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pet and animal rescue

Happy 2nd Birthday to Metro Richmond Pet Savers (MRPS)!

by Richmond Petlover on April 12, 2012 · 0 comments

On April 14th, Metro Richmond Pet Savers (MRPS) will celebrate its second birthday with its biggest ever adoption event at the PetSmart on CarMia Way (1276 CarMia Way, Chesterfield VA, 23235). This month’s event, which begins at 11 and concludes at 3, will include music, cupcakes from Carytown Cupcakes, the Richmond International Raceway pace car, [...]

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Flash Mob at the Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and 5K Run

by Richmond Petlover on March 28, 2012 · 0 comments

Hardcore Richmond SPCA supporters were treated to a Flash Mob at the Richmond SPCA 10th Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run, presented by Car Pool, last Saturday March 24th. Despite the rain, the event surpassed their 2012 fundraising goal of $131,000—no doubt in part because of these dedicated dancers! Watch Flash Mob Video: Check out [...]

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Puppy Races at the Henrico Humane Society 13th Annual Pet Expo

by Richmond Petlover on February 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Yep, the puppy races are my favorite event at Henrico Humane Society’s Pet Expo! I can’t wait to watch them scramble all over the place. What: Henrico Humane Society’s 13th Annual Pet Expo When: Saturday, February 18th from 10:00am to 4:00pm Where: The Mechanicsville Showplace The 13th Annual Pet Expo is a unique indoor event [...]

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—Guest Blogger: Amy McCracken, Executive Director Richmond Animal League With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, Metro Richmond Pet Savers is working to make sure Virginia pet lovers find the love of their lives! This month’s massive adopt-a-thon will take place at the PetSmart in Virginia Center Commons (9870 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA [...]

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—Guest Blogger: Will Lowrey, Gracie’s Guardian’s of Richmond Animal League As part of our continuing efforts to improve the welfare of pit bulls in the Richmond area, Gracie’s Guardians, an initiative of the Richmond Animal League, is offering Christmas “presents” to some of our area’s needy pit bulls to help them enjoy a happy holiday [...]

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—Guest Blogger: Tabitha Hanes, Richmond SPCA Director of Communications Homeless dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the Richmond SPCA have a new best friend in Priority Automotive. To encourage adoption during December, the car dealership group is sponsoring the adoption fee for any pet adopted from the Robins-Starr Humane Center between Dec. 13 and Dec. [...]

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