Poppi is just three months old and weighs about nine pounds—but don’t let her size fool you. She’s full of energy and is one of many animals available for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s Clear the Shelters event happening today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
She’s a beautiful tabby with one pupil slightly larger than the other, making her rather unique. She is very talkative and loves attention from her human friends.
As summer temperatures soar, pet owners should take extra precautions to protect their four-legged friends from heat-related dangers, according to Roanoke Valley SPCA.
It’s the Fourth of July, and animal shelters are urging pet owners to take precautions, as the Roanoke Valley SPCA said many pets go missing around the holiday due to the fireworks
An animal shelter or kennel is a great place for a dog or cat to stay if they need to get off the streets or if their owner isn’t able to take care of them. However, many shelters across Roanoke Valley are starting to face overpopulation issues for a plethora of reasons.
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 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.
The new partnership between Virginia Tech and the Roanoke Valley SPCA aims to improve animals’ adoption success while giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience.
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.
Looking for a new addition to your home? We’re partnering with the Roanoke Valley SPCA to “Clear the Shelters” on Saturday, Aug. 26.
he knows a number of commands, including “sit” and “place.” She also can do a few tricks like playing dead and giving high-fives! This gal is sweet and aims to please.
Julie Rickmond, Marketing and Communications Director for the Roanoke Valley SPCA said she’s a five-month-old puppy looking for a family who will have patience with her and help her learn to be a good girl through positive reinforcement training.
A man is accused of stealing money from the Roanoke Valley SPCA after video surveillance shows him stealing the facilities donation jar.
After he was forfeited by his previous family through no fault of his own, Mack is ready to kick the shelter life for a comfy space in his forever home.
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region, in part because of kitten season. But this year, there are other factors at play, making it even busier than usual as our area is seeing an increase in the number of animal intakes.
The Roanoke Valley SPCA is mourning the loss of Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and activist.
The Roanoke Valley SPCA and the Lynchburg Humane Society are looking for foster families to take in animals over the holidays.
