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Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Enzo Domingo and Adrianna Hargrove
Non-profit animal shelters and organizations around central Virginia are accepting donations for Giving Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2021 at 8:41 PM EST
|By John Hood
Through snowstorms and Hurricane Isabel, the Veterinary Referral and Critical Care hospital in Goochland has kept its doors unlocked but on Sunday for the first time in almost 25 years, the animal hospital was closed.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2021 at 10:08 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
According to Virginia law, cats and dogs that are four months of age and older must be vaccinated for rabies.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 6:42 AM EDT
|By Samantha McGranahan
Henrico Police Animal Protection caught a raccoon with rabies in a resident’s backyard with a dog, making this the county’s third case of rabies this year.
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Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
Diamonds and Dutch Pet Bath & Spa will host Pet Palooza 2021.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 3:52 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
Due to COVID-19 precautions, The Expo Center will not have tickets for sale at the box office.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 11:26 PM EDT
|By A.J. Nwoko
More than a dozen pets in need of homes after Hurricane Ida tore through the gulf are getting a second chance in Richmond.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 8:38 AM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
Three litters of cheetah cubs were born recently in the Metro Richmond Zoo, according to a release from the zoo.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
All vaccines will cost $10 and must be paid in cash.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 10:54 AM EDT
|By Katherine Lutge
The number of sick bird cases has declined and remained concentrated in the northern region of Virginia. Experts still do not know what caused the bird’s illness.
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Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 1:50 PM EDT
|By Katherine Lutge
The horse running along Route 288.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
The Richmond SPCA will require all visitors and staff to wear a mask beginning on Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Katherine Lutge
Zoo visitors can see the new monkey in their exhibit.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Richmond Animal Care and Control is urging the community to give a simple “thank you” to local veterinarians amid burnout and emotional stress.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 3:14 PM EDT
|By Katherine Lutge
The website has lists of dog parks, pet shots, patios, hiking trails, breweries and wineries.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 12:17 PM EDT
|By Katherine Lutge
Adien is up for adoption!
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
The Richmond Wildlife Center is in need of critical supplies, according to a post from the center.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 12:19 PM EDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Right on the heels of newborn lemur twins, a big, bouncing bundle of joy made its debut Tuesday!
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Between 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. dogs are not allowed on the beach, and on the Oceanfront from 1rst to 42nd Street no dogs are allowed.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 9:23 AM EDT
|By Malcolm Ferguson
A safety corridor designation on the road between U.S. Route 58 in Suffolk and SR 666 in Isle of Wight County would result in more warning signs for drivers, higher fines and increased police presence in the area, PETA says.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 11:36 PM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
Members of Richmond Animal Care and Control and local law enforcement are searching for those involved in the shooting of a dog inside his fenced yard.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
A dog who was Prince George County Animal Shelter’s longest resident has finally found her “fur-ever” home.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 10:50 AM EDT
|By NBC12 Newsroom
“It Had to Be You” and “Get a Bag for the Doggie” are two new tunes from the Town of Ashland encouraging people to pick up after their pets.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM EDT
|By Rex Springston
The ban on pet box turtles is part of a larger effort by the wildlife department to better protect Virginia’s reptiles and amphibians.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
His back legs were described as ‘facing backwards like a frog’, and because of this defect, Lee could only do army crawls, which also affected his breathing patterns.
Updated: May. 8, 2021 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Pet owners in the Henrico area can vaccinate their animals against rabies during a clinic on May 15.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2021 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Stephanie Penn
It has been almost two months since Stanley Police Officer Nick Winum was killed while conducting a traffic stop, but his loved ones said it feels like it was just yesterday.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2021 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Forbes Advisor released the best US cities for dogs with Norfolk and Richmond ranking in the top 10 list.
No confirmed monkey sightings in Price Hill as police continue to investigate reports from residents
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Joanna Bouras
Police reached out overnight the Cincinnati Zoo for help
Updated: Apr. 3, 2021 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Kelly Dean
An Allen County family is speaking out after their two-year-old German Shepherd dog was shot and killed last weekend by a Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officer on their property.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Hannah Eason
Easter weekend is here, and here are some tips that to make the holiday equally enjoyable for your dog.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 1:12 PM EDT
|By Adrianna Hargrove
From April 10 to April 11, for every wash sold, Tommy’s will donate $1.00 to the Richmond SPCA.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2021 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Lauren Meyers
A South Carolina woman recently had a surprising guest in her kitchen.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2021 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason
Goochland Pet Lovers is accepting applications for its next mobile vet clinic following its first-ever event on Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 1:25 PM EST
|By Adrianna Hargrove
Residents will be able to get one bag of straw per dog.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2021 at 10:19 AM EST
|By Pat Thomas
A Salem, Virginia dog has won an online popularity vote for the 2021 Puppy Bowl.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2021 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason
Although COVID-19 restrictions have given the annual fundraiser a new look, Richmond SPCA’s Dog Jog and 5K Run is set for March with virtual and in-person options.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 7:29 PM EST
|By NBC12 Newsroom
Goochland County residents facing financial hardship can now get pet care through the Goochland Pet Lovers’ Good Neighbor Fund.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 9:27 PM EST
|By Adrianna Hargrove and Enzo Domingo
The RACC were notified after citizens found the dog, who had been starved, covered in feces and had open wounds on it’s body.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 7:25 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
One member of the Metro Richmond Zoo is celebrating an important milestone — her first birthday.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 4:34 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
Despite pandemic-related closures, staffing shortages, increased challenges and many adjustments, Chesterfield County Animal Services saw an increase in the shelter’s save rate during 2020.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 11:27 PM EST
|By A.J. Nwoko
2020 was a year of ups and downs for Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC).
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Nicole Heins
The Denver Zoo is struggling to feed the animals that live there. The Zoo was closed for about 87 days in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Chelsea Church
Virginia is offering a reimbursement program where farmers can get money back for installing fences on their property.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason
Lilo’s owners describe her as the type of dog that leaves an impression on everyone she meets. Now, they’re asking for help with medical procedures that brought their pup back to good health.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 7:30 PM EST
|By Olivia Ugino
A Chesterfield woman was able to raise $306 for Richmond Animal League by selling calendars of her rescue cat, Gator.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 8:24 PM EST
|By Hannah Eason
Hanover County is postponing its second rabies vaccination clinic of the fall season due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2020 at 11:46 AM EST
|By Cayley Urenko | WHSV
On Thanksgiving, it may be tempting to share some leftovers with your pets, but a Harrisonburg veterinary technician cautions against it.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 9:36 AM EST
|By Adrianna Hargrove
“We will miss seeing you at the special time of year and wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season."
Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 9:15 AM EST
|By Hannah Eason
The Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginians to leave wildlife animals alone, even it is injured or presumed to be orphaned.