Category Archives: Pet Page
Local Animal Shelters Urgently Need More Fosters
In this week's episode, 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 ne...
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
Breaking Down Barriers to Vet Care: Low-Cost Options in Coastal Virginia
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
Meet Cream: 5 Month Old Puppy at Suffolk Humane Society
This week's Furry Friday feature is Cream, a 5-month-old puppy at Suffolk Humane Society. At about 38 pounds, she's expected to grow into a large dog (her mom weighed around 60 pounds), and she's alre...
Oct 23, 2025
Furry Friday: Don't Let "August Slip Away," Meet the Black Cat Who'll Steal Your Heart!
If you've ever seen a sleek black panther and thought, "I never needed anything more," then you're going to fall head over paws for August, a five-month-old black cat named after the Taylor Swift song...
Oct 16, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Zuko, the One-of-a-Kind Pugsky!
Update: Zuko was adopted at "Raise the Woof!" Say hello to Zuko at Norfolk Animal Care Center! He's not your average pup-he's a Pugsky. Yep, you read that right-half pug, half husky, and 100% chaos wr...
Oct 02, 2025
