Furry Fridays on 97.3 The Eagle
Our local shelters are filled with pets hoping for a fresh start, and you could be the one to change their story. Each Friday, Stephanie Taylor spotlights one special animal looking for a loving home. Meet this week’s featured pet below and see if your perfect match is waiting.
🐾 Meet Our Featured Pet!
Furry Friday: Meet Brena the Beautiful Tabby at Billy The Kidden Rescue
I got to meet Brena at Billy the Kidden Rescue this week. She was the life of the party, batting around her favorite toys and making everyone laugh with her playful antics. She would pause for some head scratches from everyone around her and eventually settled down for a well-deserved nap. Brena is a calm, affectionat...
Nov 26, 2025
Hampton Roads Animal Shelters Urgently Need More Fosters
In this week's episode, the foster crisis in Hampton Roads takes center stage. I sit down with Norfolk Animal Care Center, which urgently needs foster homes as the shelter undergoes construction, and Chesapeake Humane Society, which explains its unique need for fosters through its Crisis Boarding program. I also speak ...
Nov 24, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Princess Bean - A Shy Sweetheart Looking for Her Happily Ever After!
This week's Furry Friday feature is the lovely Princess Bean, a 6-year-old pup available through Portsmouth Humane Society and currently being fostered at PetSuites Chesapeake. Bean can be a little nervous when meeting new people, but don't let that fool you - underneath that shy exterior is a gentle soul with so much ...
Nov 20, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Aspen, a Gentle Soul Healing from Hardship
Meet Aspen, a gentle, soulful Collie at Reba's Animal Rescue in Chesapeake. Aspen is approximately two years old and came from a hoarding situation along with 22 other animals. Despite his tough beginning, he's making beautiful progress and learning that the world can be soft, safe, and full of love. Aspen is still bui...
Nov 13, 2025
Breaking Down Barriers to Vet Care: Low-Cost Options in Hampton Roads
In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, I sit down with the Virginia Beach SPCA and Chesapeake Humane Society to talk about their low-cost veterinary clinics and learn who qualifies for assistance. I also speak with Animal Resources of Tidewater and Spay Hampton Roads, two local nonprofits providing emergency m...
Nov 13, 2025
