http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/ en-US Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:29:44 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/outlawing-fox-pens-would-be-a-courageous-compassionate-step-for-virginia.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/outlawing-fox-pens-would-be-a-courageous-compassionate-step-for-virginia.html Earlier this week an editorial appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch taking a strong and well-reasoned position in support of the House and Senate Bills (House Bill 695 and Senate Bill 202) that would make the inhumane practice of fox penning a Class 1 misdemeanor. We could never thank the editors... Animal Welfare Philosophy Current Affairs Dogs Legislation Robin Starr Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:29:44 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-16-22.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-16-22.html Although we did not reach our adoption goal last week, we can happily report that 27 dogs and 27 cats are now part of loving families. That’s a total of 54 lives saved! We need your help in the current week to achieve our goal of 76 adoptions. Help save... RichmondSPCA Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:49 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/senate-bill-would-save-the-lives-of-countless-feral-cats.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/senate-bill-would-save-the-lives-of-countless-feral-cats.html At times we find ourselves at odds with the effects legislation before the General Assembly will have on animals. However, a bill currently before the Virginia Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources committee that seeks to help the feral cat population is something we can definitely get behind. Introduced by... Cats Current Affairs Legislation RichmondSPCA Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:42:50 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-9-15.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-9-15.html We are happy to report that in the last week 66 pets – 29 cats and 37 dogs – met their match and were adopted to loving homes. Our goal in the coming week is 70 adoptions. Please share, visit and encourage friends to make the Richmond SPCA their first... Adoption RichmondSPCA Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:03:46 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/cats-violent-death-finally-leads-to-charges-against-harrisonburg-police-officer.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/cats-violent-death-finally-leads-to-charges-against-harrisonburg-police-officer.html There is good news. Well, good news only in the context of there having been terrible news that I discussed in a Nov. 29, 2011 blog post. A Harrisonburg police officer, whose name we now know is J.N. Snoddy, brutally bludgeoned an innocent cat to death on the pretense that... Current Affairs Robin Starr Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:50:04 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-2-8-2012.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-jan-2-8-2012.html The new year started with a flurry of fabulous adoptions. In the first full week of 2012, we united 80 precious dogs and cats with loving new guardians. After a most impressive month of lifesaving in December, adoptions continue to soar, and we could not be more thrilled or grateful.... Adoption Cats Dogs RichmondSPCA Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:06:40 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/guest-blog-ywca-recognizes-robin-starr-with-an-outstanding-woman-award.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/guest-blog-ywca-recognizes-robin-starr-with-an-outstanding-woman-award.html The great American social advocate and suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton said, “The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no... Community relations Current Affairs RichmondSPCA Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:45 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/guest-blog-how-you-can-help-animals-in-the-2012-virginia-general-assembly-session.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/guest-blog-how-you-can-help-animals-in-the-2012-virginia-general-assembly-session.html This year is gearing up to be a busy one for issues involving a variety of animals. From lions to sharks to foxes to snakes, we’ll be pushing for legislation that increases protections for the animals in Virginia who deserve our compassion. Here is a pre-legislative session update about how... Community relations Current Affairs Legislation RichmondSPCA Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:48 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-dec-26-2011-jan-1-2012.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/adoption-center-news-week-of-dec-26-2011-jan-1-2012.html What an amazing way to bid a fond farewell to the year! This past week, 114 pets found loving homes, a perfect way to cap off the lifesaving and all-important Priority Automotive sponsorship. Thanks to Priority, a total of 453 dogs and cats were adopted between Dec. 13 and Dec.... RichmondSPCA Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:02:37 -0500 http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/community-support-resulted-in-record-breaking-lifesaving-success.html http://richmondspca.typepad.com/richmond-spca-blog/2012/01/community-support-resulted-in-record-breaking-lifesaving-success.html This holiday season has been a time of the greatest lifesaving in the history of the Richmond SPCA. I am deeply grateful to the people of our community for the remarkable support you have shown to homeless animals in desperate need. You have been heroes to the most helpless among... Adoption Cats Dogs Robin Starr Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:11:51 -0500