WSLS had a record number of partner shelters in 2025 and a record number of animals that got adopted! Partner shelters reported nearly 1,000 pets adopted during the campaign.
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! During the month of August we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
Poppi is just three months old and weighs about nine pounds—but don’t let her size fool you. She’s full of energy and is one of many animals available for adoption at the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s Clear the Shelters event happening today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! All this month we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
Pinkey, a sweet senior cat who loves affection, is seeking a forever home after making a special appearance in the studio to talk about the joys of adopting senior pets.
This holiday season, the Roanoke Valley SPCA is reaching out to the community to ensure no shelter pet is left behind. The annual Home for the Holidays foster program is back but with a sense of urgency this year.
The Roanoke Valley SPCA held an event where attendees could grab some dinner while also helping animals get a leg up on finding their forever homes.
10 News annual month-long campaign to Clear the Shelters has come to a close, and we have a wonderful update. Nearly 1,000 animals were adopted during this time period from partner shelters across Southwest Virginia.
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! August 10 through September 10 we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
August is normally one of the busiest months for animal shelters across the region. 10 News is working for you to help Clear the Shelters! During the month of August we will be featuring a a local adoptable shelter pet looking for it’s forever home. Even if you can't adopt - there are ways you can help.
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.
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ROANOKE, Va. – A local animal shelter is reminding you to think about your pets as the coronavirus spreads. Most local shelters have very little space and likely would not be able to take in very many pets. SPCA Executive Director Denise Hayes said that one way you can help is by signing up to be a foster. While pets can get the coronavirus, it’s different than the human version. The shelter has also been working with other shelters to come up with a plan in case a shelter staff member gets sick.
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