Franklin County Humane Society shelters at capacity, calling for aid Emma Thomas September 1, 2022 1 min read MGN The director of the Franklin County Humane Society’s adoption center shares the dire state of the shelter. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: Click here to support the shelter About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: DOJ awards 550K in grants to address gun violence in RoanokeNext: Local former Reagan White House staffer on Gorbachev’s legacy Related Stories 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025