pets Archives

County holds free adoption drive in response to impacted shelters

By Jacob Shea | October 25, 2016

A pitbull waits in the lobby with his owner. Photo by Jacob Shea.

The Contra Costa County Animal Services Department hosted a free adoption drive to deal with overcrowding.

Mother-daughter team fights hunger, in people and their pets

By Leah Rosenbaum | September 21, 2016

Deuce and her owner, Shaggy, receive services from Richmond Street Angels. Photo by Leah Rosenbaum.

Theresa and Elizabeth founded Richmond Street Angels only one month ago, but already they have forged relationships with many of Richmond’s struggling residents and their pets.

Barks, bubbles, and baths in Richmond

By Knowles Adkisson | September 11, 2014

Located at Point Isabel in Richmond is located right inside one of the largest off-leash dog park in the country. Customers come and go with their dogs.

Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub/Sit & Stay Cafe has been operating for the past 15 years at the southern border of one of the largest off-leash dog parks in the country, the 23-acre Point Isabel Dog Park in Richmond.

Before you buy, adopt: Give a Richmond pet a home for the holidays

By Lexi Pandell | December 14, 2011 |

With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start planning something special for family members, spouses and friends. But a gift for your loved one can also be the greatest gift of all for an adoptable pet — a home. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that five to seven…