From the category archives:

pet memorials

The sun was shining on Bryan Park this Sunday, and Pet Lovers were out in force to participate in the first annual Mutt Strutt hosted by FETCH-a-Cure. Teams were honored for raising funds to help continue the organizations work of helping to educate the public about canine cancers, as well as providing financial support to [...]

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Remembering 9/11

by Sarah on September 11, 2011 · 0 comments

As we remember what was lost on September 11, 2001, let us also remember the many who answered the call to aid those who survived those attacks – and the dogs who accompanied them. Nearly 100 canine search and rescue teams scoured the rubble of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, working in shifts [...]

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Debbie Hutchison shared her story of her dog Wennie a few months ago. The joy of sharing our lives with pets is tempered by the knowledge that they are ours for only a short period of time. Below is the tribute I made to the greatest dog I ever had. He died Sept. 28, 2007. [...]

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With temperatures climbing into the 60s and above this weekend, Pet Lovers may be wondering how to make the most of the beautiful weather. Wonder no longer, Pet Lovers – sign up to participate in the Ninth Annual Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and 5k Run! The 5k is for human participants only, but the Dog [...]

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Loving Spay + Neuter Clinic turns 1 year old

by Sarah on February 10, 2011 · 4 comments

The Richmond Animal League (RAL) opened the doors to The Loving Spay + Neuter Clinic on February 15, 2010, and since that time has provided thousands of low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to pet owners and rescue organizations alike. The clinic is named in honor of Edith Loving, a long-time RAL volunteer and pet lover. [...]

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Ode to Beau

by Sarah on February 5, 2011 · 1 comment

We’ve got a big weekend planned over here – today we’re heading out the door to Strange’s Garden Center for their Dog Days in the Garden celebration. Stop by and say hello (it’s inside, so don’t worry about the rain)! Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday, and while I don’t really care who takes home the [...]

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