An organization that helps place stray cats has a Valentine’s adoption special Gene Marrano February 11, 2014 1 min 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 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025