Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection reaches capacity for large dogs

RCACP impounded 20 stray dogs,10 owner-relinquished dogs this week

ROANOKE, Va. – The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has reached capacity for large dogs.

Mike Warner, interim executive director of the animal shelter, said they received a high number of intakes for large dogs since Sunday, and continuing through Friday.

So far they've impounded 20 stray dogs and 10 owner-relinquished dogs.

Currently, the animal shelter has 30 dogs as well as 30 cats available for adoption.