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It is a mostly cloudy and mild start out there Friday morning. A lot of temperatures are kicking off in the 40s and 50s, but warm into the 70s by the middle of the day.
Folks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.
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.
As we start to wrap up our Clear the Shelters campaign, we wanna give our viewers a chance to share their adopted pets with us through Pin It.
The Lynchburg Humane Society is waiving all pet adoption fees this weekend as part of the Clear the Shelters Fee-Waived Adoption Special.
Now is the perfect time to adopt at Lynchburg Humane. Aug. 18, all dogs, cats, and kittens' adoption fees (excluding VIP pets) have been waived as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign.
Both Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.
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.
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This year’s Clear the Shelters looked a lot different than usual, especially because it lasted the whole month of August, not just one day. They are unusual names for sure, but it was Dennis Quaid (the cat) who got the most attention. It did not take long for the Lynchburg Humane Society to be thrown into the Hollywood spotlight. He’s a fantastic cat,” said Danielle Ulmer, Lynchburg Humane Society Adoption Center Manager. With 1,022 pets adopted during Clear the Shelters 2020, you’re proving you don’t have to be a big-time movie star to help write the next chapter in the life of a homeless pet.
The national Clear the Shelters event encouraged people to adopt pets in animal shelters with waived or reduced adoption fees. This year, both the Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Lynchburg Humane Society saw crowds searching for pets that needed a home. The Roanoke Valley SPCA started Saturday with more than 50 pets available for adoption. The Lynchburg Humane Society had 42 adoptions Saturday. WSLS partnered with the Lynchburg Humane Society and the Roanoke Valley SPCA for the Clear the Shelters campaign.
There's a pet for everyone at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. This weekend is your chance to adopt and make sure animal shelters across Southwest Virginia have enough space to save other strays. Denise Hayes, shelter's CEO, is hoping every one of the 50 cats and dogs at the shelter will find loving homes during Saturday's annual Clear the Shelters event. WSLS is parterning with the Lynchburg Humane Society and the Roanoke Valley SPCA for the national Clear the Shelters campaign. Last year, 35 pets were adopted at the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
ROANOKE, Va. - This Saturday, the Roanoke SPCA will be participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event. If your current address isn't listed on your ID, make sure to bring a piece of mail that has your current address. The same goes for every dog -- they must have the correct walking equipment like a collar, leash or even a harness. Shelter officials also encourage you to bring your resident dog to meet the dog you want to adopt to make sure it's the right fit. Click here to learn about which shelters are participating in the event.
LYNCHBURG, Va. - It's national Clear the Shelter this weekend, and local shelters are relying on your help. Though the big event is Saturday, the Lynchburg Humane Society is getting a head start with its special on Thursday. Adoption fees will be waived, except for the $6 microchip fee. For people to come out and foster dogs, cats even. 10 News will be at the Lynchburg Humane Society for the event.
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