Dogs available for adoption in Richmond
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Richmond, Virginia on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Milo
Blizzard
Mary Bonita
Duck Duck Goose
Timberland
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Sterling Silver
Zoot Suit
Ramona
Frittata
Kane
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Shepherd (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Max
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Mixed Breed, American Staffordshire Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Simba
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Rafiki
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Zeke
Donnie
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Read more on Petfinder
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Benjamin
Boisterous Beau
Elf on the Shelf
Jumping Jack
Obsidian
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
- Read more on Petfinder
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Mudbud
Beast
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Copper
Megara
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Boo
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Hercules
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Eugene
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Wall-E
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Sarabi
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Veruca
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Nola
Zebra Swallowtail
Gracie
Stanley
Ralph
- Age: Adult
- Breed: German Shepherd Dog
- Read more on Petfinder
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Rocket (Courtesy Listing)
Belle
Bago
Bubba
Jacobs
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Chihuahua, Beagle (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Judd
Jennings
GeeGee
Johansen
Scout
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Norfolk Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Hunter
Tonto
Aki
Midnight Dwight
Marietta
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Chihuahua
- Read more on Petfinder
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