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.

All dogs and puppies at the shelter will have their adoption fees reduced to just $20. This special offer aims to find loving homes quickly and ease the crowding at the shelter. The adoption special begins Thursday, September 11th and runs through Sun, September 14th.

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.

Sweet Charlie has been at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center for 162 days and is ready to come home!

Meet Cowboy! This 10 year old senior boy is looking for a comfy couch to enjoy the rest of his days.

Meet Domino! He’s a two year old speckled boy who’s ready to steal your heart!

Meet Hattie, a beautiful 10-month-old Lab-terrier mix at the RCACP in Roanoke.

Teddy is a snuggle bug with a sweet personality and lots of love to give.

Lucy's face is irresistibly cute! Healing Hearts Canine Rescue describes Lucy as very sweet and good with other dogs and cats. This pint-sized pup loves being outside and running around.

She’s a beautiful tabby with one pupil slightly larger than the other, making her rather unique. She is very talkative and loves attention from her human friends.

Moana and Maui are silver fox rabbits who were dumped and left to fend for themselves. They are a bonded pair looking for their forever home.

Meet Squishmallow! This 9 month old pittie mix loves snuggles and cuddles.

Meet Bowser! He is a 3 year old hound mix looking for his forever home!

Angels of Assisi has announced it will start moving to its new facility at 725 Franklin Road SW on Friday, Aug. 8!

Meet RBG! She is a six-year-old goofy little shepherd mix who is super smart and well-trained.

Meet Aubrey! She is a one year old black cat with an adventurous and playful spirit.

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.

Some local dogs are trading the shelter for the firehouse—at least for the day.

Local animal shelters around the Commonwealth are always in need of extra support, but for many, it is difficult to volunteer and adopt animals.

Eight months ago, Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc in the area, bringing devastating floods along the New River. Among the many locations affected was the Radford Animal Shelter.

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.

The “Danville Deserves Better” initiative is trying to help Danville lower the number of pets it euthanizes.

Virginia is getting closer to becoming a no-kill state, thanks to a new grant.

Two dogs that survived an animal-rescue flight crash that killed the pilot last fall have found new homes.

Well, if you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, this weekend may be the right time!

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.