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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026