Jump. Because.

"I jump for this beautiful wall of water, and for my first trip to D.C.!" - Paula

Washington, D.C.

"I jump because it's time to take off!" - Thibaut

Mahavelona (Foulpointe), Madagascar

"I jump because nothing is 'impassAble.'" -Hussein

Kattaneya Dunes, Egypt

"We jump because we're in Carytown and 2009 is Divine! We jump because New Years Eve is a time for doing splits in rainboots, serving up messy slices of cheesecake, flopping with crazy faces, watching fireworks on the walk home and for all the friends that make my life so full and so fun! 2009 fo' lyfe!" -Caroline, Sarah, and Paula

Carytown, Richmond, Virginia

"I first encountered jumping pictures during my summer as the "Master of Fun and Games" at Camp Chief Ouray in Colorado (my absolute favorite place on earth to date).  With every picture came at least 2 jump pictures whether you were just eating lunch or had finished a climb to fifth peak.  Jump pictures became the highlight of every experience from then on.  We went sky diving- we took jump pics; we went rock climbing- we took jump pics. 

Last Feb. my friend (from camp) and I went to Thailand to take a TEFOL course and at the end of the course our whole class, from all over the globe, stopped and took a jump picture. It was such an awesome experience- half of them thought we were crazy at first but by the end of our time there the fever had spread and I have noticed on their various facebook pages that they have continued to jump!

We brought jump pictures to Thailand... and beyond!"

by Sarah H.

Thailand

"I jump because I believe I can fly" -Lukas

Osaka, Japan

"I jump because all pets deserve a happy home! "-Lauren

"We jumped on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning at a pet adoption stand outside of Kroger. This was a great time to jump because we saw people out running weekend errands and then leaving with a new pet. It was very inspiring to see first hand the adoption of these homeless pets, it is simply what the Henrico Humane Society is all about." -Natalie and Lauren

"I Jump to support the Henrico Humane Society find good homes for more animals." -Natalie

"Dooley jumps with me so no more dogs are abandoned in a park like he was." -Natalie and Dooley

"Ben Jumps for Dooley!"

Pizza Jumps for "Hugs for Homies!"

Jim jumps for rescuing awesome dogs like Pizza!

Jerri jumps for Pizza and kittens!

http://www.henricohumane.org/

"Since its founding in 1992, this non-profit rescue organization has helped over 4,000 homeless pets. Why so many? Death, divorce, relocation, abandonment, and landlord problems are some of the most common reasons. Many who are rescued suffer from the effects of abuse and neglect; too many are in poor or life threatening condition. Most are rehabilitated. Medical care and careful screening before placement of a rescued animal are very important to the animal's welfare. Each animal taken in by HHS is examined by a veterinarian, treated, if necessary, vaccinated, and tested. All HHS animals are spayed or neutered.

All HHS animals are provided with a HHS tag; should the animal become lost or stolen it is easily identifiable as a HHS animal and the owner will be traceable. Pending placement, our animals are kept in foster homes or are boarded at various facilities in the Richmond area. Each animal is carefully evaluated before placement. This is one step in assuring that the animal and its new owner are a good match. Each prospective adoptive parent is screened. An application form must be completed and an interview is conducted by a HHS volunteer. A determination is made that the desire to adopt a Homeless pet is not just a passing whim - that the members of the household are aware of the nature of the Homeless pet and of the commitment required for animal ownership.

In rental situations, the landlord may be contacted to ensure animals are allowed, as landlord disputes are such a common reason for turn-in. Henrico Humane Society is not just a rescue organization. Another important function of HHS is public education. The organization produces a newsletter and supplies educational materials to animal owners. Where appropriate, volunteers are available to counsel animal owners, or to help find a solution to enable the animal to remain in its original home. HHS members (and previously adopted homeless pets) regularly staff booths at pet fairs and pet stores to educate the public about the characteristics of the homeless pets, animal care, and obedience." -Submitted by Natalie and Lauren, from Henrico Humane website

Richmond, Virginia

"I jump because Fire Stations offer safe places for young adults to go when
experiencing an emergency or crisis!" -Betsy

"We jump because Fire Stations promote safety!" - Betsy and Richmond Firefighters

Shannon jumps because her family members are fire fighters who promote safety!

"I am jumping for Safety with the Richmond Fire Department!  Not only does the Fire Department help put out fires, but they offer blood pressure screenings, install smoke detectors for free, install child safety seats in cars, offer a mentorship program to Richmond Public Schools, teach safety behaviors to public school students, provide fire equipment and firefighters at community events, and all Richmond Firehouses are Safe Place Sites (places young adults can go when experiencing an emergency or crisis)." -Betsy

http://www.richmondgov.com/departments/fire/

Richmond, Virginia

"I jump because special preschoolers need special teachers.  I jump for VA DEC." -Joylle

"The Virginia Division for Early Childhood is the local division of the DEC which stems from the Council for Exceptional Children. The DEC is a 'nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.'  This cause is close to my heart because I desire to get my Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education." -Joyelle

Click HERE for more information.

Richmond, Virginia

"I jump for fuzzy friends who are always happy when you come home." -Jenny

"I jump for protection." -John

"I jump because I put camo jackets on my saved dog." -Samantha and Chic

"The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious. As a national leader in humane care and education, the Richmond SPCA is aggressively tackling the problem of pet overpopulation through education, adoption, rehabilitation and spay/neuter. The organization saves the lives of 3,000 homeless animals each year and cares for approximately 350 cats and dogs daily. The Richmond SPCA is not affiliated with any other private animal welfare organization or SPCA but has a formal partnership with Richmond City Animal Control, Hanover County Animal Control, and Goochland County Animal Control, whereby we transfer animals from the municipal shelter to our own Robins-Starr Humane Center to be placed for adoption. The Richmond SPCA operates a free and low-cost spay/neuter clinic and behavior helpline and offers pet behavior classes, children's educational programs, and numerous volunteer programs." -taken from the SPCA website

submitted by Jenny, Amanda and Aimee

Richmond, Virginia