Richardsons Rescue

07/27/2026

It takes a village to save lives.

And we have the most incredible village anyone could ever ask for.

Time and time again, you have been the reason miracles happen. You've fostered, adopted, donated, shared our posts, and reminded us that there is still so much good in this world.

Today, we need your help again. Not for money. Not for supplies. Just your shares.Because somewhere out there is a family who is meant to love this little boy. They just haven't found him yet.

Meet Darryl. 🖤

Darryl came into Richardson's Rescue on March 12, 2026 after a kindhearted Good Samaritan spotted a tiny black kitten running through a construction site.

He was completely alone. No mama. No siblings. No one looking for him.

He was so painfully thin he looked like a little skeleton wrapped in skin. Starving, exhausted, dehydrated, and desperate enough to run to the very first person he saw.

Somewhere along the way, he had also lost one of his eyes.We will never know what happened before that day.But we do know one thing. He chose to trust people anyway.We promised him that one day he would know what it felt like to belong.

Today marks 137 days in rescue. 137 days of waiting. 137 days of hoping. 137 days of watching cat after cat leave for their forever homes while he stayed behind. Today, he's now about 10 months old.

His foster family loves him dearly, but they can't explain why no one has ever come for him. Not one application. Not one inquiry. Lately, he cries for attention, for someone to play with, for someone to love him forever. Every night he curls up hoping tomorrow will finally be his day.The heartbreaking truth is that we know why. He's a black cat. He only has one eye.

Too many people scroll past him without ever discovering the amazing cat behind those first impressions.

Because Darryl doesn't know he's different. He only knows that people are wonderful. He absolutely adores everyone including kids, cats, and dogs. If you have love to give, Darryl already loves you back. He purrs the second you touch him, loves to play, gives the sweetest snuggles, and has never let his past define him.

Every time we see Jenny Jinya's sad comic about the little black cat who just wants someone to give him a chance, we think of Darryl. If he could talk, we imagine he'd say,"I'll be good. I promise. I just need someone to choose me."
And if you know Darryl, you know he'd keep that promise.

We refuse to believe this brave little survivor fought so hard to stay alive only to grow up in rescue. His family is out there.They just haven't found him yet.

Please share Darryl's story.

Help us find the one person who will look beyond his missing eye and the color of his fur and see the incredible little soul we've all fallen in love with.

Please don't let Darryl spend another night wondering when it will finally be his turn. Be his miracle. Because the tiny kitten who came running out of a construction site, starving, alone, and hoping someone would save him....is still waiting for someone to finally say,

"You're coming home with me." 🖤

07/19/2026

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Henrico Police Alerting of Feline “Parvo” Virus Outbreak

(Henrico County, Va.) – Henrico Police’s Animal Protection Unit is advising residents in and around the Magnolia Ridge subdivision in Henrico’s Fairfield District about a confirmed outbreak of the Feline Panleukopenia “Parvo” virus.

On July 15, 2026, Henrico Police Animal Protection Officers responded to a home in the 10600 block of Spurloch Court for a welfare check on several cats. Once on scene, officers located several cats that showed signs of illness and symptoms consistent with Feline Parvo. The cats were taken to an area veterinarian and tested positive for the virus.

While on scene, officers discovered several other cats that lived in and around the home that may have potentially been exposed to this virus. It is unknown if these cats interacted with other cats in the neighborhood.

Henrico Police conducted a search warrant on July 18, at the property and seized many cats. These cats were taken to the Henrico Police Animal Shelter to be quarantined and cared for by the County Veterinarian. No charges have been placed against anyone at the time of this release.

Henrico Police’s Animal Protection Unit and County Veterinarian encourage residents in the Magnolia Ridge area to ensure their pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations. The Feline Distemper Vaccine is the core immunization for all cats and prevents this disease. Some of the symptoms of Feline Parvo include but are not limited to diarrhea, vomiting and lack of energy. If you believe your cat or pet may have been exposed, please contact your veterinarian’s office immediately!

07/16/2026

It is that time of year where we have soooo many adorable kittens ready for their forever homes. If interested in any of these cuties, please go to our website and apply.

07/14/2026

**We need your help!**

**📸 Pictured is Oliver, our most recent rescue from a feral colony after his mom abandoned him.**

One of the most important and often unseen jobs our volunteers do is **TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return**.

TNR is one of the most effective ways to reduce the suffering caused by overpopulated feral cat colonies. It isn't glamorous. It's often dirty, time consuming, and completely volunteer driven, but it saves countless lives.

The heartbreaking reality is that a kitten born outdoors in America has only about a **25% chance of surviving to six months of age**.

That's why we split our time between rescuing friendly cats and kittens and working to prevent more kittens from being born into dangerous outdoor conditions. Our volunteers spend countless hours driving throughout the Greater Richmond area, setting traps, monitoring colonies, transporting cats to and from spay/neuter appointments, and returning them safely to where they were found.

After years of constant use, many of our humane traps have taken a beating. We desperately need to replace and refurbish several of them, and we'd also like to purchase a second **drop trap**.

Drop traps are invaluable for catching trap savvy cats that won't enter traditional humane traps. They often require weeks of patient feeding to earn a cat's trust before they're finally trapped. We currently have one drop trap, but it's old, worn out, and becoming unreliable. Having a second would allow us to work multiple colonies at once and help even more cats.

Our goal is to raise **$500** to purchase a new drop trap and replace several aging humane traps.

Right now we're in the heart of kitten season, and nearly every dollar we receive goes directly toward spaying, neutering, and providing medical care for the cats already in our rescue. That means we need your help to invest in the equipment that makes all of this possible.

The vast majority of the kittens we rescue come from colonies that began with unspayed cats. Every cat we trap and alter means fewer kittens born into hardship, hunger, illness, and suffering.

If you're able to contribute, even a small amount, you'll be helping us save lives not just now, but for years to come.

**Can you help us continue making a difference, one trap at a time?** ❤️🐾

Donations can be made to our PayPal or venmo, or on our website through the donate button. Thank you for your generosity and all the help you give us!

07/12/2026

We can't believe fosters Haze and King of Diamonds are still available for adoption. Both are active, playful, cuddly, and all around great kittens. They are both approximately 4 months old and have great litter box habits. They aren’t littermates, but would be a great pair to adopt together. With equal parts loving, cuddly, and entertaining play, they would make a great addition to any home. Both boys are fixed, up to date on shots for their age, dewormed, deflead, combo tested negative, and microchips. Apply today to meet these sweethearts! Can't adopt, share, comment, or interact with this post to help us find these love bugs their forever home! We know the perfect family is out there, they just haven't met them yet!

07/09/2026

Looks like we are going to have a full house of adorable kittens for the cuddle this evening at James River Cellars Winery from 4-6!

07/04/2026

Kitten cuddle! James River Winery Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm

07/02/2026

We have this amazing litter of kittens that were born to a Mom with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Due to this, they have initially tested postive for FIV. Did you know that a kitten testing positive for FIV does not necessarily mean they are permanently infected. Because standard FIV tests detect antibodies (immune proteins) rather than the virus itself, the kitten is likely showing a false positive caused by maternal antibodies passed from their mother. In our experience with rescuing FIV+ kittens, the majority test negative by the time they are 6 months old.

An FIV diagnosis is not a death sentence. With proper care, indoor housing, and regular vet visits, cats with FIV have normal life expectancies and can live long, happy, and healthy lives with little to no symptoms.

These sweet babies are ready to find their forever home. We will cover the retesting for these kittens until 6 months of age.

06/26/2026

Thistle (F available for adoption) Says We Need Your Help More Than Ever

First, we want to say thank you.

Our supporters have been absolutely incredible with donating food, litter, toys, and supplies. Every bag of food and every can that arrives at Richardsons Rescue means one less expense we have to worry about, and we are so grateful for your generosity.

But this time of year, our greatest need isn't food...

It's medical funding.

Every kitten and cat that comes through our rescue receives veterinary care before adoption. Vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, microchips, spay/neuter surgery, testing, medications, and treatment for illness all add up quickly. During kitten season, those expenses multiply almost daily.

Like many families, we've been feeling the effects of rising costs. While veterinary clinics have increased their prices four times since we last adjusted our adoption fees, we have intentionally kept our adoption fees the same. We never want cost to become the reason a wonderful family cannot adopt one of our cats.

The reality is that adoption fees cover only a portion of what it costs to prepare each cat for a healthy, successful life in their new home. Donations bridge that gap.

No amount is too small. When hundreds of people each give a little, together we accomplish something extraordinary.

Because of your support, we've been able to rescue and place more than 6,000 cats and kittens into loving homes. Every one of those lives was possible because someone cared enough to help.

If Richardsons Rescue has ever touched your heart, made you smile, or helped a cat you know and love, we hope you'll consider making a tax-deductible donation toward our medical fund today.

Food fills little bellies.

Your financial donation keeps them healthy enough to find the loving homes they deserve.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us continue to Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome... and Repeat.

There are multiple ways to donate. The link below, our website richardsonsrescuerva.org, Venmo () or mail to 8174 Ladiestown Road, Mechaincsville, VA 23111.

06/25/2026