Virginia is close to becoming the nation’s largest no-kill state

Virginia is close to becoming the nation’s largest no-kill state

Teddy, who often comes to the Richmond SPCA with his mom to visit cats and participate in education programs, pets a cat waiting for adoption. (Photo courtesy Richmond SPCA)The save rate for homeless dogs and cats in Virginia’s shelters last year was 86% – just 4% shy of the nationally-recognized no-kill benchmark of 90%.  Data from Best Friends Animal Society reveals at least 80 of the state’s shelters are already no-kill, and most others are w…

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GUEST OPINON: Virginia is close to becoming the nation’s largest no-kill state

The save rate for homeless dogs and cats in Virginia’s shelters last year was 86% – just 4% shy of the nationally recognized no-kill benchmark of 90%.