When Virginia-Maryland Veterinary students in Blacksburg heard the Pulaski County animal shelter was full, there was a call to action and students came to the shelter to foster the dogs that were set to be euthanized.

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.

One very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over the weekend turned into a rescue mission when they found her.

The Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center is in desperate need of food for animals.

Giles County Animal Shelter staff said she never passes up an opportunity for belly rubs and is excellent on a leash. She wants nothing more than to lay at your feet and take a nap.

Animal shelters across the region are at, or nearing capacity. Many are short staffed and rely on volunteers and donations from the community to operate. Due to a harsh economy and rising housing costs, local shelters report more owners are forced to surrender their pets,

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.

Through Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the shelter will be hosting a special adoption event, their website said.

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

Grab the tissues, this girl’s story might pull some heartstrings.

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.

Pets in shelters are looking to find new homes this summer and now, new pet owners won’t have to pay adoption fees thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” event.

Animal shelters said fireworks are to blame for the increase in runaway pets as of late.