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Robins-Starr
Humane Center

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

Adoption Hours
Mon. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.

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

Donation Drop Off Hours
Mon. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.

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

Wellness Clinic Hours
Mon. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admissions Hours
Mon. - Fri. by appointment.
Administrative Hours
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Featured Orang Dogs  
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Featured Green Dogs
 

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DOGS

Your next best friend is waiting for you at the Richmond SPCA. Here you will find a few of the many wonderful dogs awaiting your visit at the Robins-Starr Humane Center. 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, Jez Beasley, Brennen Mullenix and Eric Rippel who generously donate their time to photograph pets awaiting homes in our shelter.

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


Seniors for Seniors
Hi, I'm Natasha!
Canine-ality: Constant Companion
Breed:
Australian shepherd mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 38 lbs

Seniors for Seniors
Hi, I'm Teejay!
Canine-ality: Constant Companion
Breed:
schnauzer
Gender: neutered male
Age: 5 years old
Weight: 18 lbs

Hi, I'm Katherine!
Canine-ality: Couch Potato
Breed:
coonhound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 45 lbs

Hi, I'm Jasmine!
Canine-ality: Couch Potato
Breed:
flat coated retriever mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 61 lbs

Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Marsha!
Canine-ality: Constant Companion
Breed: 
pit bull mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 6.5 years old
Weight: 58 lbs.
Marsha was recently featured on the Richmond SPCA Blog as a favorite among Richmond SPCA staff. Click here to see a video of Marsha in action!

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

Hi, I'm Dodge!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: flaot coated retriever mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 38 lbs.


Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Chloe!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Rotti/Lab mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 6 years old
Weight: 41 lbs.

Hi, I'm Judy!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: pug and cocker spaniel mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 2 years old
Judy would prefer an adult-only home with no other pets. If you are interested in meeting Judy, please email Wheadon at wdance@richmondspca.org to schedule an appointment.


Seniors for Seniors

Hi, I'm Kotter!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: pit mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 5.5 years old
Weight: 52 lbs.


Hi, I'm Ralphie!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: shepherd mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 33 lbs.


Hi, I'm Sapphire!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed:
hound mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 7 months old
Weight: 36 lbs.


Hi, I'm Lois!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed:
shepherd mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 33 lbs.

Hi, I'm Richie!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: pit bull mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 60 lbs.?
Richie suffers from a congenital heart defect and is looking for foster care through our Almost Heaven Hospice program. Please contact Tameka Peters at 521-1313 if you're interested in fostering Richie. See more dogs like Richie.

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

Hi, I'm Conway!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 38 lbs.
Click here to watch a video of Conway having a blast running, jumping and playing!

Hi, I'm Banjo!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: American Staffordshire terrier/bull dog mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 51 lbs.
I'm a smart, handsome guy who knows a couple tricks. If you are interested in meeting Banjo please email Wheadon at wdance@richmondspca.org to schedule an appointment.

Hi, I'm Misha!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: hound mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 33 lbs.

Hi, I'm Poncho!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: plott hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 11 months old
Weight: 55 lbs. 

Hi, I'm Ronnie!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: lab mix
Gender: neutered male 
Age: 3.5 years old
Weight: 55 lbs.
Ronnie is a sweet and handsome boy! Watch a video of him in action here.
 

Hi, I'm Eleanor!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: beagle mix
Gender: spayed female 
Age: 11 months old
Weight: 45 lbs.

Hi, I'm Lilo!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 33 lbs.

Hi, I'm Taz!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: Jack Russell terrier mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 32 lbs.

Hi, I'm Ollie!
Canine-ality: Free Spirit
Breed: hound mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 50 lbs.

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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 to take the Meet Your Match interactive survey online and find out which Canine-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 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.

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