Richardsons Rescue

06/30/2025

Meet the Spice Litter – Sweet, Not Spicy! 🌿

Don’t let the names fool you—this trio of 10 week old kittens are full of gentle charm, not heat! Peppercorn, Poppyseed, and Cloves are each unique in personality but all equally lovable and ready to find their forever homes.

🟤 Peppercorn (male, white & brown tabby)
The boldest of the bunch, Peppercorn is curious, confident, and always the first to greet new people. He lives for pets and will happily melt in your lap for a cuddle session. He’s a little lovebug who’s ready to charm his way into your heart.

⚫⚪ Poppyseed (female, black & white)
Poppyseed is a wand-toy warrior! Play is her favorite way to connect, and once she warms up, she becomes a total cuddle buddy. She loves curling up next to you to watch TV after a fun play session.

🤍 Cloves (female, shy beauty)
Cloves is the most reserved of the group, but don’t count her out—she’s curious and can’t resist a good wand toy or a sprinkle of catnip. With time, patience, and gentle encouragement, she’ll blossom into a loving companion. Her love language? Catnip and soft, quiet moments.

These sweet kittens are looking for families who understand that every spice blends differently—and with a little time and love, they’ll flavor your life with joy. 🌶️💕

06/28/2025

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06/25/2025

As the rest of the world drifts off to sleep we lay awake thinking of our poor girl Hedley. She has been waiting sooooo long for a family of her own. It has been 110 days since we rescued her and she is starting to lose hope.

Now we need your help!!

As each day passes Hedley gets more and more disheartened. In her foster home, one of the resident cats keeps chasing her and picking on her. Hedley has also watched so many other cats get homes and she (and we) just don't understand why her adoptions keep falling through. She's had multiple adopters lined up but everyone has changed their mind for one reason or another. None of which we're any fault of sweet Hedley!

Hedley is absolutely perfect! At just over a year old this sweetheart is great with cats and kids. We've taken her to kitten cuddles and she's been awesome! She's playful and sweet and snuggly. This expressive tabby is not shy about sharing her thoughts — she’s a talker through and through. Whether she’s asking for treats, announcing her grand entrance, or just keeping you company, Hedley always has something to say.

She enjoys hanging out nearby, whether you're relaxing or working from home, and is always up for some fun with her favorite toy: the chicken wand! Interactive playtime is her jam, and she'll gladly show off her pouncing skills. Hedley also gives the sweetest little love nibbles — a gentle reminder that you’re her favorite person.

If you’re looking for a friendly, playful, and affectionate companion with plenty of personality, Hedley is ready to bring her voice and love into your home. She is ready to have a family of her own!!

Please help us to share her story so we can find the wonderful family Hedley deserves!!

06/18/2025

Eclipse is a little tipsy post surgery. However, she is not happy about her confinement for recovery. We are so happy that everything went smoothly today. Thank you Dr. Barnes.

06/17/2025

Meet Queenie – The Shadow Queen Who Survived the Flames

With her hauntingly beautiful smoky coat and piercing golden eyes, Queenie looks like she stepped right out of a Tim Burton film—equal parts mysterious, elegant, and unforgettable. But her striking appearance isn’t just aesthetic—it tells a story of survival.

Queenie is a true warrior. She survived a devastating house fire, and then, while waiting for help, she was heartbreakingly abandoned. Yet somehow, through it all, she held on. And now she’s here—safe, healing, and ready to start again.

Her fur bears the marks of her past, with ghostly wisps of color and texture that make her look like a creature of myth. But beyond her ethereal beauty is a soul that’s gentle, wise, and deserving of every ounce of love this world can offer.

Queenie doesn’t want pity. She wants a throne. A home where she can reign with quiet grace, curl up in cozy corners, and be adored the way she always should have been.

Hard pass on dogs—Queenie deserves peace, and a dog-free home is a must for her comfort and wellbeing.

Fully vetted and ready to claim her crown—Queenie is looking for someone who sees her not just as a survivor, but as the remarkable soul she is.

Will you be the one to give this dark queen her happy ending?

06/16/2025

What’s better than ONE kitten … TWO, of course!

Playtime is twice as fun.

There's NEVER a dull moment!

Two unique personalities to love …

AND you save FOUR lives 💁🏻‍♀️ The two you take home PLUS the two that can fill a foster's home again 🥰

WIN•WIN•WIN ... right?

Have you filled in your adoption application yet? 👇🏼

www.RichardsonsRescueRVA.org

PS: this is Fig (orange, needs a little more time for his neuter) and Pebble (grey, neutered and ready for his forever home).

06/13/2025

Kitten season is in full swing, and we have some absolutely amazing cats and kittens (pictured and on adopt a pet through our website richardsonsrescuerva.org) still waiting for their forever homes. It's hard to believe these perfect pets haven’t been scooped up yet!

Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming number of animals already in our care, we are currently at a pause for new intakes. We know how urgent many of the requests are, and we’re truly sorry we can’t say yes right now—but we must prioritize the proper care of the cats and kittens already in our rescue.

Thank you for understanding and supporting our mission. If you’ve been thinking of adopting, now is the perfect time to meet your match!

06/05/2025

UPDATE: Our girl is on her way home from surgery! She did fantastic! Thanks for all.of your support.

Help Save Baby Eclipse – Her Little Heart Needs You 💔

Eclipse is a beautiful, sweet, and innocent kitten born with a life-threatening heart defect called Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). This condition is silently stealing her chance at a full, healthy life.

In the womb, a small vessel called the ductus arteriosus helps kittens grow—but after birth, it’s supposed to close. Eclipse’s didn’t. Now, her tiny heart is working overtime, pumping blood in the wrong direction and flooding her lungs. Without surgery, she will go into heart failure. Without surgery, she will die.

💉 The only option—the only chance to save her—is delicate corrective heart surgery performed by a veterinary specialist. The cost is high, but her life is priceless.

Despite her condition, Eclipse is still full of light. She plays, purrs, and snuggles like any other kitten—unaware that her time is running out. We refuse to let this be the end of her story.

Please, help us give Eclipse the chance she deserves. Every dollar gets her closer to the operating table and one step closer to a life where her heart doesn’t hurt her.

💗 No donation is too small. And if you can’t give, please share her story.

Together, we can give Eclipse her tomorrow.
Together, we can save a life.

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05/22/2025

FIV is not an issue.

Recently we've had a handful of issues with people receiving outdated information regarding FIV+ cats and we want to put that to rest. So we're going to do that by introducing you to Sasha!

Sasha is about 1 year old and came into the rescue with her three kittens, who have all since been adopted. Sasha is currently an adoptable panther in the cat lounge at House of Black Cat Magic where she shares space with 11 other cats. Sasha is FIV+

Let's go through some True/ False statements about FIV together in an effort to continue to dispel misinformation about FIV+ cats.

Sasha shouldn't be in the cat lounge because FIV is extremely contagious- FALSE ❌

As an FIV+ cat, Sasha will have a shorter lifespan than FIV- cats- FALSE ❌

FIV is short for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and does not typically cause any direct symptoms. FIV compromises a cat's immune system, making them more susceptible to secondary illnesses such as colds & infections- TRUE ✅

As an FIV+ cat, Sasha is sick and will have a low quality of life- FALSE ❌

As an FIV+ cat, Sasha should be kept indoors for her own safety and in an effort to keep her from transmitting FIV to aggressive or feral cats that may fight her outdoors- TRUE ✅

Sasha can only spread her FIV to other adult cats through deep, blood-drawing bite wounds and cannot casually spread through allogrooming, sharing food or water bowls, litter boxes, etc- TRUE ✅

FIV+ cats should be euthanized- FALSE ❌

The American Veterinary community generally supports FIV+ and FIV- cats living together in a stable, indoor home where neither cat is aggressive and everyone is fixed- TRUE ✅

Sasha's kittens could also test positive for FIV after being exposed to the virus in-utero- TRUE ✅

In most cases, young kittens that test positive for FIV may only be showing positive because of antibodies received from mom and may not even have FIV. Because of this, some shelters and rescues do not even test kittens for FIV until they're at least 6 months of age- TRUE ✅

Sasha will need medication to manage her FIV throughout her life- FALSE ❌

It's not a good idea to ask your veterinarian if they stay updated on new studies and information regarding FIV+ cats- FALSE ❌

As long as Sasha is non-aggressive and given ample time to assimilate with the other cats in the lounge or her new home, there is not a risk of transmission- TRUE ✅

Sasha, and other FIV+ cats, deserve loving homes with other feline friends- TRUE ✅

Sasha is a healthy cat with a big personality and an even bigger heart! She is talkative and friendly with other cats and is still waiting for her furever home. We hope that Sasha has helped to spread awareness about the stigma against FIV+ cats and that animal welfare organizations will continue to inform rescues, veterinary staff, & shelters about this seriously misunderstood diagnosis.

If you're interested in adopting Sasha or another housepanther, complete and adoption application here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BHBC/Cat

05/20/2025

We need your help!! 🙏

Kitten season has come in full force and our pantry is running dry.

Would you believe we have over a dozen moms in our system, each with their own litters they're trying to care for? That's a lot of food for moms, food for babies, deworming, and medical supplies! On top of that we have several more litters of orphans as well, totaling over 85 cats and kittens in our care!

We are down to our last few cases of kitten wet food and we're getting low on lots of needed supplies for moms, babies, and orphans.

Our highest needs right now …
• wet kitten food
• dry kitten food
• non clumping litter
• adult wet food

If you can find it in your heart to help us, we would be forever grateful and could keep helping lots of kitties in need!

Ship supplies directly to our fosters through our Amazon wishlist @ bit.ly/helpRR

Want to know who you are helping? Here are just a few of our hungry kitties!

Thank you in advance so much. We could not do this without you!

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