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The Richmond Wildlife Center is a program of Animal Services of Richmond, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  We were founded in 2010 with a mission to ensure all animals receive access to the critical and life-saving veterinary treatment they need. 

 

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We are excited to announce that the time has come for us to address our operational capacity issues and expand our operations to better serve Greater Richmond and the wild animals who need us greatly. We can only do this with your financial support. Please make a donation today to help us build a future hospital.

 

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We receive no government funding and rely solely on the support of the general public to execute our programs. It takes the support of people like you to help us provide care to the sick, injured and orphaned wild animals in the Greater Richmond area. Please consider donating today!

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Mail your donation check payable to:

Richmond Wildlife Center
P.O. Box 14694
Richmond, VA 23221

We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that depends primarily upon private donations for its programs and services. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

 

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Wildlife advocates fighting for justice after bald eagle found shot in Colonial Heights euthanized
Wildlife advocates fighting for justice after bald eagle found shot in Colonial Heights euthanized

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Bald Eagles are an American symbol of freedom and justice. Now, local wildlife rehabilitators are fighting for justice for one they cared for after it had to be euthanized.

“None of this would have occurred if individuals out there had not shot this eagle,” said Melissa Stanley of the Richmond Wildlife Center.

Guinea pigs rescued from Louisa give birth
Guinea pigs rescued from Louisa give birth

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Two guinea pigs rescued from a hoarding situation in Louisa County gave birth to pups this week at the Richmond Wildlife Center in Chesterfield.

In Chesterfield, hoarded animals get a second chance
In Chesterfield, hoarded animals get a second chance

With a duck at the door and a tortoise chilling near the fridge, stepping into Richmond Wildlife Center is a bit like entering the home of Dr. Dolittle. A blue plastic tub holds a crew of bantam chickens, all trying to make an escape. A crate across the room holds a giant tan rabbit. And, at present, Melissa Stanley and two volunteers are holding a squirming chicken in their hands as they deworm it.