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Richmond animal shelters

There are 138 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Richmond metro area. Combined, these Richmond metro animal shelters employ 312 people, earn more than $28 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $88 million.
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Job trends for Richmond animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
17
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Richmond

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
30
$250k to $1M
 
10
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Richmond

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1-20 of 138

Richmond SPCA

The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$61.0m
Employees
218
EIN
54-0506328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richmond Animal League

To provide homeless animals with temporary housing, medical treatment, sterilization and quality care until they are adopted into permanent, loving homes.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
37
EIN
51-0240493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue

To rescue and provide medical treatment for abused and abandoned animals; to rehabilitate rescued animals and find permanent placement in loving adoptive homes; to provide loving lifelong care at our sanctuary for those animals who are not adopted; and to....
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
8
EIN
33-1007628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ring Dog Rescue

Ring Dog Rescue advocates for 'Pit Bull type dogs,' rescues various breeds, and guides adopters in finding their perfect canine companions.
Revenue
$840.5k
Assets
$733.8k
Employees
0
EIN
61-1522182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richmond Animal Care and Control Foundation

Foundation providing emergency animal medical care, Tommie fund, mobile spay/neuter clinic, and community outreach for animal lives in Richmond.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
54-2017201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force

VAFTF aids in eradicating animal fighting in Virginia by training law enforcement and supporting investigations and courtroom testimony.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0198079
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Prevention of Animals

Society for the Prevention of Animals is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Richmond, VA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1833584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Every Snout Counts Foundation

Every Snout Counts Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Hopewell, VA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2460019
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paddys Pasture

Paddys Pasture is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Montpelier, VA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3739054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poppyseed Project

Poppyseed Project is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Midlothian, VA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2319813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bengal Alliance Cat Club

Bengal Alliance Cat Club is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Prince George, VA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-0669706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hope Rescue

New Hope Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Provdence FRG, VA that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
54-2051398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hanover Humane Society

Hanover Humane Society provides medical care, adoptions, and education on proper animal treatment to improve animal welfare.
Revenue
$647.4k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
20
EIN
54-1383931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anna Rescues Kittens

Anna Rescues Kittens is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Provdence FRG, VA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3218442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare

Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare, Inc (APAW) was formed in 1995 by a group of concerned citizens who were dismayed by the archaic animal shelter operated by Amelia County.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
54-1800768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Animals From Euthanisia (SAFE)

SAFE is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Henrico, VA that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-1631776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Bloodhound Breed Rescue

Friends of Bloodhound Breed Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Quinton, VA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4467112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation

Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Hopewell, VA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-1787170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A New Leash on Life

A New Leash on Life is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chester, VA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2905691
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happe

Happe is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chesterfield, VA whose mission is: Rescued homeless and abused domesitc animals. Rescue homeless and abused domestic animals.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-2326892
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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