“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 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026 Roanoke City Council recap: Housing stalemate, gunshot sensor rollback top busy session Ian Price July 8, 2026
