Euthanasia numbers of shelter dogs have decreased by 63% in the last seven years in Virginia. According to data published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 8,173 dogs were euthanized in Virginia shelters in 2019.

The Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) says they received a sad puppy who’s possibly suffering from swimmer syndrome.

The Danville Area Humane Society says a cat found in January with an arrow in her has survived and is up for adoption.

Having the right equipment to treat victims of smoke inhalation can often save those people from a trip to the hospital and that goes for animals as well, but far too often emergency crews don’t have the specific equipment necessary to treat cats and dogs that are suffering from smoke inhalation.

A boxer dog with ties to the Shenandoah Valley is leaving New York City with two more titles to add to her credentials.

Smooch a pooch at the Richmond SPCA for a good cause!

Henry's family went looking for him when he didn't return from a bathroom break, and they heard the dog barking beneath the ground.

An Augusta County woman is New York City-bound for the first time in her life and it’s for a big competition.

“Smushie”, a cat from Richmond, will be featured in Hallmark Channel’s Kitty Bowl.

The clinic is from 9am-noon at the East Hanover Rescue Squad in Mechanicsville

A “mean” duck has found its forever home after being adopted from Richmond Animal Care and Control.

A rescued Barred Owl and other birds of prey at the Richmond Wildlife Center needs donations for food.

Rooster, a 14-week-old American Bulldog Staffordshire Terrier from Chesterfield, will be in the Puppy Bowl 2020 competition.

Furry animals at the Richmond SPCA are having a good start to the year after 10,000 pounds of food was donated by Southern States Cooperative.

Chesterfield County animal control stepped in to help an overweight pig find a new home.

Donations made to the RACC Foundation also allowed for 678 animals to receive emergency or specialized care.

Nine-year-old Emma is a hefty girl weighing 25 pounds.

FETCH a Cure’s Pixie’s Pen Pals was selected based on a submission from one of its adopters

If 450 license plates are sold, the General Assembly has to approve them in the 2020 session.

The adoption fee for either of them is $25.

Officer Rotondi and K9 Dozer were certified in December.

Adoption fees for adult cats over the age of six months are reduced by 50 percent through December 31.

As family and friends travel home for the holidays, there are more pet-friendly travel options than ever before.

Dog owners can get a festive photo by participating in the Christmas Drive for the Hanover Animal Control and Shelter

The extra feature isn't causing any complications.

Hanover Animal Control is holding a rabies vaccination clinic on Dec. 14 to help make it easier for pet owners to get their animals vaccinated.

A deformed baby pig that was born on a farm in Virginia has been flown to veterinary hospital in Pennsylvania for medical treatment

With temperatures getting colder, the Louisa County Sheriff's Office has some tips on how to keep your furry friends warm this season. That chilly weather can mean more pets needing to be taken into the shelter.

Some dishes may be tasty for humans, but not healthy for pets

Richmond Animal Care and Control doesn’t want anyone to spend Thanksgiving alone, including their shelter pets.

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies after it came in contact with a dog in Henrico County.

Henrico police said the shelter was running out and is asking anyone to donate.

A military ID or DD214 is required.

The group posted to social media that T-shirt sales alone helped raise nearly $100,000 to create the Tommie Fund.

Staff at Angels of Assisi in Roanoke says all of the cats seem to be okay and are now being well taken care of.

Halloween is a fun time for children and family, but it might not be your pet’s favorite time of year. Here are some tips.

Richmond Animal Care and Control is attempting to remove several rocks from a dog’s stomach.

Rats are learning how to drive tiny cars at University of Richmond.

The dog's owner said she never thought she'd be an author, but changed her mind after she met DD.

Two dogs got a new “leash” on life thanks to Richmond Animal Care and Control.

Lizzy is a 3-year-old miniature spotted pot-bellied pig, and a part of the Mckee family. Petersburg Animal Control said the pig is considered livestock and not allowed in a residential area.

The dogs were chosen as part of a contest that saw several disabled animals, including cats, goats and a chicken all vying for the honor.

Animal Control updated its Facebook page on Friday morning that “Frank is home!”

The special event is in honor of CEO Robin Starr’s retirement.

Three Notch'd brewing beer to benefit Richmond Animal Care and Control.

A passerby came to the rescue of a little beagle who he said was tied to a tree and shivering as Hurricane Dorian hit the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

Richmond SPCA adopted 81 animals for Clear the Shelters Aug. 17, but still has quite a few animals in need of homes.

Virginia State Police are investigating an animal shelter after a former employee accused it of treating animals inhumanely, including unnecessarily euthanizing some.

Richmond SPCA is asking for donations through its Facebook page to house the animals and treat their medical needs.

This is the second recent incident in which kittens were thrown out of cars and onto the freeway, with another incident last week in Louisa county.

It's time to show off your furry friends!

A 14-week-old pit bull puppy named Tobias was stolen from his dog crate in Richmond.

RAL said Bebe is a calm, well-behaved pup that acts more like a cat and is hoping to place him a home soon to get him out of the shelter, which is causing him a lot of stress.

Richmond Animal Care and Control received enough goods for its June yard sale that it needs to hold a second one.

More than 70 pets were rescued from a fire at a pet resort in Charlottesville.

Several shelters around central Virginia participated.

In Richmond, there is a safe alternative where dogs can go to briefly escape the dog days of summer by splashing around in the water and getting quite a workout while doing it.

An Albemarle County dog is dead after contracting a bacterial disease from the Rivanna River.