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RCACP


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Renovated free-roam room at RCACP creates a home-like environment for cats

Read full article: Renovated free-roam room at RCACP creates a home-like environment for cats

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) has completed its newly renovated free-roam room for cats. This remodeled space is designed to help felines feel more comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.

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Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection Re-Opens Free Roam Cat Room

Read full article: Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection Re-Opens Free Roam Cat Room

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is unveiling a newly renovated free-roam cat room this Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at its Roanoke shelter.

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Roanoke Police investigating after puppies abandoned at RCACP

Read full article: Roanoke Police investigating after puppies abandoned at RCACP

A batch of puppies was dropped off at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection late on Sunday night, and the center is now asking for the owner to come forward.

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RCACP & Angels of Assisi hold pop-up adoption events

Read full article: RCACP & Angels of Assisi hold pop-up adoption events

There’s an urgent need to help shelter pets find homes before the new year.

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RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or Adopt

Read full article: RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or Adopt

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) is currently facing an overcrowding issue, with around 100 dogs and more than 90 cats in its care. Shelters across the country, including RCACP, are grappling with an influx of animals and a shortage of adopters.

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Pooches in the Pool returns to Splash Valley

Read full article: Pooches in the Pool returns to Splash Valley

Roanoke County Parks Recreation and Tourism partnered with the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection for a day full of doggie splashes and fetch.

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RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex

Read full article: RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex

Folks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.

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Free adoption event Saturday at Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection

Read full article: Free adoption event Saturday at Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection

There is an adoption event from 1 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection.

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Clear the Shelters | Princess Cali is searching for her happily ever after

Read full article: Clear the Shelters | Princess Cali is searching for her happily ever after

Princess Cali is a cutie who will make sure you and your family get the royal treatment!

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RCACP reopens, waiving adoption fees after kennel cough outbreak

Read full article: RCACP reopens, waiving adoption fees after kennel cough outbreak

After three weeks of a virus that spread all throughout the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, the dogs are healthy, and the doors are open.

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RCACP still closed to public while 45 dogs continue fighting virus

Read full article: RCACP still closed to public while 45 dogs continue fighting virus

Staff at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection said 45 dogs are still battling bordetella.

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RCACP hopes to reopen intakes on Oct. 28 after virus spreads through shelter

Read full article: RCACP hopes to reopen intakes on Oct. 28 after virus spreads through shelter

Almost 60 dogs are being treated for a respiratory illness at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke, according to a Facebook post on Thursday.

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RCACP halts dog intakes after respiratory infection spreads through shelter

Read full article: RCACP halts dog intakes after respiratory infection spreads through shelter

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has put a hold on dog intakes due to an upper respiratory infection that has spread among dogs in the shelter.

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Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two months

Read full article: Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two months

Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.

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RCACP brings back Roanoke Adventure Dog Program

Read full article: RCACP brings back Roanoke Adventure Dog Program

The program gives people the chance to take a dog out of the shelter for the day.

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Roanoke Valley animal shelters host adoption event for over 500 pets

Read full article: Roanoke Valley animal shelters host adoption event for over 500 pets

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

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Need for dog adoptions as Roanoke shelter reaches capacity

Read full article: Need for dog adoptions as Roanoke shelter reaches capacity

A local shelter needs your help!

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We’re sure you’ll go cuckoo for little Coco!

Read full article: We’re sure you’ll go cuckoo for little Coco!

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

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This Air Jordan may not be able to dunk, but he CAN snuggle

Read full article: This Air Jordan may not be able to dunk, but he CAN snuggle

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

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This ol’ girl is ready for some new tricks: Meet Scout!

Read full article: This ol’ girl is ready for some new tricks: Meet Scout!

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

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With more than 300 animals, RCACP is now at full capacity for stray dogs, cats

Read full article: With more than 300 animals, RCACP is now at full capacity for stray dogs, cats

A local animal shelter needs your help as it’s now at capacity.

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This Shaq isn’t dunking basketballs, but he is tons of fun

Read full article: This Shaq isn’t dunking basketballs, but he is tons of fun

RONAOKE, Va. – This energetic 1-year-old pitbull is looking for a home. Shaq came to the RCACP as an unclaimed stray during the last week of July 2020. He will need someone who is patient and able to give him the attention that he seeks to discipline his puppy energy. Shaq is getting used to being on the leash but he is also incredibly happy to be with people and get good boy treats. Click here to learn more about Shaq.

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Meet Lucky! A 10-year-old cat looking for a home

Read full article: Meet Lucky! A 10-year-old cat looking for a home

ROANOKE, Va. – Lucky is a gorgeous panther cat who is 10 years old and sweet as she can be. She arrived at RCACP when her owner surrendered her in the beginning of June through no fault of her own, according to RCACP staff. She’s a little shy, but actively seeks attention and loves a good head rub. Lucky would do best in a quiet home without small children and a sunny spot to call her own. Click here to learn more about her.

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Roanoke fat cat, twice surrendered, may finally have found furever home

Read full article: Roanoke fat cat, twice surrendered, may finally have found furever home

ROANOKE, Va. A special cat that is no stranger to a Roanoke animal shelter may finally have found its furever home. The average weight of an adult cat is 8 to 10 pounds. On Tuesday, a family agreed to foster her from the Roanoke Center for Animal Care and Adoption to see if shell be a good fit for the family. She was surrendered by her owner earlier this year and was surrendered by her previous owner last year. She is a phenomenal cat, but is a very independent spirit.

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