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Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours

Donation Drop-off Hours:
Sun. - 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.

Administration:
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours

Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. – Sun. Closed

Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic
Mon. – Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fri. – Sun. Closed

Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours

Administration:
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lora Robins Gift Shop
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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MAKE THEIR WISHES COME TRUE

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From pet food, to treats and toys, to veterinary care supplies, all of the items play a crucial role in the health and happiness of the pets in our care.

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Kids' Camps

Kids' Camps

Critter Camp registration for the 2026 season is OPEN!

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SMVH 10-Year Anniversary Adoption Special

SMVH 10-Year Anniversary Adoption Special

Wednesday, February 25

Spin the prize wheel for an adoption fee discount!

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Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

Saturday, March 21

5K: 10 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 11 a.m.
Dog Jog: 11:30 a.m.
Block Party: Noon to 5 p.m.

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BONE APPÉTIT!

BONE APPÉTIT!

Wednesday, February 25
11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
4:30 to 8 p.m.

Gather your friends and join us once a month for Bone Appétit, when a local restaurant donates 15% of the evening’s proceeds to support our lifesaving work.

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9068 West Broad Street

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4,421
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SMVH 10-Year Anniversary Adoption Special

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • -

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Bone Appétit at Zorba’s

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Bone Appétit at Zorba’s

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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February 23, 2026
We Were Adopted: February 16 - 22, 2026

We’re so excited to share that three dogs who had been in our care the longest found lasting, loving homes. Linus, Morgan, and Fillion, who was our second longest-stay pet, […]

February 18, 2026
Compassion in Action: January 2026

January ended with a weather event that many in Richmond have never seen before. Temperatures plunged into single digits and an ice storm closed bridges for days, shut down schools for over a week, and made the everyday […]

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We Were Adopted: February 9 - 15, 2026

We're so thrilled for the 71 pets who found their perfect match just in time for Valentine's Day! Cuties like Mama Hen, Avery, Mythos and Pomeranian are just a few […]

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