Richardsons Rescue

11/16/2024

🚨We need your help again! 🚨

Sweet Destiny has been in our rescue for over 110 days! She deserves a loving home of her own especially after all she’s been through!

Destiny’s story

Humans have let Destiny down and she’s had a lot of hardship in her young life. Abandoned on the streets, young, pregnant and scared, she did her best to take care of herself and her growing family only to lose two of her kittens to dogs attacks at a young age. When we were able to rescue her and her remaining kitten she was so thankful and sweet to us. Her kitten got adopted quickly but now it’s sweet Destiny’s turn to find a loving home. She is a calm girl who loves basking in the sun and relaxing on her cat tree in her foster home. She will do anything for a churu and always comes running for head scritches when she sees her foster mom. She’s timid of new people at first and that’s understandable given all she’s been through. Once she gets to know you she has so much love to give. Someone give this sweetheart a chance, she just wants a family to love! She’s great with other cats and needs a patient person to go slow with her until she can trust them. Once she trusts you she is soooo sweet! She is fully vetted, fixed, up to date on shots, combo tested negative, dewormed, defleaed, and microchipped. She is about a year and a half old. Interested in adopting Destiny fill out a no obligation application at www.RichardsonsRescue.org Cant adopt? Share her story to help us find her people!

11/13/2024

Remember a while back when our awesome supporters answered our plea for kitten food? Well, the kittens we rescued then are loving the food! Check out this video of our Halloween litter running to their dinner! They have now grown big and strong thanks to your generous donations and are all ready to find their forever homes. These kittens are truly perfect! Casper, Pugsley, Morticia, Wednesday, Pumkin and Spookly love to love and love everyone they meet! Great with cats, kids, and dogs, they would be the perfect addition to any home. They are a wonderful mix between cuddly, loving and playful. One thing to note that you can probably tell from the video is these purr machines are very high energy. They love to play and for this reason, we recommend they all have a kitty friend to play with in their forever homes. Can it be with you? These love muffins are sure to put a smile on your face and love in your heart!

11/02/2024

Photo dump from our Petco Parham adoption stand today. These adorable babies need their forever homes.

11/02/2024

Come out and join us tomorrow at Petco Swift Creek and Petco Parham from 12-2pm to meet these cuties and many others! We have purrrfect kittens in every color, size, and personality!

10/20/2024

We need your help again! We are officially desperate!!

Typically by October kitten season has started to slow down. Well, not this year! We have more kittens than ever (over 85 cats and kittens in the system)! Just this past Friday we rescued 14 more cats and kittens. All who need food to grow big and strong and vetting to keep them healthy. Both our pantry shelves and medical fund are running dangerous low! The average cost to vet a single kitten with dewormer, shots, combo test, microchip, and spay neuter is over 250$ and our adoption fees are only 125$. With so many requests for help each day we are bleeding badly right now! We are desperate for f, iams kitten dry food. We could use some wet kitten food too and eye cream too!

Can you find it in your heart to either send money to help with vetting to our PayPal ([email protected]) or send supplies directly to our fosters who need it through our wishlist bit.ly/helpRR

Pictures and story’s of just two of the litters we rescued this Friday. The first is a litter of 6 who the owner threatened to dump at a local shelter in a box outside…. And the second is a litter born outside and chock full of parasites… they are 7 weeks old but the size of 4 week olds because they are so malnourished. Both are now safe inside with foster families!

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Once again thank you to our wonderful village of supporters we couldn’t do this without you!! You allow us to keep helping more day in and day out!

10/19/2024

We have kittens in all colors, shapes, and sizes! They’re perfect and sweet in every way and would be a great addition to any family! Come out today at both Petco Swift Creek and Petco Parham from 12-2 to meet these sweethearts!

10/12/2024

We can’t wait to see everyone at River Dog Winery today from 12-3!

Don’t forget Richardsons Rescue will be here today from 12pm-3pm with their current cat rescues. And we will be offering 10% off our Catatonic rosé bottles. Stop by for some kitten cuddles and rosè!

10/11/2024

Attention people in Chesterfield and especially in the Brandermill neighborhoods! We have an adopter whose beloved Richardson’s rescue alum kitty got lost outside. She’s never been outside before so is probably very scared! She answers to the name cinnamon and is microchipped. Her mom is beside herself! She got out 2 days ago as that was last time she was seen. Please keep your eyes peeled and check your sheds and under decks.

10/10/2024

Want to sip some delicious wine and cuddle kittens? Come out and support us at River Dog Winery Saturday from 12-3!

Calling all animal and wine lovers! This weekend, we will have not one, but two rescues🐶🐈

For our cat lovers: On Saturday, October 12th will be here from 12pm-3pm. Come enjoy some kitten cuddles with their current rescues who need a loving home.

For our dog lovers: On Sunday, October 13th an all breed dog rescue will be here from 1pm-4pm. Come play with their current rescues who need a loving home.

10/09/2024

We have an incredible pair of 5-year-old, large orange tabby brothers (Cuervo and Julio) looking for a new home. Originally adopted as kittens by a wonderful young couple, they now need to be rehomed due to their newborn’s severe allergies. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with these fantastic boys—both have big, loving, dog-like personalities and are full of charm. While we’d love to see them stay together, it’s not a requirement. If you're interested in adopting one or both, please visit richardsonsrescuerva.org and complete our simple online application.

10/08/2024

Edit to add! Thanks everyone for sharing but after over 600 shares these two sweethearts still haven’t found the loving home they deserve! We know someone out there can open their home to these wonderful love bugs! All they want is a warm place to relax and some ocassional love!

Please keep sharing and interacting with this post to spread the word and help us find their forever family!! They are seriously the sweetest and deserve a home!

We need your help!
Several months ago these two were living a happy life filled with love… and then their world was shattered. Their owner who had rescued them as kittens and given them a wonderful life passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack. In an instant they were left with no one and their lives were turned upside down. These two sweethearts now find themselves homeless and uncertain of their future. Claire and Jeffery (a female despite her name) are 5 years old and have a sweet and calm demeanor. They love to sun themselves in the window and will eagerly come for lap snuggles. They’re still young enough to chase a ball or play in a cat tunnel and they will vocally meow at you to beg for love. They are good with cats, kids, and dogs, and are very loving and sweet. These sisters have been together all their lives and after losing their owner and home we’d love them to find a home together so they don’t have to lose each other too. We know this is a big ask and adoptions are the slowest they’ve been in years but we owe it to these love bugs to help them. They are both spayed and up to date on all shots, dewormed, defleaed, microchiped, and combo tested negative. If you can find it in your heart to share their story and help us find their new family it would go along way in helping these two sweethearts who are down on their luck.

10/04/2024

TIME TO RANT DUE TO THE RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF "SURRENDER BECAUSE I AM MOVING" REQUESTS RECENTLY:

It's infuriating how often people think it's okay to give up their cats just because they're moving. Moving is stressful, yes, but it’s not some get-out-of-jail-free card to dump your responsibility on someone else! These are living, breathing creatures who rely on you, not just accessories you discard when it's inconvenient. You don’t just abandon a family member because you’re changing addresses!

How is it that someone can bond with an animal for years, only to toss them aside like old furniture when circumstances change? It's one thing if it's a dire emergency—like losing your home entirely and having no options—but that’s usually not the case. People do it because they don't want the "hassle" of finding a pet-friendly place or they think it's too "complicated" to figure out logistics. It’s lazy, selfish, and heartless.

Cats aren’t just decorations that can adapt to being abandoned like a piece of luggage. They grieve. They get anxious. They feel scared and confused when their humans vanish. It's traumatic for them! And if these cats end up in a shelter, their future is uncertain—some may never find a new home, and others may even face euthanasia. All because someone couldn’t be bothered to find a solution.

And here's the thing: there are solutions! Plenty of landlords allow pets, moving companies exist to help with transporting them, and temporary care options can bridge the gap if you're in a tight spot. Yet, people act like giving up their cats is the easiest and most logical step.

If you adopt an animal, it’s for life. You made that commitment, and you owe it to them to find a way to keep them safe and cared for, no matter what changes life throws at you. They aren't disposable, and it’s beyond frustrating that anyone would ever think they are.

09/18/2024

Kitten season is OFF THE CHARTS and we have many adult cats in need too! We are VERY low on kitten and adult dry food and wet food! If you'd like to support us, please shop our Amazon Wishlist for food, and your donation will ship directly to us: bit.ly/helpRR.

Prefer to drop off donations in person? No problem! Donations can be dropped off at:

•Headquarters: 8174 Ladiestown Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

•Southside: PETCO Swift Creek (Richardsons’ Donation bin) 13329 Rittenhouse Drive Midlothian, VA 23112

•West End: PETCO Parham (Richardsons’ Donation bin) 1520 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

A huge THANK YOU in advance! Your generosity and support makes our mission possible!! 😻

09/15/2024

**Grant opportunity for Richardsons Rescue!!**

As a Petco partner, Richardsons could be selected by Petco’s foundation, Petco Love, to receive an exciting grant through the sharing of adoption stories! Petco Love is awarding one $100,000 grant, and 20-25 grants in amounts ranging from $5,000 - $50,000 each. Think about how many additional cats we could help, on top of the hundreds of kitties we do each year!

If you have just a few minutes, we invite you to dig out those cherished memories and share how your Richardsons’s alumni kitty transformed your life! You’ll also bring awareness to the importance of adoption, as well as helping to support Richardsons Rescue.

Please share your Love (Adoption) Story via the link below by Sept. 30th! Be sure to include 3-4 photos to help illustrate your story.

Submit your story here: https://petcolove.org/adopt/love-stories/

Thank you for helping us continue our mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Repeat! 🐾

Petco Love has helped millions of pets get adopted. Read real-life love stories from pet owners who found their perfect companion with Petco Love Adopt.

09/04/2024

Edit to add: surgery went great for both of them! Between the two of them they had 9 teeth removed. But they are healing nicely and have recovered great!

Edit to add: Thank yall so much!! We have their surgeries scheduled for tomorrow and are able to pay for it now thanks to your generosity!!! These kitties will feel so much better very soon!

Alert Alert 🚨 ‼️ We NEED YOUR HELP!! !!

Remember our favorite feline celebrity couple Travis and Taylor who got adopted a few months ago….

Well with just days to go before the NFL season kicks off and the Eras tour on break, our favorite feline couple should be celebrating their love story, baby, but they’re not out of the woods.

Today was a fairy tale, like every day since Taylor and Travis have been adopted. Unfortunately though, the past isn’t the past and while they had no visible battle wounds, battle scars, these young kitties are not unscathed from their time as strays. A recent vet visit revealed that both Taylor and Travis are in need of serious dental work. They need multiple extractions and have multiple missing teeth already. This is super rare to happen in young kitties barely a year old, and wasn’t originally seen in their initial check ups prior to their adoption. This love is difficult, but it’s real for their family and they want to provide Taylor and Travis with the necessary treatment and we want to help them do it!

Alright now, this is where we’re asking all Swifties, members of Chiefs Kingdom and Richardson’s supporters to help rally around Travis and Taylor’s family. We’re hoping that there’s some magic in the air, and that we can help with the expensive medical costs that these two are facing. After all, this is super painful for both kitties so we need to get this fixed ASAP!

We’ve created a special medical fund, and are asking those who can, to donate whatever they can. A little bit will go a long way to help get Taylor and Travis the dental treatment that they need. Consider this a message in a bottle with us hoping it gets to you all. We know that Taylor and Travis will be forever and always grateful for your support and so will their family!

Donate here on Facebook, through PayPal @ [email protected] or through our website at www.RichardsonsRescueRVA.org