A Roanoke nonprofit animal shelter just received a huge grant to continue its work.

ROANOKE, Va. - Angels of Assisi is celebrating a major milestone. The Petco Foundation donated a transport van to the organization just three years ago. "We do so much work in the community, that if we didn't have this vehicle, we wouldn't be able to do those things, and that's such a big part of what we do here at Angels of Assisi, reaching out to the community, taking care of pets," said Jason Caterina, director of philanthropy and community relations for Angels of Assisi. Angels of Assisi also announced Wednesday it's receiving the Paul Jolly Lifesaving Award from the Petco Foundation next month. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE, Va. - Two local animal shelters are receiving $360,000 to help save animals' lives. The Petco Foundation awarded the Pittsylvania Pet Center a $75,000 donation on Tuesday. The center is going to use the money to relocate animals to other shelters to help them get adopted. The goal of the grant is to increase shelters' save rates to 90 percent statewide. On Wednesday, the Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter will receive nearly a $285,000 grant from the Petco Foundation.