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🐶 Richmond SPCA’s graduating class

Richmond SPCA waiving adoption fees for long-term residents
A dog upside down on a couch.
Willie has been in the Richmond SPCA’s care for years, but has a blast whenever he’s staying in a foster home. | Photo via Richmond SPCA
The Richmond SPCA is celebrating grad season by waiving adoption fees on all their long-term residents, with a special focus on “graduating” several canine super-seniors to their forever homes.

Five dogs — Goldie, Nugget, Elliot, Willie and Ricky Bobby (aka Richard Robert) — have been in the SPCA’s care for more than a year now.

Some of these dogs have special needs for their future owners, but all are extremely affectionate with humans they trust.

Willie, for example, has been with the humane society for more than two years. SPCA Director of Communications Tabitha Treloar said he’s “easily overwhelmed by city life,” but that he has thrived in every foster home he’s stayed with. He comes out of his shell when he leaves the shelter and “begins to trust so quickly.”

RIC SPCA Goldie

Goldie needs to live in an adults-only house, but she loves rides in the car a perfect travel buddy.

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Photo via Richmond SPCA

Another dog, Goldie, was adopted but returned — it turns out she’s not great with kids. In an adults-only house, however, Treloar said she makes an amazing companion. She may be just seven years old, but she’s already “the chillest creature on Earth.”

For any dogs with special behavioral considerations, the SPCA has a team of trainers to help the pets transition into their new homes. It also offers a series of publicly-available training courses.

Adopting one of these dogs also comes with a complimentary week of Goodpup, an online dog training service, and a discount should you choose to sign up after the free trial.

A dog grins into the Camera

Elliot takes a while to get comfortable with new people, but loves humans once he knows he can trust them.

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Photo via Richmond SPCA

The Richmond SPCA is a no-kill shelter, but they have only so much space. Long-term tennants like Willy, Goldie, and Ricky Bobby can make it harder for the SPCA to take in new pets.

If you’ve been on the fence about adding a dog to your family, Treloar said, then now is the time. “You’ll also be saving the next one.”
Events
Tuesday, May 7
  • Book Talk with Albert M. Rosenblatt | Tuesday, May 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Reserve your space for this lunchtime talk with the author of “The Eight: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom.”
  • Richmond Community Sing | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-8 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Register to join this group singing event where all levels are welcome.
Wednesday, May 8
  • Jonathan Brown | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Make a reservation and enjoy folk tunes from the local artist with your meal.
Thursday, May 9
  • Richmond Coin and Currency Show | Thursday, May 9-Saturday, May 11 | Times vary | ACCA Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond | Free | Explore 55+ tables of dealers with US, foreign, and ancient coins and currency with raffle prizes all weekend.
  • Stony Point Artisan Market | Thursday, May 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond | Free entry | This Thursday’s market will feature local artists, Richmond makers, and KOS Band.
Friday, May 10
Saturday, May 11
  • Book Fair | Saturday, May 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Free entry | Meet local authors, find your next read, and enjoy a beverage at this pup-friendly event.
  • Summer Moon Music Festival | Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Center of the Universe Brewing, 11293 Air Park Rd., Ashland | Free | 17 local bands will play for their charity of choice at this two-day fest with craft brews, NA drinks, and food trucks.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Richmond-based chef Keya Wingfield, winner of Food Network’s 2021 “Spring Baking Championship,” is officially relaunching her potato chip company. Keya’s Snacks will hit shelves in June with fresh packaging and a brand new flavor. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Environment
  • C3, a Charlottesville-based organization that helps businesses reach carbon neutral emission goals, is expanding to Richmond. Virginia’s C-PACE program is designed to incentivize these green changes with special financing for related projects. (Virginia Mercury)
Development
  • Hanover is considering a massive solar project in the Beaverdam District. If approved by the county planning commission, the North Anna River Solar Farm would produce enough electricity to power around 18,000 homes. (VPM)
Biz
  • Music megastore Sam Ash is closing all forty of its retail locations, including its Henrico outpost. It’s unclear when the company will officially vacate the 28,000-sqft space in Tuckernuck Plaza. (Richmond BizSense)
Sports
  • The Tri-City Chili Peppers have already sold out of tickets for their Saturday, June 1 “Cosmic Baseball” night. Tickets are still available for three other blacklight-illuminated games, which the Chili Peppers claim is the first of its kind in the world.
Community
  • Your RICtoday Editors here. We care about Richmond. We also care about the people in it. That’s why every day, we bring you positive, impactful news stories about our city — skipping the political talk, crime coverage, and biased reporting. Support our approach to local news with a one-time donation.
Wellness
  • When exercise just isn’t doing what you want it to do, CoolSculpting at Synergy Face + Body is here to lend a hand. See what the innovative, non-invasive procedure can do in just 35 minutes.*
 
Sports

Sports

Lace up for the RRRC Summer Track Series
RIC RRRC Summer Track Series
The RRRC’s Summer Track Series brings local runners out in droves every year for its fun, casual, community-oriented track meets. | Photo by RICtoday
The Richmond Road Runners Club Summer Track Series will return on Tuesday, June 18. The free track meets happen every Tuesday for six weeks. All are welcome to test themselves or just enjoy the atmosphere at UR’s Fred Hardy Track.

Here’s the schedule:
  • June 18 | 100m, 800m, 4 x 400m Relay
  • June 25 | Mile, Sprint Medley Relay (200m-200m-400m-800m)
  • July 2 | 200m, Distance Medley Relay (1200m-400m-800m-1600m)
  • July 9 | 400m, 4 x 800m Relay
  • July 16 | 3k
  • July 23 | 2k Steeple Chase, 4x800m
Every meet concludes with a “Pick Your Time Mile” where runners have to set a time, run without a watch or a clock, and try to finish as close to their prediction as possible.

Already lacing up your shoes? Click below and sign up to participate.
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David
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I always have a blast at the RRRC’s Summer track series. I’ve been trying to break six minutes in the mile for years — hopefully June 25 is my lucky day.
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