Thank you NNFD!! Members of the Newport News Fire Department Ladder 7/A assisted NN Animal Control in rescuing an injured cat from I-664 overpass on Thursday. The fire department shared photos of the rescue saying, “Good news is the cat is doing well and received medical attention after it’s ordeal.” Yesterday, NNFD Ladder 7/A…
Virginia Beach Local Appears on America’s Got Talent [WATCH]
A Virginia Beach local named BJ Griffin appeared on America’s Got Talent this week and impressed the judges with his performance of Let’s Stay Together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BJ Griffin (@bjgriffinmusic) Griffin received a standing ovation and rave reviews from all four judges – Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia…
Military Families To Receive Reimbursement For Pet Expenses Due to a Permanent Change of Station
The Department of Defense has approved a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, like pet shipping or quarantine fees, incurred by Service members during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Starting January 1, 2024, Military Service members going through a PCS within the continental United States can be reimbursed up to $550 for one…
Virginia Beach Public Library Encourages Return of Overdue Materials with Waived Fines for a Limited Time
Don’t let this be you! A recent headline told the story of a book checked out from New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts in 1904 that was just found in a box of books donated to a West Virginia library! An overdue library book makes a return trip to the shelves — 119 years…
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is in Critical Need of Donations
The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is in critical need of donations. The foodbank shared in a post on social media that the need for food assistance in our community has risen by 30% compared to last year, but donations have dipped by 50%. They asked for the community’s assistance saying that “money donations are super valuable…
Meet Frances: The Friendly and Playful Orange Tabby Ready to Find a Loving Home!
Shelter Pet Saturday, brought to by Dreamlawns Frances is up for adoption at Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center. This orange tabby is about 4 years old and was found as a stray. He is a carrier for Bordetella, an upper respiratory infection, which means he needs to be the only cat in…
Norfolk Animal Care Center Over Capacity; Waives Adoption Fees and Seeks Foster Homes
Do you have room in your heart and home for a homeless animal? Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center is at capacity. The city shelter shared a message on social media asking for the community’s help as its last dog kennel was filled. In order to encourage adoptions, the shelter is waiving all adoption fees…
Crafting for a Cause: Learn How to Create Snuffle Mats for Shelter Animals
Looking for a fun way to keep the whole family entertained this summer? Grab some felt and dollar store sink mats and make a snuffle mat for our local animal shelters. A Snuffle mat acts as a slow feeder or enrichment toy for dogs and cats. Just scatter dry food or treats throughout the snuffle…
New ‘Parks After Dark’ Program to Launch in Virginia Beach for the Summer
The City of Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has announced a new free event series at Williams Farm Park this summer. Parks After Dark will begin on June 8 and run to Aug. 26 featuring live music, movies, lawn games, food trucks, and more. The new initiative was created to help establish…
Chesapeake Humane Society Seeks Donations for Pet Pantry
The Chesapeake Humane Society is in need of donations. The Humane Society asks residents to drop off donations of any brand of dry cat and dog food for the community pet food pantry. Donations must be unopened and not expired. Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to our Adoption Center located at 1149…