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: Fall in Love with Luna and Mouse
This week, we are doubling the love! Meet Luna and Mouse, our Furry Friday Pets of the Week at Norfolk Animal Care Center. These two BFFs (ages 2 and 5) find themselves looking for a new start after their owner could no longer care for them. If you're looking for the ultimate snuggle squad, look no further-Luna and Mou...
12h ago
A Lifeline for Pets: Crisis Boarding in Coastal Virginia
In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, Stephanie sits down with Nicole Harrig from Chesapeake Humane Society to talk about their Crisis Boarding Program, a lifeline for individuals and families facing housing instability, medical emergencies, or domestic violence. The program provides temporary boarding and me...
Feb 10, 2026
Furry Friday: All Rise for Judge Judy!
This week, I got to reunite with three of our past Furry Friday pets- Sailfish, Which Which, and Judge Judy, available for adoption through the Portsmouth Humane Society and currently being spoiled in foster care at PetSuites Chesapeake. Sailfish and Which Which found friendship during their time at the shelter after b...
Jan 29, 2026
Don't Let the RBF (Resting Bully Face) Fool You: Meet Thistle aka "The Perfect Dog"
Meet Thistle, our Furry Friday pet of the week at Chesapeake Animal Services. Thistle is about 6 years old and has quickly become a favorite among staff and volunteers. During her last Snout and About field trip, her adventure buddies reported back that she is "THE PERFECT DOG." Don't let her RBF (resting bu...
Jan 21, 2026
How You Can Make a Difference Volunteering at Local Animal Shelters
In this episode of Stephanie's Shelter Stories, we're diving into Volunteering 101 - all the ways you can make a real difference for animals in Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach Animal Services explains their flexible Shelter Buddy program, perfect for volunteers on the go. Chesapeake Humane Society highlights some truly u...
Dec 19, 2025
