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Pet of the Week
Angelina
Angelina is a wonderful, friendly tri-colored Coonhound, about 4 -5 years old and approx. 80 - 85 lbs. She’s not vocal… in fact she’s a quiet, shy girl with a kind and gentle nature. Angelina is very good with all of the dogs so she would be a lovely big sister, and with her calm manners would probably get along with cats too. Angelina would enjoy a loving family and will gratefully give back all the love she is given! Won’t you consider giving her this opportunity? If you would like to learn more about adopting Angelina, please click here
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If you can’t adopt, please consider making a donation or volunteering.
For more information, please call 804-358-7499 or e-mail us.
Welcome to SOS!
SOS is a registered 501C(3) nonprofit rescue organization with a mission to ensure the humane conditions and treatment of shelter animals and lower the rate of euthanasia in Virginia’s public shelters.
SOS formed in September 1996 in response to reports of inhumane treatment and negligence at the Richmond Animal Shelter, the city shelter financed by tax dollars. Since that time, SOS has rescued thousands of unwanted animals and established SOS Pen Pals, a nationally recognized training and rehabilitation program with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Inmates are taught professional dog-training techniques to become dog-trainers, as well as socialize cats to make the animals more adoptable.
SOS believes that population control is a more humane alternative than euthanasia to the tragedy of unwanted animals. SOS supports the work of the PetFix Coalition and Prevent A Litter, both of which have reduced the euthanasia rate in Central Virginia through their low-cost spay/neuter programs. SOS is passionate about legislation to strengthen Virginia's animal welfare laws to ensure that all impounded animals are treated humanely - especially when their lives must be ended.
In 2001, SOS was supportive in the passing of a state bill to reduce the number of homeless and stray animals, track individuals breeding dogs for illegal purposes and to regulate those who breed cats and dogs for resale, including “backyard breeders”. This groundbreaking legislation is the first of its kind in Virginia and in February of 2003, Petersburg, Virginia adopted the same breeders' ordinance. |
