“Empty the Shelter” designed for pets that need new homes Gene Marrano November 26, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 min read Immersive art exhibit ‘Strawberry Milk’ debuts in downtown Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Fire-EMS opens new training center of its own Gene Marrano February 6, 2025 1 min read Docs for Morgan game tonight preserves Morgan’s legacy Gene Marrano February 5, 2025