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Robins-Starr
Humane Center

2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
804-643-6785

Adoption Hours
Tue. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Labor Day

Lora Robins Gift Shop Hours
Tue. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Labor Day

Donation Drop Off Hours
Tue. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Labor Day

Spay/Neuter Clinic Hours
Tue. - Fri. by appointment.

Wellness Clinic Hours
Mon. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Labor Day

Admissions Hours
Mon. - Fri. by appointment.
Administrative Hours
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Labor Day

Claudio purple feature Elvis
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Karl orange feature Edwin
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Rhonda green feature Sherman
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CATS

Your next best friend is waiting for you at the Richmond SPCA. Below you will find a sample of some of the wonderful cats awaiting your visit at the Robins-Starr Humane Center. For more information or additional details about one of the featured cats below, please e-mail adoption1@richmondspca.org or call 804-521-1307.

official adoption partnerWe’re grateful to have found our perfect match: Richmond-area Wendy’s restaurants, proud sponsors of the Richmond SPCA’s Adoption Programs.

We also have cats available for adoption at Richmond area PETCO stores! Visit them at 9051 Staples Mill Road and at 11331 West Broad Street (Short Pump). 

Special thanks to photographers Rich Terrell, Janine Hoefler, Ron Leone and David Abel for generously donating their time to photograph pets awaiting homes in our shelter.

Felines are "Better with a Buddy" in July
For the entire month of July, we will offer two-for-one adoption fees for felines of all ages. Take a look at our available kittens.

PURPLE CATS:
Is a purple cat right for you? Take the Meet Your Match survey to find out!

Finia

Hi, I'm Finia!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: orange and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Hi, I'm Clarence!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutured male
Claws: yes
Age: 1 year

Claudia

Hi, I'm Claudia!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: tortishell
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 3 years

Dara

Hi, I'm Dara!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: black and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Gretchen

Hi, I'm Gretchen!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: pastel tortishell
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1 year

Baker

Hi, I'm Baker!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: orange and white 
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Claudio

Hi, I'm Claudio!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: grey tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 3 years
Claudio doesn't want to go to a home with other cats, he prefers to sunbathe alone. He is a beautiful and sweet guy that would fit in great in a new home. Come visit him soon!

Marvin

Hi, I'm Marvin!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: grey tabby 
Coat length: mediumhair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

 

Hi, I'm Mae!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: black and white 
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 13 years

Hi, I'm Brandy!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: black and brown tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1 year
Brandy is a sweet cat who needs a loving home to call her own. She may be shy at first, but after she gets used to things she will become your best friend. She's a quiet kitty, so you know she wont be any trouble. Come and visit Brandy and take her home, today!

Mickey

Hi, I'm Mickey!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: black and white 
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years


Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Sierra!
Feline-ality: Private Investigator
Type: brown tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 6 years

Sandra
Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Sandra!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: buff and white 
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: no
Age: 6 years

Royal
Royal

Hi, I'm Royal!
Feline-ality: Secret Admirer
Type: grey tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 3.5 years
Royal is a sweet and handsome boy who would love to find his forever home. He is a little shy at first, but with a little time and love he will open up and become a great companion. Come and visit Royal today!

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ORANGE CATS:
Is an orange cat right for you? Take the Meet Your Match survey to find out!

Vanessa

Hi, I'm Vanessa!
Feline-ality: Sidekick
Type:
tortishell
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Hi, I'm Krissy!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type:
tortishell
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Endora

Hi, I'm Endora!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: grey and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 3.5 years

Annette

Hi, I'm Annette!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: black and grey tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2.5 years

Meg

Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Meg!
Feline-ality: Sidekick 
Type: white and black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 6 years

Daisy

Hi, I'm Daisy!
Feline-ality: Sidekick 
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

 

Hi, I'm Cash!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 3 years

baby

Hi, I'm Baby!
Feline-ality: Sidekick
Type: pastel calico
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1.5 years
Baby is a sweet girl who is looking for a family to love. She is affectionate and enjoys attention - she would like to be a lap cat on her own terms please!

Mittens

Hi, I'm Mittens!
Feline-ality: Sidekick
Type: brown tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 4 years
Have you lost your Mittens? Here I am! I'm an inquisitive and friendly guy who is looking for a home with no other cats. I love to play with toys, and I'm not picky, they`re all great! I also like attention if it fits into my busy schedule. Make time to meet me today and we'll become fast friends!

Ricky

Hi, I'm Ricky!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: buff and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 1.5 years

Sydney

Hi, I'm Sydney!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: calico
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1.5 years
This beautiful kitty has all the right moves to wiggle her way into anyone's heart! Sydney is friendly, loving, playful and adorable. What more could someone look for in a new best friend?

Solange

Hi, I'm Solange!
Feline-ality: Personal Assistant
Type: black and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Shannon

Hi, I'm Shannon!
Feline-ality: Sidekick
Type: black/white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years
Shannon is hoping you'll come visit her today and take her home. She's sure to entertain you with the way she carries her favorite stuffed toy. She also goes crazy for laser pointers!

Mo

Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Mo!
Feline-ality: Sidekick
Type: brown, black and white tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 5 years

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GREEN CATS:
Is a green cat right for you? Take the Meet Your Match survey to find out!

Morgan

Hi, I'm Morgan!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: black and white
Coat length: medium hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Barry

Hi, I'm Barry!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: white, black and grey tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 3 years

Linda

Hi, I'm Linda!
Feline-ality: Party Animal
Type: black and brown tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Hi, I'm Iris!
Feline-ality: Party Animal
Type: black and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 4 years

Hi, I'm Sherman!
Feline-ality: MVP
Type: orange and white tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 3 years

Hi, I'm Jeanine!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: grey
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years
Jeanine is such a lovey-dovey, adorable kitty cat! Give her a little attention and her heart will belong to you immediately! She loves to play, especially with feather wands. Her meow will melt your heart.

Hi, I'm Silvia!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: black and white
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Hi, I'm Carla!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: tortishell
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1 year

Miss Kitty

Hi, I'm Miss Kitty!
Feline-ality: Party Animal
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 4 years
This adorable lady is Miss Kitty. She's a cute girl with a sweet `n sassy personality! She's very affectionate and outgoing. Come visit her today!

Hi, I'm Jeanie!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: black and brown tabby
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1 year

Hi, I'm Sonya!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: white and grey
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years

Porter

Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Porter!
Feline-ality: Party Animal
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: neutered male
Claws: yes
Age: 12 years

Hi, I'm Tosha!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: black
Coat length: short hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 1.5 years

Pisces

Hi, I'm Pisces!
Feline-ality: Leader of the Band
Type: black and white medium hair
Coat length: medium hair
Gender: spayed female
Claws: yes
Age: 2 years
Looking for a water sign who isn't fond of water? Pisces is a loving cat who could be your match. She shouldn't go to a home with other cats but can't wait to meet you.

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The Feline-ality™ Adoption Program is built around the Feline-ality™ Assessment that reliably predicts how an individual cat is likely to behave when he or she arrives at your home. In addition, the Meet Your Match™ Cat Adopter Survey identifies your preferences, expectations, and lifestyle so that you can look for cats with Feline-alities known to be a good fit for your household.

Click here to learn more about Meet Your Match.

Click here to take the Meet Your Match interactive survey online and find out which Feline-ality color category is a good fit for your home.

Here's a look at the color-coded categories of Meet Your Match™:

I'm a private investigator
I'm working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not even know you're under surveillance. I can vanish into thin air if anyone or anything interferes with my investigation. If you need a cat who knows how to stay out of trouble and will always keep your secrets, I just might take your case.

I'm a secret admirer.
When it comes to relationships, I'm very level-headed. I don't leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I'll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me but I'll be thinking a lot of you!

I'm a love bug.
Do you seek affection? I do! If you also like petting, purrs, and paws kneading your lap, I think we might have a LOT in common. I'm looking for "someone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness." Could that someone be you?

I'm an executive.
I have to say, I'm a busy cat. First, I've got to check out what's happening out the window. Next, I'll see if any closets or cupboards need looking into. And then there are my naps can't be late for those. I can fit a little socializing into my schedule. Shall we plan on breakfast and dinner? I hope you like kibbles.

I'm a sidekick.
Like all sidekicks, I'm just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I don't go looking for trouble but I'm no scaredy-cat, either. If you are looking for a steady companion to travel with you on the road of life, look no further.

I'm a personal assistant.
You're working on the computer? Let me press the keys. Reading the paper? I'll hold the pages down for you. Watching TV? I'll just plop in your lap so you can pet me. I love an orderly household, don't you? I'll help you with all your chores, and I'll help you relax when we're done. You'll wonder how you ever managed without me.

I'm an MVP.
I'm a savvy cat who knows the score. I'm pretty unflappable, too. I don't mind entertaining myself, but a human companion at the other end of the couch and a nice scratch behind the ears always make my day. If you're looking for a resourceful addition to your team, think about signing this Most Valuable Pussycat.

I'm a party animal.
I'm a cat on a mission: PARTY! I love to play and explore and test my limits. I'd love to play with you, but I can make a toy out of anything: pencils, post-it notes, potatoes. If you're looking for some laughs and someone to liven up the party, think about inviting me.

I'm the leader of the band.
I'm a cat who does everything in a big way. I not only like to be in the middle of things - I like to lead the parade. I'm an adventurous cat, but I'll still make plenty of time to show you my affectionate side. I'm the demonstrative type, you might say. Want a cat who's brimming with confidence? That's me.

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