An organization that helps place stray cats has a Valentine’s adoption special Gene Marrano February 11, 2014 1 minute read Diane Novak founded Barn Cat Buddies in her Hardy home several years ago. The non-profit places cats from the local SPCA before their time is up…looking for a new owner on a farm or in a home. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VA Senate reaches across the aisle to approve legislationNext: Check with the airlines if you intend to fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport Related Stories National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026