Did you Know...

...that RAL's Loving Spay and Neuter Clinic has performed close to 4,000 surgeries since opening less than a year ago? It's true. The problem of homeless pets doesn't begin only when an animal is abandoned or its owner can no longer provide care. The problem begins when unwanted litters are born. The clinic provides low-cost spay and neuter services and is open to the public. For information and appointments, call 804-379-9725.

As you can see, Max is very content with services he received at the clinic this week.

Post-Op Max

Did you know...

...that more than 90 cents of every dollar raised is available for programs and services that directly benefit our cats and dogs? It's true. RAL was formed by a group of volunteers more than 30 years ago. We have blossomed into an organization that is rescuing close to 900 animals a year. We operate a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic, organize monthly adopt-a-thons for the local coalition known as Metro Richmond Pet Savers, work closely with county shelters to spay and neuter adopted animals, and our volunteers will make up the core of Chesterfield County's Community Animal Response Team as it is formed and implemented in 2011. But we won't forget our humble beginnings. We could not do what we do without the support of our community. The best way to honor the hard work and commitment of our volunteers and donors is to be good stewards of every donation that comes our way. If you ever want to see your dollars at work, contact Amy at amy@ral.org for a tour of our facility.

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Did you know...

...that Pippy came to RAL after being rescued from an animal hoarding case? It's true. Many hoarders believe that they are doing the right thing, and are fearful that their animals will be euthanized if they are turned in to a shelter. Often, more and more animals are taken in until there are so many that one person alone could provide adequate care. Pippy and the other cats were suffering and had ringworm when they arrived at RAL. They are all healthy now, and most have been adopted. Pippy, Prince, Apollo Ono, and Lollipop are still waiting for homes.

Did you know.....

....that every Sunday a dedicated group of volunteers spend their day introducing our animals to the public? It's true. Christine Wheeler, Edie Hensley, Susie Massey and others take available animals to the PetSMART store on CarMia Way. The ultimate goal is to find permanent, loving homes for the dogs that they take each week. But even if a perfect match isn't found, and they came back to the shelter without anyone having applied to adopt them, the dogs have a wonderful time. They get to see people, people get to see them. They get attention and love, and they may even do some product testing--like Aiden here, testing out a new bed.


RAL finds homes for more than 800 cats and dogs a year. There is no way that would happen without the support and hard work of our volunteers. Thank you, PetSMART Adoptions Team!!