Richmond Animal Care and Control reaches maximum capacity, urges for pet adoptions

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) has announced that its shelter has reached maximum capacity, prompting an urge for pet adoptions.

In the evening on Saturday, May 10, RACC announced on social media that its shelter had reached maximum capacity, and that adoptions were needed to make space.

"A full shelter even causes more stress on each animal because it's so loud," the shelter said.

Adoptable dog named "The Chocolate Slide," available as of May 12 (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)

Adoptable dog named "Max-a-Million," available as of May 12 (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)

Adoptable dog named "Calypso," available as of May 12 (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)

Adoptable dog named "Pirata," available as of May 12 (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)

Folks who are looking to adopt can check out the available pets online, then visit the shelter at 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays, from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.