Patch | “We bottle fed him and his siblings when they were rescued at a week old. He loves to eat flowers.”
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for (part two)... We asked RICtoday readers to submit photos of their beloved pets, and you all did not disappoint. After sorting through nearly 100 photos of Richmond-resident dogs and cats, we decided to divide the spotlight to double the celebration.
Olive + Opal | “Warmth in the window brought them together… They usually aren’t that close.”
Lola + Lulu | “I just adopted these two in November, so their personalities are changing as we get accustomed to each other.”
Cupid | “He loves everyone he meets!”
Tyson + Nugget | “My brother is my best napping pal.”
Pearl | “She has one good eye, and she thinks she’s a seal. She loves hammocks and worms on a string.”
Slade (longhair), Shadow (shorthair) + Jiji (third cat in second picture) | “Slade and Shadow are so closely bonded, I can’t take one to the vet without the other getting upset with me!”
Raz | “He is 18 years old and learning to live with a newborn at home. He is very friendly and loves to cuddle.”
Juliet + Hopper | “Hopper is a snuggly love-bug who loves his treats. Juliet is a sweetie who loves being pet and hiding from Hopper.”
Sally + Hubble | "#nasakitten littermates and air-prey extraordinaires!”
Jack | “Jack says ‘hello’ and ‘yeah,’ and uses them in context. She’s a smart kitty!”
Kodak (Editor Elise’s cat) | “Kodak is diabetic and loves getting his Insulin shots to make him feel better. He’s invaluable while playing Scrabble and enjoys fetching pipe cleaners.”
If you made it this far, you’re clearly an animal lover — and we love that for you.
Didn’t see your pet featured this time around? We received dozens of picture-perfect submissions, but unfortunately, we couldn’t fit them all in this week’s roundup. Keep an eye on our Instagram and future newsletters, where we’ll periodically post more spotlights.
Looking to adopt?
Help an animal find its fur-ever home with our shelter adoption guide, featuring organizations like Richmond SPCA, Richmond Animal League, Richmond Animal Care and Control Foundation, and City Kitty Project RVA.
To help make your entire process at RIC as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s flights.
