“Empty the Shelter” designed for pets that need new homes Gene Marrano November 26, 2014 1 minute read The holiday season often means more stress – and people giving up their pets in some cases … that’s one reason for today’s “Empty the Shelter” event, as cats and dogs look for new homes. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT says it’s ready for winter weatherNext: Holidays are a good time to look for 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Related Stories 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0