PETS

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

Animal observing at a zoo or aquarium are popular activities for many, but some have decided to take it to a new level.

Two Roanoke organizations are teaming up soon to host a pet clinic for the Spanish-speaking community.

We’re sure you’ve got an awesome Halloween costume picked out already, and I’m sure you’d love to share it with everyone.

Local pet shelters including Angels of Assisi have run out of room to help more animals.

Angels of Assisi is hosting a mobile pet health clinic Saturday in Roanoke.

15 dogs now have a shot at a happy, healthy life after being rescued by the Angels of Assisi Monday.

Go ahead and crack a cold one for your furry friend – and don’t worry, it doesn’t contain any alcohol.

The dogs are trained to help children and adults with disabilities become more independent at no cost to the individual

Roanoke Valley SPCA is teaming up with four other local shelters to offer adoption specials this weekend.

On Thursday, LHS announced they have 20 new cats and kittens at their facility, all from shelters in Florida that were impacted by the storm.

Mountain View Humane in Christiansburg is celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Month by offering free rabies vaccines.

Sunken Gardens, a botanical garden located in St. Petersburg, tweeted out a photo of a group of flamingos hanging out in a bathroom while riding out Hurricane Ian.

NBC 7 reports Authorities received a call about Meeko, a terrier mix, who was found in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, emaciated with scabs and fur loss.

The goal of the walk is to help Pet Partners raise $100,000.

On Sept. 23, 1952, Richard Nixon delivered in front of a national TV audience what became known as the “Checkers Speech,” a 30-minute address to the nation.

The shelter has only had foster cats, but they’ll soon be able to house dogs, too

You can apply early and take a furry friend home with you on the day of the event, BHS said

This is no ordinary canine.

The Franklin County Humane Society and the Franklin County Animal Shelter are completely full, and they’re asking anyone who is looking for a pet to consider adopting.

Does your dog need a little extra sparkle? Dolly has a plan for that.

Meet Simon, a younger, energetic pup who enjoys being around other dogs.

Need a furry friend to snuggle with, or maybe one to explore with? Keke might just be the perfect fit for you.

Dink is an older cat at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center that has been waiting for a family to take her, and her best buddy, home for over seven weeks.

These days, the Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Botetourt County has a new four-legged partner by her side.

Time to take away Simba’s worries for the rest of his days.

Talk about cuteness overload. If you need a new four-legged friend, look no further.

Handsome Hammy is searching for his furever family and has a ton of energy to share.

Oreo is a sweet, young fella that’s looking for his forever home. He’s been in and out of the shelter for over seven months – which is just as long as he’s been alive.

These four cats are patiently waiting at the Danville Humane Society for the purrfect person or family to take them home.

Meet Speck: A handsome herd dog looking for his new home. He’s three years old, eagle smart, and loves to play fetch.

This one is for our reptile lovers – it’s a russian tortoise.

The lights are off and the doors are locked at Puppy Love at Valley View Mall, something many mall-goers did not expect to see.

Baffle lived his entire life on a chain outside until coming to the Franklin County Humane Society over 206 days ago

Meet Finley, a seven-year-old dog that weighs in at 85 pounds according to the Lynchburg Humane Society website.

If you need a new walking buddy that doubles as a picture-perfect, bone-carrying hunk of love, Merlot is your guy.

We have an exciting update for you!

Ava is two years old and spayed according to the Franklin County Humane Society website, and she’s a smaller cat – Ava only weighs about eight pounds.

This guy has his eyes on the prize: gourmet canned cat food in a forever home.

The Lynchburg Humane Society is hosting a special adoption event Friday through Sunday to help our furry friends find a good home.

If you need a ray of sunshine in your life, Jan is your girl.

If you were trying to nap, you’d probably look this grumpy too. All jokes aside, Edgar might look grumpy, but he’s actually a sweetheart.

This girl is unique, and we aren’t just talking about her beautiful coat and personality.

Boss has been at the Roanoke Valley SPCA for over two years

Have you ever met a dog that’ll actually hug you back? Well, now’s your chance.

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.

In a Facebook post, the Lynchburg Humane Society said that their team picked up 21 beagles from the Envigo facility and transported them back to their Center for Pets.

After spending over 415 days at the Lynchburg Humane Society, this hunk is ready to find his forever home.

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.

The retailer says it had a "record Christmas" which saw it groom 5,500 dogs on Christmas Eve alone.

As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for pets and their owners. NPR's Rachel Martin got some tips from veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.