Brought to you by PetSuites Chesapeake This Shelter Pet Saturday, we’re featuring two pint-sized best friends — Nibbles and Wibbles, a pair of adorable guinea pigs who were found together on Joslin Street and are now waiting for a cozy forever home at Virginia Beach Animal Services. These two are more than just cute faces;…
Portsmouth Humane Society Urgently Seeks Foster Homes During Shelter Renovations
Portsmouth Humane Society is calling on the community for help as it prepares for a major renovation project inside its animal shelter. With essential floor repairs set to begin, the shelter is asking for local animal lovers to step up and provide temporary foster homes for at least 20 dogs by the end of this…
Starbucks Reveals Secret Menu and Launches New $25K Drink Contest
Starbucks is officially embracing the Secret Menu trend, and they want your ideas! This week, Starbucks launched a Secret Menu Contest where one lucky customer could win $30,000 for their original drink creation. Four finalists will each get $5,000, and their drinks will appear on the Starbucks app for fans to vote on. The drink…
Found Alone at Taco Bell, Cheesy Gordita Crunch Is Now Searching for Family
This week’s Shelter Pet Saturday spotlight goes to the one and only Cheesy Gordita Crunch—a 4-year-old bulldog mix with a name (and personality) you won’t forget. Cheesy was found as a stray hanging out near a Taco Bell (because where else would a guy named Cheesy Gordita Crunch be?), and he’s been winning hearts ever…
Need to Cool Off? Here’s Where to Find Relief Across Hampton Roads
With scorching temperatures across Hampton Roads reaching the upper 90s—and heat index values climbing as high as 110 degrees—local cities are opening their doors to help residents stay safe and cool. Cooling centers are now available at various public spaces like libraries and community centers throughout the region. If you’re in need of a break…
Blind Cat and Seeing-Eye Sister Looking for Loving Home Together in Hampton Roads
Meet our PetSuites Chesapeake Pets of the Week: Frito and Funyun! These 3-month-old sisters from Billy the Kidden Rescue are the definition of a purrfect pair. Frito is blind, but don’t worry—she has her built-in seeing-eye cat, Funyun, to help her explore the world with confidence and love. These two are inseparable and are looking…
Heat Advisory! Keeping Pets Safe as Temperatures Soar
The dog days of summer are here! Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s with heat index values surpassing 110 degrees in Hampton Roads this week. Keep your pets safe by keeping them indoors. Remember it is illegal to tether a dog outside unattended in Virginia when temperatures are above 85 degrees. Dogs must…
Urgent: Dog and Kitten Fosters Needed at Norfolk Animal Care Center
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Pet Suites Chesapeake If you’re looking for a gentle, well-mannered companion who’s equal parts sweet and soulful, Patsy may be the perfect match. This six-year-old sweetheart is the June Shelter Star at Norfolk Animal Care Center, and her adoption fee has been fully sponsored. Patsy is currently in…
Simon’s Second Chance: A Brave Journey Toward a Loving Home
Every pet at the Virginia Beach SPCA has a story, and this week’s Pet of the Week, Simon, has one of resilience, healing, and hope. At just 4 years old, Simon has already faced more medical challenges than most pets do in a lifetime. He first arrived at VBSPCA through the low-cost clinic, suffering from…
Support Local: Your Guide to Farmer’s Markets in Hampton Roads
There’s something special about a farmer’s market—the friendly faces, the smell of fresh bread and produce, and the joy of discovering local treasures. Hampton Roads is home to a rich variety of markets that highlight our community’s farmers, artisans, bakers, and makers. Whether you’re looking for your weekly produce, handmade crafts, or a morning out…