ROANOKE, Va. – Five local shelters in the Roanoke Valley are teaming up this weekend to find forever homes for hundreds of animals. The shelters said they’ve seen an increase in pets being surrendered and a decrease in the number of adoptions. The shift in adoption rates has caused the shelters to be overrun, which […]
Roanoke Valley animal shelters start three day adoption event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Animal shelters across the Roanoke Valley are starting a three day adoption event Thursday. RCACP is hitting capacity with more than 400 animals in its shelter. Shelters have seen a 9% increase in owner surrenders over the last year. Angels of Assisi, Franklin County Animal Shelter, Franklin County Humane Society and […]