My boyfriend was looking for a kitten as a playmate for his other cat. We went in and met with two…read moreadorable kittens and weren't completely in love, so we were going to think on it. Pam stopped us to let us know about another kitten who had just become available that day. We waited for the adoption room to become available and for the staff to bring him in. They told us he was super playful and sweet, but not much of a cuddler. As soon as we held him, he settled right in and just purred away! We knew right away he was the one! The staff were so kind in helping us find him and get the paperwork done. He's made himself at home and while he loves to cuddle, he super playful and frisky!

Yes I used to volunteer for this group. They really care about the animals. I would go there weekly…read moreand walk dogs and help adopters. I now do not have a dog and would like to volunteer. I'm currently living in the "Bickford " nursing home. Would this be possible? It would have to be a desk job as I am using a walker now to get around.

Our sweet boy!! The staff actually cares about the animals and provided accurate info about which…read moredoggo would work well for our home which has two kitties. Sulley is such a sweet boy and adapting very quickly. Staff even gave us a toy that Sulley particularly loved and is still his favorite

What these people do to help these dogs is wonderful. They are very picky to whom they…read moreadopt and for good reasons. They try and find the best fit for each dog so they will live out their life in their forever home . I have adopted two dogs from them and love them dearly and thank AARF for saving my dogs and adopting to me

Note: The adoption days are at : * PetSmart at Short…read morePump Town Center, Richmond 11:30am-2:00pm at 11740 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233 --------------- After we lost our first dog, the house was empty and quiet. I missed having her around. A couple weeks later we went out to a rescues open house at a pet store to get my doggie fix. After the first one, we stumbled onto another one. This one was BARK's pet adoption day at a pet food store. I walked around the cages and saw this beautiful white German Shepherd laying in his crate in the regal way only a Shepherd can pull off. He looked at me with his soft, warm, brown eyes and I asked to see him. The volunteer got JoJo Shep out of his cage and the dog jumped up on me and showered me with kisses. So maybe he didn't have the best manners but he did have plenty of love. BARK had rescued him from a shelter who was going to put him down because of the horrible heath condition they found JoJo in when he arrived. Bob (who runs the place) did not accept that and took JoJo to the BARK vet and after a few weeks, the dog was off deaths door. As a testament to this care, over a year after adopting JoJo, we went back to let JoJo say good bye to Bob because we were moving to California. JoJo ran up to him and almost tackled him!! Even after all that time away, the dog still remembered the kindness shown to him! Bob and the rest of the people at BARK are commitment to the welfare of the dogs in their care. They spare no expense in caring for these dogs and do their best to place them in the best home possible. If the dog is not placed, they can live their life out on the BARK farm. If I was a dog and found myself on the street, I would want BARK to pick me up!!

Wonderful facility to work with!! The adoption process was relatively painless (compared to some)…read moreand we certainly appreciated the thoroughness with which they checked us out and verified our references. We weren't really looking to adopt, but then we saw Kelsey at the Cosner's Corner PetSmart and she was a miniature version after our Sugar who had recently passed away. Our daughter fell in love with her and the rest is history. We enjoyed working with B.A.R.K. so much that when Sugar's sister died a few years later we adopted another girls (Midnight) from B.A.R.K. with equally exceptional service. They are truly an excellent facility to work with and will go the extra mile to ensure all their animals are as healthy as they can be before they are allowed to be adopted out. Most of the time, the sick/injured animals are treated at their local clinic and are then fostered out until they are heathy and properly socialized!!

This sanctuary is absolutely incredible. Marlo brings dogs back from their absolute worst state…read more The overwhelming incredible kind of love and care she gives is remarkable. What the dogs looked like compared to now is a complete 180 and they are unrecognizable. More importantly than that she takes in dogs that don't know nor understand a kind human touch and love and shows them a life free of pain and full of love and compassion. This is paradise truly.

Greyhound Pets of America-Richmond chapter rescues retired racing greyhounds from Florida after…read moretheir racing career is through. GPA is full of wonderful volunteers who make the adoption process easy and fun. Greyhounds make wonderful pets and GPA proves that!