Category Archives: What’s Happening
Shelter Pet Saturday: Roux Is Ready to Fetch His Forever Home
If you're looking for a dog who can turn an ordinary afternoon into the best game of fetch you've ever played, allow me to introduce Roux. Roux is a 4-year-old Border Collie available for adoption thr...
Jun 04, 2026
Meet Van: A Tuxedo Cat with a Big Personality at Va Beach's First-Ever Cat Lounge
Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by PetSuites Newport News. Meet Van, a dapper tuxedo gentleman with a big heart and even bigger personality. At just under a year old, Van is incredibly affectio...
May 21, 2026
What Happens If Your Pet Goes Missing? New Lost Pet Resource in Coastal Virginia
The Reunite Tonight Project is helping reunite lost pets with their families! This new local non-profit just launched in December and already has two scanning locations in Coastal Virginia, with more ...
May 19, 2026
Norfolk Animal Care Center Urgently Needs Foster Homes for Dogs During Renovations
Norfolk Animal Care Center is breaking ground on its new kennels on May 19th! While under construction, the shelter urgently needs foster homes for dogs in their care. Fostering is FREE, and NACC prov...
May 18, 2026
Meet Chalupa: Your Dog's New Best Friend
Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by PetSuites Newport News. This week's spotlight is Chalupa, a sweet puppy available for adoption through Bully Advocate and Rescue Collective. At 4 months old, ...
Apr 30, 2026
Found a Kitten? What to Do and How to Help During Kitten Season
Kitten season is here, and that means local shelters and rescues need your help more than ever. In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, we're joined by Billy the Kidden Rescue to talk all thin...
Apr 13, 2026
A Lifeline for Pets: Crisis Boarding in Coastal Virginia
In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, Stephanie sits down with Nicole Harrig from Chesapeake Humane Society to talk about their Crisis Boarding Program, a lifeline for individuals and famili...
Feb 10, 2026
Randy's Story: Why Declawing Hurts and Why Compassion Matters
Meet Randy, a 7-month-old kitten currently available for adoption at Chesapeake Animal Services, who is hoping for a second chance after a difficult start. Randy was surrendered by his owner after bei...
Jan 21, 2026
How You Can Make a Difference Volunteering at Local Animal Shelters
In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, we're diving into Volunteering 101 - all the ways you can make a real difference for animals in Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach Animal Services explains t...
Dec 19, 2025
Local Animal Shelters in Critical Need of Foster Homes
In this week's episode, the foster crisis in Hampton Roads takes center stage. I sit down with Norfolk Animal Care Center, which urgently needs foster homes as the shelter undergoes construction, and ...
Nov 24, 2025
