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WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holds “Spay-ghetti” fundraising event Tuesday evening
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holds “Spay-ghetti” fundraising event Tuesday eveningThe 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.
Nearly 1,000 shelter pets find homes during WSLS 10 Clear the Shelters 2024 campaign
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 shelter pets find homes during WSLS 10 Clear the Shelters 2024 campaign10 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.
Candlelight service being held for animals that have been victims of abuse
Read full article: Candlelight service being held for animals that have been victims of abuseAngels of Assisi is holding a candlelight service in honor of Mr. Buttons, the dog that tragically passed away after animal abuse and neglect.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center holds a Clear the Shelters adoption event
Read full article: Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center holds a Clear the Shelters adoption eventIn 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.
Clear the Shelters | Mister Mack, the treat-loving gentleman, is ready to cozy up
Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Mister Mack, the treat-loving gentleman, is ready to cozy upMister 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.
Clear The Shelters | Dusk is a curious kitty who wants a family
Read full article: Clear The Shelters | Dusk is a curious kitty who wants a familyDusk 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!
Clear the Shelters 2024: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable pets
Read full article: Clear the Shelters 2024: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable petsAugust 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.
National Pet Poison Prevention Month brings awareness to keeping pets safe
Read full article: National Pet Poison Prevention Month brings awareness to keeping pets safeAs flowers bloom and tails wag, pet owners come together this month for Pet Poison Prevention Month to protect their furry family members from harm.
Doggie DNA: The reveal party and the info your veterinarian needs
Read full article: Doggie DNA: The reveal party and the info your veterinarian needsMore 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.
These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorable
Read full article: These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorableSometimes 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.
Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?
Read full article: Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
Here Comes Santa Paws! Lynchburg Humane Society hosting three-day, $50 pet adoption special
Read full article: Here Comes Santa Paws! Lynchburg Humane Society hosting three-day, $50 pet adoption specialThe 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 the friendly dog has waited 3 years to get adopted
Read full article: Fred the friendly dog has waited 3 years to get adoptedFred 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.
Meet Kaylee! This 3-year-old American Staffordshire mix could be your new best friend
Read full article: Meet Kaylee! This 3-year-old American Staffordshire mix could be your new best friendKaylee 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.
Nate, fruit and veggie-loving K9, still looking for home despite likes and shares
Read full article: Nate, fruit and veggie-loving K9, still looking for home despite likes and sharesHe'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 feline is searching for a low-key home to call her own
Read full article: Meet Atlantis! This feline is searching for a low-key home to call her ownMeet 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.
Clear the Shelters: Meet Kane, a handsome two-year-old pup in search of a loving home
Read full article: Clear the Shelters: Meet Kane, a handsome two-year-old pup in search of a loving homeKane 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.
Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two months
Read full article: Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two monthsBoth Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.
Longest-tenured Franklin Co. shelter dog Amphitrite in search of loving family
Read full article: Longest-tenured Franklin Co. shelter dog Amphitrite in search of loving familyAs 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.
Housing issues force local pet owners to surrender pets to shelter
Read full article: Housing issues force local pet owners to surrender pets to shelterAnimal 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,
Clear the Shelters: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable pets
Read full article: Clear the Shelters: Help 10 News find loving homes for local adoptable petsAugust 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.