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RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or Adopt
Read full article: RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or AdoptThe Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) is currently facing an overcrowding issue, with around 100 dogs and more than 90 cats in its care. Shelters across the country, including RCACP, are grappling with an influx of animals and a shortage of adopters.
RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex
Read full article: RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports ComplexFolks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.
RCACP reopens, waiving adoption fees after kennel cough outbreak
Read full article: RCACP reopens, waiving adoption fees after kennel cough outbreakAfter three weeks of a virus that spread all throughout the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, the dogs are healthy, and the doors are open.
RCACP hopes to reopen intakes on Oct. 28 after virus spreads through shelter
Read full article: RCACP hopes to reopen intakes on Oct. 28 after virus spreads through shelterAlmost 60 dogs are being treated for a respiratory illness at the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke, according to a Facebook post on Thursday.
RCACP halts dog intakes after respiratory infection spreads through shelter
Read full article: RCACP halts dog intakes after respiratory infection spreads through shelterThe Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has put a hold on dog intakes due to an upper respiratory infection that has spread among dogs in the shelter.
Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two months
Read full article: Paris & Prada find forever homes after being at the shelter for nearly two monthsBoth Paris and Prada have been adopted after spending several weeks at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection in Roanoke.
This Shaq isnโt dunking basketballs, but he is tons of fun
Read full article: This Shaq isnโt dunking basketballs, but he is tons of funRONAOKE, Va. โ This energetic 1-year-old pitbull is looking for a home. Shaq came to the RCACP as an unclaimed stray during the last week of July 2020. He will need someone who is patient and able to give him the attention that he seeks to discipline his puppy energy. Shaq is getting used to being on the leash but he is also incredibly happy to be with people and get good boy treats. Click here to learn more about Shaq.
Meet Lucky! A 10-year-old cat looking for a home
Read full article: Meet Lucky! A 10-year-old cat looking for a homeROANOKE, Va. โ Lucky is a gorgeous panther cat who is 10 years old and sweet as she can be. She arrived at RCACP when her owner surrendered her in the beginning of June through no fault of her own, according to RCACP staff. Sheโs a little shy, but actively seeks attention and loves a good head rub. Lucky would do best in a quiet home without small children and a sunny spot to call her own. Click here to learn more about her.
Roanoke fat cat, twice surrendered, may finally have found furever home
Read full article: Roanoke fat cat, twice surrendered, may finally have found furever homeROANOKE, Va. A special cat that is no stranger to a Roanoke animal shelter may finally have found its furever home. The average weight of an adult cat is 8 to 10 pounds. On Tuesday, a family agreed to foster her from the Roanoke Center for Animal Care and Adoption to see if shell be a good fit for the family. She was surrendered by her owner earlier this year and was surrendered by her previous owner last year. She is a phenomenal cat, but is a very independent spirit.