Roanoke Valley SPCA

06/01/2026

Like many animals, cats have scent glands that they use to “mark” things to make them smell like themselves. One of the ways cats do this scent marking behavior is through head bunting, or rubbing their head onto another animal, person, or object. Head bunting is a way for cats to mark other animals or people and accept them as family. Cats will head bunt other cats, people, and even dogs or other animals that they live with to accept them into their family bond.

If your cat ever offers you a head bunt, you can reciprocate the gesture with some gentle scratches on the forehead, cheek, or chin. If your cat doesn’t head bunt, don’t worry! That doesn’t mean they don’t see you as family, they just might express the bond in different ways like slow blinks at us, grooming/licking, or bringing us toys or treats. Cats express their affection in subtle ways, but looking out for these subtle gestures can help strengthen the bonds we have with our feline family members.

Daisy loves to rub her scent all over her cat tree and us too! She's looking for her new family, and we hope she'll find a special someone who loves her just as much as we do! 💜

05/31/2026

We have just a few spots left for our Patriotic Pet Portraits today from 11:00AM - 2:00PM! Our porch goose was happy to fill in as a model, and we think she looks so festive! It's not too late to sign up yet...but it almost is. Reserve your spot and come on over!

https://rvspca.setmore.com/classes/c5bc597e-c11e-40f8-9059-276c54b3f8fe

05/30/2026

This week we took in 2 cats, 1 dog, and 2 puppies. Two of these pets came into our shelter because their owners could no longer care for them, two were returned, and one was transferred in from another local shelter. Pictured is a peek of a few of the pets who came into our shelter this week. All animals coming into our facility are vet checked, spayed or neutered, vaccinated according to their age, and microchipped before they will be made available for adoption. Some animals — especially puppies, kittens, and their moms may also need time in foster care, but keep checking our adoption gallery here: https://rvspca.org/availability/adopt/ to see when they become available!

05/30/2026

Micah Wiegman completed his Trail Life Freedom Project by organizing a service project at Pet Haven Memorial Gardens. Pet Haven Memorial Gardens is a cemetery for pets maintained by the Roanoke Valley SPCA. The cemetery dates back to the 1950's and over the years the headstones have sunken into the ground. Micah researched how to raise these stones safely, raised money for the needed materials, trained volunteers, and organized a work day where 230 headstones were raised. Congratulations, Micah, on this accomplishment and your hard work! We appreciate you selecting us for your service project!

05/30/2026

Smooth, sweet, and guaranteed to make your day better; Cabernet is looking for his new best friend!

This lovable pup has a heart as big as his puppy-dog eyes and is ready to trade shelter life for couch cuddles, walks, and endless belly rubs.

Cabernet is eager to connect with people and loves showing off his sweet, affectionate side. If he sounds like the pup for you, call today to schedule a meet and greet with him, at 540-339-9247

05/29/2026

“Mom said we were old enough to be independent…”

Hi everyone, it’s Clayton and Carly here!

At the beginning of May, we came to the shelter with our mom, Camilla. It didn’t take long for everyone to notice that mom had officially decided her parenting days were OVER. Apparently we were “old enough” to be weaned and she was more than ready for some well-deserved “mom time.”

Honestly? We were perfectly fine with that arrangement. We thought we were basically adults already. We couldn’t WAIT to head to foster care without mom supervising our every move.

And life was AMAZING.

We stayed up late…

We wrestled nonstop…

We zoomed around like tiny maniacs…

And we got to do whatever we wanted without mom telling us “no.”

Everything was going great until our tummies started feeling a little off.

At first, we just weren’t eating as much. Then came the tummy troubles… loose stool… and eventually diarrhea. Even worse, we started losing weight. The strange part? Our energy NEVER slowed down. The medical team kept trying to tell us to “take it easy,” but we had important climbing, jumping, and chaos-making responsibilities.

The clinic team jumped into action quickly. They ran a Panleukopenia test that thankfully came back NEGATIVE along with several other tests. Then they started us on a whole combination of dewormers to treat parasites and protozoa like coccidia.

We also got subcutaneous fluids and Vitamin B12 injections… which, for the record, were RUDE and completely unnecessary in our professional opinion.

But then something magical happened…

THEY OFFERED US DIFFERENT FOOD.

Friends… we attacked those bowls like we had never eaten before in our lives.

The shelter kept us for a few days to monitor us closely, and slowly but surely we started improving. We began gaining weight, eating like little piggies, and somehow our energy level became EVEN HIGHER.

Soon we were climbing all over our kennel like Tarzan and Jane swinging through the jungle. The staff barely opened the door before one of us was scaling the walls or trying to launch onto their shoulders.

Now we’re back with our foster family continuing to grow strong while we wait for our surgery dates and eventually our new homes.

The medical team has worked so hard to help us feel better, but all those tests, medications, fluids, special food, and treatments add up quickly. Donations help kittens like us get the care we need when our tiny bodies decide to cause big problems.

If you’d like to help little gymnast kittens like us continue to receive amazing care, please consider donating to the shelter today!

05/29/2026

Our online auction is now LIVE!!! This auction benefits the pets of the Roanoke Valley SPCA, just like Dudley pictured here, and we need your help in sharing the word! With so many amazing items (and we're still adding more) donated by generous local community members and organizations, you'll be sure to find something you love!

Don't forget, Father's Day is coming up soon too...so you can do a little shopping for dad while you're bidding on something nice for you! Check it all out here: https://one.bidpal.net/cheers26/browse/all

Auction ends June 13th at 9:00 PM!

05/29/2026

Bean is a sweet boy who is ready for a new adventure! Just look at those gorgeous eyes! He's been in foster care living life to the fullest and learning how to be a typical kitty who loves a big stretch and a long nap.

Now he's ready for his very own home. We think he would do great in a home with lots of room to explore. He's a beautiful boy with lots of personality 🥰

Call us to learn more about Bean and how he can become part of your family! 540-339-9247

05/28/2026

We can't wait for this great adoption event! Come out to see us and all of the great shelters and rescues!

Mark your calendars because Mega Adoption Event: Summer Edition is ONE MONTH away! 🌞🐾

We’re adding some extra Mega fun to the calendar this year with a summertime edition of our beloved annual adoption event! Join us Saturday, June 27 from 10AM–4PM at the Berglund Center for a huge day of adoptable pets, community, and celebration. More than a dozen local shelters and rescues will be joining us, all coming together with one goal: helping animals find homes.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!