Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco & More Update: Jasmine was adopted! Meet Jasmine! This beautiful 14-year-old girl was surrendered to Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center when her owners moved. Her family said she is very lovable and enjoys being petted. She gets along well with older, respectful children. Jasmine…
1996 Calendars Fetching Up to $200 on eBay: The Unexpected Craze Explained
Step into the time machine because it seems like 1996 is making a spectacular comeback in 2024—thanks to calendars! Turns out, those old 1996 calendars line up perfectly with the dates of 2024. So, if you happen to still have one lying around, you can relive the era that brought us shows like ‘Home Improvement,’…
Golden Paws Program Offers Reduced Adoption Fees for Senior Pets at Norfolk Animal Care Center!
Shelter Pet Saturday from Pitbull Tobacco & More Meet Dale, a sweet 10-year-old pup, currently up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care Center. This charming senior has spent his entire life with families, and now he’s ready to add some warmth to yours. Despite his age, Dale is a social butterfly—getting along famously with kids…
Virginia Beach Animal Care Introduces Permanent $1 Adoption Fees to Help Pets Find Homes
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center announced a new initiative to help pets find a home. Moving forward, all adoption fees will be $1 at the animal shelter, located on Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. This is a long-term adoption initiative, new to our shelter, but proven to be successful at many others,” VBACAC…
Recycle and Donate: Your Guide to Christmas Tree Disposal in Hampton Roads
When it comes time to take down the Christmas tree yu can donate or recycle your undecorated and unflocked tree to organizations in Hampton Roads. The Virginia Aquarium has partnered with Marine Stewards America (MSA) to collect and recycle Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation. Bring your Christmas tree to the aquarium’s East Parking…
Virginia Beach Named One of the Most Caring Cities in America
The 757 Cares! A WalletHub survey of 100 American Cities found the most compassionate cities in America. The metrics included caring for the community, civic engagement, fundraising, caring for the vulnerable, and caring for the workforce. Madison, Wisconsin is the most compassionate city overall. Boston ranked #1 in the “Caring for the Workforce” category, San…
Chrismutts Toy Drive: Spread Holiday Cheer to Chained Dogs in Southeastern Va and Northeastern NC
The Community Animal Project is collecting toys (new and used) for a Christmutts Toy Drive! These toys will be distributed to chained outdoor dogs in our service area of Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. These toys make all the difference in their day. Hampton Roads residents can drop off donations at the following locations:…
Penny’s Journey: A Shepherd Mix’s Triumph Over Adversity, Now Ready for a Forever Home!
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco & More. Penny is a 3-year-old Shepherd mix who steals the hearts of everyone she meets. This sweet, beautiful young pup came to Norfolk SPCA as a 10-week old puppy from one of our transfer partners. She was adopted but sadly returned three years later due…
Shelter Pet Saturday: Meet Lisa the Lop Rabbit Available for Adoption at Peninsula SPCA!
Shelter Pet Saturday from Pitbull Tobacco & More. Shelter Pet Saturday falls on Small Business Saturday so we decided to combine them both and bring you Small Pet Saturday! Lisa the Lop rabbit or lop-eared rabbit is up for adoption at Peninsula SPCA. She is 2 years old and loves vegetables and timothy hay. This…
Get a Map of Neighborhood Holiday Lights in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is lighting up for the holidays! Get a list of popular holiday light displays below and click on the map below for more neighborhood listings. Would you like to add your neighborhood light display to our list? Email [email protected]. Adams Family Christmas Light: Dec 2- 27th. Nightly from 5:30-10pm. 100K lights set to…