At the Metro Richmond Zoo, a cheetah's best friend and emotional support animal is a Labrador Retriever. Why it matters: We love unlikely animal friendships. The big picture: Kumbali the cheetah ...

The Foggy Bottoms Petting Zoo sets up at the Madison County fair each evening starting at 6 p.m. Those who visit the Farm Bureau Pavilion can feed and pet animals such as llamas and turkeys.

It featured nearly 500 dogs, saving about 4,000 homeless animals every year, according to officials. The Richmond SPCA’s website says they raised $191,457. According to a spokesperson from the ...