The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) is currently facing an overcrowding issue, with around 100 dogs and more than 90 cats in its care. Shelters across the country, including RCACP, are grappling with an influx of animals and a shortage of adopters.

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is holding a special adoption event in Vinton Saturday.

There is an adoption event from 1 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection.

After three weeks of a virus that spread all throughout the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, the dogs are healthy, and the doors are open.

Staff at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection said 45 dogs are still battling bordetella.

Almost 60 dogs are being treated for a respiratory illness at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke, according to a Facebook post on Thursday.

Staff at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke said they’re treating all of their dogs for a respiratory illness, so they can’t take any more animals right now.

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has put a hold on dog intakes due to an upper respiratory infection that has spread among dogs in the shelter.

Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.

The program gives people the chance to take a dog out of the shelter for the day.

Roanoke Fire-EMS has a new mascot. Meet Caiden: the department’s first-ever foster dog.

Maybe your kid needs a playmate, or maybe you need someone to keep up with you on your runs – either way, Jr. K might just be a perfect fit in your fun family.

Angels of Assisi is teaming up with PetSmart and the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection. Dogs will be available for adoption Saturday from 11 am-3 pm and Sunday from 12 pm-4 pm at PetSmart 220.

After reaching full capacity last week, Angels of Assisi now has more room thanks to a successful adoption weekend.

Angels of Assisi in Roanoke is asking for the community’s help.

This blue and yellow parakeet is a very social and attentive bird who loves to sing.

Jimmy could be the perfect new addition to your family.

On Saturday, Angels of Assisi will be hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for cats and dogs.

A local animal shelter needs your help as it’s now at capacity.

ROANOKE, Va. – This food-lover could probably whip up a delicious carrot cake. You know... if she had opposable thumbs. Chloe is a snow-white bunny who is on a see-food diet and isn’t picky at all with her treats. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the Food Network and reading the newspaper. If you are interested in adopting Chloe, you can find her at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection.

ROANOKE, Va. – This no-drama dog is looking for a home. Lock is a handsome 6-year-old Rottweiler. He arrived at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection as a stray that was not reclaimed by his owner. This pup is heartworm positive, but luckily for him, the Friends of RCACP is sponsoring his treatment. If you are interested in adopting Lock, you can learn more about him here.

ROANOKE, Va. – Congratulations to Chocolate Chip on his new home! This bunny has big ears and an even bigger heart. Chocolate Chip is a 3-month-old brown bunny who loves treats. While they are his favorite things, a close second is making googly eyes at other bunnies at the shelter. If you are interested in adopting Chocolate Chip, you can learn more about him here.

ROANOKE, Va. – This Pita won’t be good with hummus, but she will make your heart feel fala-full. Pita is a 5-year-old pit bull mix who came to the shelter as an unclaimed stray. Despite that, she is a very social pup and would love to come home to another energetic canine friend. Although she is still working on her leash skills, she is eager to learn as long as there are treats involved. If you are interested in adopting Pita, you can find her at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection.

RONAOKE, Va. – This energetic 1-year-old pitbull is looking for a home. Shaq came to the RCACP as an unclaimed stray during the last week of July 2020. He will need someone who is patient and able to give him the attention that he seeks to discipline his puppy energy. Shaq is getting used to being on the leash but he is also incredibly happy to be with people and get good boy treats. Click here to learn more about Shaq.

ROANOKE, Va. – In the Shakespeare world, this cat was a real Claudius but eventually showed his true colors as sweet Romeo. He has been with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection for about 3 months. When he first arrived at the shelter, 3-year-old Jam was unhappy and vocal of what he didn’t like. But after staff worked with him on a daily basis, his true personality started to show and the crabby attitude left. Soon enough, the staff learned that head bops and kisses are the way to his heart.

ROANOKE, Va. – This raven-haired feline is expressive in her own way. You can make her tail wag happily by embracing her or playing with her favorite toy, a feather wand. The 1-year-old cat is currently in a loving foster home until she finds the right place for her. She has a gentle soul and enjoys being surrounded by other cats. If you are interested in adopting Sassy, you can find her at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection.

ROANOKE, Va. – Cletus found his forever home! With only one eye and hyperthyroidism, this gray tabby needs the right care to help him thrive. As a senior feline, Cletus comes with some baggage, but that does not make him any less worthy of affection. The perfect home for him is with a family who will give him love and security during his golden years. To learn more about Cletus, click here.

ROANOKE, Va. – Clear The Shelters has returned for 2020, and there is more time than ever to find the perfect pet this year. The Roanoke Valley Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Angels of Assisi are both participating in the event. “Every adoption makes room for us to help another pet in need,” said Roanoke Valley SPCA Executive Director Denise Hayes. “I have really high hopes for them and we’re ready to send these guys home,” said Angels of Assisi adoption director April Saunders. “Every adoption, while we’re happy for that pet, we’re also happy for the pet that comes behind them because we can save another life.”For more information on Clear The Shelters, including a complete list of participating shelters in the area, click here.

ROANOKE, Va. – Studies show most people would rather spend Valentine’s day cuddling with their pets than with their human partners. Several of the shelter’s dogs, which are all up for adoption, stopped by businesses like K92 radio in Roanoke for some cuddles. Money raised from the Valentine’s Day deliveries goes back to the shelter. Meanwhile, a kissing booth was set up Friday afternoon at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke. I think that’s the biggest thing with shelters, you really just have to do something fun and get the word out there," said Rector.

ROANOKE, Va. - Shelter dogs are often the most neglected. That's why the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is partnering with Virginia Tech in an effort to help them. Over the next three weeks, you can foster a dog to help collect data. RCACP foster coordinator Meghann Cords said the shelter volunteered to be part of the study. "Each day, we're sending out about eight dogs to go on field trips for about two hours," Cords said.

ROANOKE, Va. - A Roanoke shelter has reached capacity for cats and kittens, and it needs your help. Right now, the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has 58 cats and kittens in its care, and the shelter has to make space for the animals that are continuously coming in. RCACP is an open-intake shelter, meaning it cannot turn any stray animal away. Officials with the shelter say this puts owner-released animals that are in the vetting process as well as healthy, available cats and kittens at risk in order to make room for the cats RCACP must legally accept. Anyone interested in adopting an animal is asked to visit the shelter at 1510 Baldwin Ave. NE.