Where to adopt a shelter pet in Richmond, VA

Baby kitten held in a gloved hand

Bringing home a furry friend is always an exciting adventure full of love, snuggles + a chewed up shoe or two.

It’s National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so we’ve done some digging to highlight local animal shelters looking for some purrfect parents to bring any four-legged friend to their furever home.

Puppy sitting on the grass

Check out our boy Buzz, available for adoption through RACC | @racc_shelter

Richmond SPCA | 2519 Hermitage Rd.

  • Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies
  • Bruce Banner | Brown tabby | 3-month-old male
  • Epcot | Brown/white pitbull mix | 3-year-old male
  • If not adopting, you can volunteer or donate.
  • Try this: The SPCA is hosting its 23rd Annual Fur Ball on Sat., Nov. 6.

Richmond Animal League | 11401 International Drive

  • Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies
  • Snooki | Tortoiseshell cat | 11-year-old female
  • Blanche | Mixed breed dog | 10-year-old female
  • Most animals are fostered through the animal league — contact their caregiver directly.
  • Try this: You can join RAL at the Su-BOO-ru Adoption Event at Hyman Bros. Subaru Sat., Oct. 30.
Orange cat poses

This is Eduardo, available for adoption through Richmond Animal League. |
Photo courtesy of: @ralpics

RACC Foundation | 1600 Chamberlayne Ave.

  • Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, other small animals like bunnies + chickens
  • Cheese Danish | Domestic Shorthair | 1-year-old female
  • Oktober Fest | Pitbull-Terrier mix | 2-year-old female
  • RACC is the oldest animal shelter in the city, saving pets since 1902.
  • Try this: They are in particular need for wet cat food + leashes for donations.

Richmond Ruff House | Online

  • Puppies + dogs only
  • Doris + Evelyn | Pitbull Mixes | 3-month-old sisters
  • The House is a foster-based nonprofit which has been in business since 2015.
  • Try this: Check out their Amazon wish list for specific donations.