Meet Breki: the dog that, according to shelter staff, is breaking the mold for shelter dogs. He’s smart, knows his tricks, and is working on learning more tricks and other skills daily.

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.

Maybe your kid needs a playmate, or maybe you need someone to keep up with you on your runs – either way, Jr. K might just be a perfect fit in your fun family.

This 4-year-old Pitbull-Terrier mix loves to take car rides, swim, and eat peanut butter. Call the Lynchburg Humane Society to learn more about adopting him.

Zo, a four-year-old American Pitbull Terrier, arrived at the shelter in May and is completely blind because his eyes were infected and had to be removed.

Meet Amphitrite: Potentially your new, water-loving bestie.

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.

Pete is a cuddly 55-pound hunk of love that’s been staying at the Giles County Animal Shelter for almost 400 days – and staff at the shelter said he’s their longest-tenured pet.

This blue and yellow parakeet is a very social and attentive bird who loves to sing.

Jimmy could be the perfect new addition to your family.

Sam is a fully vaccinated 9-year-old English Coon dog mix with a calm nature that will get along well with others.

Stella is a special girl that is searching for a new best friend.

Far from a beast, this cat is very curious and described as gentle.

7-year-old lab-retriever mix Kemper was adopted as a puppy back in 2015 and is still looking for a place to call home.

Yellow is certainly a survivor.

Lakin is a skittish 5-year-old hound dog that was found wondering a hiking trail on her own.

Let me reintroduce you to Meah who has been with the humane society for over two years.

Meet Puff! This 8-year-old cat is a total love bug.

Clear the Shelters is a nationwide pet adoption campaign to help animals find their forever home.

Looking for a furry new member of your family? Look no further than Coco!

Jordan has been at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection since July 2021.

Scout arrived at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke in May 2021 when her owner passed away.

Starting next week, NBC’s seventh annual Clear the Shelters event begins.

10 News is putting a bow on a monthlong initiative to get as many local pets adopted as possible.