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"Nora" cocktail at Heritage honors beloved dog's memory with support for animals in need

Editor's note: For our 17th Annual Fur Ball, our friends at Heritage offered a unique experience in the auction package "Cocktail Crafting at Heritage." The package was conceived by co-owners Emilia and Joe Sparatta and purchased by our wonderful supporters Angi and Rob Pannell, who gathered their friends at Heritage last weekend. Today Angi shares the inspiration behind the signature cocktail that resulted from their party, which will be available for purchase at Heritage for the next three months with a portion of proceeds benefitting the homeless pets in our care.   

We were so excited about the Heritage package that we won at the Richmond SPCA Fur Ball last year because in addition to getting what we knew would be a fabulous meal, we would have the opportunity to work with Mattias Hagglund to craft a special cocktail and name it after one of our dogs. Rob and I had been trying to think of which of our three dogs to name the cocktail after, even considering using a mashup of their names. Two nights before the dinner, we found out that our friend’s dog, Nora, was struggling and not expected to make it through the night. She passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning. That night I told Rob that I thought we should name the cocktail after Nora. Rob said he was so glad to hear me say it, because he’d thought the same thing. We decided to make it a surprise for Nora's humans Dale and Allie.

Nora had come to live with them nine years earlier. A friend of theirs had found her but had other dogs and was looking to rehome her. They agreed to keep her for a little while…that little while lasted nine years. She was a very much loved pet to them and later to their two children, Stoller (5) and Arden (4). 

We told Mattias what we were planning before Dale and Allie arrived at the restaurant. When we told him the name of their dog, he produced the glass we were going to use for the cocktail and told us it was called “the Nick & Nora,” so it was meant to be! They were surprised and touched by the gesture and we worked together with our party to create something we thought would appeal to the largest number of people possible so we could raise a lot of money for the Richmond SPCA.

The Nora is Belle Isle Ruby Red Grapefruit Premium Moonshine, Licor 43, Aperol, vanilla, lemon juice and simple syrup.

We would highly recommend this package to anyone! Mattias was fantastic and made the cocktail creation process fun and informative. It’s worth noting that I had learned I have Celiac disease shortly before the date of the dinner. Chef Joe Sparatta created a fantastic menu that was perfectly executed by Mike Hill the night of our party, and the chef tweaked the courses so that I could enjoy almost exactly what everyone else was having. Everything was absolutely delicious! And, the staff was fantastic.

I hope everyone will go to Heritage for an amazing dinner and order a Nora (or two!).

 

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Celebrating a little dog's big birthday at Hardywood

This Sunday we're celebrating a little dog and a big milestone. Dill is turning 21 (don't even ask us to calculate that in doggy years), and the folks at Hardywood are helping us throw him a pet-friendly party!

Sunday, June 22, noon to 4 p.m.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2408 Ownby Lane
Richmond, VA 23220

People and pets of all ages are welcome. Though Hardywood's signature craft beers are reserved for adults of the 2-legged variety, Three Dog Bakery is providing a birthday cake for the canine guests, and we'll also have a cake from Ukrop's Bakery for their human companions.

A portion of proeeds from the day's sales from Hardywood as well as the great selection of food trucks — Pizza Tonight, Estes Bar.B.'Que, King of Pops, Mosaic Restaurant and Sideways Mobile Bistro — will benefit Dill's friends who are still awaiting adoption at the Richmond SPCA. Guests will also enjoy music from DJ Judah and DJ Mike Murphy from WRIR-LP's Mellow Madness, Body Talk and No Richmond. While Dill's festivities conclude at 4 p.m., Hardywood is open until 7 p.m., and the Mills Family Band will follow.

Throughout the day, our Running Buddies volunteers will bring dogs who are available for adoption over from the Richmond SPCA, and we'll also have special visits from our Paws for Health therapy dog teams at 3 p.m.

Dill’s Story

A geriatric dachshund may not fit the stereotype of "junkyard dog," but that is exactly where Dill's story starts. He was found in September of 2013, running at large in an auto salvage yard in a southern suburb of Richmond, Va. The Good Samaritan who found him came to the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center seeking help for this obviously elderly dog.

Our Director of Veterinary Services examined him and declared Dill to be the eldest dachshund she had encountered in more than two decades of veterinary practice. Dill was 20 years old, with chronic renal disease and a severe urinary tract infection. Considering his health and age, we knew that the animal control shelter in the municipality where he was found would not have the resources to treat Dill's chronic conditions, so the Richmond SPCA filed a stray report with the local authorities while beginning veterinary care. Dill's treatment began with subcutaneous fluid therapy, antibiotics and prescription food.

"When the clinic staff first met Dill we expected an older, calm, lethargic dog," said Tori Williams, coordinator of client services at the Richmond SPCA's Clinic for Compassionate Care. "He seemed perfectly content to sleep his days away snuggled up in his kennel." As he began to recover, Dill surprised everyone. "All of a sudden," Tori continued, "Dill began to pull on his leash, sniffed every piece of grass and seemed to be a puppy all over again. I used my lunch break to take him out, and I was surprised about his increased energy level every time."

By Oct. 10 Dill was finally healthy enough to be placed under anesthesia to be neutered and have a dental cleaning. However, Dill's severe urinary tract infection proved to be resistant to treatment, so Dr. Angela Ivey, the Richmond SPCA's director of veterinary services, prescribed a change in antibiotic to more aggressively treat the UTI. Subsequent urinalysis on Oct. 29 was negative, and with his infection cleared, Dill was cleared to be adopted to a loving home.

We made Dill an "Angel Pet," the Richmond SPCA's designation for pets who will require ongoing management or treatment of a veterinary condition following adoption. The Angel Pet program encourages adoption of pets with chronic conditions by providing their adopters the opportunity to purchase prescription foods and medications at a reduced cost. Following adoption, Dill would need ongoing lab work for kidney disease, supplies to deliver subcutaneous fluids at home, as well as prescription food.

Throughout his stay at the Richmond SPCA, Dill (fondly known as “the Pickle”) became a favorite with our staff, and in November he officially became a staff pet. Dill had captured the heart of animal care technician Leila Vaughn, and she was delighted to give him a home where he will surely enjoy his golden years.

“I had an instant connection with Dill and I am so happy that I can come home to him each day,” said Leila, Dill’s guardian. “He has brought so much joy to my life and the lives of others who are fortunate enough to meet him.”

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Tabitha Hanes is the director of advancement of the Richmond SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires both your first and last name to be used as your screen name.

Wendy’s partners with Richmond SPCA for a sweet fundraiser

Since 2008, Richmond area Wendy’s® restaurants have provided wonderful support of the pets in our care. That support helps us prepare homeless dogs and cats for adoption to families and individuals who will provide them with a lifetime of love.

This February, you can join in this sweet partnership between Wendy’s and the Richmond SPCA. Simply visit any participating Wendy’s restaurant and buy a Frosty™ key tag for $1. Show that key tag each time you visit a Wendy’s in the greater Richmond area and you’ll get a free Jr. Frosty with every purchase through Dec. 31, 2014.

Key tags are also available in our humane center at the Lora Robins Gift Shop, and through our online store, www.richmondspcagiftshop.org.

Enjoy your just desserts, knowing that Wendy’s is donating net proceeds of key tags to help the Richmond SPCA save lives! 

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Tabitha Hanes is the director of advancement of the Richmond SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires both your first and last name to be used as your screen name.

Fur Ball makes Cinderella dreams come true for the most needy orphaned pets

What a great celebration of people’s love for animals we had on Saturday evening at the Jefferson for our fifteenth annual Fur Ball! It was truly the biggest and the best one ever. Because number fifteen deserved to be an even more special occasion than our Fur Balls usually are, we did some new fun things and had some special surprises in store for the guests. The evening’s Cinderella theme was apropos of the magical nature of the evening. Of course, the Fur Ball is our sole source of funding for the Cinderella Fund which is what we tap to pay for veterinary care and rehabilitation for the thousands of sick and injured homeless animals who come in to our loving care each year. Without the Fur Ball, we would never be able to save their lives. So, the fun has a very serious purpose. And, I am so deeply grateful to the title sponsor BB&T who made this lifesaving event possible for us.

Pat Manning, Robin Starr and Martha Dula

First, while the guests were having cocktails in the gorgeous Rotunda of the Jefferson, we honored Pat Manning’s remarkable leadership of this event for the past seven years. Then, everyone watched the most delightful display of doggie couture ever seen in the Pet Parade. There was a lot of mariboo, tutus and pearls and even a pair of dogs in elaborate ruffled Scottish plaid outfits that were worthy of Alexander McQueen. The silent auction during cocktails had fabulous packages on it this year and earned the largest amount it has ever done for the care of our sick and injured animals. The pets who came as guests had great fun and received superb care all evening from our volunteers and staff members who served as Pet Escorts.

After we moved up to the ballroom, it was my great pleasure to present the Ellen Glasgow Award to MARTIN's Food Markets which is one of our most devoted and generous corporate donors, giving us all of the food, litter and treats the animals in our care need. The award was accepted by Jim Scanlon, the Regional Vice President of Martin’s and a dedicated member of our Board. He spoke inspiringly of Martin’s belief in the Richmond SPCA and our mission and even took the occasion to announce an additional gift of support that they will make to our fund to buy a much needed new van.  A delicious dinner followed, and the remarkable piece de resistance of the meal was a dessert that looked like a beautiful Cinderella slipper made of white chocolate filled with delicious chocolate truffles. It was a true work of art by Jefferson pastry chef Sara Ayyash and I ate every single delectable bite of mine. 

After dessert, we showed a video that reflected the remarkable film making talents of our staff member Louis Handler. It was a Richmond SPCA Cinderella Story. It told the story of a little homeless dog (portrayed by our own alumnus Hoover) who received the veterinary care she needed thanks to the Cinderella Fund and then went to an adoption event where she attended a fantasy ball and met her perfect adopter there. They went off together in a gorgeous carriage and then arrived at the Fur Ball. It was absolutely adorable and made everyone in the audience laugh. You should take a look at it on YouTube. After the video ended, Emerson and Bekkah Hughes sang the gorgeous Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella song “Ten Minutes Ago” to the piano accompaniment of Kathy Hughes. Their voices were stunningly beautiful. The Fur Ball guests were thrilled and delighted by the video and the singing and even more so when we presented Hoover live and in person. Everyone laughed when I confessed to them that Hoover, who is now much loved in his forever home with one of our volunteers, is actually a "Cinderfella." Hoover was the perfect choice for the role, despite the differing gender, because he really did come to us very sick and in need of Cinderella Fund care and now is healthy and very happy.

Auctioneer Mark Motley, emcee Greg McQuade and Bartholomew Broadbent present the South African Wine Tour package on the live auction.

The live auction then began and it was a huge success with the most exciting and amazing auction packages we have ever had. There was a trip through the wineries of South Africa with our Board member, the renowned wine expert Bartholomew Broadbent, and a trip to a cottage in the Cotswolds and then to London. There was a gorgeous diamond ring and a wonderful bathroom renovation package. And, the most fun was to see our new adorable mascot for 2013-14 be anointed. Her name is Isabella and she is the companion of our Board member Jack Nelson and Katherine Gomez. She is a sweet and very easy going girl and will be a delight to have as our mascot as was the darling Rosie Hogge last year. The last part of the auction was the Angel Pledges when our wonderful and dedicated Fur Ball attendees pledged generous contributions to save animals' lives.

Isabelle with guardians Katherine Gomez and Jack Nelson

The fifteenth annual Fur Ball was a huge success for us. While we are still counting, it is clear that the event significantly exceeded our monetary goal for the evening. It also gave our very best friends and supporters a magical evening that they will long remember with their beloved pets. There is nothing more rewarding for us than to know that we will have the resources for the coming year to provide the veterinary care and rehabilitation that thousands of wonderful homeless animals will need. I am so very grateful to the Fur Ball guests whose generosity will make that possible and to our wonderful Fur Ball Chair Pat Manning without whom none of this would have happened.

View more photos from the event: 
Photos courtesy of Rich Terrell 
Photos courtesy of Caroline Radom
Photos courtesy of Melissa Desjardins 

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Robin Robertson Starr is the chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires both your first and last name to be used as your screen name.

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Fundraising through social media is nothing new, but last week a member of our Board of Directors announced via Facebook that he was getting on the fundraising bandwagon by going on the wagon, quite literally. Bartholomew Broadbent is much more than a fan of consuming wine and beer; he has built his career around wines and founded Broadbent Selections in 1996. But after inquiring if his friends on Facebook thought he could go 14 days without a drop of alcohol, he has pledged to stop drinking with the goal of raising $10,000 for the orphaned pets in our care.

This two-week challenge got off to a quick start on gofundme – the first four pledges added up to $400 to launch Bollew’s “Stop drinking wine for the Richmond SPCA” campaign. We’re hearing quite a bit about how boring meals have become without an accompanying glass of wine or beer, but Bartholomew says it’s well worth the torture of abstaining from his favorite beverages to save animal lives. It’s also given him time to do some additional calculations on how the goal might be met:

• If 500 Facebook friends donate $18.30 each, I’ll reach the goal!
• If all of my Facebook contacts (he has 4,999 friends on his personal profile and 4,232 likes on the Broadbent Selections page) donate $1.83, the goal will be met!
• I only need 92 people to give $100 each for the goal to be met!

We like his spirit and the odds of raising $10,000 to support the lifesaving programs and services of the Richmond SPCA! If you’d like to give, head over to http://www.gofundme.com/2o1jl8. You can also help make this a viral campaign by sharing the link with your own network.

Do you have a fun, social, creative fundraising idea that you’d like to launch in support of the orphaned dogs and cats in the care of the Richmond SPCA? We have a page on our website dedicated to helping you be successful, and our development team is also available to answer questions. Start your own campaign by visiting our fundraising ideas page.

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Tabitha Frizzell Hanes is the director of communications of the Richmond  SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy  requires a first and last name to be used as your screen  name. 

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MARTIN’S is a true hometown hero to orphaned animals

MARTIN'S uses a logo that says “Living Here, Giving Here” and the Richmond SPCA can attest to the fact that these are not just empty words but rather are backed up by real action. It is interesting that the logo has a graphic of a heart in a home and that is what I have always believed our pets are for us. Whether you have a cat or a dog or both of them, our pets greet us when we return home, cuddle with us when we relax, stay right next to us when we are sick or when we have to work late into the night and play with us joyfully when we are ready for fun. They are at the very center of the love and comfort that make our houses homes. There are so many wonderful pets living in loving homes in this community and so many people who have all of the love, pleasure and comfort that pets provide as a result of the generosity of MARTIN'S.

A bit of history is valuable. For years, we had a wonderful relationship with Ukrop's Super Markets which provided all of the food, treats and litter needed by the pets in our humane center. We had always been a primary beneficiary of their Golden Gift receipt program since so many of their customers named the Richmond SPCA as the recipient of the donation allocable to their receipts. As you might imagine, when we heard that Ukrop's was being sold to MARTIN'S, an out-of-town business, we were very concerned that the generous support we had enjoyed for our homeless pets might be at risk. Nothing could have been further from the truth. The folks from MARTIN'S met with us early on and assured us that the support was not in jeopardy. As months and years have passed, what we have found is a truly committed and energetic supporter and partner in MARTIN'S.

They not only provide but deliver all of the adult and puppy and kitten food that we need as well as treats for our shelter pets and for use in our training programs and the litter needed for our kitties. Their generosity in providing the food we need allows us to utilize the wonderful food donations that we receive from individuals and other sources to stock our Pet Pantry so as to ensure that folks in economic hardship will be able to feed their pets they love. Martin’s even provides us with thousands of jars of baby food each year which are essential in our clinic for both our tiny puppies and kittens and for those very sick and emaciated adults in our care that will often eat baby food but nothing else. In addition, MARTIN'S has provided fruit and water for the folks who turn out for our Dog Jog and 5K Run each year at the Runner Recovery Tent and has provided tote bags to be used at our Fur Ball. Jim Scanlon, MARTIN'S Regional Vice President, is a dedicated member of our Board of Directors and a committed personal supporter.

It is important to us that our supporters, and everyone in this community who loves animals, know that MARTIN'S has done so much to ensure that we are able to save the lives of thousands of homeless animals each year. They have done these things generously, dependably and without fanfare. They have been great friends to us, responsible corporate citizens and great animal lovers. Theodore Roosevelt said “Do what you can with what you have where you are.” Those words are very much like, “Living Here, Giving Here.” Martin’s lives those words every day through their real actions in our community. This comes with my sincere thanks.

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Robin Robertson Starr is the chief executive officer of the Richmond SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.

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Travels with Lottie: two mascots meet for a tour of Cooper Vineyards

The Richmond SPCA’s 2011-2012 Mascot, Lottie Dula, is on the move to pet-friendly places around Richmond. We’ve outfitted her with a GoPro video camera so you can see her perspective on the world. Lottie's term as mascot ended at the Fur Ball in October, when Rosie, a beagle who belongs to Dr. Jacque Hogge, became our 2012-2013 Mascot. 

Rosie invited Lottie to come for a tour of Cooper Vineyards, where her guardian is one of the co-owners, and Rosie likes to spend her weekends with their other canine friends. She encourages the human guests to embrace the winery's motto: "Wine a bit; you'll feel better." 

After a stroll through the vineyards, Lottie meets Rosie who leads her into Cooper Vineyards' tasting room. Like all other parts of the winery, the tasting room welcomes four-legged guests (though wine tasting is reserved for two-legged guests). The LEED Platinum certified facility was a new addition to Cooper Vineyards in 2011 and has won numerous awards both for environmental building standards and as the 2012 favorite in the "Official Virginia Wine Lover" Visitor's Choice Awards. Most weekends, the tasting room features live music, and when the weather is nice, a picnic with your dog on the covered deck can't be beat! The trip to this Louisa County winery takes about 45 minutes from the Short Pump area, and it's a delightful drive to make with your pooch on a weekend afternoon. 

Lottie passes the leash to Rosie, who is serving as Richmond SPCA Mascot for 2012-2013.

 

A LaBorde painting commissioned by Dr. Hogge features her dearly departed dogs Lucy, Lucia, Mo and Reuben with the magician Bodo. 

This Sunday, Jan. 13, Cooper Vineyards is hosting a first-in-Virginia exhibit from New Orleans artist Martin LaBorde. His work is presented courtesy of Bee Galleries, and the gallery has generously pledged to donate 15 percent from the purchase of each piece sold at this event to support homeless pets in the care of the Richmond SPCA. Original paintings and prints will be on display at this event, along with the opportunity to meet the artist. LaBorde's whimsical works express the colorful imagery of the bayou with alligators, moons, stars, dogs, cats, hummingbirds and flowers with a central whimsical figure and mystical magician, Bodo. 

The event will include light refreshments and music by Amy Peterson & Suzanne Maertz and, of course, wine tastings from Cooper Vineyards. Facebook users can join the event and invite friends! 

Additional events at Cooper Vineyards can be found on their website, and don't forget to mark your calendar for Lucy's Weekend on May 25 and 26! This annual benefit for the Richmond SPCA is held each Memorial weekend in memory of the winery's beloved "found hound," Lucy. 

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Tabitha Frizzell Hanes is the director of communications for the Richmond SPCA. To read her biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our commenting guidelines. 

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Adoption Center News: Dec. 31, 2012-Jan. 6, 2013

This week we had 56 amazing adoptions in our adoption center! We're happy to report that 25 dogs and 31 cats found great homes. Our goal for the upcoming week is 80 adoptions. You can help spread the word about our available pets by "liking" and sharing our social media posts on the following sites:

     

Dog Jog and 5K Run registration now open

The Dog Jog and 5K Run is more than just an event where you can exercise and spend quality time with your canine. It's a chance for dogs and their two-legged companions to truly take over the streets of Richmond. It's also a wonderful opportunity to provide support that benefits the nearly 3,500 homeless pets the Richmond SPCA will care for in the year ahead. We need your help to reach our goal of $136,000 for the services and care that we provide for orphaned animals. Whether you fundraise as an individual or as a team, it is so easy to get started. Just visit www.richmondspca.org/race to register today. Then join the event on Facebook and invite your friends!

Dine out to support homeless pets

We are so grateful that 2113 Bistro and Lounge will be donating 15 percent of their food and beverage proceeds from lunch and dinner on January 9 to benefit the orphaned dogs and cats at the Richmond SPCA as a part of our Supper Club. You can enjoy lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reservations are recommended but not required for their 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner service. Click here to invite your friends on Facebook!

Featured feline: Iris

Bright-eyed and beautiful Iris is playful, spunky and surprisingly sweet once you get to know her. Give her time to warm up and she'll love getting attention from you! To get on her good side, just give her a few treats and play a few good games of chase and fetch - just don't expect her to give the toy back! This gal is stressed by the shelter environment, but benefitted from our foster care program and did very well in her temporary home. Interested in making your home her permanent one? Please contact our adoption department for more information about her. Better yet, come visit her today!

Iris getting petted

She loves being scratched behind her ears!

The purr-fect balance of silly and sweet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured feline follow-up

Previously featured felines Hannah, Tuesday and Brandy are still available for adoption, so please contact our adoption department if you are interested in learning more about them. Mona and Hope have been adopted!

Cats adopted this week:

Ariel, Axel, Bailey, Baker, Baxter, Ernie, Evangeline, Farrah, Felicity, Finnegan, Fiona, Flower, Freeda, Herb, Herman, Joan, Lady, Landon, Mae Mae, Malina, Margaret, Nellie, Perrywinkle, Rowdy, Sebastien, Serafina, Simon, Socrates, Steve, Willow and Zane.

Axel

Felicity

Perrywinkle

Dogs adopted this week:

Andy, Archer, Buttercup, Camellia, Delilah, Dwight, Etsy, Evelyn, Ezra, Harley, James, Jingle, Keith, Lana, Micah, Miley, Pam, Petey, Ricky, Samwise, Sheldon, Teddy, Tess, Todd and Tory.

Buttercup

Jingle

Samwise

Adoption Center Hours:

Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Adoption Center Location:
2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220

Adoption Center Phone Number:
804-521-1307

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Support local pets by dining local each month with Richmond SPCA Supper Club

Support local pets by dining local each month with Richmond SPCA Supper Club

Supper Club is returning for 2013, and we are so excited to once again partner with local restaurants that help raise money for orphaned pets in our community. These restaurants have been so kind as to pledge 15% of the proceeds earned on their designated night to the Richmond SPCA. Since its inception, Supper Club donations have raised more than $15,000 for our homeless pets!

We're kicking off this year's Supper Club on Wednesday, January 9, at 2113 Bistro. Housed in a historically rich former tobacco warehouse from the Antebellum South, 2113's menu offers simple yet sophisticated options for lunch and dinner.

While 2113 Bistro is a new addition to the Supper Club lineup for 2013, the owners are long-time supporters of animal welfare. 

A message from Justin Ayars, co-owner of 2113 Bistro:  

Justin Ayars' dog, Tyler

Gandhi once said, “A nation can be judged by how it treats its animals.” 2113 Bistro admires and respects the Richmond SPCA for helping our local community live up to these powerful words each and every day. We at 2113 Bistro do our part to actively live out this mantra in our daily lives, as well. Two of the company's three owners are proud parents of Tyler, a 9-year-old dog adopted from the Richmond SPCA's lovely humane center on Hermitage Road. 2113 Bistro also regularly contributes to this wonderful humane organization through donations to the annual Fur Ball and charitable gifts throughout the year. We look forward to a long and active partnership with the Richmond SPCA and are truly honored to be the first host of the Supper Club series in 2013! Thank you for all that you do for our community and Happy New Year!

We are so grateful that 2113 will be donating 15% of their food and beverage proceeds from lunch and dinner on January 9 to benefit the orphaned dogs and cats at the Richmond SPCA. You can enjoy lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reservations are recommended but not required for their 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. dinner service. We hope you can attend to help make this the biggest year for Supper Club yet!

We also encourage you to sign up on our website to join the Supper Club mailing list and receive updates and reminders. Stay "in the know" about featured menus, new offerings and more! For more information, please call 804-521-1318 or send an email.

Join this event and follow 2113 Bistro on Facebook!

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Billy Dunkley is the manager of communications for the Richmond SPCA.To read his biography or that of our other bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.

 

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Good food and great company made for a successful staff picnic

Each and every day, staff members of the Richmond SPCA work hard to save the lives of homless animals. While we get to enjoy each other's company during this time, we set aside one day each year when we can get together to have lots of fun, friendly competition and food! This year our Sunday Fun Day Picnic was no exception as you can see by the photos below.

Gee is a good sport after being eliminated from musical chairs.

Muscial chairs quickly became competitive as it dwindled to only two competitors.

Chris was victorious and Aaron was a good sport about earning the second place title.

Limbo was a close call!

...but Gerry's moves made him the winner. This is Gerry with his winning trophy.

Barclay earns the title of having the only homerun in kickball.

The last leg of the relay race made for the perfect ending!

If you would like to view additional photos from the staff picnic please visit the Richmond SPCA Flickr page; we encourage you to tag yourself in this album and share with friends!

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Lisa Clarke is the manager of community development at the Richmond SPCA. To read the biographies of our regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.