Highlights from 2022 and Hopes for 2023
As we kick off 2023, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what we accomplished in 2022. All of you helped us make it happen - our donors, our volunteers, our supporters, our adopters, our veterinarians - THANK YOU!
A look-back at 2022
Other big highlights from 2022
You voted YES to a new shelter in Henrico!
In November 2022, Henrico County voters overwhelmingly approved more than $500 million in funding for county projects, including $15 million to build a no-kill animal shelter and adoption center. Henrico Humane Society is so excited to partner with Henrico County to run the new shelter once it is built.
We have been busy preparing for this new project. Through the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, we received a grant to hire our first paid employee. Our new employee will help grow and organize our corps of volunteers and will work with the Board of Directors to help prepare for the new shelter. Stay tuned for more news about this exciting undertaking!
Transporting in style
Our transportation vans got a makeover! For over a year, they had no lettering or pictures to identify Henrico Humane Society, but now you’ll recognize our wheels wherever we go.
Our adoption stand returned to Petco in Short Pump
For a large part of 2022, our regular adoption stand didn’t have a home base as the Petco Short Pump store underwent a few changes. We flexed during this time period, rotating between generous hosts for our adoption stand. We cannot thank these temporary hosts enough for welcoming our volunteers and our animals so graciously:
Fido Park Avenue Dog Boutique
River City Roll
Petco on Parham Rd
Petco at Westchester Commons
Petco in Midlothian
We are happy to be back at the Petco in Short Pump for 2023!
Hopes for 2023!
We are so excited for what’s to come in 2023, and most importantly for the animals we will be able to rescue and place in loving homes. Here are a few highlights for what’s in store for this year.
Save the date - we hope to see you at PetExpo on Feb 25!
The 22nd Annual Pet Expo will be held on Saturday, February 25 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. We’ve got lots of fun activities planned for pets and kids. More than 50 vendors will be there selling pet-related products and services.
Visit our website for information about the event! If you have a business and would like to donate an item for our silent auction, please email fundraising@henricohumane.org.
Buy 50/50 Raffle Tickets for a chance to win BIG!
Participate in Henrico Humane Society’s 50/50 Raffle by buying a raffle ticket for only $10.
Each ticket is a chance to win the big cash prize. All ticket sales will determine the size of the pot. The winner gets 50% while Henrico Humane gets the other 50%. Last year, the pot was over $7k, so the winner took home $3.5K!
$10.00
Become a foster
We are always in need of caring foster homes for our cats and dogs as they wait to find their forever families. Henrico Humane provides food, toys, crates, beds, and vet care. You only need to supply LOVE! Apply to be a foster here.
Volunteers needed
We need our volunteers now more than ever in preparation for the new shelter. Here are some of the many ways our volunteers help out:
♡ Greeting potential adopters at adoption stand
♡ Monitoring and walking animals at adoption stand
♡ Transporting dogs to adoption stand
♡ Inputting medical information into the database
♡ Socializing cats and cleaning their cages
♡ Supporting social media efforts
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application.
If you are interested in helping with fundraising for the new shelter, please contact fundraising@henricohumane.org.