Richmond SPCA

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pets' lives saved since becoming no-kill in
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Robins-Starr
Humane Center
2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643-6785

Hours
Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday closed
(adoptions also by appointment 804-521-1307)

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DOGS

Your next best friend is waiting for you at the Richmond SPCA. Here you will find a sample of some of the wonderful dogs awaiting your visit at the Robins-Starr Humane Center. Click the dog's name to learn more about him or her, or choose to see all dogs. For additional details about one of the featured dogs, please e-mail adoption1@richmondspca.org or call 804-521-1307.

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

Special thanks to photographers Rich Terrell, Janine Hoefler, Ron Leone, Lauren Kitts, Shawnee Custalow and Bev Koerin, who generously donate their time to photograph pets awaiting homes in our shelter.

PURPLE DOGS:

	Hi, I'm Rose! Canine-ality: Couch potato Breed: Pit mix Gender: spayed female Age: 1 year Weight: 40 lbs.

ORANGE DOGS:

	Hi, I'm Emeril! Canine-ality: Goofball Breed: German shepherd mix Gender: neutered male Age: 2 years Weight: 64 lbs.
	Hi, I'm Michaela! Canine-ality: Wallflower Breed: Shepherd mix Gender: spayed female Age: 3 years Weight: 55 lbs. Michaela is searching for a patient companion with a quiet, relaxed home who will help her build confidence. She loves plush squeaky toys and is a great partner for a game of fetch.
	Hi, I'm Frankie! Canine-ality: Goofball Breed: Labrador and pointer mix Gender: spayed female Age: 2 years Weight: 87 lbs. Frankie is a big, friendly girl who loves being around people. She walks well on leash, is housetrained and already knows several commands. Frankie would be best in a home with no other pets.
	Hi, I'm Rina! Canine-ality: Busy Bee Breed: Walker Hound mix Gender: spayed female Age: 4 years Weight: 48 lbs. Rina gets along with kids but go slowly at first because she is a little shy. Once she's home, she'll be your new best friend.

	Hi, I'm Bryan! Canine-ality: Busy Bee Breed: pit bull mix Gender: neutered male Age: 2 years Weight: 51 lbs. Bryan is an enthusiastic young dog who is eager to learn. He hasn't had much prior training but is very food motivated and should be fun to train. Bryan is very playful! He likes all toys and people.
	Hi, I'm Charlie! Canine-ality: Wallflower Breed: hound mix Gender: neutered male Age: 2 years Weight: 53 lbs.
	Hi, I'm Peppermint! Canine-ality: Goofball Breed: shepherd and spaniel mix Gender: spayed female Age: 1.5 years Weight: 39 lbs. Peppermint is full of energy yet knows to mind her manners. She would be a good match for an active home with people who like to spend a lot of time outdoors. She also gets along with other dogs.
	Hi, I'm Jennifer Jane Parker! Canine-ality:Busy Bee Breed: Boxer and pit bull mix Gender: spayed female Age: 1.5 years Weight: 43 lbs. This is one smart girl! Ask an adoption counselor to show you how to get Jennifer Jane Parker to sit, shake and roll over. Jennifer Jane Parker is housebroken. She shouldn't go home with other pets.
	Hi, I'm Caymus! Canine-ality: Busy Bee Breed: Walker hound Gender: neutered male Age: 5 years Weight: 50 lbs. I'm a very friendly, happy boy who would rather cuddle up next to you than play with my toys! I'm great with other dogs but can't go home with cats. I already know how to sit but I'd like to learn some new things. Will you teach me?

GREEN DOGS:

	Hi, I'm Tara! Canine-ality: Go Getter Breed: Beagle Gender: spayed female Age: 1 year Weight: 18 lbs. Whether she is visited by kids or adults, Tara makes new friends fast. Tug toys are her very favorite. She's cute to watch playing by herself!
	Hi, I'm Queenie! Canine-ality: Life of the Party Breed: Rottweiler mix Gender: spayed female Age: 6 years Weight: 70 lbs. Queenie never met a toy she didn't like - tennis balls, rope toys, plush or squeaky. She also enjoys a game of fetch but not as much as she likes having her belly rubbed.
	Hi, I'm Corbin! Canine-ality: Life of the Party Breed: Labrador and spaniel mix Gender: neutered male Age: 6 months Weight: 34 lbs.
	Hi, I'm Lenox! Canine-ality: Life of the Party Breed: Pit mix Gender: neutered male Age: 2.5 years Weight: 59 lbs. Lenox loves to play and his "wubbie" is his favorite! He's quite entertaining to watch, but he also loves when you join the game.
	Hi, I'm Shane! Canine-ality: Life of the Party Breed: Pit mix Gender: neutered male Age: 5 years Weight: 56 lbs.

The Meet Your Match™ Canine-ality Adoption Program helps you find the dog that's right for you. Our dogs are assessed to determine characteristics. This Canine-ality™ Assessment takes the mystery out of the selection process by reliably predicting how a dog is likely to behave when he or she arrives in your home.

Click here to learn more about Meet Your Match.

Click here if you would like to download and complete the Dog Adopter Survey before your visit. One of our Adoption Counselors will be happy to help you find your Canine-ality.

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

I'm a couch potato.
Like the easy life? Then I’m the perfect match for you. I’m a relaxed, laid back kind of dog who enjoys long naps, watching movies, curling up on laps, and walking very short distances from the couch to the food bowl and back.

I'm a constant companion.
Looking for an emotionally secure, mutually satisfying, low maintenance relationship? I am all you need. Let me sit at your feet, walk by your side, and I’ll be your devoted companion forever.

I'm a teacher's pet.
I’ve got the whole package—smart, fuzzy, four legs, love to learn, and live to please. Go ahead, teach me anything. Sit, stay, balance your checkbook, I can do it all. Keep me entertained and I’ll be yours forever.

I'm a wallflower.
Shy yet charming canine searching for patient owner with relaxed lifestyle. Looking for gentle guidance to help me come out of my shell. Treat me sweet and kind and I’ll blossom.

I'm a busy bee.
I’m a naturally playful, curious, and trusting canine. Take me for a big walk every day; give me something to do. After my job’s done, I’ll curl up in front of the fire with you in the evenings. I’m a dog on a mission to please you and myself.

I'm a goofball.
I’m a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half-full kind of dog looking for someone who loves to laugh and play around. Must have a great sense of humor and a bunch of tennis balls.

I'm the life of the party.
I think everything is fun, interesting, and meant for play, especially you. Anything you do, I’ll want to do too. With my own brand of surprises, life with me will keep you constantly on your toes, and the fun is guaranteed.

I'm a go-getter.
Want to get more exercise? Action is my middle name. My “Let’s GO!” lifestyle will keep you motivated to get outside and move. I’ve got tons of energy, and just like the sun, I’m burning and working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I’ll run for miles, chase a ball for hours, and still want to play at the end of the day.

I'm a free spirit.
Intelligent, independent, confident, and clever, I prefer making my own decisions but will listen to you if you make a good case. We’re partners in this adventure. Treat me like one and we’ll both live happily ever after.