19,338
pets' lives saved since becoming no-kill in
January 2002
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Robins-Starr
Humane Center
2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
804-643-6785 Adoption and Retail Hours
Closed on Saturday, July 4
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. 2 to 5 p.m. (retail only)
Adoptions by appointment on Mondays. 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. Clinic Hours
Mon. - Fri. by appointment. Admissions Hours
Mon. - Fri. by appointment. Administrative Hours
Closed on Friday, July 3
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Click on the featured pet's photo for more information. View more orange dogs
Click on the featured pet's photo for more information.
View more green dogs Featured pet photos courtesy of J. Hoefler Photography.
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 and Ron Leone, 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!  | Hi, I'm Sawyer!
Canine-ality: Constant Companion
Breed: Beagle/Basset mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 4 years
Weight: 34 lbs.
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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 Paddington!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: pointer/hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 8 months
Weight: 30 lbs
Paddington is loving, playful, protective, and easily trained! He loves to go on several daily walks and trips to the park. He loves meeting new friends and playing outside. | 
 | Hi, I'm Cody!
Canine-ality: Busy bee
Breed: harrier mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 5 years
Weight: 36 lbs.
Cody is a curious, sweet and smart boy. He loves to play – especially with stuffed squeeky toys. He'll even carry his toy on a walk with him if you let him! He already knows sit and he's eager to learn more tricks.
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Canine-ality: Wallflower
Breed: Labrador mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 3 years
Weight: 52 lbs.
Johnny may not have always known what it's like to be loved, but this sweet boy soaks up affection now. He is shy when meeting new people but warms quickly, especially with ladies. Johnny is also smart and eager to please. He greets you like a gentleman by sitting and offering his paw. |  | Hi, I'm Woody!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Sheppard Mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 6 months
Weight: 49 lbs.
Woody is a very sweet and well mannered dog. His favorite toy is the rope toy, which he will throw up and down to himself. He is housebroken and already knows how to sit and lay down. He is extremely happy when you come to see him and would love to go home with someone who would stay by his side! |  | Hi, I'm Jedediah!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: Lab/Chow mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 4 years
Weight: 43 lbs.
Jedediah is a happy pup that is always looking for love and hugs. He is comfortable with being crated and is learning to go potty outside. He loves to show you his plush toys and is a big fan with any toy with a squeaker. |  | 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 Jensen!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: Pit bull mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years
Weight: 35 lbs.
Jensen is extremely well behaved and is a shelter favorite! He can keep himself entertained for hours and is very calm and mellow when left alone. He is a great candidate for walks in the park and loves to give big hugs and sit in your lap. |  | | Hi, I'm Amy!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Hound Mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1 year
Weight: 34 lbs.
Amy is friendly, super cute, smart, and loving. She loves treats and plain fried rice! She is very well behaved and is comfortable inside her crate. She enjoys several short walks a day and loves human companionship! |
|  | Hi, I'm Bernese!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Lab mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 2 years
Weight: 53 lbs.
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Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: Chow and Labrador retriever mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years
Weight: 35 lbs.
"My name is Link and I'm looking for my family! Could it be you? I'm a sweet boy who doesn't understand why I'm here. I know I didn't do anything wrong! I really love being around people, even more than playing with toys. I'm already housebroken and walk well on a leash." | | |  | Hi, I'm Rafiki!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: German Sheppard mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year
Weight: 53 lbs.
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| Hi, I'm Dale!
Canine-ality: Wallflower
Breed: beagle mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 5 years
Weight: 48 lbs.
Dale is a mature and sweet beagle. He's extremely friendly, gentle natured and fun. His favorite pastimes are playing with plush squeaky toys and, of course, going for long walks to exercise his hound nose. He really doesn't enjoy being confined, but he is working on building his confidence. Would you like to help this guy come out of his shell? | | |  | Hi, I'm Mookie!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Lab mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 3 years
Weight: 53 lbs.
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Canine-ality: Wallflower
Breed: Rottweiler
Gender: spayed female
Age: 3 years
Weight: 68 lbs.
Dita is a gorgeous girl looking for a patient, loving home! She is a little shy at first but will warm up with time. She needs to be the only dog in your household. She knows how to potty outside, walks great on a leash and is very playful (her favorite toys are tennis balls). Our trainer will make an appointment to introduce you to this special girl. Please call (804) 521-1307 to meet Dita. |  | Hi, I'm Hugo!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: setter and hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 5 years
Weight: 43 lbs.
Hugo loves a good game. He'll chase the toy you throw, or when he's outside, he'll try to give the birds a chase. He likes to keep an eye on things or simply snoop around. He's content to keep himself busy during the day while you're away. |  | Hi, I'm Claudio!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: Rotti/Lab mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years
Weight: 82 lbs. |  | Hi, I'm Lyle!
Canine-ality: Busy Bee
Breed: Sheppard mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 2 years
Weight: 77 lbs.
Lyle seems nervous and hand shy upon first meeting, but may become more playful in a home environment. He has a bit of energy and is a great candidate for going on long runs! He learns extremely fast and you might consider taking him to our canine manners class. |  | Hi, I'm Homer!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: Pointer/Hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year
Weight: 42 lbs.
Homer loves other cats and dogs and responds with lots of energy when meeting new friends. He loves to play with toys and is superb at playing fetch! He is naturally playful and we might suggest our enrolling him in our basic training and manners classes here at our shelter. |  | Hi, I'm Gracie!
Canine-ality: Wallflower
Breed: pit bull mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 4 years
Weight: 46 lbs.
Gracie is sweet, affectionate, energetic, and willing to learn! She loves to play with her toys and is looking for a family who will give her lots of love! |  | Hi, I'm Desiree!
Canine-ality: Goofball
Breed: plott hound mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1.5 years
Weight: 40 lbs.
Desiree is a sweet and silly girl who is looking for a forever home. She is very social and playful though she likes interacting with people more than toys.
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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 Hope!
Canine-ality: Go-getter
Breed: pointer mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1.5 years
Weight: 40 lbs.
Hope is an adorable, young, and fun gal. She is looking for a family with an energetic lifestyle that can match her "let's go" personality! She's very sweet and smart, and she loooves to play with tennis balls. |  | Hi, I'm Orchid!
Canine-ality: Go-getter
Breed: pit bull and shepherd mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 4.5 years
Weight: 48 lbs.
Orchid is a Canine Running Buddy. She’s used to going on regular 5K runs with Richmond SPCA volunteers, and she could be just the motivation you need to lace up your running shoes. Orchid is a very smart dog and she loves people! | 
 | Hi, I'm Nellie!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: Labrador mix
Gender: spayed female
Age: 1.5 years
Weight: 48 lbs.
Nellie is an energetic, loving and really smart girl! She says, "I already know how to sit, stay, lay down, come, and I'm eager to learn more tricks! I'd love to brighten your day, and bring some joy and excitement your way." |  | Hi, I'm Saul!
Canine-ality: Free-Spirit
Breed: German Sheppard Mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 9 months
Weight: 68 lbs.
Saul is an intelligent and independent pup who is a great candidate for older children. He has lots of energy when amped up and loves to play with toys and walk himself with his leash. He is always excited to meet new people and would love to be part of your family! | 
 | Hi, I'm D'Angelo!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: hound and Labrador mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year
Weight: 63 lbs.
D'Angelo is a smart and happy boy looking for his forever home. He already knows sit and down. D'Angelo's favorite toy is a tennis ball but tug toys and squeaky toys get his attention as well. |  | Hi, I'm Indiana!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: Pit bull mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 4 years
Weight: 77 lbs.
Indiana is extremely affectionate and loves to give kisses. He loves the car and is a great companion for traveling. He does not like being left alone and is looking for a family who will play with him! |  | Hi, I'm Gene!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: Rotti mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 8 months
Weight: 39 lbs.
|  | Hi, I'm Mike!
Canine-ality: Go-Getter
Breed: Pit bull mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 3 years
Weight: 58 lbs.
|  | Hi, I'm Quincy!
Canine-ality: Life of the Party
Breed: Hound mix
Gender: neutered male
Age: 1 year
Weight: 47 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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