Spacious living accommodations with modern European-style furnishings. classical music piped into every room. A spa area with professional groomers.Richmond’s latest $7 million facility would be a wonderful destination for any stressed-out office-worker. But it’s not for them: it’s for man’s furry friends.The new shelter for the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is set to open Oct. 19, offering fur blow-dryers and music digitally altered to remove the ultra high and low notes that are so stressful to canine ears.Two years ago, the Richmond area had one of the highest rates of homeless dogs and cats in the US. The shelter can house up to 150 dogs and 150 cats at a time, increasing current capacity by 50%.
