Rica

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Shepherd

Rica

Current Location

Richmond, VA

Breed

Shepherd

Physical Traits

Age: Senior, (8+ years)
Gender: Female
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat color: Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Well Mannered, Special Needs, Heartworm Treatment, Crate Trained, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Prefers to be Only Pet, Loves Cuddles and Attention, Loves People, Medium Energy
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Rica's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Rica's Story

Rica is a beautiful, mid-size shepherd mix whose gentle heart and loving spirit have carried her through a challenging chapter and brought her to the people who will cherish her next.<br/>About Rica<br/> Rica is a calm, gentle sweetheart who absolutely loves snuggles and soaking up attention.<br/> She is a true people dog who adores companionship, affection, and being close to her favorite humans.<br/> After losing her right eye to a severe infection, Rica has continued to take everything in stride while managing dry eye and conjunctivitis in her remaining eye.<br/> Daily eye drops are helping, and she is scheduled for eye surgery next month to help improve her comfort and eye health.<br/> She is gentle with children and affectionate with adults.<br/> Rica has been through a lot, but her sweet personality, calm nature, and love for people continue to shine.<br/><br/>Would Do Best in a Home Where<br/> Rica can be the only dog in the household so she can happily soak up all the love and attention.<br/> Her people are ready to shower her with affection and appreciate having a devoted companion by their side.<br/> She can continue receiving her daily eye drops and follow-up care as she prepares for her upcoming eye surgery.<br/> She has a comfortable, loving environment where she can relax, feel safe, and enjoy being part of the family.<br/> Her humans understand that a dog who has been through a lot can still have an enormous amount of love to give - and Rica has plenty to spare.<br/><br/>Adopters have 30 days of free access to 1-on-1 text and email support from trainers at Petcademy to help make every pet's transition into their new home as smooth as possible. All dogs available for adoption have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and are current on all vaccinations. Please email dogs@henricohumane.org for more information.

Rica is a beautiful, mid-size shepherd mix whose gentle heart and loving spirit have carried her through a challenging chapter and brought her to the people who will cherish her next.
About Rica
Rica is a calm, gentle sweetheart who absolutely loves snuggles and soaking up attention.
She is a true people dog who adores companionship, affection, and being close to her favorite humans.
After losing her right eye to a severe infection, Rica has continued to take everything in stride while managing dry eye and conjunctivitis in her remaining eye.
Daily eye drops are helping, and she is scheduled for eye surgery next month to help improve her comfort and eye health.
She is gentle with children and affectionate with adults.
Rica has been through a lot, but her sweet personality, calm nature, and love for people continue to shine.

Would Do Best in a Home Where
Rica can be the only dog in the household so she can happily soak up all the love and attention.
Her people are ready to

Rica is a beautiful, mid-size shepherd mix whose gentle heart and loving spirit have carried her through a challenging chapter and brought her to the people who will cherish her next.
About Rica
Rica is a calm, gentle sweetheart who absolutely loves snuggles and soaking up attention.
She is a true people dog who adores companionship, affection, and being close to her favorite humans.
After losing her right eye to a severe infection, Rica has continued to take everything in stride while managing dry eye and conjunctivitis in her remaining eye.
Daily eye drops are helping, and she is scheduled for eye surgery next month to help improve her comfort and eye health.
She is gentle with children and affectionate with adults.
Rica has been through a lot, but her sweet personality, calm nature, and love for people continue to shine.

Would Do Best in a Home Where
Rica can be the only dog in the household so she can happily soak up all the love and attention.
Her people are ready to shower her with affection and appreciate having a devoted companion by their side.
She can continue receiving her daily eye drops and follow-up care as she prepares for her upcoming eye surgery.
She has a comfortable, loving environment where she can relax, feel safe, and enjoy being part of the family.
Her humans understand that a dog who has been through a lot can still have an en

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How To Adopt

Rica was listed as Adoptable by Henrico Humane Society
How can I adopt Rica?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Henrico Humane Society. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Rica is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Henrico Humane Society for details on the pet.
When can I meet Rica?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Henrico Humane Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rica, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Henrico Humane Society, and they'll be happy to help!
Henrico Humane Society's Adoption Policy
The adoption process allows us to learn about you so that we can help find the perfect match for your home. Please visit https://www.henricohumane.org/adopt for more information about our adoption process, including how to adopt, the cost to adopt, and how to visit our adoption stand.

Rica is from Henrico Humane Society

[Richmond, VA]

Our Mission
Henrico Humane Society is an all-volunteer, foster-based, non-profit organization that rescues dogs and cats from across Central Virginia and places them in loving, forever homes.

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