Law enforcement is searching for a suspect after he was found abandoning four puppies at a church in Northeast Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said.
Four animals are still missing after a rescue transport van was involved in a crash this past weekend.
As temperatures plummet, the Danville Area Humane Society is working to rescue animals from dangerous winter conditions, with shelter officials urging the public to report strays before severe weather hits.
As severe winter weather approaches, the Roanoke Valley SPCA needs help getting as many pets as possible out of the shelter and into warm, safe homes.
11 yorkies and terriers were rescued and rehabilitated from neglectful living conditions by the Patrick County Public Animal Shelter and Angels of Assisi!
Charges have been dropped against one of the owners after more than 100 dogs were found living in unsafe conditions last week.
Today, the 80th anniversary of the Salem Animal Hospital was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 9,000 square foot, two-story building.
Roanoke’s Two Men and a Truck is kicking off their third annual Movers for Mutts campaign, running from Oct. 1 - Oct. 31.
The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is holding a Gala later this month. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year, and John Carlin will be the auctioneer this year!
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for its 2025 Beehive Distribution Program. The program helps Virginians assemble new beehives, and intends to increase the number of managed honeybee colonies in the Commonwealth.
Dreaming of the perfect cat to snuggle with? Then look no further, because senior citizen Smokey is ready to come home with you!
Lucy's face is irresistibly cute! Healing Hearts Canine Rescue describes Lucy as very sweet and good with other dogs and cats. This pint-sized pup loves being outside and running around.
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.
Moana and Maui are silver fox rabbits who were dumped and left to fend for themselves. They are a bonded pair looking for their forever home.
Some dogs love to lounge, some dogs love to play, but in 7-year-old Riley, you can get the best of both worlds!
The bobcat kittens rescued by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center are now on the path to recovery. Now, you can watch them LIVE in their enclosure at the SWVA Wildlife center in Roanoke through the WSLS 10 Bobcat Cam.
Eight months ago, Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc in the area, bringing devastating floods along the New River. Among the many locations affected was the Radford Animal Shelter.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia announced on Monday that they have released seven of their black bear yearlings back into the wild over the course of April.
A recent ruling from the Virginia Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of Terry Eugene Michel, who was previously found guilty of felony animal cruelty.
The pantry, located at 523 Lynn St., Suite 104, will distribute food on Wednesday, April 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Recipients can receive up to 30 pounds of dog food and 15 pounds of cat food.
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.
Today, the Wildlife Warriors for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center held their 3rd Annual Baby Shower! The goal of the Baby Shower is to prepare for the spring baby rush, when the Wildlife Hospital expects to admit more than 1,000 injured or orphaned baby wildlife.
Two cases of H5 bird flu have been reported at the Metro Richmond Zoo, marking the first positive test in the zoo’s 30-year history.
Wag N' Wash, a new pet specialty store in Roanoke, is delighting pet owners with grooming services and quality products, led by canine business manager Rookie and sales associate Louise with their owners, David and Alyce Dantzler.
While many rang in the new year with joy and celebration, a couple in Vinton was met with a heartbreaking nightmare as they arrived home to find smoke pouring from their house.
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.
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.
The case against two Roanoke County residents charged after authorities said a dog died after being left in a parked car in Roanoke last summer, was dismissed.
During its busiest time of year, a local wildlife center is working to raise money to help care for injured and orphaned animals.
A stray kitten found in Campbell County tested positive for rabies, according to the Central Virginia Health District.
