Hello!
I hope this message finds you well. I was just informed that Councilman Charles Samuels has created an online poll focused on the topic of Richmond Animal Care and Control and its ultimate placement within the City structure. It is live on his homepage: http://www.charlesrsamuels.com/. Please take a moment to show your support for RACC’s relocation to Police rather than Public Works and encourage others who share this viewpoint to do the same. Many thanks for your support of our animal care division and of our City’s homeless animals and residents,
Tamsen
Tamsen Heckel Kingry
Chief Operating Officer
Richmond SPCA
2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 521-1312
tkingry@richmondspca.org
http://www.richmondspca.org/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Conference
A few of us just got back from the above conference this past weekend and what a great event it was! Jeff Jenkins from the Anti Dog Fighting Campaign with the HSUS (www.humanesociety.org/issues/dogfighting) was great and he has inspired RDR to continue our efforts to implement this program in Richmond. Donald Cleary from the National Canine Research Council (http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/) and Bernice Clifford from the Animal Farm Foundation (http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/) were outstanding as well!
We would also like to congratulate Robin McVoy (a volunteer of RDR) for receiving the Bravo Award (www.vfhs.org/programs-and-services/awards.html)! Robin is an instrumental part of Ring Dog Rescue and an amazing asset to the Animal Welfare Community (www.sandsanderson.com/attorneys/robin_mcvoy.html).
We hope to see more people attend next year!!
We would also like to congratulate Robin McVoy (a volunteer of RDR) for receiving the Bravo Award (www.vfhs.org/programs-and-services/awards.html)! Robin is an instrumental part of Ring Dog Rescue and an amazing asset to the Animal Welfare Community (www.sandsanderson.com/attorneys/robin_mcvoy.html).
We hope to see more people attend next year!!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Rescue Work
Rescue work is hard work. No one ever thanks you for it, except the animals. The transformation they make is thank you enough for me, most of the time ;) Sometimes it's nice to know that people do appreciate what you do. Here is an email we received yesterday..although we weren't able to take these dogs in at least we were able to help get them spayed and vaccinated and help be a small step in finding their forever homes.
That is so kind of you! Thank you is not enough. I spoke with my sister this morning and she is coming over tonight to put in the applications online for them since she does not have the internet. She is equally as grateful. You are doing great work, and I know you do it for the dogs and not the people, but my sister and I are very appreciative. If I had the money I would give it to her myself, but I have 10 animals of my own, 5 cats and 5 dogs, and most of them have medical issues. If I didn't get a disocunt for working at the vet there is no way I could afford them all. Thank you for caring so much and for doing what you do.
So, in closing I'd also like to solicit some volunteers to write some Spay/Neuter Grant requests. Ring Dog Rescue does a lot of outreach in the community in regards to spaying/neutering and we have tapped out our current funds in this capapcity and are in desperate need of more. Please help us help those that cannot help themselves.
That is so kind of you! Thank you is not enough. I spoke with my sister this morning and she is coming over tonight to put in the applications online for them since she does not have the internet. She is equally as grateful. You are doing great work, and I know you do it for the dogs and not the people, but my sister and I are very appreciative. If I had the money I would give it to her myself, but I have 10 animals of my own, 5 cats and 5 dogs, and most of them have medical issues. If I didn't get a disocunt for working at the vet there is no way I could afford them all. Thank you for caring so much and for doing what you do.
So, in closing I'd also like to solicit some volunteers to write some Spay/Neuter Grant requests. Ring Dog Rescue does a lot of outreach in the community in regards to spaying/neutering and we have tapped out our current funds in this capapcity and are in desperate need of more. Please help us help those that cannot help themselves.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Area Animal Groups From Metro Richmond Pet Savers
RICHMOND ANIMAL LEAGUE
11401 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23236
(804) 379-0046 (804) 378-7507 FAX
WWW.RAL.ORG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11401 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23236
(804) 379-0046 (804) 378-7507 FAX
WWW.RAL.ORG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AREA ANIMAL GROUPS FORM METRO RICHMOND PET SAVERS
(Richmond, VA)—Metro Richmond Pet Savers is a newly formed collaborative group of animal rescue groups and shelters who will take part in large, monthly Adopt-A-Thons in the parking lot of Richmond area PetSmart stores. The goal will be to accelerate the adoption of cats and dogs from county/city shelters that may otherwise be euthanized.
Founded by Richmond Animal League, Ring Dog Rescue and Chesterfield County Humane Society, participating groups will transfer dogs and cats from county/city shelters in the week preceding the Adopt-A-Thon. If not done prior to transfer, the Richmond Animal League will sterilize, microchip, vaccinate and heartworm test those animals at rates below the published prices for their Loving Spay + Neuter Clinic.
On the day of the Adopt A Thon, participating groups will bring the animals they transferred from the shelters along with their other adoptable animals and set up an adoption stand beneath a large tent in the PetSmart parking lot. Throughout the day, the public will be encouraged to come meet the adoptable cats and dogs. Each group will facilitate the adoptions of their particular animals. PetSmart vendors will be on hand with free giveaways.
The first Adopt A Thon will take place on April 10, 2010 from 10am – 4pm at the PetSmart Store on CarMia Way in Chesterfield County. The targeted shelter for this month will be Chesterfield County Animal Shelter. The Adopt A Thons will take place monthly on the second Saturday of the month at different PetSmart stores (exact store locations will be announced in advance).
Participating animal rescues and shelters include AARF, Aussie Rescue and Placement, BARK, Bully Paws, Chesterfield County Animal Shelter, Give A Dog A Chance Rescue, Greyhound Pets of America, Henrico Animal Shelter, Hopewell Humane Society, Petersburg Animal Shelter, Powhatan Animal Control, Richmond Animal Care and Control, Rescue of Chained K9s, and Southside SPCA.
Questions and rescue organizations and shelters interested in joining Metro Richmond Pet Savers should be directed to metrorichmondpetsavers@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
New Blog
If you're reading this, the odds are good that you've figured out we now have a blog. We want to extend a special thanks to our Web guru, Nicole, for getting this all set up and giving us another channel to communicate with folks and post updates and things of that sort.
We're hoping the blog will be more interactive, as we're always up for comments and feedback on things that may be of interest to you. Don't forget, you can also follow us on Facebook (search for ringdog@ringdogrescue.org) or feel free to sign up for our newsletter on the main page of our website.
We've got a lot of positive stuff in the works for this year and as always, we appreciate all of the ongoing support we receive from so many good people.
Will
We're hoping the blog will be more interactive, as we're always up for comments and feedback on things that may be of interest to you. Don't forget, you can also follow us on Facebook (search for ringdog@ringdogrescue.org) or feel free to sign up for our newsletter on the main page of our website.
We've got a lot of positive stuff in the works for this year and as always, we appreciate all of the ongoing support we receive from so many good people.
Will
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Smiley
So Smiley came home yesterday after spending 3 weeks at Holiday Barn training with Melanie, and I'm happy to report that he is a different dog! Melanie taught him the "climb" command which is similar to stay and it actually works! Last night I had him climb on the dog bed and he stayed there until we went to bed. This is the first time we've been able to have Smiley out in the house with all of the other dogs - not because he is aggressive but because he is overwhelming! The "climb" command helps him with self control and as a result his life is going to be even more more rich than its ever been before! I cannot wait to see what Melanie does with the next dog! Thank you Melanie and Holiday Barn for giving Smiley a new lease on life! Stay tuned for more of Smiley's adventures ;) http://www.holidaybarn.com/
Tonya
Tonya
Friday, March 12, 2010
BSL Alert for the entire state of Florida
Florida State Representative, Perry E. Thurston, Jr. has filed House Bill 543, to repeal the state's prohibition on Breed Specific Legislation. An identical Senate version, S.B. 1276, has also been filed by Florida State Senator, Tony Hill, Jr. Now is the time to take a stand and fight to save our family pets!
For more specific information on the bill and who to contact to oppose it, go here:
http://stopbsl.com/2010/03/02/florida-sb-1276-hearing-on-march-4/
If you are a Florida resident please sign this petition and if you are not, please send this information to anyone you know in Florida or anyone you know that knows someone in Florida!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/hb-543-alert-help-fight-bsl-in-florida
For more specific information on the bill and who to contact to oppose it, go here:
http://stopbsl.com/2010/03/02/florida-sb-1276-hearing-on-march-4/
If you are a Florida resident please sign this petition and if you are not, please send this information to anyone you know in Florida or anyone you know that knows someone in Florida!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/hb-543-alert-help-fight-bsl-in-florida
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