Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center holds a Clear the Shelters adoption event
In 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.
Dolly Barkton is working ‘9 to 5′ to steal your heart and find a forever home
While it’s true dogs are man’s best friend, there’s one waiting at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center that notably will always love you, even if your name is Jolene.
Sweet feline Tangerine is on the hunt for her forever home
Staff say this long-haired lioness is on the hunt for her future home! Tangerine is full of spirit and would love a home where she can lay in the sun and get waited on hand and foot.
Melba has lots of love to give, but has waited a year to be adopted
If you are looking for a silly girl with lots of love to give, look no further. Melba is a two-year-old shepherd mix with lots of energy looking for an active family to call her own.
Sky aims to please and knows great tricks, but has waited a year to be adopted
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.
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Christiansburg man donates $10,000 of lottery winnings to animal shelter
This Christmas, the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center got a very special gift. “We had an amazing donor donate $10,000,” said shelter director Eileen Mahan. “The amount of generosity...it just takes your breath away.”She said it’s the biggest donation the shelter has ever received. “So it just makes everything better.”The couple that donated the money won a $1 million lottery ticket. “It is definitely the best Christmas gift these animals can get, I guess short of a new home,” said Mahan.
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Nearly 100 pets adopted from Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. All month long, our Clear the Shelters campaign has helped pets across Southwest and Central Virginia find their furever homes. Clear the Shelters doesnt end until Aug. 31, but Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center has adopted out nearly one hundred pets. The shelter still has several animals looking for a family and many of them are seniors. Thanks to the Friends of the Animal Care and Adoption Center, adoption fees for seniors are taken care of. Director Eileen Mahan also mentions they have more cats than dogs ready for a home.
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Meet the golden girls, Starr and Suge
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. Just call these two the modern-day Rose and Blanche. You know, if Golden Girls was recreated with dogs. Then theres Suge, a 13-year-old fun-loving dog who just wants to hang out with Starr. If you are interested in adopting this unique pair of pups, you can find them at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. Starr (Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center) (Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center)
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Meet Abyss, this cat will put you in a chasm of adoration
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. Abyss personality does not match her intense name at all. This 1-year-old kitten exudes sweetness and love. She will take any type of affection: head pats, nuzzles and chin scratches. Her vaccines are up to date and she has been spayed. If you are interested in adopting Abyss, you can find her at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center.