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Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection Established in 2004. www.rcacp.org. Please feel free to call anytime with questions or suggestions! Thank you all for your cooperation and support.
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The RCACP page is intended to assist in the networking of available animals in our care to the public and to area rescues. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our commenting policy, outlined below. We reserve the right to delete posts on our page containing any of the following elements:
• Profane or offensive language
• Inappropriate, off –topic or irrelevant information


• Misinformation
• Bullying and personal attacks
• Promoting violence, illegal or questionable activities
• Supporting individuals or organizations which promote animal cruelty
• Circulation of photos which depict animal cruelty
In addition to deleting posts containing any of the listed elements, we will remove parties from our page who repeatedly violate this policy. We look forward to working together with the community to place the animals in our care. The Regional Center serves as the public animal shelter for the City of Roanoke, the Counties of Botetourt and Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton, and is an “open intake facility”. The Regional Center primarily handles stray animals picked up by the Animal Control Officers employed by the municipalities, but also accepts strays that are found, and animals owned, by citizens of the municipalities served. Each year the Regional Center receives between 4,000 and 5,000 animals. In accordance with Virginia law, stray animals are held for a minimum of ten (10) days if the animal has any form of identification and five (5) days if the animal has no identification. There is no minimum holding period for animals relinquished by owners, but the Regional Center endeavors to hold animals relinquished by owners for a minimum of two (2) days. While at the Regional Center, animals who have completed their hold time and not been claimed, or have been relinquished by their owners, are evaluated. Animals that are considered to be healthy, treatable and/or rehabilitatable are, subject to the availability of space, transferred to the Roanoke Valley SPCA or another rescue organization for adoption. Animals that are not considered to be healthy, treatable or rehabilitatable, are humanely euthanized once the animal has been held for the required length of time. Link to our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.com/w/ML3D973N9E49

17/10/2025

Be sure to stop by and say hi to Clarence tonight at the opening night Rail Yard Dawgs game!!

We had such a great time at Barktober Fest ’25 last weekend! 🐾These sweet doggies are still looking for their forever ho...
17/10/2025

We had such a great time at Barktober Fest ’25 last weekend! 🐾

These sweet doggies are still looking for their forever homes. We're hoping these beautiful pictures help catch your eye and you consider coming by to meet them!

Adoption hours are Monday-Saturday from 1-4pm. Fees are never more than $20! Please be sure to bring all members of the family by to meet prior to adoption, including any adults, kids, and other dogs in the home.

Thank you!! ❤️
16/10/2025

Thank you!! ❤️

Our newer faces just got some updated glamour shots.🤩🤳📸We'll even let you in on a secret... they're cuter in person! 🙊 S...
16/10/2025

Our newer faces just got some updated glamour shots.🤩🤳📸

We'll even let you in on a secret... they're cuter in person! 🙊 Stop by our adoption event TODAY at RCACP (1510 Baldwin Ave NE) from 1-7pm. Fees are waived with an approved application. Just be sure to bring all members of the home (adults, kids, & dogs).

Still available!Meet Ice! Our extraordinary pup—part Rottweiler, part poodle, and possibly part robot? 🤖 He may be here ...
16/10/2025

Still available!
Meet Ice! Our extraordinary pup—part Rottweiler, part poodle, and possibly part robot? 🤖 He may be here to hack into our system and steal our hearts... Luckily, we don't mind. 😍

If you're looking for a furry companion with a unique mix of snuggles and sass, Ice is your guy. Adopt him today and prepare for an adventure filled with love, laughter, and possibly a few "malfunctions" (like stealing your snacks!).

Ice is less than 1 year old and about 65lbs. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, flea/tick/HW prevention, and he is microchipped. Ice can be a bit shy with new people, so he would likely not be a great fit for young children, but he is super playful with other dogs.

Him and his friends will be at RCACP this afternoon from 1-7pm for FURSDAY THURSDAY! Adoption fees are $0 with an approved application.

14/10/2025
Dear, sweet Clarence 💕We hope you've had a chance to watch the great RAD race!! You'll be glad to know that 3/4 of the p...
14/10/2025

Dear, sweet Clarence 💕

We hope you've had a chance to watch the great RAD race!! You'll be glad to know that 3/4 of the pups were adopted very quickly after filming in August, but our poor Clarence remains. We can only assume it's because he's an older guy. 🙁

At 7 years old, Clarence is well-season and easy going. He is still quite active, but without all the annoying puppy antics (like chewing up your shoes or furniture). He's truly just happy to be with you. He's great with kids, other dogs, and seemed pretty indifferent to a foster kitten he met.

We hope you'll give Clarence a chance- his adoption fee is waived with an approved application! He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and flea/tick/HW treatment, and microchipped.

URGENT!We've had an influx of strays this weekend and are quickly running out of space. We have SO many amazing pups tha...
14/10/2025

URGENT!

We've had an influx of strays this weekend and are quickly running out of space. We have SO many amazing pups that would make a great addition to your home. Adoption fees are still being waived for !

If you can't adopt, please consider fostering! If you can't foster, stop by and take a dog on a RAD trip!

Give us a call at (540)344-4922 or email [email protected] if you're interested in helping. Adoption hours today are from 1-4pm!

Make sure you watch our very FIRST RCACP RAD Race!
14/10/2025

Make sure you watch our very FIRST RCACP RAD Race!

The RCACP RAD Race premieres tonight at 7:00!

Here are all the different ways to watch:
👉 www.youtube.com/roanokevalleytv
👉 www.rvtv.org/live
👉 Cox Channel 3
👉 GloFiber TV Channel 7

Can't watch the premiere? No worries! It will be available on demand on YouTube to watch anytime after premiering.

We will also be replaying the race on the following days on our cable channels:

👉 Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 AM
👉 Wednesday, October 15th at 8:00 PM
👉 Thursday, October 16th at 12:00 Noon
👉 Friday, October 17th at 2:00 PM
👉 Saturday, October 18th, at 8:00 PM
👉 Sunday, October 19th at 6:00 PM

Special thanks to Black Dog Salvage, Mast General Store, Orvis, Field of Dreams Dog Training and Doggie Day School, & Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique for making this possible!

14/10/2025

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+15403444922

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