In this month's Amazon Trail, Lee Lynch works to get her house ready for the arrival of a new dog, even as the world outside her backyard remains terrifying. I can’t save our democracy, but I can do a little good in the world. We are adopting a dog who needs a...
‘Every dog has a story’: Dogs of Richmond Instagram vows to tell them all
“Who let the dogs out?” has been a question asked for decades. The new question is “Who put the dogs on Instagram?” For those of you wondering this about the new Dogs Of Richmond account, it’s Will Wright. The account is like Humans of New York for pups. Each post...
New VA laws target puppy mills and allow lifetime pet licenses
RICHMOND – Virginia soon will have three new laws that will impact its furry residents and their owners. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has signed bills that will bar pet stores from buying dogs from unscrupulous sellers, allow local governments to offer lifetime pet licenses...
Ashland animal shelter finalist in Animal Planet’s shelter renovation contest
It's every shelter's goal to be able to provide top notch care and do everything they can for the animals awaiting their forever homes in their facilities. It's every shelter's goal to be able to provide top notch care and do everything they can for the animals...
New Law Saves Dogs That Run Afowl
A bill giving animal control officers flexibility in dealing with livestock-injuring dogs is heading to the desk of Gov. Terry McAuliffe for signature, after passing the Senate unanimously this week. A bill giving animal control officers flexibility in dealing with...
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