Richmond Animal Care & Control

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! This feels like the perfect time to share WE ARE HIRING for 2 positions. Come work with us at RACC!
1. RACC Kennel Medical Assistant: This newly created position provides critical medical support to our in house veterinarian and hands on care to the animals in our care. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/richmond/jobs/5462197/animal-control-kennel-medical-assistant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
2. RACC Animal Control Officer: This position is a forward facing public safety role; enforcement, investigation and regulatory compliance of animal codes in the City. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/richmond/jobs/5461724/animal-control-officer?keywords=animal%20control&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Here is the skinny: working at RACC is hard and amazing in equal measure. We are looking for hardworking individuals who can manage the mental game of public service, remain kind in the madness and FIGHT for the animals who need us most. ❤️ Please share with anyone awesome who fits this description. City benefits can’t be beat and our growing team has such a bright future!

09/06/2026

What a great week of adoptions!! Special shoutout to Drew and Jonathan who finally found their forever home this week after a few months in the shelter!🎉🎊 We can’t wait to see updates on our RACC Alumni page, you can join to see too!😍
Congratulations to all!

09/05/2026

This cutie is Panda Express! (I think our ACO may have been a little hungry when thinking of a name🤣)
Panda is a resilient Pittie who survived Parvo! ❤️‍🩹 He loves other dogs and is more of a polite friend rather than wrestling buddy. He would need to be in a home with kids 10+, though.

Panda is a sweet pup who is ready to live a long and healthy life with you, come meet him tomorrow 12-4pm!

09/05/2026

We LOVE our partnership with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice! ❤️

The dogs that visit the residents at Virginia's only correctional center for delinquent youth offer something staff cannot: physical touch.

09/05/2026

🎉🎉ADOPTED🎉🎉The world isn’t ready for this cutie. CAN’T YOU JUST EAT HIM UP?!? Meet Michael! 🐾❤️🐾 People will stop you on the streets for a chance to hug him, scream from their porches “HE’S SO CUTE” and you won’t get out ANY store if you take him shopping with you. 💕 This perfect pint sized potato Frenchy cake needs a home. Can it be with you? Michael is 2 years old; likes everyone and needs a person of his own today. Email [email protected] with your home info (other pets/kids/home details), outline any breed experience and why he should be yours, to set an adoption appointment today! 🎉Remember—Frenchies are adorable, but often have gobs of health problems and cost many dollars in upkeep. 🤑 Plan accordingly! Go Frenchie people—GO!

09/05/2026

We don’t understand how CJ is still with us! September 1st marked his 9th month here at RACC😭❤️‍🩹

09/04/2026

🎉🎉ADOPTED🎉🎉
Stop!🛑 Hold up!✋🏼Look at this cuteness!!😍

Meet Sunshiny Day 🌞and Coconut Shrimp 🦐 !
Both are available for adoption by appointment only and looking for separate homes. Their adoption fee is $150, please email [email protected] with your home information (tell us if you rent or own, list all adults/kids/pets in the home) to meet today!

Sunshiny🌞
8 week old female, Hound/Shepherd mix
Cuddly, playful, loves people! Would be good with other dogs/cats/kids.
Up to date on vaccinations, spayed and microchipped.

Coconut Shrimp🦐
3 month old male, Pointer/Pit Bull mix
Full of energy, loves to play, and sassy in the best way! Would be good with other dogs/cats/kids.
Up to date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped.

09/03/2026

Meet Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out! 🤪✌🏻
It’s permanently Tongue Out Tuesday with Sunny, a handsome 5 year old fluff ball feline!
Sunny came to us with a chronic upper-respiratory infection. Although he has been treated, he seems to just love letting his tongue hang loose every so often.
Maybe he realized he gets extra attention because of it. 🤔🩵
Sunny is a very sweet and affectionate fella who is looking for his new home!🏡 Come meet him tomorrow 12-6pm!