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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026