Category Archives: Pet Page
Lemon Zest Is Hoping for a Home for the Holidays
Meet Lemon Zest, our Pet of the Week at Chesapeake Animal Services! This sweet boy has been waiting since September for a loving home to call his own. He adores people, actively seeks out attention, a...
Dec 11, 2025
Pet of the Week: Meet Tonk, the Snaggletoothed Snuggle Champion
If you're searching for the perfect mix of charm, cuddles, and joyful zoomies, look no further-Tonk is your guy. This handsome pocket pittie is our Pet of the Week at Norfolk Animal Care Center, and h...
Dec 04, 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 ...
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 ne...
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 begin...
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 assist...
Nov 13, 2025
No Pet Left Hungry: How Local Pet Pantries are Helping Those in Need
Local shelters and animal rescues are working together to ensure no pet goes hungry. In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, I got to sit down with representatives from Chesapeake Humane Socie...
Nov 07, 2025
Remember Dragonmuffin? See Where Our Furry Friday Pet Is Now!
I first met Dragonmuffin back in 2018, when PETA brought this tiny, unforgettable pup into the studio to be featured on Furry Friday. With her big personality, irresistible charm, and a name you could...
Nov 07, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Runt - A Senior Sweetheart Ready to Head-Butt His Way Into Your Heart
I got to meet Runt at Norfolk Animal Care Center this week. He is so excited to meet new people and is looking for a family of his own. It's National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and at 8 years old, he s...
Nov 07, 2025
Adoptable Duo Alert: Oso & Papi Are Squeaking for a Loving Home
Oso and his best bud, Papi, are ready to say hello to you and your family! These 2-year-old male guinea pigs - an Abyssinian and an American - are bonded best friends and are looking for a home togeth...
Oct 30, 2025
