Giving back

We believe strongly in helping others and part of our mission is supporting charities we feel have made a difference in the lives of people and pets. Since 2008, we have been holding annual and sometimes biannual pet food drives to benefit the pets of Feed More's Meals on Wheels' recipients. Feed More's Meals for Pets program keeps pets in the homes of seniors and shut-ins by providing the same nutritious meals for pets as it does for their human recipients. The pet food pantry is always in need. In 2024, with support from this amazing pet-loving community, we collected 3,429 pounds of pet food which was donated to Feed More. 

We also supported the Richmond SPCA and raised over $2800 in 2021 with our Over The Edge campaign and fund-raising event at Common House. Did you know it costs about $370 on average (2021) to care for each pet who enters Richmond SPCA's shelter before they are adopted? The SPCA also offers low cost spay and neuter, as well as reduced cost veterinary services. By doing so, they are helping people and pets in our community.  We also supported them in 2024, as the RVA Dog Pack, our community group. We raised almost $1,600 to help animals in need. 

Our cats, Pete, Ernie, and our newest, Little Man, got their start at Richmond Animal Care and Control. The RACC Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to supporting the agency's success. Our kittens received nutritious meals in their foster home, were tested for infectious diseases, got all their shots, and were even neutered for a low adoption fee. We help RACC now by "virtually fostering" a pet, a new initiative to help get shelter pets adopted. We post the fosters on our social media pages helping spread the word, and encouraging others to do so, until that pet finds their forever home. Check out our newest virtual fosters on our Facebook page Home Is Where The Dog Is RVA. 

Our Dog Pack VIP Program -  Help make a difference in RVA. We’ve created a VIP program for our pack members to make a difference each time they walk with us. When you come to a walk, you'll receive a VIP card with 8 paw prints on it. Each time you join us, you’ll get a stamp. Eight stamps equals a donation to your favorite Richmond-area pet-related non-profit. We’re so excited for you and your pup to partner with us in this new and fun way to help our community. 

Serving Through Our Business

We like to serve our community through our real estate services, too. We understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience and that’s what it is meant to be. We believe, both professionally and personally, that there is nothing better than owning a home. Making your home your own, with your favorite things and then making memories to last a lifetime, with family, pets, and friends, is what it’s all about.  

Our Fall  2024 Pet Food Drive is a Wrap! Each year, since 2008, we have collected pet food to provide for the companion pets of the seniors and homebound individuals who receive Meals on Wheels. Try to imagine being a senior or homebound individual who has to make the decision to buy groceries (medicine, electric, doctor's bills) for him or herself, or buy pet food for their furry companion. No one should have to make that choice. In our home, we believe pets are family. We can't imagine a life without our precious dog and cat companions. The same is true for the folks who receive Meals on Wheels. Thankfully, Feed More has their Meals for Pets program, which provides nutritious meals for the pets of Meals on Wheels' recipients. Currently they provide pet meals for 207 pets - 105 cats, 99 dogs, and 5 birds. By purchasing pet food through our Amazon Wish List, you'll ensure that companion pets, sometimes a senior or homebound individual's only family member, will stay well fed. It's a win-win for the pets, and the people who love them. Let's keep companion pets out of the shelters and where they belong - at home. EXCITING NEWS!!! This year, we can offer both online shopping through our Amazon Wish List, or for those who prefer a brick and mortar experience, we have partnered with an amazing local pet store, PJ Petts in Tuckahoe (ongoing through February 2025). When you shop for pet food at PJ Petts, they will discount full-price bags and cans of pet food to be donated to our pet food drive by 10%. That's incredible! Want to hear something else incredible? We've had the great fortune to have Jay and Susan Johnson, owners of Richmond E-Z Box Storage, provide us with an on-site storage unit, making it easier on us, and our wonderful Amazon delivery drivers. All your donations will be securely stored until donated. Thank you for your support. It means the world to us.