Richland Animal Rescue

10/12/2026

I can not express how grateful I am to each one of you for your assistance in the 2026 FREE vaccine and microchip clinics. I feel like the post office...through hot and cold and rain and wind and long hours and barking dogs and hissy cats, you managed to assist over one thousand animals and their owners to improve the health and quality of life of the animals. What a gift to the communities we visited because of all of you. Thank you all for sharing your time, your skills and your support of so many animals.

10/11/2026

Thank you to several Coldwater area rescue groups and Father Barrett Lee at St. Mark's Episcopal Church for hosting our Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic in Coldwater last Saturday.

10/10/2026

10/06/2026

Meet Charlie

This senior cat is a gentle, intelligent cat whose sweet personality shines once he feels safe. Warm and affectionate with his trusted people, he loves sharing quiet moments of companionship, though his shy nature means he prefers to take new interactions at his own pace.

Personality & Traits

Affectionate & Friendly: Enjoys gentle pets and cozying up near his favorite humans.

Shy & Observant: Takes time to warm up to new surroundings and people. His favorite pasttime? birdwatching!!

Home Environment & Household Compatibility

Other Pets: Has a proven track record of living peacefully alongside both dogs and other cats. His easygoing nature makes him a great companion for a multi-pet home with gentle animal housemates.

Children: Prefers a child-free environment. Energetic or loud environments make him uneasy, and his instinct is to retreat to a quiet hiding spot.

Litterbox Habits: Fully litterbox trained. While he has had rare accidents outside the box in the past-typically tied to stress or environmental changes-keeping his litter area quiet, clean, and easily accessible keeps him on track.

With a peaceful routine and a calm home, Charlie is a devoted and delightful feline companion.

This is a home-to-home adoption, learn more about that here http://www.richlandanimalrescue.org

Being fostered in Richland.

Adoption fee: $50

Fill out an online application here https://richlandanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

Approved adoption application and home visit required.

10/06/2026

Every day, our hearts are pulled in a hundred directions.

At RARES, we receive calls daily about abandoned animals, litters of kittens and puppies, requests for TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) assistance, families needing to surrender beloved pets, and animals in desperate need of medical care. We wish we could help every single one. But like most rescues, we run entirely on donations, and the reality is that sometimes we have to say no.

Those are the hardest days.

Recently, however, we were able to say yes.

At 2:30 a.m., a young dog named Kenny was rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital in Kalamazoo. Kenny had swallowed something he shouldn't have, a corn cob. Instead of passing through his system, it became lodged in his intestines, creating a life-threatening obstruction that required immediate emergency surgery.

His owners loved him, but they simply could not afford the cost of the procedure.

When we received the call, there wasn't time for a lengthy discussion. The choice was heartbreaking but clear: save his life or euthanize him.

We chose life.

Today, Kenny is recovering in one of our amazing foster homes. He's less than a year old, full of personality, and has many happy years ahead of him, provided he stays away from corn cobs! After surgery, he was neutered while under anesthesia, and he'll soon be up to date on all of his vaccinations. Once he's fully healed, he'll be available for adoption and ready to start the next chapter of his life.

But Kenny's story came with a significant veterinary bill.

The funds used to save Kenny are the same funds that allow us to respond to the next emergency call, help the next litter of kittens, assist with TNR efforts, or provide care for another animal in need. When those funds run low, our ability to say "yes" becomes much more difficult.

If Kenny's story touched your heart, please consider making a donation today. No amount is too small. Your support helps ensure that when the next animal needs us, we can choose life again.

❤️ Donate today and help us continue saving animals like Kenny.

Thank you for believing that every life matters.

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10/02/2026

**ADOPTED**

Hi. I'm Mojo. 🖤
I'm 3 years old. My person recently passed away, and... I'm still figuring that part out. The nice people here at the shelter don't know a whole lot about my past, but I can tell you about who I am right now.
I'm a friendly guy. Like, really friendly. I LOVE to sit in your lap. Yes, I know I'm not exactly lap-sized, but I don't care and you won't either. I'm very well behaved, easy to leash, and I will love you with my whole big heart. The lady who met me said I was very very sweet with her. I try to be.
I am playful, I am cuddly, and I just want to be close to my person again.
The shelter wants me to be honest with you too, so here it is, straight from me: Sometimes I can be a little protective / territorial. It's part of my breed and part of me wanting to keep my people safe. I was a good boy for my vet stuff — I let them muzzle me — I just got a little wiggly and scared for the pokes, but I never acted out mean. I was just nervous. I might need a family who understands that protectiveness and can help me feel secure and learn what's okay to guard and what's not.
I think I'm very adoptable. I know I'm very lovable. I just need someone who will be patient, give me lap time, and love me through the scary bits.
My first family loved me. I'm hoping my next family will get to love me even longer.
Could that be you?
Wiggles and lap-sits,
Mojo 🐾
For more info, call us at 248-858-1297.