Richmond Animal League

Category: Animal shelter in Richmond, Virginia

Address: 11401 International Dr, Richmond, VA 23236, USA

Phone: +18043790046

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 3–6PM

Wednesday: 3–6PM

Thursday: 3–6PM

Friday: 3–6PM

Saturday: 12–4PM

Reviews

Joan Taylor

Oct 2, 2022

Great place and people that work there are the most caring. Thanks for all you do.

Latonia Roberts

Sep 28, 2022

I think it's very wrong that they don't give your money back when you return a dog back to them that you adopted they don't have to worry about me anymore coming back that's bad business

M R

Sep 20, 2022

Animal league is very good there a holly recommend it

Patty Corwin

Sep 15, 2022

RAL is wonderful. They offer low cost spay and neuter. I just got my puppy neutered and the cost was over $200 less then the vet. They are a no kill shelter as well and take good care of the animals.

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Questions & Answers

I have a 6 yr. old Red Pitt Terrier. Unfortunately we have moved to a much smaller space and are just unable to really house her. Are there any NO KILL shelters or rescue groups that could take her. She was spayed 3 yrs ago. Non aggressive

Tracie Smither | Oct 2, 2019
Valeshia Green | Aug 2, 2022

Hello folks I have a 10yr. Old miniature Labradoodle whose gray/blk who demands attention, his previous owner allowed him to take over her house, so now that I have him I cannnot give him alot of attention , because I work 8 - 14 hr.days.This lil boy overly spoiled. But the one thing that gets me about gim is that he bites me whenever i tell him to do something. I cannot care for him anymore

Can I volunteer?

Liam Kerekes | Oct 2, 2019
Sallie Noe | Oct 2, 2019

Absolutely! Volunteers are needed always!

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Do you guys have yorkies if so for how much do they cost,or is it for adoption??

Ana L Vlogs | Oct 2, 2019
joann underwood | Feb 3, 2022

do you have any Yorkies for adoption?

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can you use clean used pillows?

Mary Ann Waters | Oct 1, 2020
Sammy Luvit | Oct 1, 2020

Oh my yes !

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Do you take donations of dog cages?

Laurie Newsome | Oct 2, 2019
Sammy Luvit | Oct 2, 2019

Yes

Where do I find pets for adoption

Pat Shank | Oct 2, 2019
Peter Fisher-Duke (zepter) | Oct 2, 2019

@pat go to www.ral.org or you can walk in during their hours to see them for yourself

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I started out feeding 3 ferel cat's about a year and a half ago and since then they have mutiplied quickly. There are now 10 or more my neighbors are complaining and the cost of food is getting expensive. I don't know what to do

American Gal | Oct 2, 2019
Robinette Taylor | Oct 2, 2019

There is a program that will fix ferel cats for free. I believe both RAL and SPCA has the program. Stop the first problem, reproduction. Then call RAL, SPCA and some private organizations to see if they can relocate some or maybe even house some. One organization that comes to me is AARF. I'm sure they have a web site or FB page. It goes without saying. don't feed strays. But in your situation, I may have done the same. I hope this helps.

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Are there any services around that will boarder your pets in a move?

Luluise Brown | Oct 2, 2018
En Esstah | Oct 2, 2018

Broughton's Kennels is an excellent option, I have used them for more than 20 years. They shelter dogs, cats, probably rabbits and other small animals, for a very reasonable rate. I have never been unhappy with the care they have shown and given to my animals. I have boarded pets there as short a time as one day and as long as three weeks. Call them to discuss your situation.

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Hi. I have captured a stray cat and 4 kittens. Will you take the kittens and place them for adoption. I will be happy to pay to have the momma spayed and bring her back here to live out her life.

cindy | Oct 2, 2018
Elizabeth Morrison | Oct 2, 2018

RAL does spay and neuter for free but you have to call get an get app . You have to trap the cats the night before the app take them and pick them up. Trapping a family and releasing by them back in the wild is good for mother and siblings. I did it and loved having them around. The mother and son are left. They are so affectionate with each other. I have over a thousand pictures of the four.

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Do you need a double size guinea pig cage? And some litter and food? If not, do you know of a reasonably local group that would want one? Thanks in advance.

Mary Anne Quinlan | Oct 2, 2018
Bobbie Albert | Oct 2, 2018

Donations are often left in the covered area to the right of the front door. If you need a donation receipt, you should drop off during business hours.

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I have three 8week old kitten's what are your hours

dylan buchanan | Oct 2, 2017
En Esstah | Oct 2, 2018

RAL does not accept drop-offs...

Can I get a my dog’s bordetella shot here and a chip?

Linda Rubin | Sep 10, 2022
Richmond Animal League | Sep 24, 2022

The Loving Spay + Neuter Clinic at Richmond Animal League is not a full service veterinary office and can only provide vaccinations, tests, and microchips when a spay or neuter surgery is performed. If your pet is not in need of spay or neuter surgery and only vaccines, you will need to take them to a full service veterinary office.

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I am a 14 year old who would love to volunteer here. Is there a specific age I have to be in order to volunteer here?

Huskies Rule | Oct 1, 2021
Caitlyn | Oct 1, 2021

Yes you have to be 15

Can I donate unopened dog food?

Jessica henandez | Oct 1, 2021
Cindy G | Oct 1, 2021

I believe so. They do have a website along with a newsletter that I get and I saw that they were running low on kitten food

Do you have any Female Siamese Kittens?

Betty Jellie | Oct 1, 2021
Cam Costley | Oct 1, 2021

Im just a person thats been there, you sent the question to people that have visited RAL

does this company offer kittens?

lexi love | Oct 1, 2021
Joel McCauley | Oct 1, 2021

Yes

Do you accept donations of products such as dog food or dog treats?

Poly Cline | Oct 1, 2021
Andrew Snovell | Oct 1, 2021

Yes

Do you have to pay when you adopt them ?!

Chad 7 | Oct 1, 2020
RAL Adopt | Oct 1, 2020

Hi Chad! There are adoption fees at the time of adoption. To see a complete list of our fees & current adoption specials, please visit our website: https://www.ral.org/adopt_a_pet/current-adoption-process/

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What's the adoption fee?

Zoe Walenius | Oct 1, 2020
RAL Adopt | Oct 1, 2020

Hi Zoe! All of our adoption fees & current adoption special can be found on our website: https://www.ral.org/adopt_a_pet/current-adoption-process/

Can I come by periodically and walk dogs?

Matt Orndorff | Oct 1, 2020
Dianne Bowen | Oct 1, 2020

You have to sign up and go threw a class

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Do you require any blankets at the moment?

kathleen oconnor | Oct 1, 2020
Melissa Deal | Oct 1, 2020

They will use them.. but I think they need to be cleaned before you drop them off.. and thank you in advance for helping them out..🙂

Can I surrender a puppy there

Jean Louissaint | Oct 1, 2020
Dianne Bowen | Oct 1, 2020

No we do not take animals at the shelter. We get ours from local shelters

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Does anyone know how much it cost to have a cat spaded then release back into its outdoor area.?? I need help with getting a cat fixed as I don’t have the cash flow to take care of myself.

Bailey Ask me | Oct 1, 2020
Richmond Animal League | Oct 1, 2020

Hi Jeannie, please check out our website to see spay/neuter information and costs: https://www.ral.org/our_clinic/ - For feral/community cats, please refer to the "feral cats" tab.

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I have a question, they gave me a six-month-old dog, but the departments where I live told me that I can have it but it is very expensive, so my question is what can I do with it, you can have it in this place

José Martínez | Oct 1, 2020
Sarah Kelley | Oct 1, 2020

Their website has a section about how to give up a pet, I'm sure they can point you in the right direction!

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How much to spay a female cat

Barbara Thompson | Oct 1, 2020
Richmond Animal League | Oct 1, 2020

Hi Barbara! Please check out our website for pricing: https://www.ral.org/our_clinic/

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I am asking for a family member. We've lost a partner and have to relocate. We have a cat and two dogs. Unfortunately we are unable to bring them with us. Does your organization take in animals for adoption into other families? What's the process?

Jim deBarros | Oct 2, 2019
Richmond Animal League | Oct 2, 2019

Hi Jim, we can offer re-homing assistance. For details on the process, please look at our website: https://www.ral.org/resources/rehoming_your_pet/ - Please give our shelter a call if you have any other questions! (804)379-0046

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A stray kitten appeared on my front porch last night. Still there today. Looks very young. If I can get it into a carrier is someone available during the day if I bring it in. Realize you do not open till 4PM

Maureen Miller | Oct 2, 2019
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2019

RAL does not take in animals at the shelter. Please contact your local animal control. We pull from the local shelters on a daily basis.

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How old do I have to be to volunteer?

A. G. Taylor | Oct 2, 2019
Kateland Woodcock | Oct 2, 2019

Their website goes into it. Generally 18, but youth are welcome with some restrictions.

Does the Richmond Animal League take clean, usable towels and sheets?

Marsha Dinsick | Oct 2, 2019
Nong Proietti | Oct 2, 2019

Yes they do.

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I have many clean, usable sheets and towels I'm looking to donate. Do you need these?

Marsha Dinsick | Oct 2, 2019
Ceily Poh | Oct 2, 2019

They would love to have them

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I have a 7 year old hound mix that being treated for heartworms. However I cannot afford their prices. Can I bring her to your clinic. Please advise. thanks, Barbara Sanderson

Barbara Sanderson | Oct 2, 2019
Jennifer Tejeda | Oct 2, 2019

For the Clinic, a spay or neuter service must be happening in order to purchase heartwrom and or flea medications. It is not a vet just an affordable option for spay/neuter/medication services. Also note that medications can only be purchased one time on the day of the spay or neuter. Try the Susan Markel Clinic downtown that's affiliated with the SPCA. You can also speak to your vet about Care Credit which offers another payment option. Good Luck!

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I have a 3 year old pit with a torn ACL. Im trying to find a way to afford it but want to know all my options because he needs help even if he cant stay with me. Is there somewhere we can surrender him that will get him the medical help he needs?

Hannah Bloom | Oct 2, 2019
Christine Kath Ruggeri | Oct 2, 2019

Have you checked Out Helping Hands? They are a very low-cost animal surgery hospital in Richmond, very close to Richmond Animal League. Before you surrender, consider this option.

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Do you have puppies

Royal Cousins, Sr | Oct 2, 2019
Sallie Noe | Oct 2, 2019

Yes, https://www.ral.org/

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when do you get new dogs?

parallel | Oct 2, 2019
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2019

Daily

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My pup got fixed in feb...she just recent lost her tags stating she was fixed and had her rabies vax is there anyone i can talk to to get replacements?

Harley Bourque | Oct 2, 2019
Sharon and the dogs brewer | Oct 2, 2019

The quickest way to get an answer would be to email Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic. With high the volume of calls and patients this is easier.

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My dog lost her tags that states she has had her rabies vacs..is there someone i can talk to to get a replacement?

Harley Bourque | Oct 2, 2019
Jerri Renee | Oct 2, 2019

If she came from ral yes just go to office they are wonderful

Is this a no kill shelter? I just moved and cannot have my dog.

Crystal Ellis | Oct 2, 2019
Nicholai Jerome | Oct 2, 2019

Richmond Animal League and the SPCA are both no kill shelters.

How do I help?

David Rogers | Oct 2, 2019
Nicholai Jerome | Oct 2, 2019

Volunteer. Donate time or money. They need: groups of individuals to care for animals in the morning and evening. Replenish food and water, change litter pans, wash/wipe down kennels and crates, To stay stocked on cat and dog food. And then of course the best part; when the work is done the animals really love all the pats you'll give. If you are an animal medical professional, they need volunteers in the spay and neuter clinic on site.

Walk in days for RAL

Annie Robinson | Oct 2, 2019
Susan Varner | Oct 2, 2019

Tuesday through Sunday. But please visit www.ral.org for in-depth information.

I have a German Shepard pitbull and maybe husky mix puppy how much to neuter him

Steve Petrone | Oct 2, 2019
Kimberly Nelson | Oct 2, 2019

$75 to neuter

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Does Ral give free vaccines to bully breeds

Sherri Putnam | Oct 2, 2019
Robinette Taylor | Oct 2, 2019

You can always call. But, I do believe they will fix and give rabies vaccine for 85.00. All other shots are extra but are also discounted. If you are on government assistance or Medicare/ Medicaid or a Senior it is free with application. Again call and ask. They are helpful people.

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I found a kitten with a necklace without a phone number or name I wonder if it is possible to go and leave her there

Wilmer Lazo | Oct 2, 2019
Mia Wooldridge | Oct 2, 2019

I do not believe it. their website suggests that you take the kitten to your local animal shelter

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How can i view dogs that are up for adoption ?

Terry Lawson | Oct 2, 2019
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2019

You can go online to the website. The shelter is open to the public from 4-8 Tuesday through Friday and from 12-4 on the weekends

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I have an adorable female cat I cant keep cause I'm moving would you be able to take her and find her a new home?

Damion Davis | Oct 2, 2018
Sarah Quiles | Oct 2, 2018

They should be able to! But I'm looking for a new kitty if you want to rehome her straight with me lol! Let me know if you're interested.

Hi, my grandmother has to move and can't take her dog with her. Are we allowed to call and drop her off cause the other option is to take her to family in the country but they have had dogs die down there for unknown reasons

Makayla Jackson (MJ) | Oct 2, 2018
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2018

No

Does this organization take in Rabbits that you no longer can care for?

Moon White | Oct 2, 2018
Susan Varner | Oct 2, 2018

I have never seen rabbits there. It never hurts to give them a call and ask.

We just adopted a cat and he’s super sweet however he’s has the habit of random biting and scratching and its painful. Is there a way to train him not to do that?

Eva Taylor | Oct 2, 2018
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2018

Take him to the the vet. He may have fleas

my dog jumped after she got scared by a leaf that she stepped on and hurt her paw. what can i do?

Ximena Reyes | Oct 2, 2018
Sarah Quiles | Oct 2, 2018

You should take her to a local animal hospital. There's one by Q Barbecue in Midlo.

If you can no longer take care of an animal can you take themto this place and will the people keep the animal?

Jasmine White | Oct 2, 2018
Steve Dunford | Oct 2, 2018

You'd have to call and ask them if they have any room or fosters available.

I have two sweet rotties that have to move with no place to go. Do you have a temporary holding shelter for animal owners?

Luluise Brown | Oct 2, 2018
Keith Kellam | Oct 2, 2018

No, i don't think they do.

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I have a semi feral cat who needs medical attention. He is an indoor cat but will not let you approach him. I tried trapping but that didn’t work.! I need a person to help me. Do you know of anyone? Thanks

Ann Owens-Strickler | Oct 2, 2018
Diane Grey | Oct 2, 2019

The Richmond SPCA will gladly put you in touch with a group of volunteers experienced in the nuances of TNR. They can help you.

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Can you help me catch some feral cats that are living in my back yard? I own a Yorkie & he has been attacked 3 times now by these cats. We have a fenced in backyard and it used to be great to let our dog out in the backyard to do his business.

Douglas Martin | Oct 2, 2018
Alison | Oct 2, 2018

Make sure they don't belong to anyone. If you explain the situation it might work out. Also take the hose and spray the cats every time you see them in your yard.

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I've lost my white and yellow cockatiel. Has anyone brought a sweet lost bird your way?

Michelle Keller | Oct 2, 2018
DeeDee Hanson | Oct 2, 2018

You need to contact Richmond Animal shelter. This is Google.

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Good afternoon I have a cat very friendly that I can no longer keep can I bring him this afternoon

Mandy Hurt | Oct 2, 2018
Bobbie Albert | Oct 2, 2018

RAL does not accept drop offs. I believe you would have to go to your city animal control.

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Why is there no facility where you can turn in found kittens or dogs in Richmond area? Don't the county pounds euthanize quickly if not claimed or rescued by groups like yours?

Allison Bagby | Oct 2, 2018
Bobbie Albert | Oct 2, 2018

Richmond Animal Care and Control will take in abandoned animals. I believe there is a small fee. They will not euthanize.

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do you guys pick up

Wayne Kelley | Oct 2, 2018
Shyann Earley | Oct 2, 2018

No

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Do they rescue dogs

Renea Colon | Oct 2, 2018
Greg Briney | Oct 2, 2018

They receive dogs from shelters throughout the area. I do not believe that they take in animals on an individual basis from citizens.

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Do u rescue dogs

Renea Colon | Oct 2, 2018
En Esstah | Oct 2, 2018

They do not take random drop offs. They work with a network of shelters as a pet adoption agency.

What is the adoption process

Deborah Draucker | Oct 2, 2018
BossLadyAli Zayas | Oct 2, 2018

Today starts Operation Silent Night, adoption fees are reduced and we are open from 12-7 Very easy process

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Do u guys have dogs 8weeks to six month old and if so what kind

Lori Chadwick | Oct 2, 2018
Bri Eberline | Oct 2, 2018

The age and breeds of dogs vary from week to week. Luckily most dogs find homes very quickly, and puppies even faster. The best way to find out what dogs are available is to check the website, Facebook, or to visit. A visit is highly recommended as a dog's personality can't be experienced online.

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Will they put the puppy down

Gene Messner | Oct 2, 2018
En Esstah | Oct 2, 2018

No.

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Are you letting cats or dogs go home for the holida6

Jennifer Wilson | Oct 2, 2018
Mary Cary | Oct 2, 2018

Yes

Hello can i do community service here?

Evelyn Britton | Oct 2, 2018
Dianne Bowen | Oct 2, 2018

Call and talk to the staff or stop by while we are open to inquires

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Were can I buy a dog

alex montesflores | Oct 2, 2018
Matt Harrison | Oct 2, 2018

RAL is a great place to get a dog.

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I have two adult cats that i need to re home due to a family member who is highly allergic. They are a brother/sister pair. Nueteted/Spayed and declawed. They are wonderful with kids and dogs. Would RAL help me?

Catherine Holland | Oct 2, 2017
Valerie Jo Erickson | Oct 2, 2017

We got our dog there, and there were a lot of cats, so I would think that they take in cats to re home

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