked to fill out an Adopter Survey. This one-page survey gathers information about your expectations of pet ownership and helps us determine which animals might best suit your lifestyle. Based on the results of the survey, you'll receive a color-coded Guest Pass to help guide you to cats or dogs that best meet your expectations. Take the interactive online Meet Your Match Survey.
Please Bring:
- Picture ID with your current address (if current address not available, please bring current utility bill)
- Proof of age (you must be 18 or older to adopt a pet from the Richmond SPCA)
- Proper form of payment (cash, credit/debit card, money order, Richmond SPCA gift card). Checks are not an accepted form of payment.
- A carrier for your adopted kitty or a leash and collar for your adopted dog. These and many more wonderful items for your new pet may also be purchased in our gift shop.
Click here to learn more about Meet Your Match™ for Cats >>
Click here to learn more about Meet Your Match™ for Dogs >>
Adoption Fee:
$95 per dog or cat of any age. Adoption fee includes spay or neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, free behavior helpline support, a packet of valuable discount coupons and special offers, and more! In addition, all pets adopted from the Richmond SPCA will be microchipped prior to adoption. A microchip is inserted under your pet's skin and serves as a permanent form of identification. Registration with 24PetWatch is included.
Adoption Holds:
A $20 deposit is required for holds placed on pets. If the hold results in an adoption, the deposit is applied to the adoption fee, otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable and treated as a donation. A 24-hour hold can be placed on adult pets to allow for pet-to-pet introductions or to allow another household member to meet the pet.
Adoption Hours:
Our adoption center is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Click here for directions to our center. We also have cats available for adoption at two Richmond-area PETCO locations (Short Pump and Staples Mill locations) and host mobile adoption events at locations throughout the Greater Richmond area. Click here for locations >>
Please visit our Adoption Events page to see more special events and offers.
Furry Fiesta
Kittens continue to double your pleasure throughout the month of September! Adopt two kittens for a single adoption fee, or if you adopt a single kitten, you'll receive a coupon for a free second kitten adoption that can be shared with a friend or family member. Give a kitty a home and give us all a reason to celebrate!
Seniors for Seniors Adoption Special
Adopters age 65 or older who adopt a cat or dog age 5 years or older are eligible for a $50 adoption fee. Adoption of a cat in this program will also include a cat starter kit, cardboard scratcher and a toy. Adoption of a dog in this program will also include a leash and collar, food and water bowl and a toy. Learn more.
For more information about these promotions or about adopting a pet from the Richmond SPCA, please call us at 804-521-1307 or stop by our Robins-Starr Humane Center at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond.