A meet-and-greet event with adoptable dogs in Capitol Square celebrated the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year.
Jackie Garry pets Myrtle, the Richmond SPCA mascot, during an event in front of the General Assembly Building in Richmond on Friday in which national animal welfare group Best Friends Animal Society recognized the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year. These shelters, along with the 26 state senators who represent them, received certificates and plaques to honor their lifesaving commitments and contributions that have positioned Virginia to become the largest no-kill state in the country.
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Kayla Tambellini, center, gives Smooches treats at a meet and greet event with adoptable dogs to celebrate the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year on February 14, 2025, in front of the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Va.
Margo Wagner
Jackie Garry and Jenna Malyn pet Brutus while talking in front of the Virginia State Capitol at a meet and greet event with adoptable dogs to celebrate the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year on February 14, 2025 in Richmond, Va. Brutus is adoptable from the Richmond Animal League.
Margo Wagner
Casey Marrin watches as Smooches and Barkley play in front of the Virginia State Capitol at a meet and greet event with adoptable dogs to celebrate the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year on February 14, 2025, in Richmond, Va. Barley and Smooches are adoptable from the Richmond Animal League.
Margo Wagner
Bri Green cuddles with Valentino during Friday’s event. Valentino was rescued from the California wildfires and is adoptable at the Richmond SPCA.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
Chuck Sagona pets Barkley at a meet and greet event with adoptable dogs to celebrate the 80 Virginia shelters that achieved or maintained no-kill last year on February 14, 2025, in front of the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Va. Barkley is adoptable from the Richmond Animal League.
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