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This holiday season, the Roanoke Valley SPCA is reaching out to the community to ensure no shelter pet is left behind. The annual Home for the Holidays foster program is back but with a sense of urgency this year.
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 Roanoke Valley SPCA held an event where attendees could grab some dinner while also helping animals get a leg up on finding their forever homes.
10 News annual month-long campaign to Clear the Shelters has come to a close, and we have a wonderful update. Nearly 1,000 animals were adopted during this time period from partner shelters across Southwest Virginia.
Angels of Assisi is holding a candlelight service in honor of Mr. Buttons, the dog that tragically passed away after animal abuse and neglect.
In our month-long campaign to help adoptable pets find good homes, we want to let you know about a special adoption event this Saturday in the New River Valley.
Mister Mack is a bit of a loner and prefers to keep to himself, but don’t let this fool you! Underneath the surface, he has a heart of gold just looking to be won over by the right person.
Dusk has been at the Lynchburg Humane Center since November of 2022, so just a little under two years. During his time there, he’s slowly warmed up to visitors, and made a friend with one of the staff!
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! August 10 through September 10 we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
As flowers bloom and tails wag, pet owners come together this month for Pet Poison Prevention Month to protect their furry family members from harm.
More and more people are testing their dog's DNA to see what kind of breed they really have. In many cases there is an accompanying party, not unlike a gender reveal party for an unborn child. But beyond the fun and the curiosity, veterinarians say there is valuable knowledge in the test.
Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
The Lynchburg Humane Society will be hosting a three-day, $50 adoption special to help their furry friends find warm and cozy homes this holiday season.
Fred is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever mix that loves meeting new people! Despite his friendly greetings, Fred has waited over 3 years for his perfect match to come and adopt him. He first came to the Lynchburg Humane Society in March of 2020.
Kaylee is a three-year-old American Staffordshire mix. This sweet girl has been waiting to be adopted from the Lynchburg Humane Society since December of 2021.
He's been a good boy. Nate the dog ate all his fruits and veggies. Now, he wants a home. This dog is perfect for a health conscious person looking for an accountability buddy wanting exercise and a healthy diet.
Meet Atlantis! This sweet girl was recently a momma, but her three babies have all found homes. Now, she wants a shot at finding her own purr-fect family.
Kane is a two-year-old pitbull/lab mix at the Giles County Animal Shelter, and has been searching for a home to call his own for four months.
Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.
As Franklin County Humane Society’s longest canine resident, Amphitrite is more than ready to find her forever family. Spending most of her life as a shelter dog, Amphitrite deserves a place to call her own.
Animal shelters across the region are at, or nearing capacity. Many are short staffed and rely on volunteers and donations from the community to operate. Due to a harsh economy and rising housing costs, local shelters report more owners are forced to surrender their pets,
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! During the month of August we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
