Category Archives: What’s Happening

Promise: She's Not Asking for Forever, Just for Someone to Love Her
Shelter Pet Saturday is brought to you by Lucky One Lemonade Sometimes the greatest gift we can give isn't more time; it's making the time we have together count. I recently had the chance to meet Pro...
Stephanie Taylor 15h ago

How an afternoon at Sand and Sea Cat Lounge helped heal my heart
Last week, I lost one of my beloved pets. If you have ever loved an animal, you know that kind of grief is real and heavy, and sometimes the walls of your own home can start to feel a little too quiet...
Stephanie Taylor Jul 09, 2026

Keep Your Pet Safe During Extreme Heat this Summer
Hot weather can prove dangerous for your furry friends and the American Red Cross has steps you can take to help your pets stay safe this summer. Don't leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few ...
Stephanie Taylor Jul 01, 2026

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...
Stephanie Taylor 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...
Stephanie Taylor 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 ...
Stephanie Taylor 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...
Stephanie Taylor 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, ...
Stephanie Taylor 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...
Stephanie Taylor 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...
Stephanie Taylor Feb 10, 2026