“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 mayor speaks on privacy concerns over new surveillance tools Web Staff May 26, 2026 Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026
