Henrico hosts 'Fixin' To Go Home' pet adoption event April 11

Henrico County will hold a 'Fixin' To Go Home' pet adoption event on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; cats, dogs and a rabbit will be available and some adoptions carry a reduced $10 fee sponsored by local partners.

Henrico County will hold a 'Fixin' To Go Home' adoption event on Saturday, April 11 at the Henrico County Police Animal Shelter on Woodman Road. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. County officials said they want animals in their care to find loving homes. Shelters from across the Richmond region will bring additional adoptable pets. Event details: - Date and time: Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 10421 Woodman Rd. - Animals available: cats, dogs and a rabbit are listed as available for adoption. - Regional partners: additional pets will arrive from shelters including Petersburg Animal Care & Control, Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter, Louisa County Animal Shelter and Sussex County Animal Control. - Fees and support: many adoptions are offered for a reduced $10 fee with support from the William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation, Furbish Thrift and the Henrico Humane Society; those groups are also sponsoring spay and neuter surgeries for adoptable cats and dogs. - Adoption requirements: adopters must be 18 or older and present a photo ID; bringing a collar and leash or a cat carrier is suggested but not required; residency in Henrico is not required. Summary: The event is intended to connect animals in shelters with new families while offering reduced fees and sponsored spay/neuter support. It takes place on April 11 and will feature animals and partner organizations from across the Richmond region.